In response to increased demand, LMETB’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) in Dundalk has announced monthly courses in Advanced Construction Technologies, which includes 3D concrete printing, to run throughout 2025,
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Belfast Harbour has unveiled a new strategy setting out an ambitious programme to invest more than £300m in capital projects across the port and Harbour Estate over the next five
Bouygues Construction and Ecocem have signed a global innovation partnership. Following thorough laboratory and rigorous full-scale testing by Bouygues Construction’s R&D and Innovation team in collaboration with Ecocem, the goal
Total construction activity rises for first time in eight months according to BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction PMI®. The final month of 2024 saw a renewed expansion in Irish
The partnership expands Turner’s and Dornan’s European presence, advances technical service offerings, and drives growth in the advanced technology market. Turner Construction Company, a leading construction services firm, has announced
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has outlined his commitment to the Newry Southern Relief Road scheme with confirmation that the draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Statutory Orders for the scheme
United Utilities has announced its preferred bidder to design, build, finance and maintain the replacement of six tunnel sections of the Haweswater Aqueduct, part of its Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme,
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, and Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, Alan Dillon TD jointly announced increased funding in housing grants
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has issued a prior information notice for primary care centres in south Dublin. The Estimated date of publication of a contract notice for the development
A framework has been tendered for Large Scale Social Housing Projects in the southeast of Ireland. Wexford County Council is setting up a Multi-Party Framework (MPFW) for social housing projects
Kildare County Council seeks contractor for road project in association with the Housing Infrastructure Services Company (HISCo). The Works include Construction of a new Maynooth Eastern Ring Road which involves
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched an ambitious cross-departmental plan to tackle housing issues. Minister Lyons set out the first whole system Housing Supply Strategy at the Assembly. He said:
The National Transport Authority (NTA) is seeking an Integrated Delivery Support Services Partner (IDSSP) for the Blanchardstown Interchange writes David Keniry. The NTA on behalf of Blanche Developments Limited (BDL)
IrishJobs has published new data that reveals workers in the construction industry were among the most in-demand professions in 2024, as the sector faces a mounting skills shortage. Findings show
There are new opportunities for public-private partnerships writes David Keniry. Globally there is an alignment between the needs of governments, businesses, and investors in real assets. The key drivers of
Limerick City and County Council have announced the Successful Tenderer for the construction of the Adare Bypass. Limerick City and County Council today announces the news that a joint venture
Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) seeks to procure a multi-disciplinary team to inform the short-term modular affordable rental transition (“SMART”) Housing Programme. The Limerick Mayoral Programme 2024-2029 outlines
Mayor of Limerick John Moran has said the success of One Opera Square is a clear signal that Limerick is ready to compete on the global stage. Speaking at the
NI Water could in the future be permitted to receive money from developers to help fix wastewater capacity issues which are preventing building projects going ahead, it has emerged. According
The UK Government has opened a consultation to inform the development of the new industrial strategy. This public consultation will inform the development of the new industrial strategy: the government’s
Construction of the A5 and Enniskillen Bypass are both to begin in early 2025. Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced his intention to proceed with construction of the
Ireland Strategic Investment Fund and Port of Cork Company announce unique partnership enabling Ireland’s future as a major renewable energy hub. The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) and The Ireland
The Irish Government has announced that planning for the €55m Midleton Flood Relief Scheme will be submitted by 2026 as interim scheme rolled out. Kieran O’Donnell T.D., Minister of State
We are delighted to announce the acquisition of Johnston Houston, a renowned property and construction consultancy based in Belfast. This
The annual Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Scottish Event Centre (SEC) Glasgow
Limerick City and County Council, in conjunction with the Office of Public Works (OPW), is pleased to announce the signing
The funding consists of an initial £20m from the UKIB with an option to invest a further £67m upon XLCC
Utility Uisce Éireann has published a request for information (RFI) for the Greater Dublin Drainage Project. The Greater Dublin Drainage
Dublin City Council has issued a tender for the redevelopment of St. Michael’s Estate in Inchicore. The council proposes to
The government of Flanders has issued contract notices for three road projects worth over €3 billion. Flemish agency De Werkvennootschap
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has commenced market consultation for the MetroLink civil infrastructure contract packages, writes David Keniry. This Preliminary
The Taoiseach has backed the delivery of the Cork to Limerick motorway and other recommendations of the Shannon Estuary Economic
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has issued a prior information notice (PIN) for the MetroLink Project Delivery Partner Contract. MetroLink is
A consultant is sought to develop a funding strategy for the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme in Britain. The Severn
48% of construction companies have no or low involvement in public infrastructure projects according to a survey carried out by
Expressions of interest are sought for three social housing developments in Cork City. Cork City Council has issued three tenders
Cork County Council has published the tender for the motorway section of the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Project. The scheme,
An Bord Pleanála grants permission for €1 billion Dart+ West spur 14 months after original deadline The extension of Dart
Ireland Department of Housing is to compare social housing systems in other jurisdictions as tender launched for fourth PPP bundle.
Turner’s acquisition of Dornan is both a step forward for ACS Group’s new Strategic Plan and for the sector, David
A tender has been issued by the Government of Ireland for a framework agreement for the provision of prefabricated modular
The Government of Ireland has launched the procurement of a new purpose-built family law courts complex in Dublin. The National
Over 75% of the global top 50 machine builders are actively promoting ways in which their machines enable greater sustainability
A solar PV project is to be developed in Galway as part of a range of decarbonisation measures across public
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) has launched key tenders to support the upgrade and decarbonisation of Ireland’s rail network writes David
Michael Mahon, Chief Infrastructure Officer at EirGrid, outlines the essential role EirGrid plays in transforming Ireland’s electricity grid to accommodate
Oriel Wind Farm is set to submit a planning application to An Bord Pleanála (ABP) later this week for its
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced the launch of 57 newly built homes in Hollystown, Dublin 15, forming part
The Irish construction industry is positioned for significant growth in housing output, potentially reaching 40,000 homes annually if operating at
London Metropolitan University has announced ambitious plans for a comprehensive £284 million development initiative across its campuses in Holloway, Aldgate,
April marked the fastest rise in construction activity in over two years in Ireland, according to the latest data from
A plan to unlock offshore renewable energy through public-private partnerships will be discussed by European leaders this week. The transmission
The Government of Ireland has announced the commencement of construction on Daisy Lodge, a new therapeutic short break center designed
Jones Engineering, a leading global engineering firm headquartered in Dublin, has announced the expansion of its operations in Sweden with
The Irish Government has announced a substantial investment of €100 million to facilitate the construction of over 1,000 student accommodation
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has revealed a significant milestone in the development of new Regional Elective Hospitals in Cork and
The Power and Energy Conference 2024 will take place at the Tower Hotel in the heart of Waterford City on
Back in the day, there was always a lad on site who “knows how to the drone stuff” and “Sure
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