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Quintain secures planning permission for Cherrywood’s first village centre in Dublin

    Quintain secures planning permission for Cherrywood’s first village centre in Dublin

Quintain Ireland, which is focused on the development of residential and commercial property in the Greater Dublin area, has secured planning permission for Cherrywood’s first village centre. The property company’s

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Infrastructure needs ‘significant transformation’

    Infrastructure needs ‘significant transformation’

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

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Work on Charlemont metro station begins before planning application for line lodged

Construction work costing €12.5 million has gone ahead on the controversial Charlemont Metrolink station near Ranelagh, Dublin, even though transport authorities have yet to seek planning permission for the rail

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Concerns grow over major Limerick road projects after construction company enter receivership

  A YEAR after work on a vital €58m road restarted, concern has now been expressed over the future of the scheme. It comes after Roadbridge, the main contractor on

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Daa gets approval for new paid drop-off and pick-up zone at Dublin airport

Dublin airport operator, daa has secured permission to install a new paid drop-off and pick-up zone for the country’s busiest airport. It follows Fingal County Council granting planning permission to

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Denis O’Brien firm secures permission for Dublin docklands office block

Billionaire businessman Denis O’Brien’s Jepview has secured planning permission for a 15-storey office block in Dublin’s docklands. Jepview Ltd has secured planning permission for ‘Two Grand Canal Quay’ after revising

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Northern Ireland seeks to fix longstanding productivity problem

Beside a main road close to Northern Ireland’s only Unesco world heritage site, the Giant’s Causeway, lies an empty field fenced off with barbed wire. A sign reads: “Atlantic Link.

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Henry Brothers sets bar for sustainability in construction sector

SOUTH Derry construction giant Henry Brothers has launched a strategy to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company – named recently as Northern Ireland’s Responsible Business of the

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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 an overcast but pleasant afternoon on Wednesday. People stop to

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Dublin MetroLink to be delayed until 2035 at the earliest

The long awaited Dublin MetroLink will not now be completed until 2035 at the earliest, seven years after its original forecast completion date, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has heard.

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Housing for All: Q4 2021 Progress Report published

The government today published the second quarterly update on progress of the implementation of Housing for All. It shows significant progress towards the government’s plan to increase the supply of

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NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION SUMMIT – 3rd March 2022 – Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown

Join over 2000 Delegates at the 6th Annual National Construction Summit. The 6th Annual National Construction Summit is being held on 3rd March 2022 in the Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown.

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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 the city as part of efforts to push new apartments

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Cost escalation warning on Dublin’s MetroLink if officials fail to co-operate

COSTS for the overdue metro line for Dublin will escalate if officials do not unite behind it, the head of national transport infrastructure has warned. Peter Walsh, chief executive of

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More than 100 cases linked to trafficking and slavery being investigated, gardaí say

    More than 100 cases linked to trafficking and slavery being investigated, gardaí say

Victims in Ireland ‘silently crying out for help’ as they ‘do somebody’s nails, or wash somebody’s car’ Garda specialist units were currently investigating “well over 100” suspects and crimes linked

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SNC-Lavalin to oversee Ireland’s motorway maintenance

    SNC-Lavalin to oversee Ireland’s motorway maintenance

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has appointed SNC-Lavalin to oversee the maintenance of more than 800km of the country’s motorway and dual carriageway network. Under an initial five-year agreement, SNC-Lavalin and

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Consultation launched on all-Ireland rail strategy

    Consultation launched on all-Ireland rail strategy

Irish transport minister Eamon Ryan and Northern Ireland’s minister for infrastructure Nichola Mallon have launched a consultation on an all-island of Ireland strategic rail review. The consultation aims to gain

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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 report for the British Government found that while a fixed

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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 justification for being out of work. Mr Parlon, director general

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Government says it hasn’t decided to delay construction of Metrolink until 2027 but start date down to planning permission

    Government says it hasn’t decided to delay construction of Metrolink until 2027 but start date down to planning permission

The Government has not decided to delay construction of the Metrolink until 2027, according to a spokesperson for the Department of Transport. However it is unable to say when construction

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Scotland-Northern Ireland tunnel ‘set to be scrapped’

    Scotland-Northern Ireland tunnel ‘set to be scrapped’

Plans to build a tunnel linking Scotland and Northern Ireland are set to be scrapped for cost reasons, it has been reported. The project, which had been estimated to cost at

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Ireland’s first carbon budget is due in two weeks

    Ireland’s first carbon budget is due in two weeks

Here’s what you need to know about Ireland’s first ever carbon budget Ireland’s first ever carbon budget is due out in the next fortnight. The revised National Development Plan will

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First in-person Enterprise Ireland trade mission since pandemic onset

    First in-person Enterprise Ireland trade mission since pandemic onset

Enterprise Ireland’s first in-person trade mission since the onset of the Covid pandemic starts today in London, before moving on to Paris and Berlin. The three day mission is being

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More than 50 submissions on controversial Clare data centre proposal

    More than 50 submissions on controversial Clare data centre proposal

More than 50 submissions have been made on the proposed new data centre for Ennis, which has garnered stiff resistance

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NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION SUMMIT – 21st October 2021 – Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown

    NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION SUMMIT – 21st October 2021 – Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown

Be sure to register to attend the 6th Annual National Construction Summit which is being held on the 21st October 2021

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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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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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Offsite & Modular Construction 2020 – Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast – 27th February 2020

    Offsite & Modular Construction 2020 – Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast – 27th February 2020

There are many advantages to Offsite Construction (OSC), whereby the planning, design, fabrication and assembly of building components, elements and

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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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Masterplan For Major Limerick City Centre Development

