A cross sectoral group of organisations from government, local authorities, industry and charities met to develop a strategy to improve the quality of the Irish existing housing stock. The residential
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After a European Court of Justice ruling, consumers face another growth in premiums for home and motor insurance. The court ruled in a Polish drop that work insurers outsource to demand handlers
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
Amarenco, the solar energy business led by former Bord Gáis head John Mullins, has found a multi-million euro backer to help it deliver the country’s first solar farms with the
Irish company Surface Power Hone and Belgian partner Mopac Systems International have won a contract to build low cost ‘daylight’ fuelled zero energy homes in the €10m first phase of
The number of planners in local authorities has dropped by 32pc since 2006, according to the organisation. Some 415 planners are currently employed by local authorities whereas 607 were working
The Irish Government has announced a substantial investment of €100 million to facilitate the construction of over 1,000 student accommodation beds across various universities. This initiative aims to address the
SuperNode Ltd has welcomed Ireland’s Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy as new board members appointed following the passing of founder Eddie O’Connor, writes David Keniry. The Dublin-based developer of innovative subsea
Ireland’s utilities regulator has launched a consultation on models to build, finance, and maintain the grid to harness offshore wind, writes David Keniry. The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU)
In a collaborative effort between the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and TASC, a prominent economic and social think-tank in Ireland, a new report delves into the challenges and opportunities
The decarbonisation of infrastructure and the built environment is a global challenge and an opportunity for Ireland as has been demonstrated by CRH, EcoCem, Kingspan, and Eddie O’Connor, writes David
The European Commission’s European Coordinator – TEN-T Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor Pat Cox believes the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects needs to undergo significant transformation as does public policy to
Ultra Clean today announced that it is establishing an Advanced Technology Cleaning Centre (ATCC) in Cavan. This investment represents a key milestone in UCT’s global expansion plans supporting surging demand
Members of the Mica Action Group gained unanimous support following strong presentations to the European Parliament Petitions Committee today. Ann Owens and Joseph Morgan spoke in Brussels regarding eight petitions
The creation of about 70 jobs in Manchester by a Republic of Ireland construction specialist has been welcomed by the country’s Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar. The news of the move by
They’ve been popping up all over the country. Opposition has been mounting against them. But they still are pretty mysterious and complicated to understand. So we think it’s definitely time
Statkraft has begun construction on Ireland’s “largest” solar farm, which will create enough energy to power over 40,000 homes, according to the renewable energy producer. Located in Ballymacarney, Co. Meath,
Rising costs left operating profits at builder Sisk’s parent trailing by more than 25 per cent at €21 million last year. Sicon Ltd, holding company for construction group Sisk, reported a “strong
National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has signed a landmark Public Private Partnership with the Irish Government to deliver the National Broadband Plan (NBP) across the country. The project is one of
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 finance the construction of two wind farms in the Republic
Oriel Windfarm has commenced investigative works on the future offshore windfarm site off the coast of Dundalk following the granting of a license by the Department of Housing, Planning and
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €350 million to daa (Dublin Airport Authority) to help fund an existing investment programme at Dublin Airport aimed at upgrading airfield and passenger
Sicon Limited, which is the holding company for Sisk’s construction and construction related activities in Ireland, the United Kingdom and a number of international markets, has reported a 24% increase
Allstate Sales Group (ASG), a provider of turnkey engineering and construction services to the telecommunications industry, is to establish software
Approximately 200 workers are expected to be employed in the construction phase of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care’s planned €100 million expansion
Having welcomed 31.5 million passengers during 2018 – a new record – Dublin Airport is currently being expanded to ultimately
The Digital Hub, Ireland’s largest and most established cluster of technology, digital media and internet companies, sees 2019 as a
The Digital Hub, Ireland’s largest and most established cluster of technology, digital media and internet companies, has announced the appointment
Fingal County Council has hosted an informative regional briefing for contractors on public procurement with specific focus on two new
New frameworks are being launched to streamline the tendering process for €100 million in contracts for minor building works across
College Group is to invest €10 million in building a new renewable energy facility producing biofuel from used cooking oil
Irish law firm A&L Goodbody is adding to its construction team in Dublin with the appointment of Conor Owens as
Multinational construction consultancy firm, Linesight, has launched a report on the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation(PBSA) sector in Ireland. The report is an
Following a complaint, the European Commission has assessed whether the Irish National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) has benefited from illegal
The National BIM Council has published the first digital strategy for Ireland’s construction industry, titled a ‘Roadmap to Digital Transition’.
Center Parcs was delighted that An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joined Martin Dalby, CEO of Center Parcs for the recent Official
The Budget for 2018 is due to be announced by the Irish Government on 10 October 2017. The RIAI has
The European Commission’s Horizon 2020 has selected the International Energy Research Centre (IERC) to coordinate the energy research project NOVICE to develop
CIF Regional Director, Western & Midland region, Justin Molloy discusses the pros and cons to bundling projects. Bundling projects
A major initiative to promote home-grown timber into Ireland’s burgeoning offsite construction industry and the international construction of modern timber
The new Chief Executive Officer of the Grangegorman Development Agency (GDA) has just been appointed to Mr. Gerrard Casey.
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has launched a consultation on Gas Networks Ireland’s Development Plan as critical infrastructure
The construction industry in Ireland is poised to face a slight decline of 1% in 2024, according to estimates from
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has unveiled the results of its groundbreaking survey, marking the most extensive analysis to date
Ireland’s largest construction industry event will feature a panel discussion between industry leaders on the how public private partnerships (PPPs)
In a significant move following the restoration of the Stormont Executive, Ibec, the business representative association in Ireland, has joined
The Construction Industry Federation’s Quarter 1 Outlook Survey reveals positive trends in turnover and employment for the construction sector. Surveying
In our ongoing series of insightful interviews with key figures in the Irish construction industry, we turn our attention to
In a groundbreaking revelation, the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage reported a remarkable surge in residential construction in
Over 1,100 social homes have remained stagnant in various phases of the planning system for the entirety of the three-and-a-half-year
In a recent interview with Sharon Lynch, Business Development Manager for BAM, one of the key sponsors of the upcoming
In a robust finish to 2023, Ireland has witnessed a significant surge in housing commencements, marking the highest level of
Tourism Ireland revealed its 2024 international marketing strategy, aiming to propel Ireland to the forefront of global tourism. In a
Cork Airport is gearing up for substantial growth this year, with passenger numbers expected to surpass 3 million, according to
A newly released report from the Economic and Social Research Institute sheds light on the increasing reliance of Ireland’s nursing
Enterprise Ireland revealed a remarkable surge in net employment, reaching a record-breaking 225,500 jobs amid the challenges of the past
Buliding import terminals for liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a response to the energy crisis would risk even higher prices
Janssen Sciences Ireland is expanding its biopharmaceutical supply chain facility in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork. The facility, which is part
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