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European Infrastructure Conference 2024 sold out

    European Infrastructure Conference 2024 sold out

Over 170 Industry leaders will gather in Dublin for the third European Infrastructure Conference on November 14th. The European Infrastructure Conference will discuss opportunities to design, build, finance, operate, and

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Nephin Renewable Gas working with Gas Networks Ireland

    Nephin Renewable Gas working with Gas Networks Ireland

Memorandum of Understanding signed between two companies Agreement to help decarbonise Ireland’s gas network Nephin Renewable Gas, Ireland’s leading biomethane development company, is pleased to announce the signing of a

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Winner announced for Adare Bypass contract

    Winner announced for Adare Bypass contract

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

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Limerick to consider SMART housing programme delivery

    Limerick to consider SMART housing programme delivery

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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Limerick’s Opera Square ‘international exemplar in impact investing’

    Limerick’s Opera Square ‘international exemplar in impact investing’

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

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Developers could be permitted to pay NI Water to fix issues halting building projects

    Developers could be permitted to pay NI Water to fix issues halting building projects

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

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NI road projects to begin in 2025

    NI road projects to begin in 2025

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

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ISIF announces Port of Cork partnership

    ISIF announces Port of Cork partnership

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

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Midleton Flood Relief Scheme to be completed in 2030

    Midleton Flood Relief Scheme to be completed in 2030

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

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Limerick City and County Council and OPW Sign Contract for King’s Island Flood Relief Scheme

    Limerick City and County Council and OPW Sign Contract for King’s Island Flood Relief Scheme

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

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Market engagement launched for Irish water megaproject

    Market engagement launched for Irish water megaproject

Uisce Éireann has launched a market engagement to deliver the proposed Water Supply Project. The national water utility responsible for providing and developing water services throughout Ireland has published a prior

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NI Manufacturing Firms Should Embrace Resilience Says FSB Policy Chair Ahead of Manufacturing Expo This Week

    NI Manufacturing Firms Should Embrace Resilience Says FSB Policy Chair Ahead of Manufacturing Expo This Week

Manufacturing firms in Northern Ireland must embrace resilience and innovation to thrive in today’s challenging economic landscape, according to Alan Lowry, Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) NI

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NI Executive to facilitate partnerships for £26 billion infra plan

    NI Executive to facilitate partnerships for £26 billion infra plan

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

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Reliance NI: Driving Growth and Innovation in Northern Ireland’s Manufacturing Sector

    Reliance NI: Driving Growth and Innovation in Northern Ireland’s Manufacturing Sector

Reliance NI is committed to delivering superior industrial, and automation solutions that drive productivity and efficiency. Our mission is to empower Northern Ireland’s manufacturers by providing innovative solutions tailored to

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Belfast Manufacturing Exhibition & Conference Returns For 5th Year

    Belfast Manufacturing Exhibition & Conference Returns For 5th Year

The 5th instalment of the annual Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will take place on September 12, boasting the biggest gathering of its kind in Northern Ireland. The Titanic Exhibition

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Harris mulls modern methods for Munster megaprojects

    Harris mulls modern methods for Munster megaprojects

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

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Key milestone reached for Greenlink Interconnector Project

    Key milestone reached for Greenlink Interconnector Project

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

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Market sounding launched for Dublin metro delivery partner

    Market sounding launched for Dublin metro delivery partner

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

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Cork Airport seeks partner to fuel growth

    Cork Airport seeks partner to fuel growth

A private partner is sought to deliver a fuel farm at Cork Airport as building design frameworks launched by daa, David Keniry writes. Cork Airport is seeking a fuel partner

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Cork City seeks ‘innovative’ housing development partners

    Cork City seeks ‘innovative’ housing development partners

Expressions of interest are sought for three social housing developments in Cork City. Cork City Council has issued three tenders for the delivery of a quality social housing solutions at

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Tender published for M28 motorway linking Rochestown with Ringaskiddy

    Tender published for M28 motorway linking Rochestown with Ringaskiddy

Cork County Council has published the tender for the motorway section of the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Project. The scheme, which forms part of the Core Trans‐European Transport Network will

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Delays and Costs Mount for Belfast’s York Street Interchange Project

