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Exclusive Interview: Katy G., Marketing Manager at Graepel Perforators & Weavers Ltd.

    Exclusive Interview: Katy G., Marketing Manager at Graepel Perforators & Weavers Ltd.

In our ongoing series of insightful interviews with key figures in the Irish construction industry, we turn our attention to Katy G., the Marketing Manager at Graepel Perforators & Weavers

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Independent Assessment: €35 Billion Needed for Social Homes Raises Concerns Over Sustainability

    Independent Assessment: €35 Billion Needed for Social Homes Raises Concerns Over Sustainability

A recent independent assessment has unveiled a daunting challenge for Ireland’s housing sector – the cost of delivering social homes for those in need has surged to €35 billion. This

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Land Development Agency issues PQQ for development partner

    Land Development Agency issues PQQ for development partner

The Land Development Agency has issued a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for a key strategic development located in County Dublin as Minister for Finance Michael McGrath designates agency to NewERA. The Hacketstown

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NDFA to provide pipeline update at National Construction Summit

    NDFA to provide pipeline update at National Construction Summit

Ireland’s National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) will present at the National Construction Summit 2024 in Dublin, writes David Keniry. Eamonn Halpin from the NDFA will provide an update on key

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NI Water Unveils Exciting Opportunities in Latest Recruitment Drive

    NI Water Unveils Exciting Opportunities in Latest Recruitment Drive

Northern Ireland Water has officially launched a comprehensive recruitment initiative, introducing 28 positions for apprentices, higher-level apprentices, and graduates in various disciplines. The initiative, recognized at the 2023 Irish News

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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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HSE launches major works design framework

    HSE launches major works design framework

Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE) is seeking design team services for major capital works projects at hospitals in Dublin and Louth, writes David Keniry. The Health Services Executive has proposed

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High Court Appoints Joint Provisional Liquidators for Glenbeigh Construction Amid Financial Woes

    High Court Appoints Joint Provisional Liquidators for Glenbeigh Construction Amid Financial Woes

The High Court has taken the decision to appoint joint provisional liquidators to Glenbeigh Construction Limited, a company currently engaged in significant projects at Dublin Airport, prisons, and a large-scale

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Exclusive Interview: MHI’s Innovations Transforming the Irish Construction Landscape

    Exclusive Interview: MHI’s Innovations Transforming the Irish Construction Landscape

In a recent conversation with Sharon Lynch, Business Development Manager at MHI, we gained valuable insights into the influential role that Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is currently playing within

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Government Unveils Long-Term Policy to Address Student Accommodation Challenges

    Government Unveils Long-Term Policy to Address Student Accommodation Challenges

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science Simon Harris TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government, and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD, and Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development

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K Rend Clinches Supplier of the Year at Prestigious Builders Merchants Awards 2023

    K Rend Clinches Supplier of the Year at Prestigious Builders Merchants Awards 2023

In a significant triumph, K Rend, a leading renders manufacturer in the UK and Ireland and a notable brand under Kilwaughter Minerals, was recently awarded the prestigious Supplier of the

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Drone Summit and Mobility Now Conference – 1st & 2nd March 2024 – RDS, Dublin

    Drone Summit and Mobility Now Conference – 1st & 2nd March 2024 – RDS, Dublin

The advent of the railways, motorised road vehicles and air travel has revolutionised transport and society during the last two centuries. However, we are now entering a new epoch when

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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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Construction Industry Federation Emphasizes Need for Clear Project Pipeline to Support National Development Plan Goals

    Construction Industry Federation Emphasizes Need for Clear Project Pipeline to Support National Development Plan Goals

In a recent statement, the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) highlighted the crucial importance of a well-defined pipeline of projects to sustain investments necessary for delivering essential infrastructure. Despite acknowledging the

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Minister Paschal Donohoe Applauds ESRI’s In-Depth Analysis of National Development Plan, Acknowledges Risks and Prioritisation for Sectoral Allocations

