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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
New research commissioned by HS2 Ltd reveals that the upcoming high-speed HS2 railway is poised to inject a significant £10 billion economic boost into the West Midlands over the next
Iarnród Éireann CEO Jim Meade is the next guest speaker at the Cobh & Harbour Chamber’s Business Breakfast series which has provided a national benchmark in bringing stakeholders together to
Ireland’s largest construction industry event will feature a panel discussion between industry leaders on the how public private partnerships (PPPs) can help meet infrastructure challenges, writes David Keniry. Áine Walsh,
Graham, a construction and civil engineering company from Northern Ireland, has secured the principal contractor role for Phase A of the Lakes Estate renewal project in Bletchley, a significant development
A recent report from the Department of Housing reveals a notable decrease of 196 individuals experiencing homelessness in December, bringing the total to 13,318. While this is a positive development,
The Cromcastle development in Dublin is set to revitalize a 1.7-acre site at the intersection of Oscar Traynor Road and Kilmore Road, owned by Dublin City Council. The project aims
Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI) has marked a successful year by approving loans totalling €408 million, bringing its cumulative approvals since its establishment to an impressive €1.66 billion. The state-backed
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
National railway operator Iarnród Éireann-Irish Rail (IE) has released tenders that underline its central role in the decarbonisation of Ireland’s infrastructure, writes David Keniry. Irish Rail has issued a Pre-Qualification
The UK construction industry is facing an unprecedented crisis, with a record 4,370 companies in the sector experiencing insolvency in the past year, according to a report by auditing firm
The UK construction sector is grappling with an “immensely difficult period” as recent data from auditing firm Mazars reveals a
Dublin-based artist and beekeeper Anthony Freeman O’Brien is on a mission to build sustainable homes using discarded materials. His recent
In a groundbreaking revelation, the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage reported a remarkable surge in residential construction in
In a recent conversation with Sharon Lynch, Business Development Manager at MHI, we gained valuable insights into the influential role
Global infrastructure consulting firm AECOM anticipates that the value of Ireland’s construction industry will hover around €32 billion this year,
In a recent interview with Sharon Lynch, Business Development Manager for BAM, one of the key sponsors of the upcoming
In a recent statement, the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) highlighted the crucial importance of a well-defined pipeline of projects to
In a revelation three months ago, the Irish Home Builders Association and Construction Industry Federation expressed grave concerns following an
Dublin City Council is set to finalise plans for the redevelopment of the vast Dublin Industrial Estate in Glasnevin, marking
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has completed the purchase of lands in Clongriffin in north Dublin with existing planning permission
The government has green lit an additional funding injection of up to €2.5 bn for the Land Development Agency (LDA),
Cairn Homes plc has been granted full planning permission by An Bord Pleanála for 565 high-quality houses, apartments and duplexes
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has started construction on the development of 219 affordable and social homes at the former
The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Dublin City Council (DCC) have submitted a planning application for 708 cost rental and
To combat the shortage of skilled personnel in modern methods of construction and cybersecurity to meet the evolving industry demand,
Construction output in Ireland is forecast to grow at the strongest rate among 19 European countries, expanding by 3.2% this
MMC Ireland, an industry organisation comprising over 60 member companies committed to promoting offsite and other modern methods of construction
The Government has launched the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) for 2024. The total funding of
Quintain Ireland has advised that Eddie Byrne, the company’s co-managing partner, is to leave the business. Michael Hynes, who has served as co-managing
GRAHAM, the construction and civil engineering group, has been appointed by the City of Lincoln Council to design and deliver
Quintain Ireland, which is focused on the development of residential and commercial property in the Greater Dublin area, has secured
In response to Budget 2024 Hubert Fitzpatrick, Director General of the Constriction Industry Federation, said: “We welcome the increased provisions
The European Commission’s European Coordinator – TEN-T Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor Pat Cox believes the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects
The expansion of global modular building specialist, Volumetric Building Companies, continues with the opening of its first operation in Ireland.
Plans for almost 1,000 social and affordable homes at the Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum, south Dublin, have been lodged
Plans for 190 apartments in a complex ranging from one to 12 storeys high have been lodged for a site
The way is now clear for the debt-laden Cork County GAA Board to lodge ‘fast track’ plans to An Bord
Construction work costing €12.5 million has gone ahead on the controversial Charlemont Metrolink station near Ranelagh, Dublin, even though transport
A YEAR after work on a vital €58m road restarted, concern has now been expressed over the future of
Labour costs could be on course to rise in the construction industry as some firms in the sector report difficulties
LABOUR shortages and soaring material costs are having a devastating inpact on the north’s construction sector, where workloads capitulated in
There have been sharper rises in activity and new orders as the Omicron wave of the Covid- 19 pandemic passed
A new system of calculating grants for Mica homeowners will be considered by Government as a controversial sliding scale looks
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications said he believes there is huge public interest in the Government retrofitting
The state agency established to fund delivery of new homes more than doubled loan approvals to €835m in 2021. It
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