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Gavin Lawlor Assumes Presidency of Irish Planning Institute Amidst Critical Legislative Debates

    Gavin Lawlor Assumes Presidency of Irish Planning Institute Amidst Critical Legislative Debates

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

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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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Dublin’s Private Sector Faces Headwinds as PMI Shows Softening Growth in Q4 2023

    Dublin’s Private Sector Faces Headwinds as PMI Shows Softening Growth in Q4 2023

The latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) survey from S&P Global reveals that Dublin’s private sector experienced its most subdued expansion of the year in the final quarter of 2023. The

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Drone Summit and Mobility Now Conference – 1st & 2nd March 2024 – RDS, Dublin

    Drone Summit and Mobility Now Conference – 1st & 2nd March 2024 – RDS, Dublin

The advent of the railways, motorised road vehicles and air travel has revolutionised transport and society during the last two centuries. However, we are now entering a new epoch when

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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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Titanic Quarter Appoints James Eyre as CEO to Propel Ambitious Growth Plans

    Titanic Quarter Appoints James Eyre as CEO to Propel Ambitious Growth Plans

Belfast’s Titanic Quarter is set for a transformative phase with the appointment of James Eyre as the new Chief Executive. Eyre, a veteran within the company since 2006 and formerly

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Irish Employers Navigate Hybrid Work Policies Amidst Shifting Preferences

    Irish Employers Navigate Hybrid Work Policies Amidst Shifting Preferences

In a recent survey conducted by Hays Ireland, the majority of Irish employers are set to maintain their hybrid working policies in the upcoming year, but a significant number are

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Dublin Airport Controversy and Economic Impact

    Dublin Airport Controversy and Economic Impact

The ongoing dispute surrounding passenger caps at Dublin Airport has raised serious concerns about potential economic fallout. A report commissioned by Aer Lingus suggests that maintaining current restrictions could cost

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Construction Industry Federation Emphasizes Need for Clear Project Pipeline to Support National Development Plan Goals

    Construction Industry Federation Emphasizes Need for Clear Project Pipeline to Support National Development Plan Goals

In a recent statement, the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) highlighted the crucial importance of a well-defined pipeline of projects to sustain investments necessary for delivering essential infrastructure. Despite acknowledging the

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Weev Expands Electric Vehicle Charging Network in Leitrim with Two New Rapid Charging Hubs

    Weev Expands Electric Vehicle Charging Network in Leitrim with Two New Rapid Charging Hubs

Weev, a leading electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure company, has bolstered its EV charging capabilities by introducing two state-of-the-art rapid charging hubs in Leitrim. The newly installed 150kW charger in Carrick-on-Shannon

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PwC Restructuring Update—Q4 2023: Unveiling the Financial Landscape

    PwC Restructuring Update—Q4 2023: Unveiling the Financial Landscape

Delving into the economic rearview mirror of 2023 and peering into the crystal ball for 2024 reveals a stark reality in the business world. As companies grapple with challenges, insolvency

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Port of Cork Explores Multi-Storey Solution to Cope with 60% Surge in Vehicle Imports

    Port of Cork Explores Multi-Storey Solution to Cope with 60% Surge in Vehicle Imports

Port Considers Construction of Multi-Storey Facility to Address Import Surge The Port of Cork Company is contemplating the development of a storage compound for new cars in response to a

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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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Bam UK Initiates Search for New Construction Chief as Long-serving Director Retires

    Bam UK Initiates Search for New Construction Chief as Long-serving Director Retires

James Wimpenny, Executive Director of Bam’s UK and Ireland construction division, is set to retire on January 31, 2024, after an impressive 38-year tenure with the company. In the interim,

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Greencells GmbH Awarded Contract for Bullstown Solar Farm Construction

    Greencells GmbH Awarded Contract for Bullstown Solar Farm Construction

Greencells GmbH, a leading global Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) service provider for utility-scale solar power plants, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of a

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Visionary Renewable Energy Pioneer, Eddie O’Connor, Passes Away at 76

    Visionary Renewable Energy Pioneer, Eddie O’Connor, Passes Away at 76

In Memoriam: The Legacy of Eddie O’Connor, Founder of Airtricity and Mainstream Renewable Power Construction Business is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr Eddie O’Connor, a renowned entrepreneur

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Special feature — an interview with Dominic McAndrew, Director of Box on Box.

