Initiative Ireland has launched Ireland’s first syndicated property finance platform (www.initiativeireland.ie). The launch coincides with the company’s pre-approval of a €1.5 million secured loan, which has been approved for funding
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Kingspan, a global leader in high performance insulation, building fabric, and solar integrated building envelopes, has been named for the third year in a row on The Climate ‘A List’ by
Government plans to proceed with the upgrading of the N20 Cork – Limerick road to motorway status – confirmed by An Taoiseach and Cabinet colleagues during their recent meeting in Cork
Pat Breen TD, Minister of State at the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation has signed into law an Order entitled “Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2017”. This Order fixes the
Guaranteed Irish has welcomed measures in Budget 2018 to increase housing supply and support enterprise. However, the organisation cautioned that further measures are needed to adequately stimulate Ireland’s construction sector.
A new survey by RSM and the Construction Industry Federation has found that construction companies are still facing significant difficulties in accessing funding to invest in their businesses and to
Guaranteed Irish has called for a reduction in VAT, the expansion of incentive schemes, and an overhaul of apprenticeships to stimulate the construction industry. The organisation has published recommendations on
Enterprise Ireland, in association with the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board, is inviting registration for a ‘Meet the Buyer’ event for the construction of the new children’s hospital. The event
University College Cork (UCC) has unveiled its €350 million investment plan which will create more than 500 new construction jobs in Cork over the next five years. Announcing his strategic
The Construction Industry Federation welcomed over 100 people to its Women in Construction Network event yesterday. The event entitled #BuildingEquality saw the launch of the CIF’s Women in Construction Network.
Ibec has welcomed the strong jobs numbers recently published by the CSO. The numbers provide more evidence of broad positive momentum in the economy, despite Brexit uncertainty. Employment grew by
CRH plc, the international building materials group, has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Ash Grove Cement Company, a leading US cement manufacturer headquartered in Overland Park,
Marlet Property Group Ltd., in conjunction with M&G Investments, has appointed Walls Construction to carry out extensive redevelopment work on the Charlemont Exchange office building at Dublin’s Charlemont Place. 100
Over 60 companies from across the construction sector attended the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateways Innovation in Construction conference in Dublin. The event focused on the importance of innovation in this pre-Brexit era.
An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald officially opened LinkedIn’s new 17,650 sq m Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) HQ at Wilton Place in Dublin yesterday. The new building
Ireland’s fifth annual Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week is set to take place in Ireland from 26 September to 2 October this year. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the
The Curragh Racecourse Ltd has appointed John Sisk & Son as the main contractor to construct the new facilities that are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2018,
Representatives from across the construction industry in Northern Ireland gathered recently at a special celebration event to showcase the work of shortlisted finalists for this year’s Construction Excellence Awards. The
60 companies from across the construction sector attended the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateways Innovation in Construction conference in Dublin this week. The event focused on the importance of innovation in this pre-Brexit
Irish Ferries has commenced construction on a new €144 million ship that will be the largest vessel operating on an Irish route upon its completion. According to The Irish Times, the
The Considerate Constructors Scheme – the UK national Scheme to improve the image of the construction industry – has reached a major milestone in construction history by registering its 100,000th site.
Throughout September, leading industry representatives will share their insights on how to develop Ireland’s construction sector in a sustainable way as part of the Guaranteed Irish ‘Construction Month’. Guaranteed Irish
Growth in the Irish construction sector eased again, with slower rises in both activity and new orders recorded. That said, rates of expansion remained marked and firms upped their rate
The CIF met with the Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe and Minister for State Michael D’arcy in the Department of Finance this
Center Parcs was delighted that An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joined Martin Dalby, CEO of Center Parcs for the recent Official
Activity among Britain’s builders slumped to its lowest in a year in August as firms delayed projects in the run-up
MyKindaFuture, a talent specialist in the UK, has been working closely with the industry and have created ‘connectr’, a learning and
According to a report in the Evening Echo, major infrastructure works are needed to bring land marked for housing development
CEF/BDO survey finds construction companies performing strongly – but with challenges on the horizon
The first Construction Employers Federation (CEF)/BDO Northern Ireland Half-Year State of Trade Survey has revealed the books were full or
Thousands of new construction jobs in the North are awaiting the release of money from the DUP’s deal with the
According to Nationwide, house price growth slowed to 2.1% in August, from 2.9% in July, amid fears Brexit-fuelled inflation is
The CIF will host its second Women in Construction Breakfast Briefing event #BuildingEquality from 8am to 10am on Tuesday 26th of September at Construction
More than 200 houses are currently under construction at the west Dublin suburb of Adamstown, with planning permission for 800
A new survey – Export Market Watch – has found that since the Brexit vote, nearly half (45%) of Enterprise Ireland construction
A new salary survey by Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland shows: Median national salary for a Chartered Surveyor is €70K
CRH plc, the international building materials group, has announced two significant transactions as part of its continuing focus on growth
Leading industry representatives will share their insights on how to develop Ireland’s construction sector in a sustainable way as part
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has called on government to increase investment in infrastructure and to establish a small builders
New order growth quickened in the Irish construction sector during July, helping to support a further sharp rise in activity
A new report released by JLL has found that Dublin as a New World City alongside cities such as Melbourne
A CIF report, carried out by DKM Economic Consultants, has proposed an urgent and radical overhaul to how infrastructure is
Engineering, environment and design consultancy firm Sweco UK has opened a new office in Cork. The company already has experience
The CIF has warned that despite huge demand for housing and Ireland’s infrastructure deficit, project planning applications and commencements remained
According to the Purchasing Managers’ Index, construction activity in the UK slowed to an 11-month low in July on the
Eoghan Murphy, Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, has approved the construction of 70 rapid delivery houses at three
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) estimates that the level of new residential completions for 2017 will be in the region
According to the latest Dublin Economic Monitor, the pace of growth in the construction sector in Dublin is at its
A OnePoll survey commissioned by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in the UK has found that despite an
According to Sean Downey, Director – Specialist Contracting at the CIF, the introduction of the Construction Contracts Act, 25th July
Restoration work has started on one of the last “untouched” buildings on Dublin’s quays. Acording to Dublin Civic Trust, work
The CIF has warned that rapidly increasing insurance premiums are adding to the cost of construction. Over the past year,
The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, the Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor and Minister
Peer to peer lender Initiative Ireland is aiming to finance €60m in construction loans to allow the building of 250
The Labour Court has made recommendations to Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Frances Fitzgerald on new pay
Statement from CIF Director General Tom Parlon. “Whilst a commitment to increase infrastructure investment is welcome; waiting until 2019 to
Ireland faces significant challenges ahead and only the improved delivery of sustainable energy solutions can help improve citizens’ quality of
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has warned that any withdrawal of the Help-To-Buy (HTB) Scheme will further restrict Ireland’s housing
Building work is getting under-way on the largest ever state-funded school. About 2,000 pupils will be taught at the new