October 5, 2022
In recent months, Hardware Association Ireland (HAI) has launched a campaign comprising a number of activities dedicated to promoting career opportunities in the industry. As part […]
September 28, 2022
With the Hardware Association Ireland (HAI) Certificate in Hardware Retail and Merchanting underway, we look at the latest in the students’ learning, and how sponsors Octabuild […]
September 27, 2022
Budget 2023 was announced by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure Michael McGrath as a “Cost of Living Budget”, focused on helping […]
September 7, 2022
After its first very successful year, which saw nearly 20 employees in the hardware/DIY industry nationwide complete their studies, with some progressing further in the career, […]
August 26, 2022
Hardware Association Ireland and Octabuild were delighted to welcome all incoming students and mentors to the 2022/2023 year of the Hardware Association Ireland Certificate in Hardware […]
August 15, 2022
The quarterly Business Index captures net sales revenue from participating member retailers and merchants. Participating members receive a more detailed breakdown including year-on-year comparison; month-on-month comparison, and index […]
July 25, 2022
After receiving feedback from its member retailers/builders merchants, and suppliers/distributors, Hardware Association Ireland (HAI) recently published its Wage Rate Survey results for 2022. One of our […]
June 14, 2022
After a highly successful first run of the HAI Certificate in Hardware Retail and Merchanting, we are pleased to confirm that enrolment is now open for […]