The total number of large data centres operated by hyperscalers increased to 541 at the end of the second quarter, more than doubling the mid-2015 count with a further 176 in the pipeline.According to Synergy Research findings, Asia Pacific and EMEA continue to experience the highest growth rates, despite the

by Colm Gorey Nations across Europe are rapidly building renewable energy sites for their national grids, but challenges lie ahead. With the EU’s Green Deal now in full swing and countries across the continent agreeing to slash their greenhouse gas emissions significantly, a revolution is underway to connect nations to cleaner electricity.

A billion-dollar pharmaceutical factory designed and built by Dallas-headquartered Jacobs in Dublin has won the prize for project execution in the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering’s 2020 Facility of the Year Awards.Jacobs provided architecture, engineering, construction management and turnover services for the state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical plant in Cruiserath, Dublin (pictured), for

Ian Atkinson and Ryan Lavers, partner and solicitor at law firm Womble Bond Dickinson, share their views on housing and modern methods of construction (MMC) post COVID-19.“The construction sector is fundamentally important to the UK economy. Often cited as the barometer of economic conditions, it contributes around £90 billion and

The devastating spread of Covid-19 touched every aspect of our lives, bringing many challenges – but also opportunities for positive change. Here’s how engineering could look after the pandemic.CollaborationThe engineering response to the sudden demands of the coronavirus was inspiring. Whether building ventilators, making personal protective equipment or creating new hospital capacity,

BMD’s accounts indicate 75% stake bought by Meptagon could have been worth €7m Israeli company Meptagon has bought a majority stake in Irish engineering contractor BMD & Company which could have been worth about €7 million on the basis of figures in the Irish firm’s accounts. Little Island, Co Cork-based mechanical engineering