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Developers could be permitted to pay NI Water to fix issues halting building projects

    Developers could be permitted to pay NI Water to fix issues halting building projects

NI Water could in the future be permitted to receive money from developers to help fix wastewater capacity issues which are preventing building projects going ahead, it has emerged. According

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UK govt names core sectors for industrial strategy

    UK govt names core sectors for industrial strategy

The UK Government has opened a consultation to inform the development of the new industrial strategy. This public consultation will inform the development of the new industrial strategy: the government’s

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NI road projects to begin in 2025

    NI road projects to begin in 2025

Construction of the A5 and Enniskillen Bypass are both to begin in early 2025. Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced his intention to proceed with construction of the

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ISIF announces Port of Cork partnership

    ISIF announces Port of Cork partnership

Ireland Strategic Investment Fund and Port of Cork Company announce unique partnership enabling Ireland’s future as a major renewable energy hub. The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) and The Ireland

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Midleton Flood Relief Scheme to be completed in 2030

    Midleton Flood Relief Scheme to be completed in 2030

The Irish Government has announced that planning for the €55m Midleton Flood Relief Scheme will be submitted by 2026 as interim scheme rolled out. Kieran O’Donnell T.D., Minister of State

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Drees & Sommer UK acquires Belfast consultancy Johnston Houston

    Drees & Sommer UK acquires  Belfast consultancy Johnston Houston

We are delighted to announce the acquisition of Johnston Houston, a renowned property and construction consultancy based in Belfast. This merger, effective from 30th September 2024, marks a significant milestone

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Scotland Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition Returns This Month

    Scotland Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition Returns This Month

The annual Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Scottish Event Centre (SEC) Glasgow on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th of October.  Incorporating a

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Limerick City and County Council and OPW Sign Contract for King’s Island Flood Relief Scheme

    Limerick City and County Council and OPW Sign Contract for King’s Island Flood Relief Scheme

Limerick City and County Council, in conjunction with the Office of Public Works (OPW), is pleased to announce the signing of the main contract for the King’s Island Flood Relief

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UK Infrastructure Bank and XLCC confirm subsea cable investment

    UK Infrastructure Bank and XLCC confirm subsea cable investment

The funding consists of an initial £20m from the UKIB with an option to invest a further £67m upon XLCC achieving specific development and funding milestones. This investment demonstrates the

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RFI issued for Irish water drainage project

    RFI issued for Irish water drainage project

Utility Uisce Éireann has published a request for information (RFI) for the Greater Dublin Drainage Project. The Greater Dublin Drainage (GDD) is a project to develop a new regional wastewater

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Framework launched for €400m Dublin housing development

    Framework launched for €400m Dublin housing development

Dublin City Council has issued a tender for the redevelopment of St. Michael’s Estate in Inchicore. The council proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a

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Flanders tenders three road PPPs

    Flanders tenders three road PPPs

The government of Flanders has issued contract notices for three road projects worth over €3 billion. Flemish agency De Werkvennootschap is seeking pre-qualifications the Noord-Zuid Limburg, Rond Ronse, and  R0-Noord

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Expressions of interest sought to build MetroLink

    Expressions of interest sought to build MetroLink

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has commenced market consultation for the MetroLink civil infrastructure contract packages, writes David Keniry. This Preliminary Market Consultation and corresponding Periodic Indicative Notice is issued for

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Harris mulls modern methods for Munster megaprojects

    Harris mulls modern methods for Munster megaprojects

The Taoiseach has backed the delivery of the Cork to Limerick motorway and other recommendations of the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce, David Keniry writes. In an opinion piece in the

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Market sounding launched for Dublin metro delivery partner

    Market sounding launched for Dublin metro delivery partner

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has issued a prior information notice (PIN) for the MetroLink Project Delivery Partner Contract. MetroLink is a new greenfield metro railway to be built and operated

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Partnership models to be developed for British flood scheme

    Partnership models to be developed for British flood scheme

A consultant is sought to develop a funding strategy for the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme in Britain. The Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS) focuses on exploring how the

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Almost half of construction companies have low or no involvement in public infrastructure projects

    Almost half of construction companies have low or no involvement in public infrastructure projects

48% of construction companies have no or low involvement in public infrastructure projects according to a survey carried out by the Construction Industry Federation. The survey also showed that for 69%

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Cork City seeks ‘innovative’ housing development partners

