Implementing changes to how a business is run is no small task, especially when it comes to construction technology. With many moving parts, ensuring everybody within an organization is on the same page is essential. Despite the disruption that introducing new tech can cause, successful adaptation helps keep up in the competitive construction industry…
Unable to operate normally, COVID-19 hit global construction hard. With material shortages, prolonged lockdowns, labour disruptions, and financing challenges, construction outputs for many sectors fell. This inability to conduct business as usual led to the global construction sector shrinking by 3.1% in 2020, 5.3% excluding China, a decline unseen since the financial collapse of…
In a comprehensive and detailed report, international colleagues from the McKinsey management consultancy firm have published a breakdown of the construction industry’s decarbonization efforts, highlighting the importance of design to a building’s sustainability. With rising corporate awareness of the issue, and with governmental and customer interest in energy-efficient housing growing all the time, creating a…
Ireland’s Proposed Workplace Ventilation Bill Over the past 18 months, with much of the world ravaged by COVID-19, governments globally have resorted to implementing prolonged lockdowns to contain the spread of the virus. With only key workers out on our roads, many cities across the globe found a significant reduction in air pollution, with…
Last year was a special one for us. Notwithstanding the grip Covid-19 had on the industry, and indeed on the country, in 2020, McKeon Group celebrated its 70th year in business. As part of the anniversary celebrations, we collaborated with Ashbourne & District Lions Club to search for local heroes through the www.AshbourneHeroes.ie community…
We are delighted to announce our sponsorship of the prestigious Fit Out Awards 2021 for the fifth year. This year McKeon Group has chosen to sponsor the category of ‘Design Practice of the Year’. As a third generation business offering construction, fit out and building services, we recognise and appreciate the value of great design…
After a 12-month, two-stage process, we are delighted to announce that McKeon Group has been appointed by the estates team at University College Dublin as General Building Fabric Maintenance and Operation Services provider for the next four years. This latest contract win, which will see a full-time, site-based headcount for McKeon Group, builds on…
Earlier today, McKeon Group CEO Tomás Mac Eoin joined a panel of leaders within the facilities management sector to discuss the Future of the Workplace Post Covid-19. The discussion was hosted by Bernard Mac Oscair and Portobello Institute. The Institute has thoughtfully put together an ebook summarising some of the many insights exchanged…