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Gavin Lawlor Assumes Presidency of Irish Planning Institute Amidst Critical Legislative Debates

    Gavin Lawlor Assumes Presidency of Irish Planning Institute Amidst Critical Legislative Debates

Gavin Lawlor MIPI has been elected as the President of the Irish Planning Institute (IPI) for the term 2024-2025, ushering in a new era for the organization. As the Director

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Darragh O’Brien TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, to speak at the 2024 National Construction Summit

    Darragh O’Brien TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, to speak at the 2024 National Construction Summit

Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, to Speak at National Construction Summit –18th April 2024 – Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin Incorporating a comprehensive conference programme, including

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AECOM Forecasts Steady Growth for Ireland’s Construction Industry in 2024

    AECOM Forecasts Steady Growth for Ireland’s Construction Industry in 2024

Global infrastructure consulting firm AECOM anticipates that the value of Ireland’s construction industry will hover around €32 billion this year, mirroring the figures from the previous year. In its annual

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Exclusive Interview with BAM, Proud Sponsor of the National Construction Summit 2024

    Exclusive Interview with BAM, Proud Sponsor of the National Construction Summit 2024

In a recent interview with Sharon Lynch, Business Development Manager for BAM, one of the key sponsors of the upcoming National Construction Summit on April 18th, she shed some light

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Irish Government Introduces New Housing Design Guidelines to Foster Sustainable and Innovative Urban Spaces

    Irish Government Introduces New Housing Design Guidelines to Foster Sustainable and Innovative Urban Spaces

In a bid to enhance the quality and diversity of housing while promoting sustainable urban development, the Irish Minister for Housing, Local Government, and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, and the

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Niaron Ltd. Names Colin Cleary Managing Director for Sector Advancements

    Niaron Ltd. Names Colin Cleary Managing Director for Sector Advancements

Niaron Ltd., the Irish construction and civil engineering group, has appointed Colin Cleary as Managing Director to drive advancements in the construction, utilities, and energy sectors. Founded by Niall and

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Bam UK Initiates Search for New Construction Chief as Long-serving Director Retires

    Bam UK Initiates Search for New Construction Chief as Long-serving Director Retires

James Wimpenny, Executive Director of Bam’s UK and Ireland construction division, is set to retire on January 31, 2024, after an impressive 38-year tenure with the company. In the interim,

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Unmasking Corruption: Developers Exploited in Sham Planning Objections Scandal

    Unmasking Corruption: Developers Exploited in Sham Planning Objections Scandal

In a revelation three months ago, the Irish Home Builders Association and Construction Industry Federation expressed grave concerns following an exposé by RTÉ Investigates. The documentary uncovered a disturbing trend

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Irish Government Initiates Crucial Phase for Long-Awaited National Maternity Hospital

    Irish Government Initiates Crucial Phase for Long-Awaited National Maternity Hospital

In a decisive move towards progress, the Irish Government has set the gears in motion for the long-awaited National Maternity Hospital (NMH), a project that has lingered in the planning

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Special feature — an interview with Dominic McAndrew, Director of Box on Box.

    Special feature — an interview with Dominic McAndrew, Director of Box on Box.

We have a special feature — an interview with Dominic McAndrew, Director of Box on Box. Dominic shares his perspectives on the state of the Irish construction industry, offering valuable

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Ireland’s Construction Sector Shines: Euroconstruct Forecasts Robust Growth Amidst European Challenges

    Ireland’s Construction Sector Shines: Euroconstruct Forecasts Robust Growth Amidst European Challenges

A recent analysis conducted by Euroconstruct, the construction market forecasting network, offers an optimistic outlook for Ireland’s construction sector. The study foresees the completion of approximately 33,450 new homes in

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Workplace Fatalities Surge in Cork as Farming Tops List in 2023

    Workplace Fatalities Surge in Cork as Farming Tops List in 2023

In the past year, Cork experienced a grim distinction as it reported the highest number of workplace fatalities in 2023, surpassing all other counties, according to fresh data released by

