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Minister Kelly officially opens Social Housing development at Grand Canal View.

    Minister Kelly officially opens Social Housing development at Grand Canal View.

Schemes such as this are about more than just about the homes. They are also about building sustainable communities. Community is, after all, the lynchpin which binds us together in

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New housing development on the Northside

    New housing development on the Northside

A NEW housing development on the northside will be a fitting legacy for artist and 1916 Rising hero Peadar Kearney, his granddaughter has said. Lord Mayor Christy Burke and Ministers

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Killarney social housing gets the go ahead.

    Killarney social housing gets the go ahead.

A Killarney social housing project that has been on the back burner for over two years has finally been given the green light following the recent announcement that Kerry is

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Irish company lands ‘zero energy’ housing contract

    Irish company lands ‘zero energy’ housing contract

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

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New social housing units to be delivered in Cork

    New social housing units to be delivered in Cork

The housing lists in Cork City and County are set to reduce with news that 69 social housing units will be delivered by the local authorities by the end of

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€1.5 Billion Social Housing Targets for Local Authorities to 2017

    €1.5 Billion Social Housing Targets for Local Authorities to 2017

– 25% Reduction in Housing Waiting List through Build, Buying & Leasing Programme – In excess of €500m for Dublin Local Authorities Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government,

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Taoiseach and Minister O’Donovan Unveil Major Investment in Student Accommodation

    Taoiseach and Minister O’Donovan Unveil Major Investment in Student Accommodation

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

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Interest in building in Ireland booms as thousands to meet at Dublin construction summit

    Interest in building in Ireland booms as thousands to meet at Dublin construction summit

Excitement for the pipeline of capital and housing projects tangible as the National Construction Summit on April 18th set to be the largest industry event in Ireland. Dublin, 12 April

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Surge in Housebuilding Fueled by Development Levy Waiver

    Surge in Housebuilding Fueled by Development Levy Waiver

There has been a notable surge in housebuilding activity during the first quarter of this year, attributed largely to a waiver on development levies set to expire soon. Introduced by

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Hybrid Technology Partners gives you back 7 hours per week!

    Hybrid Technology Partners gives you back 7 hours per week!

Hybrid Technology Partners provides premium managed IT support services and cutting-edge ERP solutions for businesses across Ireland. For modern-day companies, having access to managed IT support is hugely beneficial. Downtime

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National Construction Summit preview

    National Construction Summit preview

BREAKING GROUND: IRELAND’S CONSTRUCTION PODCAST ON IPROPERTYRADIO EPISODE 50 National Construction Summit 2024 March 25, 2024 Carol Tallon View the website “There’s somebody in a facility somewhere making something and there is a

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Date set for third European Infrastructure Conference

    Date set for third European Infrastructure Conference

European Infrastructure Conference 2024 will take place in Dublin on November 14th, writes David Keniry. The third edition of the European Infrastructure Conference will take place at The Clayton Hotel

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Construction Industry Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

    Construction Industry Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

The construction industry in Ireland is poised to face a slight decline of 1% in 2024, according to estimates from industry analysts. This contraction is primarily attributed to several factors,

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Development Plans in Mallow and Midleton Encounter Regulatory Roadblocks

    Development Plans in Mallow and Midleton Encounter Regulatory Roadblocks

Plans for housing developments in Mallow and Midleton face differing fates as regulatory hurdles shape their trajectories. In Mallow, Oakfield Resources Limited’s proposal to erect 88 new homes in Annabella

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Minister Harris Confirms Government Approval for Measures to Recruit More People into Construction

    Minister Harris Confirms Government Approval for Measures to Recruit More People into Construction

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, has welcomed the Government’s approval to implement several initiatives aimed at promoting careers in construction. A budget

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Road Safety Authority Halts Controversial Tractor Regulations Amid Industry Backlash

    Road Safety Authority Halts Controversial Tractor Regulations Amid Industry Backlash

In a surprising development, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has halted its plans to enforce strict regulations for tractor drivers in construction settings following opposition from the Irish Plant Contractors

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Irish Residential Construction Activity Contracts for 17th Consecutive Month, Threatening Government’s Home Completion Targets

    Irish Residential Construction Activity Contracts for 17th Consecutive Month, Threatening Government’s Home Completion Targets

Irish residential construction activity continued its downward trend for the 17th consecutive month in February, posing a challenge to the Government’s target of increasing home completions by 2.3 percent to

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Overhaul in Tractor Driver Licensing Sparks Controversy and Job Concerns in Ireland

    Overhaul in Tractor Driver Licensing Sparks Controversy and Job Concerns in Ireland

