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CRE professionals expect flux in Irish market

  CRE professionals expect flux in Irish market

The latest Origin Capital Commercial Real Estate Sentiment Tracker has shown that commercial real estate (CRE) professionals expect to see

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RTÉ land at Donnybrook sells for €107.5m

  RTÉ land at Donnybrook sells for €107.5m

RTÉ has accepted a bid of €107.5 million from property group Cairn Homes for 8.64 acres of land at its

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Lack of State spending could lead to longer recession

  Lack of State spending could lead to longer recession

Speaking at this year’s National Construction Summit, Construction Industry Federation director, Tom Parlon said a lack of State spending on

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Construction activity growth rises sharply

Activity in the construction sector accelerated sharply last month and at one of the fastest rates in the 17-year history

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Supreme Court to get its own building

  Supreme Court to get its own building

  Legal professionals have been invited to preview plans for a new Supreme Court, which will be part of a

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‘Crane flu’ stops work on Dublin building sites

  ‘Crane flu’ stops work on Dublin building sites

A large number of crane drivers on some of Dublin’s highest-profile building sites were unavailable for work last week as

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Work begins on new Archbishop McHale College building in Tuam

  Work begins on new Archbishop McHale College building in Tuam

Construction on a new school building has commenced at Archbishop McHale College in Tuam. The contract for the major building

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Metropole hotel in Cork to get €50m revamp

  Metropole hotel in Cork to get €50m revamp

One of Cork’s most historic hotels, the Metropole, is set to get a €50 million investment that will double its

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Work to start on new forensic mental hospital

  Work to start on new forensic mental hospital

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, along with Minister for Health Simon Harris and Minister of State for Mental Health Helen McEntee

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Irish construction firms spending more on UK imports amid weak pound

Irish construction firms have more than doubled their spending on UK imports amid the pound’s weakness in 2017. According to

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Plan to boost home-grown timber

  Plan to boost home-grown timber

A major initiative to promote home-grown timber into Ireland’s burgeoning offsite construction industry and the international construction of modern timber

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ConQuest and Builder’s Profile join forces

  ConQuest and Builder’s Profile join forces

ConQuest and Builder’s Profile have announced a partnership that will make completed PQQs and compliance information instantly accessible to estimators,

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Sandyford to drive Dublin as Smart City

  Sandyford to drive Dublin as Smart City

Sandyford has been pinpointed as a Smart Region capable of driving Dublin on as a Smart City at Ireland’s first

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Energy solutions firm Acutrace to expand into US

  Energy solutions firm Acutrace to expand into US

Dublin energy management software start-up Acutrace, the overall winner of this year’s National Enterprise Awards, is planning on expanding into

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Kerry producing 14% of wind energy

  Kerry producing 14% of wind energy

According to a meeting of Kerry County Council, Kerry is generating 14% of the State’s wind-derived electricity with just over

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Ireland moves to make competent builders register a legal requirement for work

  Ireland moves to make competent builders register a legal requirement for work

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has welcomed government approval for the drafting and publication of the General Scheme of the

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EFCA appoints Kevin Rudden first Irish President

  EFCA appoints Kevin Rudden first Irish President

The European Federation of Consulting Engineering Associations (EFCA) has appointed Kevin Rudden, GARLAND CEO, as President for a three-year term

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Grant Thornton launches new Centre of Excellence

  Grant Thornton launches new Centre of Excellence

Grant Thornton has announced it is to create 250 new jobs across all areas of its business operations in Ireland.

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Construction to start on GCP2 Production Facility at Takeda Ireland Ltd site

  Construction to start on GCP2 Production Facility at Takeda Ireland Ltd site

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited has announced that a groundbreaking ceremony has been held for its new production facility at the

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SEAI begins journey ‘Towards Zero’ for energy efficiency in homes

  SEAI begins journey ‘Towards Zero’ for energy efficiency in homes

As many as one million homes built in the last century are considered to be significantly energy inefficient. This means

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Gyproc announces Ireland’s first nationwide Plasterboard Recycling Service

  Gyproc announces Ireland’s first nationwide Plasterboard Recycling Service

Responsible waste management is a priority for Gyproc in Ireland. From initial design to on-site testing, through to manufacturing and

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BusConnects could increase bus passenger numbers by 50%

  BusConnects could increase bus passenger numbers by 50%

BusConnects, a suite of initiatives to radically transform public transport in the Dublin region, has been launched by Minister for

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Atkins signs contracts for Carrigaline Western Relief Road

  Atkins signs contracts for Carrigaline Western Relief Road

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Séamus McGrath, together with representatives of Cork County Council and Atkins have signed

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Actavo becomes supplier of choice for Northseal Scaffolding

  Actavo becomes supplier of choice for Northseal Scaffolding

Actavo Hire & Sales’ Glasgow branch has become the supplier of choice for specialist contractor, Northseal Scaffolding. Working in partnership,

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ESB appoints PJ Hegarty & Sons to redevelop Fitzwilliam Street Site

  ESB appoints PJ Hegarty & Sons to redevelop Fitzwilliam Street Site

ESB has announced it is to appoint PJ Hegarty & Sons as contractor for redeveloping its head office site on

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Funding opportunities for infrastructure to be explored

  Funding opportunities for infrastructure to be explored

The European Investment Bank is expected to strengthen backing for transport, education, housing, healthcare and small business investment in Ireland,

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BAM Ireland signs contract for development of Uninest Mill II

  BAM Ireland signs contract for development of Uninest Mill II

BAM and Global Student Accommodation Group (GSA) have signed a €43 million contract for the construction of Uninest Mill II,

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Tipperary students win top honours at SEAI One Good Idea National Final

  Tipperary students win top honours at SEAI One Good Idea National Final

Ursuline Secondary School from Thurles in Co Tipperary has been named the winner of this year’s Sustainable Energy Authority of

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Cork city building getting ready for Crawford art students

  Cork city building getting ready for Crawford art students

MORE than 100 CIT students will be accommodated in the college’s new city centre hub for postgraduate studies in art

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Irish commercial property lending business launched by Timbercreek

  Irish commercial property lending business launched by Timbercreek

Canadian property investment firm, Timbercreek Asset Management, has launched its Irish commercial property lending business, with €200 million available to

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