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Dublin City Council Gives Nod to €100 Million Transformation of St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, Balancing Progress with Preservation

    Dublin City Council Gives Nod to €100 Million Transformation of St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, Balancing Progress with Preservation

In a significant development, Dublin City Council has given the green light to a €100 million redevelopment plan for the St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, a prominent landmark in the

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LDA completes purchase of Clongriffin lands with potential to deliver over 2,300 homes

    LDA completes purchase of Clongriffin lands with potential to deliver over 2,300 homes

The Land Development Agency (LDA) has completed the purchase of lands in Clongriffin in north Dublin with existing planning permission for over 1,800 homes and the potential to deliver a

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Proposals Underway for Significant Housing Developments in Northern Cork

    Proposals Underway for Significant Housing Developments in Northern Cork

Construction is on the horizon for three substantial housing projects set to unfold in various locations across North Cork in the year 2024. Developers have formally sought planning permission, marking

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Co Wexford Housing: 2023 Recap and 2024 Projections

    Co Wexford Housing: 2023 Recap and 2024 Projections

In Co Wexford’s real estate realm, 2023 witnessed a modest 0.3 per cent uptick in house prices, a shift from the preceding three years of significant increases. The persistent hurdle

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GP Joule Unveils Bold €200 Million Solar Project in County Meath

    GP Joule Unveils Bold €200 Million Solar Project in County Meath

In a strategic move, GP Joule, the German energy giant operating through its Irish arm, has laid out plans for a cutting-edge 190MW solar energy farm in County Meath, Ireland.

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Government Unveils Construction Jobs Boost Plan

    Government Unveils Construction Jobs Boost Plan

The government has introduced the ‘Careers in Construction Action Plan’ to address the shortage of workers in the construction sector. The plan focuses on recruiting and retaining more workers through

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Cairn granted planning for a further 565 residential units at Seven Mills, a new town in Dublin 22

    Cairn granted planning for a further 565 residential units at Seven Mills, a new town in Dublin 22

Cairn Homes plc has been granted full planning permission by An Bord Pleanála for 565 high-quality houses, apartments and duplexes at Seven Mills in Dublin 22. This announcement brings the

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Approved Housing Bodies deliver 5,325 homes in 2023

    Approved Housing Bodies deliver 5,325 homes in 2023

The Housing Alliance, the collaboration of six of Ireland’s largest Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs), delivered 5,325 new build homes in 2023, ahead of its original targets for the year. The

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Increased housing supply expected in 2024 but affordability issues remain as construction costs continue to rise – BPFI Housing Market Monitor

    Increased housing supply expected in 2024 but affordability issues remain as construction costs continue to rise – BPFI Housing Market Monitor

The latest Housing Market Monitor Q3 2023 published by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) shows that while Ireland’s housing supply is expected to increase in 2024, affordability issues remain

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Niaron Ltd announces Colin Cleary as Managing Director

    Niaron Ltd announces Colin Cleary as Managing Director

Niaron Ltd, the Irish-owned construction and civil engineering group, with offices in Limerick and Dublin, has announced the appointment of Colin Cleary as Managing Director, as the company targets further

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Sisk toy story celebrates 50 years of apprentice skills

    Sisk toy story celebrates 50 years of apprentice skills

Sisk carpentry and joinery apprentices at its Dublin training centre are celebrating 50 years of its toy making tradition that will see an estimated 800 handcraft toys delivered to children’s

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Report Signals Irish Housing Boom Amidst European Construction Decline

    Report Signals Irish Housing Boom Amidst European Construction Decline

Irish housing activity is poised to outperform construction levels across Europe in the coming year, according to recent analysis by

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Construction starts on 219 LDA homes at Devoy Barracks in Naas

    Construction starts on 219 LDA homes at Devoy Barracks in Naas

The Land Development Agency (LDA) has started construction on the development of 219 affordable and social homes at the former

