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Exclusive Interview: Katy G., Marketing Manager at Graepel Perforators & Weavers Ltd.

    Exclusive Interview: Katy G., Marketing Manager at Graepel Perforators & Weavers Ltd.

In our ongoing series of insightful interviews with key figures in the Irish construction industry, we turn our attention to Katy G., the Marketing Manager at Graepel Perforators & Weavers

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Land Development Agency issues PQQ for development partner

    Land Development Agency issues PQQ for development partner

The Land Development Agency has issued a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for a key strategic development located in County Dublin as Minister for Finance Michael McGrath designates agency to NewERA. The Hacketstown

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Housing Market Resurgence: Property Prices Surge 2.9% Annually in November

    Housing Market Resurgence: Property Prices Surge 2.9% Annually in November

In a promising turn of events, the property market has witnessed steady annual growth for the third consecutive month, with prices surging by 2.9% in November. The latest data from

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Irish Rail’s ‘transformative’ decarbonisation push gathers steam

    Irish Rail’s ‘transformative’ decarbonisation push gathers steam

National railway operator Iarnród Éireann-Irish Rail (IE) has released tenders that underline its central role in the decarbonisation of Ireland’s infrastructure, writes David Keniry. Irish Rail has issued a Pre-Qualification

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Wexford’s Housing Landscape Thrives: GeoDirectory Report Unveils Promising Trends

    Wexford’s Housing Landscape Thrives: GeoDirectory Report Unveils Promising Trends

The latest GeoDirectory Residential Buildings Report brings encouraging news for Wexford’s housing sector, revealing positive developments in the region. As of December 2023, 852 residential buildings were constructed in Wexford,

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Ireland Achieves Record-Breaking Housing Milestone with 32,695 New Homes Completed in 2023

    Ireland Achieves Record-Breaking Housing Milestone with 32,695 New Homes Completed in 2023

Ireland marked a significant achievement in its housing sector with the completion of 32,695 new homes in 2023, marking the highest annual delivery in the last fifteen years. The robust

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NDFA to provide pipeline update at National Construction Summit

    NDFA to provide pipeline update at National Construction Summit

Ireland’s National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) will present at the National Construction Summit 2024 in Dublin, writes David Keniry. Eamonn Halpin from the NDFA will provide an update on key

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Irish Rail Unveils Game-Changing E-Ticket System

    Irish Rail Unveils Game-Changing E-Ticket System

In a groundbreaking move, Irish Rail is set to transform the landscape of intercity travel with the introduction of electronic tickets (e-tickets) across all services. This strategic shift eliminates the

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HSE launches major works design framework

    HSE launches major works design framework

Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE) is seeking design team services for major capital works projects at hospitals in Dublin and Louth, writes David Keniry. The Health Services Executive has proposed

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High Court Appoints Joint Provisional Liquidators for Glenbeigh Construction Amid Financial Woes

    High Court Appoints Joint Provisional Liquidators for Glenbeigh Construction Amid Financial Woes

The High Court has taken the decision to appoint joint provisional liquidators to Glenbeigh Construction Limited, a company currently engaged in significant projects at Dublin Airport, prisons, and a large-scale

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Exclusive Interview: MHI’s Innovations Transforming the Irish Construction Landscape

    Exclusive Interview: MHI’s Innovations Transforming the Irish Construction Landscape

In a recent conversation with Sharon Lynch, Business Development Manager at MHI, we gained valuable insights into the influential role that Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is currently playing within

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Government Unveils Long-Term Policy to Address Student Accommodation Challenges

    Government Unveils Long-Term Policy to Address Student Accommodation Challenges

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

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Irish Government backs offshore wind ports for EU funding

    Irish Government backs offshore wind ports for EU funding

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

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Darragh O’Brien TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, to speak at the 2024 National Construction Summit

    Darragh O’Brien TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, to speak at the 2024 National Construction Summit

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

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AECOM Forecasts Steady Growth for Ireland’s Construction Industry in 2024

    AECOM Forecasts Steady Growth for Ireland’s Construction Industry in 2024

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

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Exclusive Interview with BAM, Proud Sponsor of the National Construction Summit 2024

    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

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Housing Commencements Soar to Record Levels in Ireland, Predicted to Continue Momentum in 2024

    Housing Commencements Soar to Record Levels in Ireland, Predicted to Continue Momentum in 2024

In a robust finish to 2023, Ireland has witnessed a significant surge in housing commencements, marking the highest level of residential construction since the global financial crisis, according to the

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Decarbonisation is Ireland’s call

    Decarbonisation is Ireland’s call

The decarbonisation of infrastructure and the built environment is a global challenge and an opportunity for Ireland as has been demonstrated by CRH, EcoCem, Kingspan, and Eddie O’Connor, writes David

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Niaron Ltd. Names Colin Cleary Managing Director for Sector Advancements

