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
Infrastructure
The European Commission has signed the concession contract for the Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS²), a multi-orbital constellation of 290 satellite, with the SpaceRISE consortium. This
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
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. announced a €60 million investment in the expansion of its state-of-the-art facility in Shanbally, Co. Cork., with addition of a new, four-story laboratory facility that will enable
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)
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
The Irish Government has commenced a process of developing master plans for each military installation in the State with requests for tenders to produce a masterplan for the Irish Naval
Over 150 industry leaders and key stakeholders will gather in Dublin at the European Infrastructure Conference 2024 on November 14th. The third European Infrastructure Conference takes place at Dublin’s Clayton
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 funding consists of an initial £20m from the UKIB with an option to invest a further £67m upon XLCC achieving specific development and funding milestones. This investment demonstrates the
Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) is establishing a Qualification System for the provision of engineering services for a Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve. The scope of this QS is for the provision
Ireland’s National Transport Authority (NTA) is to form a national framework for electric bus charging infrastructure. The Authority is proposing to commence a procurement competition for a multi-provider framework agreement for
A UK Government agency is considering partnership models to replace a ship. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has issued a prior information notice (PIN) to notify the
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has commenced market consultation for the MetroLink civil infrastructure contract packages, writes David Keniry. This Preliminary Market Consultation and corresponding Periodic Indicative Notice is issued for
The Taoiseach has backed the delivery of the Cork to Limerick motorway and other recommendations of the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce, David Keniry writes. In an opinion piece in the
Sumitomo Electric has successfully completed the installation of high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) and fiber optic cables for Greenlink Interconnector. Greenlink will provide a new grid connection between Great Island in County
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has issued a prior information notice (PIN) for the MetroLink Project Delivery Partner Contract. MetroLink is a new greenfield metro railway to be built and operated
A consultant is sought to develop a funding strategy for the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme in Britain. The Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS) focuses on exploring how the
48% of construction companies have no or low involvement in public infrastructure projects according to a survey carried out by the Construction Industry Federation. The survey also showed that for 69%
An Bord Pleanála grants permission for €1 billion Dart+ West spur 14 months after original deadline The extension of Dart
Ireland’s Minister for Transport is to discuss tolling the N/M20 Cork to Limerick Project with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, writes David
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) has launched key tenders to support the upgrade and decarbonisation of Ireland’s rail network writes David
In a groundbreaking initiative set to redefine global connectivity, a billion-euro subsea cable project is poised to transform Galway into
Weev, a leading electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure company in Northern Ireland, has been honored with the prestigious title of ‘Charge
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has responded to homeowner concerns along the MetroLink route by raising the threshold for property protection.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has unveiled the results of its groundbreaking survey, marking the most extensive analysis to date
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan T.D. and Minister of State Jack Chambers T.D. have unveiled a significant investment programme
New research commissioned by HS2 Ltd reveals that the upcoming high-speed HS2 railway is poised to inject a significant £10
The Irish Government is set to inject significant funding, amounting to hundreds of millions of euros, into the transformation of
The Marlfield Flood Alleviation Scheme in Clonmel is facing delays, pushing the construction start to mid-2026. Michael Scully, a civil
As the Chair of the Northern Ireland Assembly Infrastructure Committee and Northern Ireland’s Minister for Infrastructure outline their priorities, completion
National railway operator Iarnród Éireann-Irish Rail (IE) has released tenders that underline its central role in the decarbonisation of Ireland’s
Shannon Foynes, Ireland’s largest bulk port, and the Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port, have joined forces to explore the
In a groundbreaking move, Irish Rail is set to transform the landscape of intercity travel with the introduction of electronic
The ongoing dispute surrounding passenger caps at Dublin Airport has raised serious concerns about potential economic fallout. A report commissioned
Weev, a leading electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure company, has bolstered its EV charging capabilities by introducing two state-of-the-art rapid charging
Approval of a tender for a high-speed rail project for Portugal is a key decision for the European infrastructure investment
Elliott Group’s Fit Out Division proudly announces the successful completion of an impressive 5500 m2 fit-out project spanning two floors
We have a special feature — an interview with Dominic McAndrew, Director of Box on Box. Dominic shares his perspectives
The Government of Ireland’s Response to the seminal Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce Report suggests transport investments are ramping up in
In a significant development, Dublin City Council has given the green light to a €100 million redevelopment plan for the
Construction is on the horizon for three substantial housing projects set to unfold in various locations across North Cork in
In Co Wexford’s real estate realm, 2023 witnessed a modest 0.3 per cent uptick in house prices, a shift from
The government has introduced the ‘Careers in Construction Action Plan’ to address the shortage of workers in the construction sector.
Irish housing activity is poised to outperform construction levels across Europe in the coming year, according to recent analysis by
Actavo Civils Division has been awarded the inaugural ‘Civil Construction Project of the Year’ at the Irish Construction Industry Awards
Construction work on the Celtic Interconnector project has commenced. The start of construction on the project signifies an important step forward
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.
The expansion of global modular building specialist, Volumetric Building Companies, continues with the opening of its first operation in Ireland.
Building a bridge or tunnel between Scotland and Northern Ireland would be “impossible to justify”, British officials have concluded. A
Nigerian rescue crews have pulled two more survivors out of a collapsed Lagos high-rise building and were communicating with others
The Ballymacarney solar farm is expected to create enough energy to power more than 40,000 homes. Renewables company Statkraft has
Savills has brought the Point Square development in Dublin’s north docklands to the market on behalf of the Joint Statutory
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