In a groundbreaking initiative set to redefine global connectivity, a billion-euro subsea cable project is poised to transform Galway into a pivotal gateway linking the West to Asia. This ambitious
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Weev, a leading electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure company in Northern Ireland, has been honored with the prestigious title of ‘Charge Point Operator of the Year’ at the 2024 Electric Vehicle
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has responded to homeowner concerns along the MetroLink route by raising the threshold for property protection. The new limit of €75,000, a significant increase from €45,000,
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has unveiled the results of its groundbreaking survey, marking the most extensive analysis to date of walking, wheeling, and cycling activities across Ireland. The findings
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.
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
The Irish Government is set to inject significant funding, amounting to hundreds of millions of euros, into the transformation of the dangerous A5 road in Northern Ireland. The A5, connecting
The Marlfield Flood Alleviation Scheme in Clonmel is facing delays, pushing the construction start to mid-2026. Michael Scully, a civil engineer, cites project intricacies and the absence of a specialized
As the Chair of the Northern Ireland Assembly Infrastructure Committee and Northern Ireland’s Minister for Infrastructure outline their priorities, completion of a clear Investment Strategy for Northern Ireland should be
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
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
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 ongoing dispute surrounding passenger caps at Dublin Airport has raised serious concerns about potential economic fallout. A report commissioned by Aer Lingus suggests that maintaining current restrictions could cost
Weev, a leading electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure company, has bolstered its EV charging capabilities by introducing two state-of-the-art rapid charging hubs in Leitrim. The newly installed 150kW charger in Carrick-on-Shannon
Approval of a tender for a high-speed rail project for Portugal is a key decision for the European infrastructure investment and delivery sector, writes David Keniry. The approval by the
Elliott Group’s Fit Out Division proudly announces the successful completion of an impressive 5500 m2 fit-out project spanning two floors for the recently opened Dunnes Stores in Point Village, just
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
The Government of Ireland’s Response to the seminal Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce Report suggests transport investments are ramping up in the Mid-West. By David Keniry, January 2024 The Implementation Update
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
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
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
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
Actavo Civils Division has been awarded the inaugural ‘Civil Construction Project of the Year’ at the Irish Construction Industry Awards
Construction work on the Celtic Interconnector project has commenced. The start of construction on the project signifies an important step forward
GRAHAM, the construction and civil engineering group, has been appointed by the City of Lincoln Council to design and deliver
A sod-turning event has taken place to mark the commencement of works for Rosslare Europort Terminal 7 and enabling works.
The expansion of global modular building specialist, Volumetric Building Companies, continues with the opening of its first operation in Ireland.
Building a bridge or tunnel between Scotland and Northern Ireland would be “impossible to justify”, British officials have concluded. A
Nigerian rescue crews have pulled two more survivors out of a collapsed Lagos high-rise building and were communicating with others
The Ballymacarney solar farm is expected to create enough energy to power more than 40,000 homes. Renewables company Statkraft has
Savills has brought the Point Square development in Dublin’s north docklands to the market on behalf of the Joint Statutory
A PERFECT STORM (literally, in some cases) of factors have conspired to turn up the pressure on Ireland’s housebuilders. Building
Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan has agreed a deal with Langley Co-Invest to buy 100% of the shares of
Singapore-backed Strawberry Star agrees long-term partnership following first-phase of ‘LU2ON’ development Singapore-backed property developer Strawberry Star Group has agreed a £500m
The annual National Construction Summit is being held on Tuesday, 24th March 2020 at a new venue – the National
Construction is now underway on the new Pelletstown Station in West Dublin. The newest station on the Iarnród Éireann network is
Any future Government will require a thriving and dynamic construction industry to deliver any promises made during the election, according
The N25 New Ross Bypass PPP Scheme, delivered by the BAM/ ACS consortium on behalf of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII),
A team led by iCRAG, the SFI Research Centre for Applied Geosciences based at University College Dublin, has been awarded government
BAM Ireland has had another strong year, reporting turnover in 2018 of €523.6 million (a 13% increase on 2017) and
National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has signed a landmark Public Private Partnership with the Irish Government to deliver the National Broadband
The expansion of Ireland’s state airports has been revealed as Ireland’s most influential project over the past 50 years at
An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for Irish Water’s Greater Dublin Drainage (GDD) Project in North Dublin. Once operational,
The public is being asked to vote for Ireland’s most influential project from the past 50 years from a shortlist
NTR has successfully closed two project debt facilities back-to-back in recent weeks with Nord/LB for a combined €45 million. The debt facilities are being used to
CIF is calling for an extension of the Help to Buy scheme as a top priority in their recent Pre-Budget
Businesses in Cork have voiced their concerns over the slow pace of progress with significant capital projects and are calling
Global infrastructure construction is forecast to grow by 4.8% on an annual average basis in real terms between 2019 and
Celtic Anglian Water (CAW), the water solutions company which provides treatment services across Ireland, has signalled ambitious growth plans with
Two JCB Teletruk 35D 4×4 telescopic industrial forklifts are providing an essential material handling solution at the UK’s largest infrastructure
Fingal County Council has commenced the tendering process for a main contractor to undertake the Snugborough Interchange Upgrade scheme, which
One of the most significant limitations to economic growth and achievement of development goals in any country, city or area
An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has officially opened the M11 Gorey to Enniscorthy Motorway PPP Scheme. Funded, constructed and operated by
Fingal County Council has commenced the tendering process for the Mayne Road/Hole in the Wall Road Junction Upgrade Scheme. Proposed works
Energia Group, the major all-island energy provider and infrastructure investor across Renewable Technologies, Flexible Generation and Customer Solutions, will invest
Oriel Windfarm has commenced investigative works on the future offshore windfarm site off the coast of Dundalk following the granting
A major cross-border project which aims to improve water quality in Carlingford Lough and Lough Foyle through enhanced wastewater treatment