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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
In a strategic move, GP Joule, the German energy giant operating through its Irish arm, has laid out plans for
The Housing Alliance, the collaboration of six of Ireland’s largest Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs), delivered 5,325 new build homes in
The latest Housing Market Monitor Q3 2023 published by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) shows that while Ireland’s housing
Niaron Ltd, the Irish-owned construction and civil engineering group, with offices in Limerick and Dublin, has announced the appointment of
Sisk carpentry and joinery apprentices at its Dublin training centre are celebrating 50 years of its toy making tradition that
To combat the shortage of skilled personnel in modern methods of construction and cybersecurity to meet the evolving industry demand,
Ahead of its annual Supply Chain Awards, Sisk carried out research with its suppliers, sub-contractors and manufacturers that indicates an
Actavo Civils Division has been awarded the inaugural ‘Civil Construction Project of the Year’ at the Irish Construction Industry Awards
CRH plc, the leading provider of building materials solutions, has reached an agreement to acquire an attractive portfolio of cement
Dublin native, Rebekah Lavelle (pictured above) has been appointed as Director of Marketing and Innovation of Hali, Cherrywood, in Dublin
Kirby Group Engineering has announced five winners of its third level bursary programme. This is the second year of the
The latest SME Monitor published by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) has warned that labour shortages and skill gaps pose
The average household can achieve freedom from costly electricity bills in just over six years by converting to solar panels,
One of Europe’s finest ‘Build to Rent Developments’ (BTR), Hali in Cherrywood, Dublin 18 has just released its latest phase
GRAHAM, the construction and civil engineering group, has been appointed by the City of Lincoln Council to design and deliver
A sod-turning event has taken place to mark the commencement of works for Rosslare Europort Terminal 7 and enabling works.
Covolve a new digital accelerator backed by international building materials firm Kingspan, was launched recently at the company’s global innovation
Quintain Ireland, which is focused on the development of residential and commercial property in the Greater Dublin area, has secured
Leo Lynch, the 67-year-old process and mechanical engineering company headquartered in Ireland, has announced a rebrand, including a new corporate
Plans for almost 1,000 social and affordable homes at the Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum, south Dublin, have been lodged
Buliding import terminals for liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a response to the energy crisis would risk even higher prices
The level of debt being taken on by Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) is too high, with organisations unable to take
Galway Bay FM Newsroom – Construction chiefs are warning that the ‘National Development Plan’ and ‘Housing for All’ are both
Plans for 190 apartments in a complex ranging from one to 12 storeys high have been lodged for a site
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has been strongly criticised for building a second park-and-ride facility on the outskirts of
Janssen Sciences Ireland is expanding its biopharmaceutical supply chain facility in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork. The facility, which is part
The way is now clear for the debt-laden Cork County GAA Board to lodge ‘fast track’ plans to An Bord
Construction work costing €12.5 million has gone ahead on the controversial Charlemont Metrolink station near Ranelagh, Dublin, even though transport
A YEAR after work on a vital €58m road restarted, concern has now been expressed over the future of
Irish civils contractor Roadbridge and its UK subsidiary have been placed in receivership with 215 UK jobs at risk.
Two walls – one in the north of England and the other in the north of Ireland, separated in their
Labour costs could be on course to rise in the construction industry as some firms in the sector report difficulties