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Redevelopment Initiative Enhances Focus Ireland’s Dublin Hub for Homelessness Services

  Redevelopment Initiative Enhances Focus Ireland’s Dublin Hub for Homelessness Services

In a significant effort to address homelessness, Focus Ireland’s High Street Dublin 8 premises underwent a transformative redevelopment project, led

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Mount Lucas to Host Groundbreaking Demonstration Park Revolutionizing Modern Construction Methods

  Mount Lucas to Host Groundbreaking Demonstration Park Revolutionizing Modern Construction Methods

A groundbreaking demonstration park is in the works for Mount Lucas, set to revolutionize modern building methods. Spearheaded by the

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Construction Industry Tackles Mental Health Crisis: The Lighthouse Charity Leads the Way

  Construction Industry Tackles Mental Health Crisis: The Lighthouse Charity Leads the Way

The construction industry grapples with a significant challenge as mental health issues persist, with an alarming statistic of an average

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‘Funding to deliver is key’ for NI infrastructure.

  ‘Funding to deliver is key’ for NI infrastructure.

As the Chair of the Northern Ireland Assembly Infrastructure Committee and Northern Ireland’s Minister for Infrastructure outline their priorities, completion

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Belfast Construction Landscape Shifts Gears: A Comprehensive Analysis

  Belfast Construction Landscape Shifts Gears: A Comprehensive Analysis

In 2023, Belfast experienced a tempered pace in construction activity, as revealed by Deloitte’s annual regional crane survey. The city

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Cromcastle Development Unveiled in Dublin 5

  Cromcastle Development Unveiled in Dublin 5

The Cromcastle development in Dublin is set to revitalize a 1.7-acre site at the intersection of Oscar Traynor Road and

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H&MV Engineering Expands Global Presence with Acquisition of Skanstec Group

  H&MV Engineering Expands Global Presence with Acquisition of Skanstec Group

H&MV Engineering, a leading specialist in high voltage electrical engineering and design, has announced its acquisition of Skanstec Group, a

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Home Building Finance Ireland Surpasses Targets, Approves €408 Million in Loans for 2023

  Home Building Finance Ireland Surpasses Targets, Approves €408 Million in Loans for 2023

Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI) has marked a successful year by approving loans totalling €408 million, bringing its cumulative approvals

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FEMCON’s Toolkit for Gender Equality

  FEMCON’s Toolkit for Gender Equality

FEMCON, a pioneering initiative in the construction sector, seeks to revolutionize the industry and promote gender equality through its dynamic

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Smurfit Kappa Commits €54 Million Investment to Double Capacity at Alicante Plant

  Smurfit Kappa Commits €54 Million Investment to Double Capacity at Alicante Plant

Smurfit Kappa, a leading packaging company, is gearing up to invest €54 million in doubling the capacity of its bag-in-box

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Home Building Finance Ireland Surpasses Expectations, Approves €408 Million in Loans in 2023

  Home Building Finance Ireland Surpasses Expectations, Approves €408 Million in Loans in 2023

Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI) achieved notable success last year as it greenlit loans amounting to €408 million, elevating its

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Irish Housing Faces Stricter Environmental Regulations, Posing Financial Challenges for Developers, Says ESRI Study

  Irish Housing Faces Stricter Environmental Regulations, Posing Financial Challenges for Developers, Says ESRI Study

Irish Housing Projects face more rigorous environmental regulations compared to their counterparts in the UK, adding an additional financial hurdle

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Exciting Developments Unveiled for Curracloe Links and Ravenport Resort in Southeast Ireland

  Exciting Developments Unveiled for Curracloe Links and Ravenport Resort in Southeast Ireland

In a long-anticipated development, the construction of Curracloe Links, a 28-year dream project, is set to commence in southeast Ireland.

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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

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Holcim’s Strategic Pivot: Unveils $30 Billion Listing for Independent North American Operations on NY Stock Exchange

  Holcim’s Strategic Pivot: Unveils $30 Billion Listing for Independent North American Operations on NY Stock Exchange

Holcim, a prominent Swiss building materials giant, is set to spin off its North American operations in a strategic move

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Independent Assessment: €35 Billion Needed for Social Homes Raises Concerns Over Sustainability

  Independent Assessment: €35 Billion Needed for Social Homes Raises Concerns Over Sustainability

A recent independent assessment has unveiled a daunting challenge for Ireland’s housing sector – the cost of delivering social homes

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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

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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

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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

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Holcim Appoints Miljan Gutovic as CEO

  Holcim Appoints Miljan Gutovic as CEO

Holcim, a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, has announced the appointment of Miljan Gutovic as the Chief

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UK Construction Sector Navigates Turbulent Waters as 4,370 Companies Face Insolvency

  UK Construction Sector Navigates Turbulent Waters as 4,370 Companies Face Insolvency

The UK construction industry is facing an unprecedented crisis, with a record 4,370 companies in the sector experiencing insolvency in

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Shannon Foynes and Rotterdam to explore development of green fuels supply chain corridor

  Shannon Foynes and Rotterdam to explore development of green fuels supply chain corridor

Shannon Foynes, Ireland’s largest bulk port, and the Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port, have joined forces to explore the

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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

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Revitalizing East Derry’s Construction Sector: Urgent Calls for Executive Action Amid Economic Downturn

  Revitalizing East Derry’s Construction Sector: Urgent Calls for Executive Action Amid Economic Downturn

In a resolute move to combat economic challenges in Northern Ireland, Mr Robert Carmichael, Chairman of the East Derry Ulster

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Bleak Outlook for UK Construction as 4,370 Companies Face Insolvency Amid Industry Struggles

  Bleak Outlook for UK Construction as 4,370 Companies Face Insolvency Amid Industry Struggles

The UK construction sector is grappling with an “immensely difficult period” as recent data from auditing firm Mazars reveals a

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Dublin Artist and Beekeeper Turns Discarded Materials into Homes and Gardens

  Dublin Artist and Beekeeper Turns Discarded Materials into Homes and Gardens

Dublin-based artist and beekeeper Anthony Freeman O’Brien is on a mission to build sustainable homes using discarded materials. His recent

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Laois Residences See Unprecedented Surge in New Construction Starts

  Laois Residences See Unprecedented Surge in New Construction Starts

In a groundbreaking revelation, the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage reported a remarkable surge in residential construction in

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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

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Bridging the Talent Gap: Ireland’s Struggle with Filling Specialized Engineering and Construction Roles

  Bridging the Talent Gap: Ireland’s Struggle with Filling Specialized Engineering and Construction Roles

In a recent study conducted by the hiring platform Indeed, it has been revealed that employers in Ireland are grappling

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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

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