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Holcim, a prominent Swiss building materials giant, is set to spin off its North American operations in a strategic move valued at around $30 billion. This significant divestment, the most
A recent independent assessment has unveiled a daunting challenge for Ireland’s housing sector – the cost of delivering social homes for those in need has surged to €35 billion. This
The Land Development Agency has issued a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for a key strategic development located in County Dublin as Minister for Finance Michael McGrath designates agency to NewERA. The Hacketstown
In a promising turn of events, the property market has witnessed steady annual growth for the third consecutive month, with prices surging by 2.9% in November. The latest data from
National railway operator Iarnród Éireann-Irish Rail (IE) has released tenders that underline its central role in the decarbonisation of Ireland’s infrastructure, writes David Keniry. Irish Rail has issued a Pre-Qualification
Holcim, a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, has announced the appointment of Miljan Gutovic as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from May 1, 2024. This strategic
The UK construction industry is facing an unprecedented crisis, with a record 4,370 companies in the sector experiencing insolvency in the past year, according to a report by auditing firm
Shannon Foynes, Ireland’s largest bulk port, and the Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port, have joined forces to explore the development of a supply-chain corridor dedicated to exporting green fuels
The latest GeoDirectory Residential Buildings Report brings encouraging news for Wexford’s housing sector, revealing positive developments in the region. As of December 2023, 852 residential buildings were constructed in Wexford,
In a resolute move to combat economic challenges in Northern Ireland, Mr Robert Carmichael, Chairman of the East Derry Ulster Unionist Party Association, is urgently calling on the Stormont Executive
The UK construction sector is grappling with an “immensely difficult period” as recent data from auditing firm Mazars reveals a staggering 4,370 construction companies went bankrupt in the past year.
Dublin-based artist and beekeeper Anthony Freeman O’Brien is on a mission to build sustainable homes using discarded materials. His recent project involved constructing a greenhouse from plastic Covid screens and
In a groundbreaking revelation, the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage reported a remarkable surge in residential construction in Laois throughout 2023. December witnessed an exceptional 52% increase in
Ireland marked a significant achievement in its housing sector with the completion of 32,695 new homes in 2023, marking the highest annual delivery in the last fifteen years. The robust
In a recent study conducted by the hiring platform Indeed, it has been revealed that employers in Ireland are grappling with a significant challenge in filling key positions within the
Ireland’s National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) will present at the National Construction Summit 2024 in Dublin, writes David Keniry. Eamonn Halpin from the NDFA will provide an update on key
Northern Ireland Water has officially launched a comprehensive recruitment initiative, introducing 28 positions for apprentices, higher-level apprentices, and graduates in various disciplines. The initiative, recognized at the 2023 Irish News
In a groundbreaking move, Irish Rail is set to transform the landscape of intercity travel with the introduction of electronic tickets (e-tickets) across all services. This strategic shift eliminates the
The National Transport Authority (NTA) is set to allocate an estimated €350 million to a strategic partner to facilitate the implementation of Dublin’s ambitious BusConnects scheme. The BusConnects program, designed
Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE) is seeking design team services for major capital works projects at hospitals in Dublin and Louth, writes David Keniry. The Health Services Executive has proposed
The groundbreaking ‘St. James’ STACK, presented by Sela,’ is officially in progress, signaling the commencement of the fanzone’s creation outside St. James’ Park. The construction, led by The Abbey Group,
A potential wave of redundancies looms over broadband company Fibrus as it nears the completion of its extensive fibre-to-the-premises project in Northern Ireland, putting network and construction-based positions at risk.
Minister of State in the Department of Enterprise and local Fianna Fáil TD, Dara Calleary, enthusiastically welcomed the commencement of
The High Court has taken the decision to appoint joint provisional liquidators to Glenbeigh Construction Limited, a company currently engaged
Leading construction firm Graham has been awarded a substantial £70 million contract by property developer Bricks Group for the Bendigo
In a strategic move to strengthen its foothold in the Irish construction industry, Soprema Group, a global leader in waterproofing,
In a recent conversation with Sharon Lynch, Business Development Manager at MHI, we gained valuable insights into the influential role
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science Simon Harris TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government, and Heritage
Over 1,100 social homes have remained stagnant in various phases of the planning system for the entirety of the three-and-a-half-year
In a significant triumph, K Rend, a leading renders manufacturer in the UK and Ireland and a notable brand under
Gavin Lawlor MIPI has been elected as the President of the Irish Planning Institute (IPI) for the term 2024-2025, ushering
Ireland’s Department of Transport is supporting applications for offshore wind port facilities under the 2023 Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), writes
Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, to Speak at National Construction Summit –18th April 2024 – Sport
Global infrastructure consulting firm AECOM anticipates that the value of Ireland’s construction industry will hover around €32 billion this year,
The development of the Corrib gas field in Connacht has provided a path to meet Ireland’s greatest infrastructure challenges including
The latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) survey from S&P Global reveals that Dublin’s private sector experienced its most subdued expansion
The advent of the railways, motorised road vehicles and air travel has revolutionised transport and society during the last two
In a recent interview with Sharon Lynch, Business Development Manager for BAM, one of the key sponsors of the upcoming
In a robust finish to 2023, Ireland has witnessed a significant surge in housing commencements, marking the highest level of
Belfast’s Titanic Quarter is set for a transformative phase with the appointment of James Eyre as the new Chief Executive.
In a bid to enhance the quality and diversity of housing while promoting sustainable urban development, the Irish Minister for
In a recent survey conducted by Hays Ireland, the majority of Irish employers are set to maintain their hybrid working
The ongoing dispute surrounding passenger caps at Dublin Airport has raised serious concerns about potential economic fallout. A report commissioned
In a recent statement, the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) highlighted the crucial importance of a well-defined pipeline of projects to
Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery, and Reform, Paschal Donohoe T.D., expressed his appreciation today for the release of the
The decarbonisation of infrastructure and the built environment is a global challenge and an opportunity for Ireland as has been
Almost half of project managers working in the construction sector consider themselves to be neurodivergent, according to a new survey
In modern food manufacturing, where speed and precision intertwine, those manufacturers navigating horizontal flow wrapping lines encounter a distinct set
Tourism Ireland revealed its 2024 international marketing strategy, aiming to propel Ireland to the forefront of global tourism. In a
Weev, a leading electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure company, has bolstered its EV charging capabilities by introducing two state-of-the-art rapid charging
Ireland has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform the country into a cycling haven by 2040 through the National Cycle
Delving into the economic rearview mirror of 2023 and peering into the crystal ball for 2024 reveals a stark reality
Niaron Ltd., the Irish construction and civil engineering group, has appointed Colin Cleary as Managing Director to drive advancements in
Port Considers Construction of Multi-Storey Facility to Address Import Surge The Port of Cork Company is contemplating the development of
Approval of a tender for a high-speed rail project for Portugal is a key decision for the European infrastructure investment
Portakabin Limited, with over 60 years of pioneering experience in modular construction, leads the charge in Ireland’s shift towards modern
Cork Airport is gearing up for substantial growth this year, with passenger numbers expected to surpass 3 million, according to
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