    Cork City seeks ‘innovative’ housing development partners

Expressions of interest are sought for three social housing developments in Cork City. Cork City Council has issued three tenders for the delivery of a quality social housing solutions at

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Tender published for M28 motorway linking Rochestown with Ringaskiddy

    Tender published for M28 motorway linking Rochestown with Ringaskiddy

Cork County Council has published the tender for the motorway section of the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Project. The scheme, which forms part of the Core Trans‐European Transport Network will

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Plan for Dart extension to Maynooth gets green light

    Plan for Dart extension to Maynooth gets green light

An Bord Pleanála grants permission for €1 billion Dart+ West spur 14 months after original deadline The extension of Dart rail services to 600,000 people, trebling the current network, is

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Irish Government to compare social housing systems as fourth PPP launched

    Irish Government to compare social housing systems as fourth PPP launched

Ireland Department of Housing is to compare social housing systems in other jurisdictions as tender launched for fourth PPP bundle. The Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage has issued

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Irish acquisition ‘new step’ for ACS Group

    Irish acquisition ‘new step’ for ACS Group

Turner’s acquisition of Dornan is both a step forward for ACS Group’s new Strategic Plan and for the sector, David Keniry writes. ACS Group said today that the agreement to

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Irish Government launches modular accommodation framework

    Irish Government launches modular accommodation framework

A tender has been issued by the Government of Ireland for a framework agreement for the provision of prefabricated modular volumetric residential accommodation. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration

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Contract notice released for Dublin court PPP

    Contract notice released for Dublin court PPP

The Government of Ireland has launched the procurement of a new purpose-built family law courts complex in Dublin. The National

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Global machine builders doing more to enable sustainable manufacturing – how to invest?

    Global machine builders doing more to enable sustainable manufacturing – how to invest?

Over 75% of the global top 50 machine builders are actively promoting ways in which their machines enable greater sustainability

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Irish Local Authority To Develop Scalable Model For Decarbonisation

    Irish Local Authority To Develop Scalable Model For Decarbonisation

A solar PV project is to be developed in Galway as part of a range of decarbonisation measures across public

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Irish Rail Network Investment Gains Traction With Galway Rail Line Project Tender

    Irish Rail Network Investment Gains Traction With Galway Rail Line Project Tender

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) has launched key tenders to support the upgrade and decarbonisation of Ireland’s rail network writes David

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EirGrid’s Pivotal Role in Decarbonising Ireland’s Electricity System

    EirGrid’s Pivotal Role in Decarbonising Ireland’s Electricity System

Michael Mahon, Chief Infrastructure Officer at EirGrid, outlines the essential role EirGrid plays in transforming Ireland’s electricity grid to accommodate

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Oriel Wind Farm to Submit Planning Application for 375MW Offshore Project in North Irish Sea

    Oriel Wind Farm to Submit Planning Application for 375MW Offshore Project in North Irish Sea

Oriel Wind Farm is set to submit a planning application to An Bord Pleanála (ABP) later this week for its

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Land Development Agency Launches 57 Newly Built Homes in Hollystown, Dublin 15

    Land Development Agency Launches 57 Newly Built Homes in Hollystown, Dublin 15

The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced the launch of 57 newly built homes in Hollystown, Dublin 15, forming part

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Irish Construction Sector Primed to Accelerate Housing Production, Survey Reveals

    Irish Construction Sector Primed to Accelerate Housing Production, Survey Reveals

The Irish construction industry is positioned for significant growth in housing output, potentially reaching 40,000 homes annually if operating at

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London Metropolitan University Unveils Ambitious £284m Campus Development Plan

    London Metropolitan University Unveils Ambitious £284m Campus Development Plan

London Metropolitan University has announced ambitious plans for a comprehensive £284 million development initiative across its campuses in Holloway, Aldgate,

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Construction Activity in Ireland Shows Strong Growth, Input Costs Remain a Concern

    Construction Activity in Ireland Shows Strong Growth, Input Costs Remain a Concern

April marked the fastest rise in construction activity in over two years in Ireland, according to the latest data from

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European TSOs back PPPs for supergrid

    European TSOs back PPPs for supergrid

A plan to unlock offshore renewable energy through public-private partnerships will be discussed by European leaders this week. The transmission

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Construction to Begin on Ireland’s New Daisy Lodge Therapeutic Centre

    Construction to Begin on Ireland’s New Daisy Lodge Therapeutic Centre

The Government of Ireland has announced the commencement of construction on Daisy Lodge, a new therapeutic short break center designed