The recent modifications to the tractor driver licence category in Ireland, specifically the ‘W’ category, are causing a stir within the agricultural and contracting communities. The Association of Farm and

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Travis Perkins Anticipates Post-Election Recovery Amidst Business Reshuffle

    Travis Perkins Anticipates Post-Election Recovery Amidst Business Reshuffle

Travis Perkins, a prominent construction product retailer, anticipates a delayed recovery for the UK construction sector pending the outcome of the upcoming general election. Both large and small-scale customers are

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Mayo’s Battle for Adequate Adaptation Grants

    Mayo’s Battle for Adequate Adaptation Grants

Mayo grapples with a housing crisis at its core, as Fine Gael representative Deputy Alan Dillon spotlights the inadequacy of housing adaptation grants in the face of escalating construction costs.

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Advancing Modern Methods of Construction: Breaking Barriers in Ireland

    Advancing Modern Methods of Construction: Breaking Barriers in Ireland

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

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Nautic Building Company Faces Liquidation, Leaving Creditors in the Lurch with Over €5.2 Million Debt

    Nautic Building Company Faces Liquidation, Leaving Creditors in the Lurch with Over €5.2 Million Debt

Nautic Building Company, an established construction firm in Co Limerick, has faced financial collapse, leading to its liquidation with debts exceeding €5.2 million. Founded in 1981, the company, headed by

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CMA Launches Probe into Housebuilders Over Suspected Information Sharing

    CMA Launches Probe into Housebuilders Over Suspected Information Sharing

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated an investigation into eight major housebuilders due to concerns about the potential sharing of commercially sensitive information, amid worries that such practices

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Goodbody Report Highlights Challenges Facing Irish Housebuilding Industry

    Goodbody Report Highlights Challenges Facing Irish Housebuilding Industry

A recent report by broker Goodbody sheds light on the challenges facing the Irish housebuilding industry, emphasizing the need for

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HS2 High-Speed Rail Promises £10 Billion Economic Boost

    HS2 High-Speed Rail Promises £10 Billion Economic Boost

New research commissioned by HS2 Ltd reveals that the upcoming high-speed HS2 railway is poised to inject a significant £10

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Rail next stop as Cobh and Harbour Chamber infra push gathers steam

    Rail next stop as Cobh and Harbour Chamber infra push gathers steam

Iarnród Éireann CEO Jim Meade is the next guest speaker at the Cobh & Harbour Chamber’s Business Breakfast series which

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PPPs to take centre stage at National Construction Summit

    PPPs to take centre stage at National Construction Summit

Ireland’s largest construction industry event will feature a panel discussion between industry leaders on the how public private partnerships (PPPs)

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Irish Government Allocates €750,000 to Lure Construction Workers Back Home

    Irish Government Allocates €750,000 to Lure Construction Workers Back Home

Under a new government initiative, Irish construction workers living abroad are being encouraged to return home to help alleviate the

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Graham Leads Lakes Estate Renewal: Constructing 183 Homes in Bletchley

    Graham Leads Lakes Estate Renewal: Constructing 183 Homes in Bletchley

Graham, a construction and civil engineering company from Northern Ireland, has secured the principal contractor role for Phase A of

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Progress in December, Yet a 14% Spike in Homelessness: Focus Ireland Urges Long-Term Solutions.

    Progress in December, Yet a 14% Spike in Homelessness: Focus Ireland Urges Long-Term Solutions.

A recent report from the Department of Housing reveals a notable decrease of 196 individuals experiencing homelessness in December, bringing

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Cromcastle Development Unveiled in Dublin 5

    Cromcastle Development Unveiled in Dublin 5

The Cromcastle development in Dublin is set to revitalize a 1.7-acre site at the intersection of Oscar Traynor Road and

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Home Building Finance Ireland Surpasses Targets, Approves €408 Million in Loans for 2023

    Home Building Finance Ireland Surpasses Targets, Approves €408 Million in Loans for 2023

Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI) has marked a successful year by approving loans totalling €408 million, bringing its cumulative approvals

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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

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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

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Irish Rail’s ‘transformative’ decarbonisation push gathers steam

    Irish Rail’s ‘transformative’ decarbonisation push gathers steam

National railway operator Iarnród Éireann-Irish Rail (IE) has released tenders that underline its central role in the decarbonisation of Ireland’s

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UK Construction Sector Navigates Turbulent Waters as 4,370 Companies Face Insolvency

    UK Construction Sector Navigates Turbulent Waters as 4,370 Companies Face Insolvency

