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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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 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
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
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
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
Major developers have cast doubt over Dublin City Council’s housing targets, calling into question the potential to deliver the scale
There have been sharper rises in activity and new orders as the Omicron wave of the Covid- 19 pandemic passed
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
This innovative, lightweight panel for flooring and roof decking, boasts improved performance during the construction phase of projects. Its unique,
THE NEW DUBLIN City Development plan is set to restrict the construction of new Build to Rent (BTR) developments in
More than four out of every five builders across the country expect the prices they charge for projects will rise
Legislation requiring providers of building services to register with Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI) has been published and is aimed
Legislation aimed at keeping so-called “cowboy” builders out of the industry has been published by the Government. The Regulation of
Funding approval had been obtained from the Department of Housing for a group housing scheme at the adjoining Ellis’s Yard
Irish Residential Properties Reit (Ires) yesterday announced the latest expansion in its portfolio on apartments for rent with the acquisition
Hawkins Brown has opened an office in Dublin, its fourth new studio in six years but only its second overseas.
The Government said its €35 billion investment in the transport system will transform how the country travels and halve Ireland’s
Construction industry head, Tom Parlon, has criticised building workers still claiming the pandemic unemployment payment (PUP), saying there is no
The project will start on time, and will finish on time — that was the promise from Cork Airport bosses
Survey blames materials price increases of up to 40% for rising cost of building in capital. Building in Dublin is
Regeneration and rejuvenation of city centre areas will fail to occur without major Government intervention, according to leading figures in
The Managing Director at Cork Airport says the massive runway reconstruction taking place later this year will help ensure the
A PERFECT STORM (literally, in some cases) of factors have conspired to turn up the pressure on Ireland’s housebuilders. Building
The Irish Planning Institute (IPI) has announced the winners of the 2020 Planning Awards. Limerick City and County Council’s ‘Living
The annual National Construction Summit is being held on Tuesday, 24th March 2020 at a new venue – the National
Kingspan, the global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions, has reported a 7% increase in group revenue to
The CIF has responded to recent Health and Safety Authority statistics that revealed construction deaths increased from five in 2018
Ireland generates millions of tonnes of building waste each year – VR Technology could actively reduce this. “Eliminating physical errors at
Kingspan has launched a major 10-year strategy to play its part in reducing the world’s carbon emissions by 45% by
JCD Group has formally lodged its planning application with An Bord Pleanála to construct a large-scale residential ‘build to rent’
Research shows up to half of construction accidents in the UK have a connection to the design of the building,
The CIF is encouraging construction companies to sign up to a Diversity and Inclusion pledge launched recently by its President
CIF is calling for an extension of the Help to Buy scheme as a top priority in their recent Pre-Budget
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland has called upon the Government to use Budget 2020 to address serious
Two JCB Teletruk 35D 4×4 telescopic industrial forklifts are providing an essential material handling solution at the UK’s largest infrastructure
Irish house price inflation eased further to 2.0% in June from 2.6% in July. The annual increase in June is the slowest
Introducing energy efficiency measures into buildings brings benefits and savings, namely the reduction in energy bills and carbon emissions resulting
One of the most significant limitations to economic growth and achievement of development goals in any country, city or area
Mita-Teknik, a global provider of wind turbine control and pitch technology, has launched its new generation of blade pitch system for onshore