    Minister Paschal Donohoe Applauds ESRI’s In-Depth Analysis of National Development Plan, Acknowledges Risks and Prioritisation for Sectoral Allocations

Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery, and Reform, Paschal Donohoe T.D., expressed his appreciation today for the release of the ESRI’s report titled ‘The National Development Plan in 2023: priorities

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Small Packs on Fast Flow Wrapping Lines: How to Comply with Weighing Legislations

    Small Packs on Fast Flow Wrapping Lines: How to Comply with Weighing Legislations

In modern food manufacturing, where speed and precision intertwine, those manufacturers navigating horizontal flow wrapping lines encounter a distinct set of challenges. As production accelerates to meet the demands of

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Cork Airport Unveils Future Plans: Old Terminal Set for Demolition to Make Way for Increased Aircraft Capacity

    Cork Airport Unveils Future Plans: Old Terminal Set for Demolition to Make Way for Increased Aircraft Capacity

Cork Airport is gearing up for substantial growth this year, with passenger numbers expected to surpass 3 million, according to Kenny Jacobs, CEO of the Daa. Following a robust 2023,

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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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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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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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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 its Enler Village development in Comber, County Down, representing a

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Almac Group releases details of £80 million expansion in Northern Ireland

    Almac Group releases details of £80 million expansion in Northern Ireland

The Almac Group, which provides a range of contract pharmaceutical development and manufacturing services globally, has announced details of an £80 million investment programme to build new extensive manufacturing, production

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Developers cast doubt over Dublin City Council’s housing targets

Major developers have cast doubt over Dublin City Council’s housing targets, calling into question the potential to deliver the scale

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Irish construction sees sharper rises in activity

There have been sharper rises in activity and new orders as the Omicron wave of the Covid- 19 pandemic passed

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Killiney planning: ‘There is no way housing built on that strip of land would help solve the crisis’

There is a steady stream of walkers and cars passing along Vico Road, Ireland’s answer to Italy’s Amalfi Coast, on

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MEDITE SMARTPLY launches SMARTPLY SURE STEP

This innovative, lightweight panel for flooring and roof decking, boasts improved performance during the construction phase of projects. Its unique,

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New Dublin development plan set to restrict the construction of Build to Rent apartments

THE NEW DUBLIN City Development plan is set to restrict the construction of new Build to Rent (BTR) developments in

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Time for reality check on State’s capacity to build social housing

One interpretation of the 2020 general election result and Sinn Féin’s subsequent rise in opinion polls is that the electorate

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Inflation in building costs to continue – survey

More than four out of every five builders across the country expect the prices they charge for projects will rise

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New legislation will apply to farm-building contractors

Legislation requiring providers of building services to register with Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI) has been published and is aimed

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Legislation aimed at keeping ‘cowboy’ builders out of industry published

Legislation aimed at keeping so-called “cowboy” builders out of the industry has been published by the Government. The Regulation of

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Traveller housing scheme planned for next to Cork’s Spring Lane site

    Traveller housing scheme planned for next to Cork’s Spring Lane site

Funding approval had been obtained from the Department of Housing for a group housing scheme at the adjoining Ellis’s Yard

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Irish residential properties bets big on rentals

    Irish residential properties bets big on rentals

Irish Residential Properties Reit (Ires) yesterday announced the latest expansion in its portfolio on apartments for rent with the acquisition

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Hawkins Brown eyes Irish expansion with Dublin office

    Hawkins Brown eyes Irish expansion with Dublin office

Hawkins Brown has opened an office in Dublin, its fourth new studio in six years but only its second overseas.

