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Interest in building in Ireland booms as thousands to meet at Dublin construction summit

    Interest in building in Ireland booms as thousands to meet at Dublin construction summit

Excitement for the pipeline of capital and housing projects tangible as the National Construction Summit on April 18th set to be the largest industry event in Ireland. Dublin, 12 April

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Retrofitting Initiative in Ireland Offers a Lifeline to Remote Homeowners

    Retrofitting Initiative in Ireland Offers a Lifeline to Remote Homeowners

As climate change intensifies, Ireland faces increasing threats to its water, energy sources, and infrastructure, particularly in remote communities. To address these challenges and enhance climate resilience, a LIFE project

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The real construction challenge: Men’s Mental Health in Ireland’s Construction Industry.

    The real construction challenge: Men’s Mental Health in Ireland’s Construction Industry.

Movember is the world’s leading men’s health charity. We focus in the areas of mental health & suicide prevention, prostate cancer & testicular cancer. Since 2003, Movember has funded over

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Minister McGrath and Minister Donohoe Publish Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024

    Minister McGrath and Minister Donohoe Publish Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024

The Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath T.D., and the Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe T.D., have announced the publication of the groundbreaking Future Ireland Fund

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Consultation launched on Ireland’s gas infrastructure

    Consultation launched on Ireland’s gas infrastructure

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has launched a consultation on Gas Networks Ireland’s Development Plan as critical infrastructure programme ramps up, writes David Keniry. The CRU has a

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Ireland’s future ORE framework to published in April

    Ireland’s future ORE framework to published in April

The long-term model and vision for offshore renewable energy (ORE) in Ireland is to be published in April, David Keniry writes. The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon

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Ireland’s Construction Industry Faces Climate Change Challenge

    Ireland’s Construction Industry Faces Climate Change Challenge

The European Environment Agency (EEA) has recently released a report stressing the urgency for Ireland’s construction industry to proactively address the impending impacts of climate change. Even under optimistic global

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Overhaul in Tractor Driver Licensing Sparks Controversy and Job Concerns in Ireland

    Overhaul in Tractor Driver Licensing Sparks Controversy and Job Concerns in Ireland

The recent modifications to the tractor driver licence category in Ireland, specifically the ‘W’ category, are causing a stir within the agricultural and contracting communities. The Association of Farm and

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Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) Agrees to Deeper Tunnel Construction for Metrolink to Prevent Building Damage

    Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) Agrees to Deeper Tunnel Construction for Metrolink to Prevent Building Damage

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has consented to excavating tunnels deeper into the ground during the Metrolink construction to mitigate potential damage to city center buildings. The Metrolink project, slated to

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Phoenix Tower International Acquires Cellnex’s Telecom Infrastructure Business in Ireland for €971m

    Phoenix Tower International Acquires Cellnex’s Telecom Infrastructure Business in Ireland for €971m

Phoenix Tower International (PTI) has finalized the acquisition of Cellnex’s telecom infrastructure business in Ireland for a whopping €971 million. This move adds to PTI’s existing portfolio, which includes towers

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NTA Releases Comprehensive Survey on Walking, Wheeling, and Cycling in Ireland

    NTA Releases Comprehensive Survey on Walking, Wheeling, and Cycling in Ireland

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has unveiled the results of its groundbreaking survey, marking the most extensive analysis to date of walking, wheeling, and cycling activities across Ireland. The findings

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Key consultation launched for building Ireland’s grid 

    Key consultation launched for building Ireland’s grid 

Ireland’s utilities regulator has launched a consultation on models to build, finance, and maintain the grid to harness offshore wind, writes David Keniry. The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU)

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Advancing Modern Methods of Construction: Breaking Barriers in Ireland

    Advancing Modern Methods of Construction: Breaking Barriers in Ireland

In a collaborative effort between the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and TASC, a prominent economic and social think-tank in Ireland, a new report delves into the challenges and opportunities

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Ireland Redefines Construction Standards: NSAI’s Initiative Ushers in a New Era

    Ireland Redefines Construction Standards: NSAI’s Initiative Ushers in a New Era

Dubbed “Ireland Raises the Roof,” the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has embarked on a transformative journey to reshape construction practices across the country. From safety to sustainability, this