    Delays and Costs Mount for Belfast’s York Street Interchange Project

The York Street Interchange project in Belfast, aimed at alleviating congestion at Northern Ireland’s busiest road junction, has faced persistent delays and escalating costs since its announcement in 2007. The

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Government Approves Tenders for King’s Island Flood Relief Scheme in Limerick

    Government Approves Tenders for King’s Island Flood Relief Scheme in Limerick

In a significant development for flood-prone areas of Limerick City, the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Mr. Patrick O’Donovan T.D., has announced the

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Tánaiste Micheál Martin Unveils Upgraded Dunkettle Interchange in Cork

    Tánaiste Micheál Martin Unveils Upgraded Dunkettle Interchange in Cork

The Dunkettle Interchange, situated just outside Cork City, has been officially inaugurated by Tánaiste Micheál Martin, marking the completion of

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Telecoms concession provides a path for Ireland’s energy transition

    Telecoms concession provides a path for Ireland’s energy transition

The development of the Corrib gas field in Connacht has provided a path to meet Ireland’s greatest infrastructure challenges including

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Dublin’s Private Sector Faces Headwinds as PMI Shows Softening Growth in Q4 2023

    Dublin’s Private Sector Faces Headwinds as PMI Shows Softening Growth in Q4 2023

The latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) survey from S&P Global reveals that Dublin’s private sector experienced its most subdued expansion

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Weev Expands Electric Vehicle Charging Network in Leitrim with Two New Rapid Charging Hubs

    Weev Expands Electric Vehicle Charging Network in Leitrim with Two New Rapid Charging Hubs

Weev, a leading electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure company, has bolstered its EV charging capabilities by introducing two state-of-the-art rapid charging

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Elliott Group Completes Stunning Dunnes Stores Fit-Out in Point Village

    Elliott Group Completes Stunning Dunnes Stores Fit-Out in Point Village

Elliott Group’s Fit Out Division proudly announces the successful completion of an impressive 5500 m2 fit-out project spanning two floors

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Dublin City Council Unveils Ambitious Plans for Dublin Industrial Estate Redevelopment

    Dublin City Council Unveils Ambitious Plans for Dublin Industrial Estate Redevelopment

Dublin City Council is set to finalise plans for the redevelopment of the vast Dublin Industrial Estate in Glasnevin, marking

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Fixed transport links floated for Shannon Estuary

    Fixed transport links floated for Shannon Estuary

The Government of Ireland’s Response to the seminal Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce Report suggests transport investments are ramping up in

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Workplace Fatalities Surge in Cork as Farming Tops List in 2023

    Workplace Fatalities Surge in Cork as Farming Tops List in 2023

In the past year, Cork experienced a grim distinction as it reported the highest number of workplace fatalities in 2023,

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Dublin City Council Gives Nod to €100 Million Transformation of St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, Balancing Progress with Preservation

    Dublin City Council Gives Nod to €100 Million Transformation of St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, Balancing Progress with Preservation

In a significant development, Dublin City Council has given the green light to a €100 million redevelopment plan for the

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LDA completes purchase of Clongriffin lands with potential to deliver over 2,300 homes

    LDA completes purchase of Clongriffin lands with potential to deliver over 2,300 homes

The Land Development Agency (LDA) has completed the purchase of lands in Clongriffin in north Dublin with existing planning permission

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Planning Process Delays Affect Over 1,100 Social Houses in Cork City

    Planning Process Delays Affect Over 1,100 Social Houses in Cork City

Over 1,100 social housing units in Cork City are facing delays at various stages of the planning process, as highlighted

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Government Greenlights €2.5 Billion Funding Boost for the Land Development Agency

    Government Greenlights €2.5 Billion Funding Boost for the Land Development Agency

The government has green lit an additional funding injection of up to €2.5 bn for the Land Development Agency (LDA),

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Housing Market in Ireland Faces Tight Supply and Modest Price Growth in 2023

    Housing Market in Ireland Faces Tight Supply and Modest Price Growth in 2023

The analysis reveals that the number of homes available for sale in Ireland last year remained significantly below pre-COVID levels,

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Construction starts on 219 LDA homes at Devoy Barracks in Naas

    Construction starts on 219 LDA homes at Devoy Barracks in Naas

The Land Development Agency (LDA) has started construction on the development of 219 affordable and social homes at the former