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Crane survey sees record number of office new starts in London

    Crane survey sees record number of office new starts in London

Deloitte’s latest London office crane survey sees the highest volume of new offices being built since 2005 when the study

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Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence in Dundalk to double capacity in 3D Concrete Printing and Cybersecurity Training to combat skills shortages

    Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence in Dundalk to double capacity in 3D Concrete Printing and Cybersecurity Training to combat skills shortages

To combat the shortage of skilled personnel in modern methods of construction and cybersecurity to meet the evolving industry demand,

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Ireland forecast to record strongest construction growth amongst 19 European countries as output declines across the Continent – Euroconstruct

    Ireland forecast to record strongest construction growth amongst 19 European countries as output declines across the Continent – Euroconstruct

Construction output in Ireland is forecast to grow at the strongest rate among 19 European countries, expanding by 3.2% this

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LDA launches public consultation on plan to deliver up to 600 homes in Limerick at St Joseph’s Hospital site

    LDA launches public consultation on plan to deliver up to 600 homes in Limerick at St Joseph’s Hospital site

The Land Development Agency (LDA) has launched a public consultation process on plans for up to 600 homes at the

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Sisk supply chain moving sustainability dial in construction

    Sisk supply chain moving sustainability dial in construction

Ahead of its annual Supply Chain Awards, Sisk carried out research with its suppliers, sub-contractors and manufacturers that indicates an

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Quintain Ireland appoints Isabelle Gallagher as Head of Development

    Quintain Ireland appoints Isabelle Gallagher as Head of Development

Quintain Ireland has announced the appointment of Isabelle Gallagher (pictured) as its new Head of Development. A Dublin native with

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MMC Ireland to lead the MMC Stage at the National Construction Summit 2024

    MMC Ireland to lead the MMC Stage at the National Construction Summit 2024

MMC Ireland, an industry organisation comprising over 60 member companies committed to promoting offsite and other modern methods of construction

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Actavo awarded ‘Civil Construction Project of the Year’ at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2023

    Actavo awarded ‘Civil Construction Project of the Year’ at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2023

Actavo Civils Division has been awarded the inaugural ‘Civil Construction Project of the Year’ at the Irish Construction Industry Awards

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CRH agrees $2.1 billion US acquisition and $1.1 billion European divestment

    CRH agrees $2.1 billion US acquisition and $1.1 billion European divestment

CRH plc, the leading provider of building materials solutions, has reached an agreement to acquire an attractive portfolio of cement

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Ireland and France begin construction work on ‘Celtic Interconnector’ and sign joint energy declaration

    Ireland and France begin construction work on ‘Celtic Interconnector’ and sign joint energy declaration

Construction work on the Celtic Interconnector project has commenced. The start of construction on the project signifies an important step forward

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Hagan Homes commences Phase 3 of Enler Village development in Northern Ireland

    Hagan Homes commences Phase 3 of Enler Village development in Northern Ireland

Hagan Homes, the award-winning company that has built over 5000 homes across Northern Ireland since 1988, has begun Phase 3 of

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Hali Cherrywood appoints Director of Marketing and Innovation

    Hali Cherrywood appoints Director of Marketing and Innovation

Dublin native, Rebekah Lavelle (pictured above) has been appointed as Director of Marketing and Innovation of Hali, Cherrywood, in Dublin

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Labour shortages pose risk to growth in key SME sectors, including construction

    Labour shortages pose risk to growth in key SME sectors, including construction

The latest SME Monitor published by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) has warned that labour shortages and skill gaps pose

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One of Europe’s largest Build To Rent Developments Hali Cherrywood launches new building

    One of Europe’s largest Build To Rent Developments Hali Cherrywood launches new building

One of Europe’s finest ‘Build to Rent Developments’ (BTR), Hali in Cherrywood, Dublin 18 has just released its latest phase

