The construction industry in Ireland is navigating a critical period, shaped by the ongoing housing crisis and planning permission challenges. While these issues present significant obstacles, they also create unique
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In response to increased demand, LMETB’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) in Dundalk has announced monthly courses in Advanced Construction Technologies, which includes 3D concrete printing, to run throughout 2025,
McGill and Partners, the global specialty insurance and reinsurance broker, has appointed John Barry and Jack Farrell as partners in specialty broking in Ireland. John joins McGill and Partners from
Belfast Harbour has unveiled a new strategy setting out an ambitious programme to invest more than £300m in capital projects across the port and Harbour Estate over the next five
Bouygues Construction and Ecocem have signed a global innovation partnership. Following thorough laboratory and rigorous full-scale testing by Bouygues Construction’s R&D and Innovation team in collaboration with Ecocem, the goal
Jacobs-led team to manage major infrastructure project for Ireland’s National Transport Authority. Jacobs has been selected by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in Ireland to provide Client Partner delivery services
Total construction activity rises for first time in eight months according to BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction PMI®. The final month of 2024 saw a renewed expansion in Irish
The partnership expands Turner’s and Dornan’s European presence, advances technical service offerings, and drives growth in the advanced technology market. Turner Construction Company, a leading construction services firm, has announced
Irish engineering services providers Suir Engineering has announced the acquisition of a leading mechanical & electrical engineering business operating in Scotland. The news follows the recent launch of Suir Engineering’s
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has outlined his commitment to the Newry Southern Relief Road scheme with confirmation that the draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Statutory Orders for the scheme
United Utilities has announced its preferred bidder to design, build, finance and maintain the replacement of six tunnel sections of the Haweswater Aqueduct, part of its Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme,
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, and Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, Alan Dillon TD jointly announced increased funding in housing grants
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has issued a prior information notice for primary care centres in south Dublin. The Estimated date of publication of a contract notice for the development
A framework has been tendered for Large Scale Social Housing Projects in the southeast of Ireland. Wexford County Council is setting up a Multi-Party Framework (MPFW) for social housing projects
The European Commission has signed the concession contract for the Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS²), a multi-orbital constellation of 290 satellite, with the SpaceRISE consortium. This
Kildare County Council seeks contractor for road project in association with the Housing Infrastructure Services Company (HISCo). The Works include Construction of a new Maynooth Eastern Ring Road which involves
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched an ambitious cross-departmental plan to tackle housing issues. Minister Lyons set out the first whole system Housing Supply Strategy at the Assembly. He said:
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. announced a €60 million investment in the expansion of its state-of-the-art facility in Shanbally, Co. Cork., with addition of a new, four-story laboratory facility that will enable
The National Transport Authority (NTA) is seeking an Integrated Delivery Support Services Partner (IDSSP) for the Blanchardstown Interchange writes David Keniry. The NTA on behalf of Blanche Developments Limited (BDL)
IrishJobs has published new data that reveals workers in the construction industry were among the most in-demand professions in 2024, as the sector faces a mounting skills shortage. Findings show
There are new opportunities for public-private partnerships writes David Keniry. Globally there is an alignment between the needs of governments, businesses, and investors in real assets. The key drivers of
Over 170 Industry leaders will gather in Dublin for the third European Infrastructure Conference on November 14th. The European Infrastructure Conference will discuss opportunities to design, build, finance, operate, and
Memorandum of Understanding signed between two companies Agreement to help decarbonise Ireland’s gas network Nephin Renewable Gas, Ireland’s leading biomethane development company, is pleased to announce the signing of a
Limerick City and County Council have announced the Successful Tenderer for the construction of the Adare Bypass. Limerick City and
Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) seeks to procure a multi-disciplinary team to inform the short-term modular affordable rental transition
Mayor of Limerick John Moran has said the success of One Opera Square is a clear signal that Limerick is
The Irish Government has commenced a process of developing master plans for each military installation in the State with requests
Innovative water-speed pioneers Thrust WSH will join the line-up of exhibitors at the forthcoming Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference
Detailed roadmap to increase the pool of planning expertise and to bring new talent forward to meet present and future
Over 150 industry leaders and key stakeholders will gather in Dublin at the European Infrastructure Conference 2024 on November 14th.
NI Water could in the future be permitted to receive money from developers to help fix wastewater capacity issues which
The UK Government has opened a consultation to inform the development of the new industrial strategy. This public consultation will
Construction of the A5 and Enniskillen Bypass are both to begin in early 2025. Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd
Ireland Strategic Investment Fund and Port of Cork Company announce unique partnership enabling Ireland’s future as a major renewable energy
The Irish Government has announced that planning for the €55m Midleton Flood Relief Scheme will be submitted by 2026 as
We are delighted to announce the acquisition of Johnston Houston, a renowned property and construction consultancy based in Belfast. This
The annual Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Scottish Event Centre (SEC) Glasgow
Limerick City and County Council, in conjunction with the Office of Public Works (OPW), is pleased to announce the signing
The fund will be delivered through a partnership between Neath Port Talbot Council and Welsh Government’s Business Wales. Supply chain
The funding consists of an initial £20m from the UKIB with an option to invest a further £67m upon XLCC
Thrust WSH to Exhibit at Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition Scotland 2024, Showcasing Innovations in High-Performance Marine Technology
Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) is establishing a Qualification System for the provision of engineering services for a Strategic Gas Emergency
Utility Uisce Éireann has published a request for information (RFI) for the Greater Dublin Drainage Project. The Greater Dublin Drainage
Dublin City Council has issued a tender for the redevelopment of St. Michael’s Estate in Inchicore. The council proposes to
Today, Premier Publishing & Events announced Veolia Ireland as the headline sponsor for the 2024 All-Ireland Water and Wastewater Expo,
Ireland’s National Transport Authority (NTA) is to form a national framework for electric bus charging infrastructure. The Authority is proposing
Uisce Éireann has launched a market engagement to deliver the proposed Water Supply Project. The national water utility responsible for providing
The government of Flanders has issued contract notices for three road projects worth over €3 billion. Flemish agency De Werkvennootschap
Manufacturing firms in Northern Ireland must embrace resilience and innovation to thrive in today’s challenging economic landscape, according to Alan
A UK Government agency is considering partnership models to replace a ship. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
The Northern Ireland Executive has committed to working in partnership to deliver investments in Programme for Government, David Keniry writes.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has commenced market consultation for the MetroLink civil infrastructure contract packages, writes David Keniry. This Preliminary
Reliance NI is committed to delivering superior industrial, and automation solutions that drive productivity and efficiency. Our mission is to
The 5th instalment of the annual Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will take place on September 12, boasting the biggest
The Taoiseach has backed the delivery of the Cork to Limerick motorway and other recommendations of the Shannon Estuary Economic
Ibec’s BioPharmaChem Ireland has called for measures in Budget 2025 to support capital investments and the delivery of infrastructure, David
The Irish Government has increased the number of members that may be appointed to the Board of An Bord Pleanála
Sumitomo Electric has successfully completed the installation of high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) and fiber optic cables for Greenlink Interconnector. Greenlink will
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