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LDA and Dublin City Council seek planning permission for over 700 homes in Cherry Orchard

    LDA and Dublin City Council seek planning permission for over 700 homes in Cherry Orchard

The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Dublin City Council (DCC) have submitted a planning application for 708 cost rental and

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LDA launches public consultation on plan to deliver up to 600 homes in Limerick at St Joseph’s Hospital site

    LDA launches public consultation on plan to deliver up to 600 homes in Limerick at St Joseph’s Hospital site

The Land Development Agency (LDA) has launched a public consultation process on plans for up to 600 homes at the

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Hagan Homes commences Phase 3 of Enler Village development in Northern Ireland

    Hagan Homes commences Phase 3 of Enler Village development in Northern Ireland

Hagan Homes, the award-winning company that has built over 5000 homes across Northern Ireland since 1988, has begun Phase 3 of

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Almac Group releases details of £80 million expansion in Northern Ireland

    Almac Group releases details of £80 million expansion in Northern Ireland

The Almac Group, which provides a range of contract pharmaceutical development and manufacturing services globally, has announced details of an

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Kingspan creates ‘covolve’ a new digital accelarator

    Kingspan creates ‘covolve’ a new digital accelarator

Covolve a new digital accelerator backed by international building materials firm Kingspan, was launched recently at the company’s global innovation

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Quintain secures planning permission for Cherrywood’s first village centre in Dublin

    Quintain secures planning permission for Cherrywood’s first village centre in Dublin

Quintain Ireland, which is focused on the development of residential and commercial property in the Greater Dublin area, has secured

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PepsiCo to invest further €39 million in Cork facility

    PepsiCo to invest further €39 million in Cork facility

PepsiCo, a global food and beverage leader, has announced a €39 million expansion of its manufacturing facilities at its site

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Henry Brothers awarded £30 million contract for new Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre in Northern Ireland

    Henry Brothers awarded £30 million contract for new Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre in Northern Ireland

A contractor has been appointed for the Queen’s University-led Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), a £100 million Belfast Region City

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Infrastructure needs ‘significant transformation’

    Infrastructure needs ‘significant transformation’

The European Commission’s European Coordinator – TEN-T Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor Pat Cox believes the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects

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Plans for 190 apartments on Monahan Rd in Cork

Plans for 190 apartments in a complex ranging from one to 12 storeys high have been lodged for a site

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Stormont department criticised for building Derry park-and-ride which breaches planning rules

  The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has been strongly criticised for building a second park-and-ride facility on the outskirts of

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Janssen to expand Cork facility with possible creation of 180 jobs

  Janssen Sciences Ireland is expanding its biopharmaceutical supply chain facility in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork. The facility, which is part

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Plans for Port Investment in Cork Harbour Stalled by Objections to Develop former IFI Marino Plant Site

A major new port facility planned on the Cork Harbour site of the former Irish Fertiliser Industries (IFI) plant at

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Cork GAA cleared to lodge ‘fast track’ plans for residential development on GAA lands

The way is now clear for the debt-laden Cork County GAA Board to lodge ‘fast track’ plans to An Bord

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Concerns grow over major Limerick road projects after construction company enter receivership

  A YEAR after work on a vital €58m road restarted, concern has now been expressed over the future of

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Up the Walls – Paul Clements on Hadrian’s Wall and the Mourne Wall

Two walls – one in the north of England and the other in the north of Ireland, separated in their

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Northern Ireland seeks to fix longstanding productivity problem

Beside a main road close to Northern Ireland’s only Unesco world heritage site, the Giant’s Causeway, lies an empty field

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Multi-million pound floating wind farm proposed off Northern Ireland coast

Work is under way on a bid to open a multi-million pound offshore floating wind farm off the coast of

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Northern Ireland’s construction sector contracts again amid rising costs and skills shortages

LABOUR shortages and soaring material costs are having a devastating inpact on the north’s construction sector, where workloads capitulated in

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Translink boss says Belfast Transport Hub will ‘create a gateway’ to NI

As construction begins on the new £175 million Belfast Transport Hub, Translink’s CEO says the project will offer “lots of

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Building supplies company is third challenger to Galway Ring Road

A building supplies company is the third challenger to take a High Court action over permission granted for the Galway

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