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CRH plc, the international building materials group, has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Ash Grove Cement Company, a leading US cement manufacturer headquartered in Overland Park,
Marlet Property Group Ltd., in conjunction with M&G Investments, has appointed Walls Construction to carry out extensive redevelopment work on the Charlemont Exchange office building at Dublin’s Charlemont Place. 100
KMCS, one of Ireland’s leading Construction Project and Cost Management consultancies, has announced the appointment of three new company directors. Colm Larkin, Andrew Gargan and Eileen Finn join Nigel Spence,
Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) has announced its expansion into Europe with the opening of its European Headquarters in Dublin. The move is expected to create 100 new jobs over
Over 60 companies from across the construction sector attended the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateways Innovation in Construction conference in Dublin. The event focused on the importance of innovation in this pre-Brexit era.
According to the Residential Tenancies Board, private sector rents grew 6.6% in the year end to the end of June this year. However, the rate of increase in the second quarter
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has published a report which highlights the lengthy timelines and complex administrative processes that impact delivery of new housing stock. Despite
In the second quarter of 2017, planning permissions were granted for 4,453 dwelling units, compared with 3,141 units for the same period in 2016, an increase of 41.8%. This is
A new project which has received €2.9 million in funding from the European Union (EU) will be lead by Trinity engineering and business professors. Reducing the Energy Dependency of the
An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald officially opened LinkedIn’s new 17,650 sq m Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) HQ at Wilton Place in Dublin yesterday. The new building
Property Industry Ireland (PII), the Ibec group representing businesses working in the property sector, has said the upcoming Budget needs to focus on the urgent need to increase the supply
The DIT School of Surveying and Construction Management has appointed Dr Bill East as Adjunct Professor of Construction Informatics. Dr East will assist the School with the formulation of its research policy,
Ibec has met with political representatives in the North West to set out the key investment and planning priorities for the region, as well as the measures required in the
Ireland’s fifth annual Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week is set to take place in Ireland from 26 September to 2 October this year. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the
The Curragh Racecourse Ltd has appointed John Sisk & Son as the main contractor to construct the new facilities that are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2018,
A Department of Finance report has stated that the building sector must be closely monitored to prevent another housing boom. The report also said that a “strong supply response” is
Representatives from across the construction industry in Northern Ireland gathered recently at a special celebration event to showcase the work of shortlisted finalists for this year’s Construction Excellence Awards. The
60 companies from across the construction sector attended the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateways Innovation in Construction conference in Dublin this week. The event focused on the importance of innovation in this pre-Brexit
According to the Small Firms Association, the countdown is on to major changes for business under the General Data Protection Regulation. SFA Director, Sven Spollen-Behrens commented, “The clock is ticking,
Irish Ferries has commenced construction on a new €144 million ship that will be the largest vessel operating on an Irish route upon its completion. According to The Irish Times, the
The Considerate Constructors Scheme – the UK national Scheme to improve the image of the construction industry – has reached a major milestone in construction history by registering its 100,000th site.
SEAI says backing sustainable energy will improve lives, meet environmental challenges and back jobs
Ireland faces significant challenges ahead and only the improved delivery of sustainable energy solutions can help improve citizens’ quality of life, protect the economy and allow us meet the challenge
Targeted Investment Opportunities (‘TIO’) has announced that it hopes to initiate construction on a significant commercial development at 91-94 North
Eoghan Murphy, Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, has approved funding of €12 million for the Disabled Persons Grant
Throughout September, leading industry representatives will share their insights on how to develop Ireland’s construction sector in a sustainable way
Growth in the Irish construction sector eased again, with slower rises in both activity and new orders recorded. That said,
The CIF met with the Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe and Minister for State Michael D’arcy in the Department of Finance this
Center Parcs was delighted that An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joined Martin Dalby, CEO of Center Parcs for the recent Official
Minister Eoghan Murphy has announced the following outcomes on homelessness arising from the first phase of his review of Rebuilding
ESB has awarded funding of €50,000 to four Cork-based charities to mark the summer round of its Energy for Generations
Prime office rents in Dublin city centre should peak at €65 per sq. ft. (€700 p.s.m) next year, as new
A new €5 million bespoke Executive Development Centre has been opened by Dr. Michael WJ Smurfit at UCD Smurfit School,
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has told Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe that a failure to properly tackle the Housing
The Budget for 2018 is due to be announced by the Irish Government on 10 October 2017. The RIAI has
SIPTU full-time and retained firefighter representatives have called for the urgent commencement of a comprehensive fire risk audit of recently
According to a report in the Leitrim Observer, Sligo-Leitrim TD and Assistant Government Whip, Tony McLoughlin, has announced that €3,743,850 is being
The addition of direct flights between Dublin and Hong Kong opens up a whole world of new opportunities for Irish
Service rePublic, a joint initiative by Cork County Council and Cork Institute of Technology, has announced the hosting of a
Over 700 people working in the Irish property industry took part in the inaugural Dragons At the Docks dragon boat
Greencoat Renewables plc, an Irish renewable energy company, has raised €270 million through its initial public offering (IPO) on the Irish
Activity among Britain’s builders slumped to its lowest in a year in August as firms delayed projects in the run-up
MyKindaFuture, a talent specialist in the UK, has been working closely with the industry and have created ‘connectr’, a learning and
Ireland’s fifth annual Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week takes place in Ireland from 26 September to 2 October in this year.
Smithfield Lofts – a well-located apartment block on North King Street, Dublin 7, has been brought to the market by
According to a report in the Evening Echo, major infrastructure works are needed to bring land marked for housing development
CEF/BDO survey finds construction companies performing strongly – but with challenges on the horizon
The first Construction Employers Federation (CEF)/BDO Northern Ireland Half-Year State of Trade Survey has revealed the books were full or
Thousands of new construction jobs in the North are awaiting the release of money from the DUP’s deal with the
The Construction Industry Federation has stated that economic recovery in the west of Ireland is being undermined by the Government.
Ibec has called on Government to oppose and prevent measures under consideration by Dublin City Council to restrict student accommodation.
According to Nationwide, house price growth slowed to 2.1% in August, from 2.9% in July, amid fears Brexit-fuelled inflation is
Peter McVerry Trust, the national housing and homeless charity, has called on the Government to fund the building of affordable
The CIF will host its second Women in Construction Breakfast Briefing event #BuildingEquality from 8am to 10am on Tuesday 26th of September at Construction
Following a robust performance in the Irish office market in the opening quarter of 2017, the second quarter was more
More than 200 houses are currently under construction at the west Dublin suburb of Adamstown, with planning permission for 800
Demand has increased for engineering, science, design and business degree courses in GMIT this year (2017) compared to last, the
An inter-departmental meeting at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government took place last Friday to consider the actions
Eoghan Murphy, Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government has published a Framework for Enhancing Fire Safety in Dwellings where
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