    Masterplan For Major Limerick City Centre Development

The Land Development Agency (LDA), Limerick City and County Council (LCCC), the HSE and CIÉ have signed a Memorandum of

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New President For Irish Planning Institute

    New President For Irish Planning Institute

Dr Conor Norton MIPI (pictured) has been elected President of the Irish Planning Institute (IPI) for 2020 and 2021. The IPI is

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Esprit Investments Applies For Planning Permission For Mixed Office, Retail and Residential Development in Dublin 2

    Esprit Investments Applies For Planning Permission For Mixed Office, Retail and Residential Development in Dublin 2

Esprit Investments Ltd has applied for planning permission to develop a derelict site in Dublin 2. The site borders Brunswick

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Planning Application Submitted For Waterford North Quays Development

    Planning Application Submitted For Waterford North Quays Development

Falcon Real Estate Development Ireland has submitted its application for Planning Permission to Waterford City & County Council for the

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Hammerson Secures Planning For Residential Development in Dublin

    Hammerson Secures Planning For Residential Development in Dublin

Hammerson, the UK-based property, development and investment company, has received planning approval for 107 new apartments at Dundrum Town Centre

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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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Kennedy Wilson Names Coopers Cross its Newest Dublin Campus Development

    Kennedy Wilson Names Coopers Cross its Newest Dublin Campus Development

Global real estate investment company Kennedy Wilson has announced the launch of its newest Dublin campus development – Coopers Cross.

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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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Carbon Report’s Rallying Cry For Radical Change in UK Construction Sector

    Carbon Report’s Rallying Cry For Radical Change in UK Construction Sector

The leading trade body representing UK builders has called on the construction sector and any future British Government, to act

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Planning Application to be Submitted For Waterford North Quays Project

    Planning Application to be Submitted For Waterford North Quays Project

Falcon Real Estate Development Ireland has confirmed that, by the end of November 2019, the application for Planning Permission to

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€800,000 Investment and 50% Increase in Capacity by Capinpac

    €800,000 Investment and 50% Increase in Capacity by Capinpac

Modular building designer and manufacturer, Cabinpac, has marked forty years in business with an €800,000 investment in a 20,000 sq ft

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Miesian Plaza in Dublin Presented With Certification For Global Green Building Standard

    Miesian Plaza in Dublin Presented With Certification For Global Green Building Standard

Miesian Plaza, Baggot Street in Dublin 2, which was developed by Remley, is the first and only development in Ireland

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Local Government Procurement Opportunities is Focus of Free Supplier Engagement Event

    Local Government Procurement Opportunities is Focus of Free Supplier Engagement Event

Fingal County Council is one of eight local authorities from Greater Dublin and surrounding areas supporting a Supplier Engagement event

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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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Global Standard Achieved by Miesian Plaza in Dublin

    Global Standard Achieved by Miesian Plaza in Dublin

Remley Developments has announced that its development at Miesian Plaza, Baggot Street, Dublin 2, has secured LEED Platinum v4 Certification, the

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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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ESB Networks Announces Initial Roll Out Locations For Ireland’s Electricity Meter Upgrade Programme

    ESB Networks Announces Initial Roll Out Locations For Ireland’s Electricity Meter Upgrade Programme

ESB Networks has announced the initial locations in 2019 to benefit from the upgrade of Ireland’s electricity meters to modern

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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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STS Group Acquired by Dussmann Group of Germany

    STS Group Acquired by Dussmann Group of Germany

The international multi-service provider, the Dussmann Group of Berlin, has agreed to acquire Irish specialist engineering company STS Group. The

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Amendments to British Standard: BS 8500 – Concrete

    Amendments to British Standard: BS 8500 – Concrete

Advances in essential materials, products and equipment in the built environment sector continues apace as our technology and understanding of

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Dublin City Council Approves First Climate Change Action Plan

    Dublin City Council Approves First Climate Change Action Plan

Dublin City Council’s elected members have approved the Climate Change Action Plan 2019-2024. Climate change poses significant risks and challenges

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Planning Permission For 913 Residential Units in Dunshaughlin, County Meath

    Planning Permission For 913 Residential Units in Dunshaughlin, County Meath

Gem Group has welcomed the approval of planning permission by An Bord Pleanála for a Strategic Housing Development (SHD) at

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89% of House Hunters Have Under €300,000 to Spend on a New Home

    89% of House Hunters Have Under €300,000 to Spend on a New Home

A new house, a central location, good transport links and a back garden are the top four ‘must have’ features

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The UK National Construction Expo – The Arena MK, Milton Keynes – 1st May 2019

    The UK National Construction Expo – The Arena MK, Milton Keynes – 1st May 2019

The UK National Construction Expo is being held at the Arena MK, Milton Keynes in England on Wednesday, 1st May

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Ballymun’s Potential as a European Leader in Housing

    Ballymun’s Potential as a European Leader in Housing

Planning and housing experts have examined Ballymun’s potential as a European leader for innovative housing development, as part of the

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Komatsu Unveils New Heavy-duty Demolition Excavator

    Komatsu Unveils New Heavy-duty Demolition Excavator

Komatsu has released details of its latest heavy-duty demolition excavator – the 60-tonnes PC490HRD-11 model, designed with what their distributor

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An Overview of the Irish Construction Pipeline

    An Overview of the Irish Construction Pipeline

A traditional barometer of the construction industry environment in Ireland is the number of cranes punctuating the Dublin skyline. “The

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National Construction Summit – This Thursday, 14th March 2019 – Citywest Exhibition Centre, Dublin

    National Construction Summit – This Thursday, 14th March 2019 – Citywest Exhibition Centre, Dublin

There is still time left to register to attend the fifth National Construction Summit, which will be held on Thursday,

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