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Proposals Underway for Significant Housing Developments in Northern Cork

  Proposals Underway for Significant Housing Developments in Northern Cork

Construction is on the horizon for three substantial housing projects set to unfold in various locations across North Cork in

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Co Wexford Housing: 2023 Recap and 2024 Projections

  Co Wexford Housing: 2023 Recap and 2024 Projections

In Co Wexford’s real estate realm, 2023 witnessed a modest 0.3 per cent uptick in house prices, a shift from

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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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GP Joule Unveils Bold €200 Million Solar Project in County Meath

  GP Joule Unveils Bold €200 Million Solar Project in County Meath

In a strategic move, GP Joule, the German energy giant operating through its Irish arm, has laid out plans for

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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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Government Unveils Construction Jobs Boost Plan

  Government Unveils Construction Jobs Boost Plan

The government has introduced the ‘Careers in Construction Action Plan’ to address the shortage of workers in the construction sector.

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Cairn granted planning for a further 565 residential units at Seven Mills, a new town in Dublin 22

  Cairn granted planning for a further 565 residential units at Seven Mills, a new town in Dublin 22

Cairn Homes plc has been granted full planning permission by An Bord Pleanála for 565 high-quality houses, apartments and duplexes

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Approved Housing Bodies deliver 5,325 homes in 2023

  Approved Housing Bodies deliver 5,325 homes in 2023

The Housing Alliance, the collaboration of six of Ireland’s largest Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs), delivered 5,325 new build homes in

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Increased housing supply expected in 2024 but affordability issues remain as construction costs continue to rise – BPFI Housing Market Monitor

  Increased housing supply expected in 2024 but affordability issues remain as construction costs continue to rise – BPFI Housing Market Monitor

The latest Housing Market Monitor Q3 2023 published by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) shows that while Ireland’s housing

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Niaron Ltd announces Colin Cleary as Managing Director

  Niaron Ltd announces Colin Cleary as Managing Director

Niaron Ltd, the Irish-owned construction and civil engineering group, with offices in Limerick and Dublin, has announced the appointment of

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Sisk toy story celebrates 50 years of apprentice skills

  Sisk toy story celebrates 50 years of apprentice skills

Sisk carpentry and joinery apprentices at its Dublin training centre are celebrating 50 years of its toy making tradition that

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Report Signals Irish Housing Boom Amidst European Construction Decline

  Report Signals Irish Housing Boom Amidst European Construction Decline

Irish housing activity is poised to outperform construction levels across Europe in the coming year, according to recent analysis by

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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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Crane survey sees record number of office new starts in London

  Crane survey sees record number of office new starts in London

Deloitte’s latest London office crane survey sees the highest volume of new offices being built since 2005 when the study

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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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Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence in Dundalk to double capacity in 3D Concrete Printing and Cybersecurity Training to combat skills shortages

  Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence in Dundalk to double capacity in 3D Concrete Printing and Cybersecurity Training to combat skills shortages

To combat the shortage of skilled personnel in modern methods of construction and cybersecurity to meet the evolving industry demand,

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Ireland forecast to record strongest construction growth amongst 19 European countries as output declines across the Continent – Euroconstruct

  Ireland forecast to record strongest construction growth amongst 19 European countries as output declines across the Continent – Euroconstruct

Construction output in Ireland is forecast to grow at the strongest rate among 19 European countries, expanding by 3.2% this

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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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Sisk supply chain moving sustainability dial in construction

  Sisk supply chain moving sustainability dial in construction

Ahead of its annual Supply Chain Awards, Sisk carried out research with its suppliers, sub-contractors and manufacturers that indicates an

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Quintain Ireland appoints Isabelle Gallagher as Head of Development

  Quintain Ireland appoints Isabelle Gallagher as Head of Development

Quintain Ireland has announced the appointment of Isabelle Gallagher (pictured) as its new Head of Development. A Dublin native with

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MMC Ireland to lead the MMC Stage at the National Construction Summit 2024

  MMC Ireland to lead the MMC Stage at the National Construction Summit 2024

MMC Ireland, an industry organisation comprising over 60 member companies committed to promoting offsite and other modern methods of construction

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Actavo awarded ‘Civil Construction Project of the Year’ at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2023

  Actavo awarded ‘Civil Construction Project of the Year’ at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2023

Actavo Civils Division has been awarded the inaugural ‘Civil Construction Project of the Year’ at the Irish Construction Industry Awards

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Ireland reduces building emissions by a quarter in past decade but is still set to miss ambitious net zero targets

  Ireland reduces building emissions by a quarter in past decade but is still set to miss ambitious net zero targets

Reductions in carbon emissions from buildings are stalling in several G20 countries in Europe (UK, France, and Germany) and emissions

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CRH agrees $2.1 billion US acquisition and $1.1 billion European divestment

  CRH agrees $2.1 billion US acquisition and $1.1 billion European divestment

CRH plc, the leading provider of building materials solutions, has reached an agreement to acquire an attractive portfolio of cement

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Ireland and France begin construction work on ‘Celtic Interconnector’ and sign joint energy declaration

  Ireland and France begin construction work on ‘Celtic Interconnector’ and sign joint energy declaration

Construction work on the Celtic Interconnector project has commenced. The start of construction on the project signifies an important step forward

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€9 million in funding for 2024 built heritage schemes

The Government has launched the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) for 2024. The total funding of

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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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Hali Cherrywood appoints Director of Marketing and Innovation

  Hali Cherrywood appoints Director of Marketing and Innovation

Dublin native, Rebekah Lavelle (pictured above) has been appointed as Director of Marketing and Innovation of Hali, Cherrywood, in Dublin

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Kirby Group Engineering announces latest bursaries for females

  Kirby Group Engineering announces latest bursaries for females

Kirby Group Engineering has announced five winners of its third level bursary programme. This is the second year of the

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Labour shortages pose risk to growth in key SME sectors, including construction

  Labour shortages pose risk to growth in key SME sectors, including construction

The latest SME Monitor published by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) has warned that labour shortages and skill gaps pose

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