INCREASING obesity is going to force changes in the way hospitals and other public buildings are designed.

Dublin's urban sprawl is leading to a poorer quality of life and possible health problems, according to the Urban Forum, a group of construction professionals.

RADICAL steps to protect the nation’s energy supplies have been called for in a submission on the next National Development Plan 2007-2013.

DUBLIN residents can brace themselves for years of pain as parts of the city are set to be torn apart to deliver a public transport system for future generations.

The Institution of Engineers of Ireland (IEI) has called on the Government to introduce productivity standards, measured against international benchmarks, in all sectors of the Irish economy but especially in the education and public sectors.