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
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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
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
Limerick City and County Council, in conjunction with the Office of Public Works (OPW), is pleased to announce the signing of the main contract for the King’s Island Flood Relief
The fund will be delivered through a partnership between Neath Port Talbot Council and Welsh Government’s Business Wales. Supply chain businesses impacted by Tata Steel UK’s transition to electric arc
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
The Northern Ireland Executive has committed to working in partnership to deliver investments in Programme for Government, David Keniry writes. The draft Programme for Government titled ‘Our Plan: Doing What
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%
Turner’s acquisition of Dornan is both a step forward for ACS Group’s new Strategic Plan and for the sector, David Keniry writes. ACS Group said today that the agreement to
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) has launched key tenders to support the upgrade and decarbonisation of Ireland’s rail network writes David Keniry. Through a single-party framework, Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) requires the
The Irish Government is set to inject significant funding, amounting to hundreds of millions of euros, into the transformation of the dangerous A5 road in Northern Ireland. The A5, connecting
In a significant move towards promoting electric vehicle (EV) adoption, the Irish government has unveiled a €21 million (£18m) grant program aimed at installing new EV recharging infrastructure along the
RBC Capital Markets has initiated coverage on Breedon, a major player in construction materials, with an ‘outperform’ rating and a 575p price target. The firm faces a critical decision between
As the Chair of the Northern Ireland Assembly Infrastructure Committee and Northern Ireland’s Minister for Infrastructure outline their priorities, completion of a clear Investment Strategy for Northern Ireland should be
Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery, and Reform, Paschal Donohoe T.D., expressed his appreciation today for the release of the ESRI’s report titled ‘The National Development Plan in 2023: priorities
Approval of a tender for a high-speed rail project for Portugal is a key decision for the European infrastructure investment and delivery sector, writes David Keniry. The approval by the
Elliott Group’s Fit Out Division proudly announces the successful completion of an impressive 5500 m2 fit-out project spanning two floors for the recently opened Dunnes Stores in Point Village, just
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
The Government of Ireland’s Response to the seminal Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce Report suggests transport investments are ramping up in the Mid-West. By David Keniry, January 2024 The Implementation Update
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 government has introduced the ‘Careers in Construction Action Plan’ to address the shortage of workers in the construction sector.
Construction output in Ireland is forecast to grow at the strongest rate among 19 European countries, expanding by 3.2% this
CRH plc, the leading provider of building materials solutions, has reached an agreement to acquire an attractive portfolio of cement
The Government has launched the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) for 2024. The total funding of
Hagan Homes, the award-winning company that has built over 5000 homes across Northern Ireland since 1988, has begun Phase 3 of
The average household can achieve freedom from costly electricity bills in just over six years by converting to solar panels,
The Almac Group, which provides a range of contract pharmaceutical development and manufacturing services globally, has announced details of an
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
PepsiCo, a global food and beverage leader, has announced a €39 million expansion of its manufacturing facilities at its site
In response to Budget 2024 Hubert Fitzpatrick, Director General of the Constriction Industry Federation, said: “We welcome the increased provisions
A contractor has been appointed for the Queen’s University-led Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), a £100 million Belfast Region City
Lidl Ireland plans to invest €11 million in a new “state-of-the-art” store in Clonshaugh, Dublin. The supermarket chain on Tuesday
Almost €800m was invested in the Irish property market in the third quarter of this year, which is 25% higher
Company to invest an estimated $30m in new manufacturing facility Medical device outsource manufacturer Integer is to expand its Galway operations with
Ireland’s economy is surging ahead of its 26 EU partners as more sectors reopen post-pandemic. The latest figures put the
Bank of Ireland’s latest Economic Pulse shows that consumer confidence rose in August but business sentiment slipped. Bank of Ireland
50 solar farms across Ireland and the UK are to be financed by German bank Berenberg. Berenberg Green Energy Junior
Motivated by comfort and warmth as well as energy savings, homeowners across Ireland are looking to invest in home improvements
Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan has agreed a deal with Langley Co-Invest to buy 100% of the shares of
Kingspan, the global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions, has reported a 7% increase in group revenue to
Any future Government will require a thriving and dynamic construction industry to deliver any promises made during the election, according
Initiative Ireland, the property finance and impact investment specialist, has announced that it plans to expand operations to fund the
The N25 New Ross Bypass PPP Scheme, delivered by the BAM/ ACS consortium on behalf of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII),
The UK Government has announced that Belfast-based construction firm Lagan is to develop a $246 million business park in Uganda
Gallagher and McKinney Ltd has built a new manufacturing facility at Skeoge Industrial Park, and is creating 14 new jobs.
Cairn Homes plc has announced the forward sale of 229 private rental sector (PRS) residential units in Lucan, Dublin 22
Obton has announced details of its €300 milion investment in the Irish solar energy sector. Obton, a Danish solar photovoltaic (PV) business,
The European Investment Bank has signed a €35 million loan agreement with Cork County Council to support the Council’s Social
Pearl Property Managers Ltd has launched a new €50 million Residential Equity Fund which will provide equity investment for residential
Lidl has opened its new €100 million Distribution Centre in Newbridge, County Kildare. The state-of-the-art facility, which represents the single
BlackBee Group has announced that it is about to move to planning on the first new nursing home under its
Technical fire engineering services specialist, Joule Group is winning new business in United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar following R&D
The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) – a seasonally adjusted index designed to track changes in total construction activity – fell
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