The UK construction industry is facing an unprecedented crisis, with a record 4,370 companies in the sector experiencing insolvency in

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Revitalizing East Derry’s Construction Sector: Urgent Calls for Executive Action Amid Economic Downturn

    Revitalizing East Derry’s Construction Sector: Urgent Calls for Executive Action Amid Economic Downturn

In a resolute move to combat economic challenges in Northern Ireland, Mr Robert Carmichael, Chairman of the East Derry Ulster

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Bleak Outlook for UK Construction as 4,370 Companies Face Insolvency Amid Industry Struggles

    Bleak Outlook for UK Construction as 4,370 Companies Face Insolvency Amid Industry Struggles

The UK construction sector is grappling with an “immensely difficult period” as recent data from auditing firm Mazars reveals a

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Dublin Artist and Beekeeper Turns Discarded Materials into Homes and Gardens

    Dublin Artist and Beekeeper Turns Discarded Materials into Homes and Gardens

Dublin-based artist and beekeeper Anthony Freeman O’Brien is on a mission to build sustainable homes using discarded materials. His recent

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Laois Residences See Unprecedented Surge in New Construction Starts

    Laois Residences See Unprecedented Surge in New Construction Starts

In a groundbreaking revelation, the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage reported a remarkable surge in residential construction in

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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

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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

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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

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Thousands Left in Limbo as Over 1,100 Social Homes Stall in Planning Limbo for Over Three Years

    Thousands Left in Limbo as Over 1,100 Social Homes Stall in Planning Limbo for Over Three Years

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

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AECOM Forecasts Steady Growth for Ireland’s Construction Industry in 2024

    AECOM Forecasts Steady Growth for Ireland’s Construction Industry in 2024

Global infrastructure consulting firm AECOM anticipates that the value of Ireland’s construction industry will hover around €32 billion this year,

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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

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Titanic Quarter Appoints James Eyre as CEO to Propel Ambitious Growth Plans

    Titanic Quarter Appoints James Eyre as CEO to Propel Ambitious Growth Plans

Belfast’s Titanic Quarter is set for a transformative phase with the appointment of James Eyre as the new Chief Executive.

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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

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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

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Greenlight for Portugal high-speed rail PPP

    Greenlight for Portugal high-speed rail PPP

Approval of a tender for a high-speed rail project for Portugal is a key decision for the European infrastructure investment

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Unmasking Corruption: Developers Exploited in Sham Planning Objections Scandal

    Unmasking Corruption: Developers Exploited in Sham Planning Objections Scandal

In a revelation three months ago, the Irish Home Builders Association and Construction Industry Federation expressed grave concerns following an

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Dublin City Council Unveils Ambitious Plans for Dublin Industrial Estate Redevelopment

    Dublin City Council Unveils Ambitious Plans for Dublin Industrial Estate Redevelopment

Dublin City Council is set to finalise plans for the redevelopment of the vast Dublin Industrial Estate in Glasnevin, marking

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Ireland’s Construction Sector Shines: Euroconstruct Forecasts Robust Growth Amidst European Challenges

    Ireland’s Construction Sector Shines: Euroconstruct Forecasts Robust Growth Amidst European Challenges

A recent analysis conducted by Euroconstruct, the construction market forecasting network, offers an optimistic outlook for Ireland’s construction sector. The

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LDA completes purchase of Clongriffin lands with potential to deliver over 2,300 homes

    LDA completes purchase of Clongriffin lands with potential to deliver over 2,300 homes

The Land Development Agency (LDA) has completed the purchase of lands in Clongriffin in north Dublin with existing planning permission

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Planning Process Delays Affect Over 1,100 Social Houses in Cork City

    Planning Process Delays Affect Over 1,100 Social Houses in Cork City

Over 1,100 social housing units in Cork City are facing delays at various stages of the planning process, as highlighted

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Government Greenlights €2.5 Billion Funding Boost for the Land Development Agency

    Government Greenlights €2.5 Billion Funding Boost for the Land Development Agency

The government has green lit an additional funding injection of up to €2.5 bn for the Land Development Agency (LDA),

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Cairn granted planning for a further 565 residential units at Seven Mills, a new town in Dublin 22

    Cairn granted planning for a further 565 residential units at Seven Mills, a new town in Dublin 22

Cairn Homes plc has been granted full planning permission by An Bord Pleanála for 565 high-quality houses, apartments and duplexes

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Construction starts on 219 LDA homes at Devoy Barracks in Naas

    Construction starts on 219 LDA homes at Devoy Barracks in Naas

The Land Development Agency (LDA) has started construction on the development of 219 affordable and social homes at the former

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