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Nearly 32% of people want the Government to build new houses as their first priority

The rents are now higher in Dublin then during the boom and deposit lending falling, one – third of the people think the Government should build more houses itself for

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Construction industry and young people join forces to build better communities

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF), has announced its partnership with the highly successful Young Social Innovator (YSI) programme at a launch in Cork.   Over 500 young children attended the YSI

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CIF calls for creation of ministerial post for Infrastructure and Construction

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has called on the next Government to create a Minister for Infrastructure and Construction to deal with the infrastructure and housing crisis across the Country.

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Cairn completes first asset transfer under Project Clear

Irish homebuilder Cairn Homes has announced the first of its asset transfers under the recently acquired Project Clear loan portfolio. The firm spent €378m on the loans portfolio, which includes

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Giant tunnel boring machines used to build the Northern Line Extension

The construction of two new 650 tonne tunnel boring machines (TBMs), which will build the new Northern Line Extension tunnels under south London, is now complete. The two machines –

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Commercial landowners may be liable for Property Levy

Conor Linehan, Head of William Fry’s Environment & Planning Group and Des Lennon, Director of Development Land at JLL, explained at a William Fry Breakfast Briefing to nearly 200 representatives

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Minus7 launches a revolutionary low carbon heating system

A new and revolutionary solar heating, hot water and energy storage system, designed by British clean-technology company, Minus7, was launched at EcoBuild 2016 at London’s ExCel.  Installed in social housing schemes,

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ERSI report: Apartment building in Dublin at virtual standstill

ERSI report shows apartment building has all but ground to a halt in Dublin, despite an increasing demand for homes and sharply rising prices. The Economic and Social Research Institute

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Over 400 tall buildings are planned in London

The number of tall buildings in the pipeline for London continues to grow,  research, which is updated annually, is published by New London Architecture (NLA) and GLHearn and includes buildings of

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Value of Construction projects in 2015 rise by €3.19b

The total value of all construction projects commenced in 2015 jumped significantly throughout the year, increasing by €3.19 billion to €6.12 billion when compared to the same period in 2014

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CIF wants a Minister for Infrastructure and Construction

    CIF wants a Minister for Infrastructure and Construction

As the date for General Election 2016 is announced for Friday 26th February, the CIF (Construction Industry Federation) is calling for the new Government to create a Minister for Infrastructure

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‘Broadly positive’ fourth quarter for Grafton Group

    ‘Broadly positive’ fourth quarter for Grafton Group

UK and Ireland-based building materials Grafton  said on Tuesday that trading conditions in its final quarter of the year were “broadly positive”, on the back of strong growth in Ireland

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Building projects of over €15bn in pipeline for 2016

    Building projects of over €15bn in pipeline for 2016

Some €15.6 billion worth of construction projects are in the pipeline in Ireland for this year, according to a report by Construction Information Services, a specialist provider of data on

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Construction activity growth at five month high – PMI

    Construction activity growth at five month high – PMI

The country’s construction sector ended 2015 on a positive note, with activity in December surging to a five month high. The latest Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers Index – a

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Increase in construction activity, jobs & sentiment

    Increase in construction activity, jobs & sentiment

The Irish construction sector posted another sharp rise in activity in November, helped by accelerated growth of new business. The rate of job creation also quickened, while sentiment among constructors

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Some 2,300 Nama-funded homes to be finished within weeks

    Some 2,300 Nama-funded homes to be finished within weeks

About 2,300 homes will be completed in the coming weeks on lands owned by Nama debtors and receivers, with another 2,200 houses and apartments expected to be finished by the

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Planning approved for new hotel in Belfast

    Planning approved for new hotel in Belfast

Planning permission for a 206-bedroom hotel on the site of the former Belfast Metropolitan College has been granted to a County Tyrone development firm. McAleer and Rushe acquired the site

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Plans for infrastructure projects worth €1bn outlined

    Plans for infrastructure projects worth €1bn outlined

The National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) has this morning set out plans for major infrastructure projects with a combined value of close to €1 billion. The NDFA, which is part

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Construction sector sees sharp rise in new business in October

    Construction sector sees sharp rise in new business in October

Activity, employment and confidence improved in the Irish construction sector in October, helped by a sharp rise in new business, a new survey shows. The Ulster Bank construction purchasing managers’

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Developer unveils plan to build 10,000 homes

    Developer unveils plan to build 10,000 homes

Property developer Michael O’Flynn aims to build 10,000 new homes over the next seven to eight years, mainly in Dublin and Cork, after putting together a €400 million funding package

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Carrickmines ‘district centre’ site goes to market for over €45m

    Carrickmines ‘district centre’ site goes to market for over €45m

A large parcel of land designated for the third and final phase of the highly successful shopping and business facility known as The Park in Carrickmines, Dublin 18, will be

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Volume of construction to increase for the third year in a row

    Volume of construction to increase for the third year in a row

According to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office, the first half of 2015 has proven to be a good one for the industry. The three months to the

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Construction sector’s 25 months of continuous growth

    Construction sector’s 25 months of continuous growth

The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index – a seasonally adjusted index designed to track changes in total construction activity – dropped to 55.8 in September from 56.5 in August.

