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Weev Named ‘Charge Point Operator of the Year’ at 2024 Electric Vehicle Awards

    Weev Named ‘Charge Point Operator of the Year’ at 2024 Electric Vehicle Awards

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

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MetroLink Boosts Property Protection: €75,000 Repairs Offered Amid Construction Impact

    MetroLink Boosts Property Protection: €75,000 Repairs Offered Amid Construction Impact

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,

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NTA Releases Comprehensive Survey on Walking, Wheeling, and Cycling in Ireland

    NTA Releases Comprehensive Survey on Walking, Wheeling, and Cycling in Ireland

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

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Ministers Announce €658 Million Investment in Regional and Local Roads

    Ministers Announce €658 Million Investment in Regional and Local Roads

  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.

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HS2 High-Speed Rail Promises £10 Billion Economic Boost

    HS2 High-Speed Rail Promises £10 Billion Economic Boost

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

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Government Set to Revitalise A5 Route in NI with Multi-Million Euro Commitment

    Government Set to Revitalise A5 Route in NI with Multi-Million Euro Commitment

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

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Marlfield Flood Alleviation Scheme Faces Delays and Tough Choices

    Marlfield Flood Alleviation Scheme Faces Delays and Tough Choices

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

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‘Funding to deliver is key’ for NI infrastructure.

    ‘Funding to deliver is key’ for NI infrastructure.

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

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Irish Rail’s ‘transformative’ decarbonisation push gathers steam

    Irish Rail’s ‘transformative’ decarbonisation push gathers steam

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

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Shannon Foynes and Rotterdam to explore development of green fuels supply chain corridor

    Shannon Foynes and Rotterdam to explore development of green fuels supply chain corridor

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

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Irish Rail Unveils Game-Changing E-Ticket System

    Irish Rail Unveils Game-Changing E-Ticket System

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

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Dublin Airport Controversy and Economic Impact

    Dublin Airport Controversy and Economic Impact

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

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Weev Expands Electric Vehicle Charging Network in Leitrim with Two New Rapid Charging Hubs

    Weev Expands Electric Vehicle Charging Network in Leitrim with Two New Rapid Charging Hubs

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

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Greenlight for Portugal high-speed rail PPP

    Greenlight for Portugal high-speed rail PPP

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

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Elliott Group Completes Stunning Dunnes Stores Fit-Out in Point Village

    Elliott Group Completes Stunning Dunnes Stores Fit-Out in Point Village

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

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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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Fixed transport links floated for Shannon Estuary

    Fixed transport links floated for Shannon Estuary

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

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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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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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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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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 Euroconstruct, a construction tracking group covering 19 European countries. The

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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 2023. The company, a leading strategic partner for delivering exceptional construction,

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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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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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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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‘Boris Bridge’ to Ireland binned over billions

    ‘Boris Bridge’ to Ireland binned over billions

Building a bridge or tunnel between Scotland and Northern Ireland would be “impossible to justify”, British officials have concluded. A

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Two more rescued from Lagos high-rise building collapse

    Two more rescued from Lagos high-rise building collapse

Nigerian rescue crews have pulled two more survivors out of a collapsed Lagos high-rise building and were communicating with others

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Construction begins on Ireland’s largest solar farm in Co. Meath

    Construction begins on Ireland’s largest solar farm in Co. Meath

The Ballymacarney solar farm is expected to create enough energy to power more than 40,000 homes. Renewables company Statkraft has

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Dublin’s Point Square development on the market for €75m

    Dublin’s Point Square development on the market for €75m

Savills has brought the Point Square development in Dublin’s north docklands to the market on behalf of the Joint Statutory

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The cost of building materials rising – what does that mean for Ireland’s housing crisis?

    The cost of building materials rising – what does that mean for Ireland’s housing crisis?

A PERFECT STORM (literally, in some cases) of factors have conspired to turn up the pressure on Ireland’s housebuilders. Building

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Kingspan agrees €253m deal for Logstor

    Kingspan agrees €253m deal for Logstor

Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan has agreed a deal with Langley Co-Invest to buy 100% of the shares of

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Developer appoints contractor JJ Rhatigan for 2,000-home pipeline

    Developer appoints contractor JJ Rhatigan for 2,000-home pipeline

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

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National Construction Summit – 24th March 2020 – The National Arena, Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin

    National Construction Summit – 24th March 2020 – The National Arena, Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin

The annual National Construction Summit is being held on Tuesday, 24th March 2020 at a new venue – the National

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Construction Work Commences on New Pelletstown Railway Station

    Construction Work Commences on New Pelletstown Railway Station

Construction is now underway on the new Pelletstown Station in West Dublin. The newest station on the Iarnród Éireann network is

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CIF Proposes Actions For the Next Government

    CIF Proposes Actions For the Next Government

Any future Government will require a thriving and dynamic construction industry to deliver any promises made during the election, according

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BAM Consortium Completes N25 New Ross Bypass PPP

    BAM Consortium Completes N25 New Ross Bypass PPP

The N25 New Ross Bypass PPP Scheme, delivered by the BAM/ ACS consortium on behalf of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII),