    Niaron Ltd. Names Colin Cleary Managing Director for Sector Advancements

Niaron Ltd., the Irish construction and civil engineering group, has appointed Colin Cleary as Managing Director to drive advancements in the construction, utilities, and energy sectors. Founded by Niall and

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Modular Construction Revolution by Portakabin: A Conversation with Gavin Fox

    Modular Construction Revolution by Portakabin: A Conversation with Gavin Fox

Portakabin Limited, with over 60 years of pioneering experience in modular construction, leads the charge in Ireland’s shift towards modern construction methods. In a recent interview with Gavin Fox, National

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Cork Airport Unveils Future Plans: Old Terminal Set for Demolition to Make Way for Increased Aircraft Capacity

    Cork Airport Unveils Future Plans: Old Terminal Set for Demolition to Make Way for Increased Aircraft Capacity

Cork Airport is gearing up for substantial growth this year, with passenger numbers expected to surpass 3 million, according to Kenny Jacobs, CEO of the Daa. Following a robust 2023,

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Ireland’s Nursing Home Sector Faces Growing Dependence on International Operators, Reveals ESRI Report

    Ireland’s Nursing Home Sector Faces Growing Dependence on International Operators, Reveals ESRI Report

A newly released report from the Economic and Social Research Institute sheds light on the increasing reliance of Ireland’s nursing home sector on a limited number of profit-driven international operators,

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Enterprise Ireland Reports Record Job Growth Amidst Challenging Year

    Enterprise Ireland Reports Record Job Growth Amidst Challenging Year

Enterprise Ireland revealed a remarkable surge in net employment, reaching a record-breaking 225,500 jobs amid the challenges of the past year. Despite the hurdles, the government agency, dedicated to supporting

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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One of Europe’s largest Build To Rent Developments Hali Cherrywood launches new building

    One of Europe’s largest Build To Rent Developments Hali Cherrywood launches new building

One of Europe’s finest ‘Build to Rent Developments’ (BTR), Hali in Cherrywood, Dublin 18 has just released its latest phase

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Modular Housing urgently needed to address crisis – Engineers Ireland

    Modular Housing urgently needed to address crisis – Engineers Ireland

A much higher level of modular housing is badly needed to address the housing shortage crisis, according to Engineers Ireland’s

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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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Almost 1,000 homes planned for Dundrum hospital site under scaled-down scheme

Plans for almost 1,000 social and affordable homes at the Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum, south Dublin, have been lodged

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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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Work on Charlemont metro station begins before planning application for line lodged

Construction work costing €12.5 million has gone ahead on the controversial Charlemont Metrolink station near Ranelagh, Dublin, even though transport

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Irish building materials supplier CRH to withdraw from Russia

Ireland’s CRH will cease operating what it described as “infinitesimally small” Russian operations and has temporarily shut its much larger

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The number of residential commencement notices lodged in Ireland in 2021 was above pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report from Deloitte.

  Deloitte Ireland’s latest Real Estate Planning & Development Statistics report shows that commencement notices were lodged on 24,304 units

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Sky’s the limit: Young crane driver scales new heights

It is a sector that is crying out for skilled professionals, and a Galway teenager, said to be the country’s

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Homes for Clontarf, contactless now king for consumers, and lab-grown chicken put to the test

Up to 5,000 new homes could be built on the grounds of Clontarf Golf Club if the 75-acre site is

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Irish construction sees sharper rises in activity

There have been sharper rises in activity and new orders as the Omicron wave of the Covid- 19 pandemic passed

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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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Construction activity growth speeds up on improved demand

Growth in the Irish construction sector accelerated at the start of the year as the impact of the Omicron wave

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Delay to construction of eating-disorders care facility ‘another letdown’ for sufferers

People suffering with eating disorders are facing “another disappointment” after a new service has once again been delayed amid rising

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Killiney planning: ‘There is no way housing built on that strip of land would help solve the crisis’

There is a steady stream of walkers and cars passing along Vico Road, Ireland’s answer to Italy’s Amalfi Coast, on

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Cabinet expected to approve Ros an Mhíl harbour redevelopment

The Cabinet is today expected to approve a multi-million euro redevelopment of Ros an Mhíl (Rossaveal) harbour in Co Galway.

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How everything is different for today’s first-time buyers

You might be someone in your late 20s, 30s or 40s who’s still living with parents, wondering how they managed

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Ireland is building more apartments than ever but failing to meet home building targets

A quarter of all new homes completed in Ireland in 2021 were apartments according to new data from the Central

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Inflation, not supply, is real issue in Irish housing market, says mortgage broker

While lack of supply is often cited as the main issue in the Irish housing market, a mortgage broker has

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NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION SUMMIT – 3rd March 2022 – Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown

Join over 2000 Delegates at the 6th Annual National Construction Summit. The 6th Annual National Construction Summit is being held

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