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New CEO announced at Quintain Ireland

    New CEO announced at Quintain Ireland

Quintain Ireland has advised that Eddie Byrne, the company’s co-managing partner, is to leave the business. Michael Hynes, who has served as co-managing

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Modular Housing urgently needed to address crisis – Engineers Ireland

    Modular Housing urgently needed to address crisis – Engineers Ireland

A much higher level of modular housing is badly needed to address the housing shortage crisis, according to Engineers Ireland’s

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GRAHAM appointed as lead contractor on Western Growth Corridor for City of Lincoln Council in England

    GRAHAM appointed as lead contractor on Western Growth Corridor for City of Lincoln Council in England

GRAHAM, the construction and civil engineering group, has been appointed by the City of Lincoln Council to design and deliver

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Official commencement of major €166 million project for Rosslare Europort

    Official commencement of major €166 million project for Rosslare Europort

A sod-turning event has taken place to mark the commencement of works for Rosslare Europort Terminal 7 and enabling works.

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Kingspan creates ‘covolve’ a new digital accelarator

    Kingspan creates ‘covolve’ a new digital accelarator

Covolve a new digital accelerator backed by international building materials firm Kingspan, was launched recently at the company’s global innovation

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Construction Industry Federation welcomes increased provisions for capital spending in Budget ’24

    Construction Industry Federation welcomes increased provisions for capital spending in Budget ’24

In response to Budget 2024 Hubert Fitzpatrick, Director General of the Constriction Industry Federation, said: “We welcome the increased provisions

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VBC expands its operations with the opening of a Global Centre of MMC Excellence in Ireland

    VBC expands its operations with the opening of a Global Centre of MMC Excellence in Ireland

The expansion of global modular building specialist, Volumetric Building Companies, continues with the opening of its first operation in Ireland.

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Almost 1,000 homes planned for Dundrum hospital site under scaled-down scheme

Plans for almost 1,000 social and affordable homes at the Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum, south Dublin, have been lodged

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Galway Independent TD warns of job losses in Construction Industry unless Government allows some flexibility into the market.

Galway Bay FM Newsroom – Construction chiefs are warning that the ‘National Development Plan’ and ‘Housing for All’ are both

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Plans for 190 apartments on Monahan Rd in Cork

Plans for 190 apartments in a complex ranging from one to 12 storeys high have been lodged for a site

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Stormont department criticised for building Derry park-and-ride which breaches planning rules

  The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has been strongly criticised for building a second park-and-ride facility on the outskirts of

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Janssen to expand Cork facility with possible creation of 180 jobs

  Janssen Sciences Ireland is expanding its biopharmaceutical supply chain facility in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork. The facility, which is part

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Plans for Port Investment in Cork Harbour Stalled by Objections to Develop former IFI Marino Plant Site

A major new port facility planned on the Cork Harbour site of the former Irish Fertiliser Industries (IFI) plant at

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Cork GAA cleared to lodge ‘fast track’ plans for residential development on GAA lands

The way is now clear for the debt-laden Cork County GAA Board to lodge ‘fast track’ plans to An Bord

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Work on Charlemont metro station begins before planning application for line lodged

Construction work costing €12.5 million has gone ahead on the controversial Charlemont Metrolink station near Ranelagh, Dublin, even though transport

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Concerns grow over major Limerick road projects after construction company enter receivership

  A YEAR after work on a vital €58m road restarted, concern has now been expressed over the future of

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Ireland to get €12bn Intel investment, but not new European fabrication plants

  Intel will not be building a series of planned new huge European chip manufacturing facilities in Ireland, with the

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Civils contractor Roadbridge placed in receivership

  Irish civils contractor Roadbridge and its UK subsidiary have been placed in receivership with 215 UK jobs at risk.

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Up the Walls – Paul Clements on Hadrian’s Wall and the Mourne Wall

Two walls – one in the north of England and the other in the north of Ireland, separated in their

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