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The Government announced €27 billion plan for funding on capital projects

    The Government announced €27 billion plan for funding on capital projects

The Government detailed its €27 billion capital plan from 2016 to 2021 in a move to underpin its belief in

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How many empty council houses are there in your county?

    How many empty council houses are there in your county?

There are 2,600 council houses lying empty across Ireland, a situation that has been called “shocking”. The numbers were obtained by

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Minister Slammed Over Ongoing Rent Crisis

    Minister Slammed Over Ongoing Rent Crisis

Fianna Fáil has hit out at the Environment Minister over the continuing rent crisis affecting people Ireland. Spokesperson on Environment

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Up to 13,000 homes built in 12 months to July

    Up to 13,000 homes built in 12 months to July

Only 13,000 new homes were built in the 12 months to July, far below what is needed to tackle the

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Helen Duffy Appointed Technical Director of MLM Ireland

Monday, 20th July 2015: Helen Duffy has been appointed as Technical Director of MLM Ireland, a leading multi-disciplinary engineering and

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IPO raises a €380m war chest for Cairn Homes

    IPO raises a €380m war chest for Cairn Homes

The Irish homebuilder became the first construction firm from the Republic to list on a public market in nearly 20

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Building Growth at six month high

    Building Growth at six month high

The latest edition of Ulster Bank’s construction purchasing managers’ index (PMI), formally published this morning, shows a reading of 63.3

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3,800 new homes are planned for southside suburb

    3,800 new homes are planned for southside suburb

Plans have been revealed for about 3,800 homes as well as shopping and office space at a new development in

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Announcing the National Construction Summit 2015

    Announcing the National Construction Summit 2015

Taking Place in the RDS, Dublin on June 16th This major event will be jointly chaired by Tom Parlon, Director

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Alexion Pharmaceuticals Announces €450 Million Expansion in Dublin – 200 New Jobs and 800 construction jobs to be created over four years

    Alexion Pharmaceuticals Announces €450 Million Expansion in Dublin – 200 New Jobs and 800 construction jobs to be created over four years

Alexion Pharmaceuticals today announced plans to significantly expand its operations in Ireland by constructing the Company’s first ever biologics manufacturing

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Construction Industry Continues Renewed Growth

    Construction Industry Continues Renewed Growth

The country’s construction sector grew at its fastest pace so far this year in April with new business on the

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Fire-risk homes in blaze estate to cost €10k each to make safe

    Fire-risk homes in blaze estate to cost €10k each to make safe

The cost of fixing fire safety issues in a Kildare housing estate that was affected by a massive blaze could

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Hollywood makeover in Dundrum for €2.5m

    Hollywood makeover in Dundrum for €2.5m

In 1999 Hollywood House, an imposing Victorian two-storey over basement house at Mount Anville Road in Dublin 14, went on

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Ulster University: Second phase plans for Belfast campus

    Ulster University: Second phase plans for Belfast campus

The second phase of the Ulster University’s new Belfast campus will be built by a joint venture between Lagan Construction

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Irish Planning Institute warns reduction of local authority planners will cause planning delays

    Irish Planning Institute warns reduction of local authority planners will cause planning delays

The number of planners in local authorities has dropped by 32pc since 2006, according to the organisation. Some 415 planners

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Irish construction activity up slightly last month

    Irish construction activity up slightly last month

Strongest rise in input prices since March 2007 recorded in March New business increased in March, as has been the

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Job boom for Cork City as it is set to benefit from €500 million investment

    Job boom for Cork City as it is set to benefit from €500 million investment

Some 8,000 jobs could be created in Cork City as details emerge that €500 million has been earmarked for its

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Over the past year there has been a growing sense of relief and optimism throughout the construction sector in Ireland,

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Ministers Kelly & Coffey Commence Review of Building Control Regulations

    Ministers Kelly & Coffey Commence Review of Building Control Regulations

Mr. Paudie Coffey, T.D., Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, together with Minister

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House Price Growth Moderated in the First Quarter of this Year

    House Price Growth Moderated in the First Quarter of this Year

House prices continued to rise in Q1 of this year, according to the latest house price survey from MyHome.ie. The

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Building sector slowdown threatens recovery

    Building sector slowdown threatens recovery

A slowdown in the growth of construction activity here could end up hurting Ireland’s ability to attract foreign direct investment,

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Building momentum – an overview of Ireland’s construction sector

    Building momentum – an overview of Ireland’s construction sector

To describe the effect of the recession on Ireland’s construction industry as devastating is an understatement. Now less than a

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Invest in the West – MJ Conroy & HP Ballybrit

    Invest in the West – MJ Conroy & HP Ballybrit

The IT giant Hewlett Packard has chosen again and again to expand its presence in Galway, with 700 workers about

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Saint-Gobain, Ireland opens the doors of their new Technical Academy in Dublin

    Saint-Gobain, Ireland opens the doors of their new Technical Academy in Dublin

Building materials firm Saint Gobain has opened a new training centre in Grange Castle, Co Dublin, which together with its

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