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Funding Withdrawal Delays Ten Integrated School Projects in Northern Ireland

    Funding Withdrawal Delays Ten Integrated School Projects in Northern Ireland

Education Minister Paul Givan has revealed that ten new-build integrated school projects in Northern Ireland are facing delays due to the withdrawal of funding by Westminster. The setback is attributed

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DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Welcomes Irish Government Support for Cross-Border Projects, Calls for UK Government Responsibility for Northern Ireland Infrastructure

    DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Welcomes Irish Government Support for Cross-Border Projects, Calls for UK Government Responsibility for Northern Ireland Infrastructure

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has welcomed the Irish Government’s pledge of €800 million for projects benefiting Northern Ireland. However, he emphasized that funding for

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Transport Infrastructure Ireland Announces €23.4 Million for Road Projects in Sligo and Leitrim

    Transport Infrastructure Ireland Announces €23.4 Million for Road Projects in Sligo and Leitrim

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has unveiled a significant funding allocation of €23.4 million for road projects in Sligo and Leitrim, marking a crucial step forward for infrastructure development in the

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Building Ireland’s transport system to be discussed at Mobility Conference

    Building Ireland’s transport system to be discussed at Mobility Conference

Mobility Now will see industry leaders and innovators discuss the latest technology disruptions and opportunities in building a sustainable and efficient transport system fit for the future. The inaugural Mobility

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Bank of Ireland Welcomes Niamh De Niese as Chief Digital and Architecture Officer

    Bank of Ireland Welcomes Niamh De Niese as Chief Digital and Architecture Officer

Bank of Ireland has strategically appointed Niamh De Niese as the Chief Digital and Architecture Officer, marking a significant move to enhance its digital capabilities. In this newly established role,

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Bank of Ireland Commits €2.5B to Housing Development, Prioritising Social and Affordable Solutions

    Bank of Ireland Commits €2.5B to Housing Development, Prioritising Social and Affordable Solutions

Bank of Ireland has made a significant commitment to addressing Ireland’s housing crisis by announcing a substantial increase in funding for housing development. The bank aims to reach €2.5 billion

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Business Groups Advocate Unified Energy Policy Across Ireland

    Business Groups Advocate Unified Energy Policy Across Ireland

In a significant move following the restoration of the Stormont Executive, Ibec, the business representative association in Ireland, has joined forces with its Northern Irish counterpart, the Confederation of British

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Report Urges Closer Collaboration Between Ireland and UK to Meet Climate Targets

    Report Urges Closer Collaboration Between Ireland and UK to Meet Climate Targets

A collaborative effort between Irish business group Ibec and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Northern Ireland underscores the imperative for Ireland to enhance cooperation with the UK, particularly through

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Northern Ireland’s Economic Boom: Strong Growth and High Confidence in 2024

    Northern Ireland’s Economic Boom: Strong Growth and High Confidence in 2024

Northern Ireland is currently undergoing a notable economic upswing, with companies reporting substantial growth in their order books, instilling confidence across the region. A recent survey by Ulster Bank revealed

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Progress in December, Yet a 14% Spike in Homelessness: Focus Ireland Urges Long-Term Solutions.

    Progress in December, Yet a 14% Spike in Homelessness: Focus Ireland Urges Long-Term Solutions.

A recent report from the Department of Housing reveals a notable decrease of 196 individuals experiencing homelessness in December, bringing

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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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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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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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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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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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Construction Jobs at Risk as Fibrus Nears Completion of Northern Ireland Fibre Rollout

    Construction Jobs at Risk as Fibrus Nears Completion of Northern Ireland Fibre Rollout

A potential wave of redundancies looms over broadband company Fibrus as it nears the completion of its extensive fibre-to-the-premises project

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Dexcom’s New Manufacturing Plant in Athenry Marks Significant Milestone for Job Creation in the West of Ireland

    Dexcom’s New Manufacturing Plant in Athenry Marks Significant Milestone for Job Creation in the West of Ireland

