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Lean construction is a methodology that originated in the manufacturing sector and has since been applied to the construction industry. The goal of lean construction is to optimise the use of resources and minimise waste in order to maximise value for the customer. As committed members of Lean Construction Ireland (LCi https://leanconstructionireland.ie/), we truly believe that lean principles are still as relevant and important in the construction industry today, despite - and maybe even because of -  the rise of modern methods of construction (MMC).

Townmore has recently been appointed as the Design & Build contractor for the Griffin Point project, which will be located at the former Columban missionary site in Donaghmede. The project, worth €102m, will provide much-needed homes for the Dublin region, with a total of 410 apartments, a childcare facility, and associated residential amenity areas planned for development.

Examples of the circular economy of construction includes strategies to repurpose, refurbish and reuse building components, materials and products, as well as strategies for deconstruction, waste management and material recycling, rather than relying on traditional linear "take-make-dispose" model.

Reducing carbon emissions is a critical goal for the construction industry, as it is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. There are a number of strategies that can be used to reduce carbon emissions in the construction process, including:

Innovation in construction materials and technologies is playing a crucial role in driving positive climate action. As the world continues to grapple with the impacts of climate change, the need for sustainable and efficient solutions has never been greater.

This November the #Townmore team is on a mission to walk 5 million steps in order to raise awareness of the important work undertaken by Accessible Counselling Tullamore (ACT) and to raise much-needed funds for the charity. Show your support and donate ...

Over the past week, the Joint Houses of the Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage published a report on Embodied Carbon in the Built Environment.  This Oireachtas report was prepared in response to the “urgent need to address climate change in the property and construction sector”.

Part of the ‘Help inside the hard hat’ is about raising awareness of the Construction Industry Helpline, which is a free and confidential 24/7 helpline offering a variety of supports for the emotional, physical and financial wellbeing of everyone in the Irish construction industry and their families. This helpline can direct people to over 3,000 accredited support services and self-learning for further assistance. Also, for people who might not wish to speak with someone on the telephone, the helpline resources can be accessed by text, just text the word HARDHAT to 50808.