In a resolute move to combat economic challenges in Northern Ireland, Mr Robert Carmichael, Chairman of the East Derry Ulster Unionist Party Association, is urgently calling on the Stormont Executive
Construction sector
The UK construction sector is grappling with an “immensely difficult period” as recent data from auditing firm Mazars reveals a staggering 4,370 construction companies went bankrupt in the past year.
In a groundbreaking revelation, the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage reported a remarkable surge in residential construction in Laois throughout 2023. December witnessed an exceptional 52% increase in
Ireland marked a significant achievement in its housing sector with the completion of 32,695 new homes in 2023, marking the highest annual delivery in the last fifteen years. The robust
In a recent study conducted by the hiring platform Indeed, it has been revealed that employers in Ireland are grappling with a significant challenge in filling key positions within the
The groundbreaking ‘St. James’ STACK, presented by Sela,’ is officially in progress, signaling the commencement of the fanzone’s creation outside St. James’ Park. The construction, led by The Abbey Group,
In a recent conversation with Sharon Lynch, Business Development Manager at MHI, we gained valuable insights into the influential role that Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is currently playing within
Gavin Lawlor MIPI has been elected as the President of the Irish Planning Institute (IPI) for the term 2024-2025, ushering in a new era for the organization. As the Director
Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, to Speak at National Construction Summit –18th April 2024 – Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin Incorporating a comprehensive conference programme, including
Global infrastructure consulting firm AECOM anticipates that the value of Ireland’s construction industry will hover around €32 billion this year, mirroring the figures from the previous year. In its annual
In a recent interview with Sharon Lynch, Business Development Manager for BAM, one of the key sponsors of the upcoming National Construction Summit on April 18th, she shed some light
In a bid to enhance the quality and diversity of housing while promoting sustainable urban development, the Irish Minister for Housing, Local Government, and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, and the
Niaron Ltd., the Irish construction and civil engineering group, has appointed Colin Cleary as Managing Director to drive advancements in the construction, utilities, and energy sectors. Founded by Niall and
James Wimpenny, Executive Director of Bam’s UK and Ireland construction division, is set to retire on January 31, 2024, after an impressive 38-year tenure with the company. In the interim,
In a revelation three months ago, the Irish Home Builders Association and Construction Industry Federation expressed grave concerns following an exposé by RTÉ Investigates. The documentary uncovered a disturbing trend
In a decisive move towards progress, the Irish Government has set the gears in motion for the long-awaited National Maternity Hospital (NMH), a project that has lingered in the planning
We have a special feature — an interview with Dominic McAndrew, Director of Box on Box. Dominic shares his perspectives on the state of the Irish construction industry, offering valuable
A recent analysis conducted by Euroconstruct, the construction market forecasting network, offers an optimistic outlook for Ireland’s construction sector. The study foresees the completion of approximately 33,450 new homes in
In the past year, Cork experienced a grim distinction as it reported the highest number of workplace fatalities in 2023, surpassing all other counties, according to fresh data released by
In a significant development, Dublin City Council has given the green light to a €100 million redevelopment plan for the St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, a prominent landmark in the
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has completed the purchase of lands in Clongriffin in north Dublin with existing planning permission for over 1,800 homes and the potential to deliver a
Construction is on the horizon for three substantial housing projects set to unfold in various locations across North Cork in the year 2024. Developers have formally sought planning permission, marking
In Co Wexford’s real estate realm, 2023 witnessed a modest 0.3 per cent uptick in house prices, a shift from the preceding three years of significant increases. The persistent hurdle
In a strategic move, GP Joule, the German energy giant operating through its Irish arm, has laid out plans for
The government has introduced the ‘Careers in Construction Action Plan’ to address the shortage of workers in the construction sector.
Cairn Homes plc has been granted full planning permission by An Bord Pleanála for 565 high-quality houses, apartments and duplexes
The Housing Alliance, the collaboration of six of Ireland’s largest Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs), delivered 5,325 new build homes in
The latest Housing Market Monitor Q3 2023 published by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) shows that while Ireland’s housing
Niaron Ltd, the Irish-owned construction and civil engineering group, with offices in Limerick and Dublin, has announced the appointment of
Sisk carpentry and joinery apprentices at its Dublin training centre are celebrating 50 years of its toy making tradition that
Irish housing activity is poised to outperform construction levels across Europe in the coming year, according to recent analysis by
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has started construction on the development of 219 affordable and social homes at the former
Deloitte’s latest London office crane survey sees the highest volume of new offices being built since 2005 when the study
To combat the shortage of skilled personnel in modern methods of construction and cybersecurity to meet the evolving industry demand,
Construction output in Ireland is forecast to grow at the strongest rate among 19 European countries, expanding by 3.2% this
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has launched a public consultation process on plans for up to 600 homes at the
Ahead of its annual Supply Chain Awards, Sisk carried out research with its suppliers, sub-contractors and manufacturers that indicates an
Quintain Ireland has announced the appointment of Isabelle Gallagher (pictured) as its new Head of Development. A Dublin native with
MMC Ireland, an industry organisation comprising over 60 member companies committed to promoting offsite and other modern methods of construction
Actavo Civils Division has been awarded the inaugural ‘Civil Construction Project of the Year’ at the Irish Construction Industry Awards
CRH plc, the leading provider of building materials solutions, has reached an agreement to acquire an attractive portfolio of cement
Construction work on the Celtic Interconnector project has commenced. The start of construction on the project signifies an important step forward
Hagan Homes, the award-winning company that has built over 5000 homes across Northern Ireland since 1988, has begun Phase 3 of
Dublin native, Rebekah Lavelle (pictured above) has been appointed as Director of Marketing and Innovation of Hali, Cherrywood, in Dublin
The latest SME Monitor published by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) has warned that labour shortages and skill gaps pose
One of Europe’s finest ‘Build to Rent Developments’ (BTR), Hali in Cherrywood, Dublin 18 has just released its latest phase
Quintain Ireland has advised that Eddie Byrne, the company’s co-managing partner, is to leave the business. Michael Hynes, who has served as co-managing
A much higher level of modular housing is badly needed to address the housing shortage crisis, according to Engineers Ireland’s
GRAHAM, the construction and civil engineering group, has been appointed by the City of Lincoln Council to design and deliver
A sod-turning event has taken place to mark the commencement of works for Rosslare Europort Terminal 7 and enabling works.
Covolve a new digital accelerator backed by international building materials firm Kingspan, was launched recently at the company’s global innovation
In response to Budget 2024 Hubert Fitzpatrick, Director General of the Constriction Industry Federation, said: “We welcome the increased provisions
The expansion of global modular building specialist, Volumetric Building Companies, continues with the opening of its first operation in Ireland.
Plans for almost 1,000 social and affordable homes at the Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum, south Dublin, have been lodged
Galway Bay FM Newsroom – Construction chiefs are warning that the ‘National Development Plan’ and ‘Housing for All’ are both
Plans for 190 apartments in a complex ranging from one to 12 storeys high have been lodged for a site
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has been strongly criticised for building a second park-and-ride facility on the outskirts of
Janssen Sciences Ireland is expanding its biopharmaceutical supply chain facility in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork. The facility, which is part
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