Minister of State in the Department of Enterprise and local Fianna Fáil TD, Dara Calleary, enthusiastically welcomed the commencement of

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Graham Secures £70m Contract for Innovative Student Accommodation Project in Northern Ireland

    Graham Secures £70m Contract for Innovative Student Accommodation Project in Northern Ireland

Leading construction firm Graham has been awarded a substantial £70 million contract by property developer Bricks Group for the Bendigo

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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,

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Telecoms concession provides a path for Ireland’s energy transition

    Telecoms concession provides a path for Ireland’s energy transition

The development of the Corrib gas field in Connacht has provided a path to meet Ireland’s greatest infrastructure challenges including

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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

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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

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Tourism Ireland Launches €70 Million Campaign for 2024, Prioritising Sustainable International Tourism Growth and Off-Peak Season Revenue Boost

    Tourism Ireland Launches €70 Million Campaign for 2024, Prioritising Sustainable International Tourism Growth and Off-Peak Season Revenue Boost

Tourism Ireland revealed its 2024 international marketing strategy, aiming to propel Ireland to the forefront of global tourism. In a

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National Cycle Network Plan Aims to Transform Ireland into a Cycling Paradise by 2040

    National Cycle Network Plan Aims to Transform Ireland into a Cycling Paradise by 2040

Ireland has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform the country into a cycling haven by 2040 through the National Cycle

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Hitachi Energy Bolsters Ireland-UK Power Link with Long-Term Service Agreement

    Hitachi Energy Bolsters Ireland-UK Power Link with Long-Term Service Agreement

Global technology leader Hitachi Energy has embarked on an eight-year service agreement, signalling a significant leap in enhancing the electricity

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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

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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

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Peter Glynne assumes the position of President for the Ireland Chapter of the Project Management Institute

    Peter Glynne assumes the position of President for the Ireland Chapter of the Project Management Institute

“Peter Glynne Assumes Presidency of Project Management Institute’s Ireland Chapter for a Two-Year Term” The Ireland Chapter of the Project

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Ireland’s Construction Sector Shines: Euroconstruct Forecasts Robust Growth Amidst European Challenges

    Ireland’s Construction Sector Shines: Euroconstruct Forecasts Robust Growth Amidst European Challenges

A recent analysis conducted by Euroconstruct, the construction market forecasting network, offers an optimistic outlook for Ireland’s construction sector. The

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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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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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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 reduces building emissions by a quarter in past decade but is still set to miss ambitious net zero targets

    Ireland reduces building emissions by a quarter in past decade but is still set to miss ambitious net zero targets

Reductions in carbon emissions from buildings are stalling in several G20 countries in Europe (UK, France, and Germany) and emissions

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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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Hagan Homes commences Phase 3 of Enler Village development in Northern Ireland

    Hagan Homes commences Phase 3 of Enler Village development in Northern Ireland

Hagan Homes, the award-winning company that has built over 5000 homes across Northern Ireland since 1988, has begun Phase 3 of

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New CEO announced at Quintain Ireland

    New CEO announced at Quintain Ireland

Quintain Ireland has advised that Eddie Byrne, the company’s co-managing partner, is to leave the business. Michael Hynes, who has served as co-managing

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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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Almac Group releases details of £80 million expansion in Northern Ireland

    Almac Group releases details of £80 million expansion in Northern Ireland

The Almac Group, which provides a range of contract pharmaceutical development and manufacturing services globally, has announced details of an

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Henry Brothers awarded £30 million contract for new Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre in Northern Ireland

    Henry Brothers awarded £30 million contract for new Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre in Northern Ireland

A contractor has been appointed for the Queen’s University-led Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), a £100 million Belfast Region City

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VBC expands its operations with the opening of a Global Centre of MMC Excellence in Ireland

    VBC expands its operations with the opening of a Global Centre of MMC Excellence in Ireland

The expansion of global modular building specialist, Volumetric Building Companies, continues with the opening of its first operation in Ireland.

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Ireland to get €12bn Intel investment, but not new European fabrication plants

  Intel will not be building a series of planned new huge European chip manufacturing facilities in Ireland, with the

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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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