    Special feature — an interview with Dominic McAndrew, Director of Box on Box.

We have a special feature — an interview with Dominic McAndrew, Director of Box on Box. Dominic shares his perspectives on the state of the Irish construction industry, offering valuable

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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 the Mid-West. By David Keniry, January 2024 The Implementation Update

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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, surpassing all other counties, according to fresh data released by

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Leo Lynch Unveils Ambitious Rebranding Strategy in Conjunction with UK and European Expansion

    Leo Lynch Unveils Ambitious Rebranding Strategy in Conjunction with UK and European Expansion

In a strategic move poised to redefine its market presence, Leo Lynch, the long-standing process and mechanical engineering giant headquartered in Ireland, has officially launched a comprehensive rebrand. The overhaul

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Planning Process Delays Affect Over 1,100 Social Houses in Cork City

    Planning Process Delays Affect Over 1,100 Social Houses in Cork City

Over 1,100 social housing units in Cork City are facing delays at various stages of the planning process, as highlighted in a recent social housing project status report from the

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Payback for solar panels drops to six years

    Payback for solar panels drops to six years

The average household can achieve freedom from costly electricity bills in just over six years by converting to solar panels,

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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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GRAHAM appointed as lead contractor on Western Growth Corridor for City of Lincoln Council in England

    GRAHAM appointed as lead contractor on Western Growth Corridor for City of Lincoln Council in England

GRAHAM, the construction and civil engineering group, has been appointed by the City of Lincoln Council to design and deliver

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Official commencement of major €166 million project for Rosslare Europort

    Official commencement of major €166 million project for Rosslare Europort

A sod-turning event has taken place to mark the commencement of works for Rosslare Europort Terminal 7 and enabling works.

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Kingspan creates ‘covolve’ a new digital accelarator

    Kingspan creates ‘covolve’ a new digital accelarator

Covolve a new digital accelerator backed by international building materials firm Kingspan, was launched recently at the company’s global innovation

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Quintain secures planning permission for Cherrywood’s first village centre in Dublin

    Quintain secures planning permission for Cherrywood’s first village centre in Dublin

Quintain Ireland, which is focused on the development of residential and commercial property in the Greater Dublin area, has secured

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Leo Lynch rebrands as part of strategic UK and European expansion and recruitment drive

    Leo Lynch rebrands as part of strategic UK and European expansion and recruitment drive

Leo Lynch, the 67-year-old process and mechanical engineering company headquartered in Ireland, has announced a rebrand, including a new corporate

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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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Building new gas terminals would cost householders more in energy bills long term, environmentalists warn

Buliding import terminals for liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a response to the energy crisis would risk even higher prices

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Level of debt taken on by Approved Housing Bodies too high, Oireachtas will hear

The level of debt being taken on by Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) is too high, with organisations unable to take

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Galway Independent TD warns of job losses in Construction Industry unless Government allows some flexibility into the market.

Galway Bay FM Newsroom – Construction chiefs are warning that the ‘National Development Plan’ and ‘Housing for All’ are both

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Plans for 190 apartments on Monahan Rd in Cork

Plans for 190 apartments in a complex ranging from one to 12 storeys high have been lodged for a site

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Stormont department criticised for building Derry park-and-ride which breaches planning rules

  The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has been strongly criticised for building a second park-and-ride facility on the outskirts of

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Janssen to expand Cork facility with possible creation of 180 jobs

  Janssen Sciences Ireland is expanding its biopharmaceutical supply chain facility in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork. The facility, which is part

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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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Concerns grow over major Limerick road projects after construction company enter receivership

  A YEAR after work on a vital €58m road restarted, concern has now been expressed over the future of

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Civils contractor Roadbridge placed in receivership

  Irish civils contractor Roadbridge and its UK subsidiary have been placed in receivership with 215 UK jobs at risk.

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Up the Walls – Paul Clements on Hadrian’s Wall and the Mourne Wall

Two walls – one in the north of England and the other in the north of Ireland, separated in their

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Wage rises likely to add to construction cost pressures

Labour costs could be on course to rise in the construction industry as some firms in the sector report difficulties

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