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At a glance: How €35bn transport fund will be spent

    At a glance: How €35bn transport fund will be spent

The Government said its €35 billion investment in the transport system will transform how the country travels and halve Ireland’s

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‘No justification’ for building workers to remain on PUP, says industry chief

    ‘No justification’ for building workers to remain on PUP, says industry chief

Construction industry head, Tom Parlon, has criticised building workers still claiming the pandemic unemployment payment (PUP), saying there is no

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Cork Airport shuts for runway rebuild — with the promise that it will reopen on time

    Cork Airport shuts for runway rebuild — with the promise that it will reopen on time

The project will start on time, and will finish on time — that was the promise from Cork Airport bosses

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Dublin third most expensive city in Europe for construction costs

    Dublin third most expensive city in Europe for construction costs

Survey blames materials price increases of up to 40% for rising cost of building in capital. Building in Dublin is

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Call for action as Cork awaits first major apartment project in 13 years

    Call for action as Cork awaits first major apartment project in 13 years

Regeneration and rejuvenation of city centre areas will fail to occur without major Government intervention, according to leading figures in

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Cork Airport runway reconstruction fastest large-scale project undertaken in State in years

    Cork Airport runway reconstruction fastest large-scale project undertaken in State in years

The Managing Director at Cork Airport says the massive runway reconstruction taking place later this year will help ensure the

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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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Winners of the Irish Planning Awards 2020

    Winners of the Irish Planning Awards 2020

The Irish Planning Institute (IPI) has announced the winners of the 2020 Planning Awards. Limerick City and County Council’s ‘Living

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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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Another Year of Solid Growth For Kingspan

    Another Year of Solid Growth For Kingspan

Kingspan, the global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions, has reported a 7% increase in group revenue to

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Safety Must Remain Priority For Construction Companies as Activity Increases

    Safety Must Remain Priority For Construction Companies as Activity Increases

The CIF has responded to recent Health and Safety Authority statistics that revealed construction deaths increased from five in 2018

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New Irish Start-up Uses Virtual Reality Tech to Design Customised Homes

    New Irish Start-up Uses Virtual Reality Tech to Design Customised Homes

Ireland generates millions of tonnes of building waste each year – VR Technology could actively reduce this. “Eliminating physical errors at

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Kingspan Unveils New 2030 Sustainability Vision

    Kingspan Unveils New 2030 Sustainability Vision

Kingspan has launched a major 10-year strategy to play its part in reducing the world’s carbon emissions by 45% by

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Planning Application Lodged For Major Cork City Centre Residential Development

    Planning Application Lodged For Major Cork City Centre Residential Development

JCD Group has formally lodged its planning application with An Bord Pleanála to construct a large-scale residential ‘build to rent’

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Hazard-identifying App Can Help Designers Create Safer Buildings

    Hazard-identifying App Can Help Designers Create Safer Buildings

Research shows up to half of construction accidents in the UK have a connection to the design of the building,

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64% of Construction Companies Believe They Have an Inclusive Culture

    64% of Construction Companies Believe They Have an Inclusive Culture

The CIF is encouraging construction companies to sign up to a Diversity and Inclusion pledge launched recently by its President

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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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RIAI Priorities For Budget 2020 Include Housing, Environment and Better Use of Public Funds

    RIAI Priorities For Budget 2020 Include Housing, Environment and Better Use of Public Funds

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland has called upon the Government to use Budget 2020 to address serious

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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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Affordability and Uncertainty Push Irish Property Price Inflation Lower

    Affordability and Uncertainty Push Irish Property Price Inflation Lower

Irish house price inflation eased further to 2.0% in June from 2.6% in July. The annual increase in June is the slowest

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BSI Establishes New Framework For Installation of Energy Efficiency Measures in Existing Dwellings

    BSI Establishes New Framework For Installation of Energy Efficiency Measures in Existing Dwellings

Introducing energy efficiency measures into buildings brings benefits and savings, namely the reduction in energy bills and carbon emissions resulting

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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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Next-generation Wind Turbine Blade Pitch Technology Launched

    Next-generation Wind Turbine Blade Pitch Technology Launched

Mita-Teknik, a global provider of wind turbine control and pitch technology, has launched its new generation of blade pitch system for onshore

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