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Dear Reader,
The Construction Business Ireland team is delighted to bring you the third edition of our weekly newsletter. In this issue, we continue to delve into the most recent developments and key players shaping the landscape of the Irish construction industry. |
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David's Digest
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David Keniry navigates the intricate convergence of Ireland's telecommunications landscape with the challenges and opportunities of its ongoing energy transition. Focused on the pivotal Galway-Mayo Network, Keniry delves into the government's strategic initiatives, calling for tenders and the appointment of a Managed Services Entity (MSE) to propel the Galway-Mayo ducting project. The article not only unfolds the historical context of foresighted infrastructure decisions but also addresses the pressing concerns surrounding Ireland's gas supply and energy security.
To grasp the full depth of this exploration at the nexus of telecoms and energy, read more below..
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The development of the Corrib gas field in Connacht has provided a path to meet Ireland’s greatest infrastructure challenges including replacing gas, writes David Keniry.
Ireland’s Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan is inviting tenders for strategic, economic, commercial, and technical advisory services to support the Digital Connectivity Office…
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH BAM, PROUD SPONSOR OF THE NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION SUMMIT 2024
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 on the company’s innovative approach to construction and its significant role in shaping the Irish construction industry. From addressing housing demands to tackling industry challenges, Sharon provides insights into the current trends, strengths, weaknesses, and the outlook for the construction sector in 2024.
Question: What products and services does your company offer and its role in the Irish construction industry?
Answer: MHI offers steel frame volumetric modular homes, up to 95% complete from a safe, quality-controlled, factory environment. As we can build a typical 3-bed semi in 22 days and install in 2 days, we believe we can offer minimum A2-rated, high-specification homes up to 40% faster than other construction methods. We also offer 1/2 bed modules for temporary or permanent use, apartments/duplexes or bathroom pods.
Question: What are the key trends in the market sectors in which the company operates and how is it responding?
Answer: We see increased enquiries about our systems and request4s to review designs to determine their capability with modular which we see as a key indicator that Modern Methods of Construction is now seen as an important part of achieving housing targets in this country. While we are happy to consult on existing designs/projects, our USP is speed of construction and that is most effective if housing developments are designed with modular in mind from the outset (units can always be built via other building methods if that is the strategy) or MHI are involved from the beginning of a project to consult on design.
Question: What do you identify as the key strengths of the Irish construction industry?
Answer: The industry continues to grow with so much demand in different sectors that, are not reliant on one. We have a relatively proactive Government that has made commitments to significant investment in housing, education and infrastructure.
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Gavin Lawlor Assumes Presidency of Irish Planning Institute Amidst Critical Legislative Debates
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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 at Tom Phillips + Associates, Lawlor will…
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Irish Government backs offshore wind ports for EU funding
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Ireland’s Department of Transport is supporting applications for offshore wind port facilities under the 2023 Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), writes David Keniry.
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan TD has confirmed to David Stanton TD in the Dáil that Department officials have been liaising with applicants to ensure their applications to this call…
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Darragh O’Brien TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, to speak at the 2024 National Construction Summit
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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 a wide array of seminars and free workshops, the National Construction Summit will also feature an extensive exhibition area, showcasing the latest products, services and technology for the construction, engineering, sustainable building, maintenance and architectural sectors.
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Government Unveils Long-Term Policy to Address Student Accommodation Challenges
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Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science Simon Harris TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government, and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD, and Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery, and Reform Paschal Donohoe TD have jointly announced the government's approval of a comprehensive long-term policy to tackle the persistent challenges in student…
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AECOM Forecasts Steady Growth for Ireland's Construction Industry in 2024
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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 review, the firm notes that the construction sector in the country experienced heightened stability and predictability in contrast to the global upheavals of recent years.
AECOM's…
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K Rend Clinches Supplier of the Year at Prestigious Builders Merchants Awards 2023
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In a significant triumph, K Rend, a leading renders manufacturer in the UK and Ireland and a notable brand under Kilwaughter Minerals, was recently awarded the prestigious Supplier of the Year at the esteemed Builders Merchants Awards 2023. These awards, recognized as the longest-standing in the UK construction industry, aim to spotlight outstanding achievements, innovation,…
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