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Jones Engineering Expands Operations with New Office in Sweden

    Jones Engineering Expands Operations with New Office in Sweden

Jones Engineering, a leading global engineering firm headquartered in Dublin, has announced the expansion of its operations in Sweden with

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Taoiseach and Minister O’Donovan Unveil Major Investment in Student Accommodation

    Taoiseach and Minister O’Donovan Unveil Major Investment in Student Accommodation

The Irish Government has announced a substantial investment of €100 million to facilitate the construction of over 1,000 student accommodation

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Health Minister Announces Progress on New Regional Elective Hospitals in Cork and Galway

    Health Minister Announces Progress on New Regional Elective Hospitals in Cork and Galway

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has revealed a significant milestone in the development of new Regional Elective Hospitals in Cork and

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Powerful discussions a ‘Suir’ thing for Waterford energy conference

    Powerful discussions a ‘Suir’ thing for Waterford energy conference

The Power and Energy Conference 2024 will take place at the Tower Hotel in the heart of Waterford City on

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The Evolving Landscape Of Drones In Construction – Where To Begin?

    The Evolving Landscape Of Drones In Construction – Where To Begin?

Back in the day, there was always a lad on site who “knows how to the drone stuff” and “Sure

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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

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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

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CEF Energy Launches €850 Million Call for Energy Infrastructure Projects

    CEF Energy Launches €850 Million Call for Energy Infrastructure Projects

The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Energy has announced the launch of a new call for proposals, inviting submissions for key

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Surge in Housebuilding Fueled by Development Levy Waiver

    Surge in Housebuilding Fueled by Development Levy Waiver

There has been a notable surge in housebuilding activity during the first quarter of this year, attributed largely to a

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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

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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.,

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Digital Design and Consultancy Ltd. Introduces Point Cloud Surveying Service

    Digital Design and Consultancy Ltd. Introduces Point Cloud Surveying Service

Digital Design and Consultancy is excited to announce its new Point Cloud Surveying (PCS) service, changing how construction on projects

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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

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Minister for Justice Secures €93m Additional Capital Funding for Justice Projects in 2024-2026

    Minister for Justice Secures €93m Additional Capital Funding for Justice Projects in 2024-2026

The Minister for Justice has successfully secured an additional €93 million in capital funding under the National Development Plan (NDP)

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Government Approves Green Public Procurement Strategy and Action Plan

    Government Approves Green Public Procurement Strategy and Action Plan

The Government has given the green light to the Green Public Procurement Strategy and Action Plan, titled “Buying Greener: Green

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NTA Considers Ending Direct Rail Services Between Wexford and Dublin

    NTA Considers Ending Direct Rail Services Between Wexford and Dublin

The National Transport Authority (NTA) is exploring the possibility of discontinuing direct rail services between County Wexford and Dublin, according

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Proposed Plans for Third Terminal at Dublin Airport Submitted

    Proposed Plans for Third Terminal at Dublin Airport Submitted

Concept plans for a potential third terminal at Dublin Airport have been officially submitted to Fingal County Council by aviation

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Dublin City Centre to Welcome New Planetarium and Science Museum

    Dublin City Centre to Welcome New Planetarium and Science Museum

Exciting plans for a cutting-edge science museum and planetarium, set to be located at the National Concert Hall complex in

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National Construction Summit preview

    National Construction Summit preview

BREAKING GROUND: IRELAND’S CONSTRUCTION PODCAST ON IPROPERTYRADIO EPISODE 50 National Construction Summit 2024 March 25, 2024 Carol Tallon View the website “There’s somebody

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Lack of Investment in NI Water Infrastructure Hampers Housing Developments

    Lack of Investment in NI Water Infrastructure Hampers Housing Developments

A longstanding deficiency in Northern Ireland’s water infrastructure investment is now manifesting as a significant obstacle to new housing developments,

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Unilin Insulation Welcomes Aidan Doyle as General Manager for UK and Irish Operations

    Unilin Insulation Welcomes Aidan Doyle as General Manager for UK and Irish Operations

Unilin Insulation, a significant player in the insulation industry, has appointed Aidan Doyle as the General Manager for its operations

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Date set for third European Infrastructure Conference

    Date set for third European Infrastructure Conference

European Infrastructure Conference 2024 will take place in Dublin on November 14th, writes David Keniry. The third edition of the

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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

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