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Independent coffee chain Bob & Berts has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with the opening of its 30th store, marking its first venture in 2024. Located in Strabane, Co Tyrone, this
Chadwicks Group, Ireland’s premier builders’ merchants, celebrated a significant milestone with the unveiling of the revamped Wexford branch. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by Wexford GAA luminaries Lee Chin, Simon Donoghue,
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
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
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) in County Derry faces a potential financial catastrophe as the cost to rectify environmental damage at the illegal Mobuoy dump site
Nautic Building Company, an established construction firm in Co Limerick, has faced financial collapse, leading to its liquidation with debts exceeding €5.2 million. Founded in 1981, the company, headed by
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated an investigation into eight major housebuilders due to concerns about the potential sharing of commercially sensitive information, amid worries that such practices
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
In the face of a challenging year for the construction industry, McLaughlin & Harvey, a prominent construction group in the north, disclosed a pre-tax loss of nearly £9 million in
Ecocem, a pioneering force in low-carbon cement technologies in Europe, has joined forces with Biodiversity in Schools for the ‘Wildwalls’ campaign in Ireland, introducing a groundbreaking initiative with biodiversity prizes
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
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
A recent report by broker Goodbody sheds light on the challenges facing the Irish housebuilding industry, emphasizing the need for increased scale and efficiency to address the housing crisis effectively.
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
The Commercial Court recently heard arguments regarding Walls Construction’s proposed growth share scheme, which aims to retain key personnel and incentivize management to achieve financial targets. The Irish building firm,
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan T.D. and Minister of State Jack Chambers T.D. have unveiled a significant investment programme totaling €658 million for regional and local roads in 2024.
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,
Construction expenses in the UK are expected to rise by 3–3.8% in the current year, following a 4.1% surge in 2023, as projected by a recent report from Currie &
IONITY has inaugurated the Merklingen charging station along the A8 highway in Germany, solidifying its position as one of Europe’s largest IONITY hubs. The station caters to the demand for
New research commissioned by HS2 Ltd reveals that the upcoming high-speed HS2 railway is poised to inject a significant £10 billion economic boost into the West Midlands over the next
Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Mr. Patrick O’Donovan T.D., delivered an opening statement at the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action. Accompanied
In a significant development for flood-prone areas of Limerick City, the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Mr. Patrick O’Donovan T.D., has announced the
The Irish Government is set to inject significant funding, amounting to hundreds of millions of euros, into the transformation of
Bank of Ireland has made a significant commitment to addressing Ireland’s housing crisis by announcing a substantial increase in funding
In a significant revelation, recent data highlights a technical recession in the UK, with a decline in construction output, prompting
Iarnród Éireann CEO Jim Meade is the next guest speaker at the Cobh & Harbour Chamber’s Business Breakfast series which
Ireland’s largest construction industry event will feature a panel discussion between industry leaders on the how public private partnerships (PPPs)
Sisk, an esteemed international construction and engineering firm, has appointed John Hennessey as the new Regional Director for its Data
In a significant move towards promoting electric vehicle (EV) adoption, the Irish government has unveiled a €21 million (£18m) grant
Eli Lilly and Company, a renowned global life sciences company, initiated its presence in Ireland in 1978 with a small
In a recent session of the House of Lords’ Built Environment Committee, Housing Secretary Michael Gove rejected the idea of
RBC Capital Markets has initiated coverage on Breedon, a major player in construction materials, with an ‘outperform’ rating and a
In a significant move following the restoration of the Stormont Executive, Ibec, the business representative association in Ireland, has joined
A collaborative effort between Irish business group Ibec and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Northern Ireland underscores the imperative
Robertson Timber Engineering (RTE) has solidified its dedication to mass timber solutions in response to growing customer demands and a
Northern Ireland is currently undergoing a notable economic upswing, with companies reporting substantial growth in their order books, instilling confidence
The Dunkettle Interchange, situated just outside Cork City, has been officially inaugurated by Tánaiste Micheál Martin, marking the completion of
The Construction Industry Federation’s Quarter 1 Outlook Survey reveals positive trends in turnover and employment for the construction sector. Surveying
Under a new government initiative, Irish construction workers living abroad are being encouraged to return home to help alleviate the
The latest findings from the BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction Index reveal that while new home building continues to
The Marlfield Flood Alleviation Scheme in Clonmel is facing delays, pushing the construction start to mid-2026. Michael Scully, a civil
Graham, a construction and civil engineering company from Northern Ireland, has secured the principal contractor role for Phase A of
Pentagon Technologies Group has unveiled plans to generate 100 employment opportunities at its Dundalk facility in County Louth within the
A recent report from the Department of Housing reveals a notable decrease of 196 individuals experiencing homelessness in December, bringing
In a significant effort to address homelessness, Focus Ireland’s High Street Dublin 8 premises underwent a transformative redevelopment project, led
A groundbreaking demonstration park is in the works for Mount Lucas, set to revolutionize modern building methods. Spearheaded by the
The construction industry grapples with a significant challenge as mental health issues persist, with an alarming statistic of an average
As the Chair of the Northern Ireland Assembly Infrastructure Committee and Northern Ireland’s Minister for Infrastructure outline their priorities, completion
In 2023, Belfast experienced a tempered pace in construction activity, as revealed by Deloitte’s annual regional crane survey. The city
The Cromcastle development in Dublin is set to revitalize a 1.7-acre site at the intersection of Oscar Traynor Road and
H&MV Engineering, a leading specialist in high voltage electrical engineering and design, has announced its acquisition of Skanstec Group, a
Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI) has marked a successful year by approving loans totalling €408 million, bringing its cumulative approvals
FEMCON, a pioneering initiative in the construction sector, seeks to revolutionize the industry and promote gender equality through its dynamic
Smurfit Kappa, a leading packaging company, is gearing up to invest €54 million in doubling the capacity of its bag-in-box
Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI) achieved notable success last year as it greenlit loans amounting to €408 million, elevating its
Irish Housing Projects face more rigorous environmental regulations compared to their counterparts in the UK, adding an additional financial hurdle
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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