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Researchers to Explore Louth/Meath Coastal Area For Wind Farm Development

    Researchers to Explore Louth/Meath Coastal Area For Wind Farm Development

A team led by iCRAG, the SFI Research Centre for Applied Geosciences based at University College Dublin, has been awarded government

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BAM Ireland Reports on a Strong 2018

    BAM Ireland Reports on a Strong 2018

BAM Ireland has had another strong year, reporting turnover in 2018 of €523.6 million (a 13% increase on 2017) and

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NBI Signs Historic Contract to Deliver National Broadband Plan

    NBI Signs Historic Contract to Deliver National Broadband Plan

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has signed a landmark Public Private Partnership with the Irish Government to deliver the National Broadband

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Expansion of Ireland’s State Airports Named Ireland’s Most Influential Project in Past 50 Years

    Expansion of Ireland’s State Airports Named Ireland’s Most Influential Project in Past 50 Years

The expansion of Ireland’s state airports has been revealed as Ireland’s most influential project over the past 50 years at

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New Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility in North Dublin Gets Go Ahead

    New Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility in North Dublin Gets Go Ahead

An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for Irish Water’s Greater Dublin Drainage (GDD) Project in North Dublin. Once operational,

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Shortlist For Ireland’s Most Influential Project

    Shortlist For Ireland’s Most Influential Project

The public is being asked to vote for Ireland’s most influential project from the past 50 years from a shortlist

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NTR Secures Finance For Construction of Two Wind Farms

    NTR Secures Finance For Construction of Two Wind Farms

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

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Extension of the Help to Buy Scheme Key to Solving Housing Crisis

    Extension of the Help to Buy Scheme Key to Solving Housing Crisis

CIF is calling for an extension of the Help to Buy scheme as a top priority in their recent Pre-Budget

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Cork Businesses Call For Delivery on the Capital Plan as Set Out in Ireland 2040

    Cork Businesses Call For Delivery on the Capital Plan as Set Out in Ireland 2040

Businesses in Cork have voiced their concerns over the slow pace of progress with significant capital projects and are calling

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Global Infrastructure Investment to Grow by 4.8% to 2023

    Global Infrastructure Investment to Grow by 4.8% to 2023

Global infrastructure construction is forecast to grow by 4.8% on an annual average basis in real terms between 2019 and

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Celtic Anglian Water Gears Up For Growth

    Celtic Anglian Water Gears Up For Growth

Celtic Anglian Water (CAW), the water solutions company which provides treatment services across Ireland, has signalled ambitious growth plans with

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JCB Teletruks Contribute to Low Carbon Power Generation

    JCB Teletruks Contribute to Low Carbon Power Generation

Two JCB Teletruk 35D 4×4 telescopic industrial forklifts are providing an essential material handling solution at the UK’s largest infrastructure

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Fingal County Council Commences Tendering Process For Snugborough Interchange Upgrade Scheme

    Fingal County Council Commences Tendering Process For Snugborough Interchange Upgrade Scheme

Fingal County Council has commenced the tendering process for a main contractor to undertake the Snugborough Interchange Upgrade scheme, which

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BSI Framework For Engaging Infrastructure Stakeholders

    BSI Framework For Engaging Infrastructure Stakeholders

One of the most significant limitations to economic growth and achievement of development goals in any country, city or area

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M11 Gorey to Enniscorthy Motorway PPP Scheme Opens

    M11 Gorey to Enniscorthy Motorway PPP Scheme Opens

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has officially opened the M11 Gorey to Enniscorthy Motorway PPP Scheme. Funded, constructed and operated by

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Tendering Process For the Mayne Road/Hole in the Wall Road Junction Upgrade Scheme Commences

    Tendering Process For the Mayne Road/Hole in the Wall Road Junction Upgrade Scheme Commences

Fingal County Council has commenced the tendering process for the Mayne Road/Hole in the Wall Road Junction Upgrade Scheme. Proposed works

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Energia Group Announces Over €3 Billion Renewable Energy Investment Programme For Ireland

    Energia Group Announces Over €3 Billion Renewable Energy Investment Programme For Ireland

Energia Group, the major all-island energy provider and infrastructure investor across Renewable Technologies, Flexible Generation and Customer Solutions, will invest

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Oriel Windfarm Commences Offshore Site Surveys Off the Coast of Dundalk

    Oriel Windfarm Commences Offshore Site Surveys Off the Coast of Dundalk

Oriel Windfarm has commenced investigative works on the future offshore windfarm site off the coast of Dundalk following the granting

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EU Invests €35 Million to Improve Water Quality in Carlingford Lough and Lough Foyle

    EU Invests €35 Million to Improve Water Quality in Carlingford Lough and Lough Foyle

A major cross-border project which aims to improve water quality in Carlingford Lough and Lough Foyle through enhanced wastewater treatment

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€350 Million Dublin Airport Investment

    €350 Million Dublin Airport Investment

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €350 million to daa (Dublin Airport Authority) to help fund an existing investment

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