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Construction industry will complete 18,000 homes this year

    Construction industry will complete 18,000 homes this year

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) estimates that the level of new residential completions for 2017 will be in the region of 18,000 units with this figure expected to increase to

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Resources for Budget 2018 €400 million more than estimated

    Resources for Budget 2018 €400 million more than estimated

Ibec has called on the Government to show further ambition in meeting Ireland’s critical infrastructure and demographic needs. Launching the group’s Budget 2018 submission, Ibec said that the Government has

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National Student Accommodation Strategy launches

    National Student Accommodation Strategy launches

The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, the Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor and Minister of State for Housing and Urban Renewal, Damien English have

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Public consultation on Review of Rebuilding Ireland

    Public consultation on Review of Rebuilding Ireland

Eoghan Murphy, Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has opened a public consultation process, inviting submissions on the targeted review of the Government’s Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan for

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New home construction in US rises in June

    New home construction in US rises in June

According to official figures, construction of new US homes rebounded in June to its highest level in four months, a sign that homebuilders may finally be responding to soaring demand.

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Time for an integrated and long-term approach to infrastructure planning – Engineers Ireland

    Time for an integrated and long-term approach to infrastructure planning – Engineers Ireland

The President of Engineers Ireland, Dr Kieran Feighan, has called on the Government to establish a single infrastructure unit as soon as possible to support the new 10-year capital spending

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Initiative Ireland aims to finance €60m in construction loans

    Initiative Ireland aims to finance €60m in construction loans

Peer to peer lender Initiative Ireland is aiming to finance €60m in construction loans to allow the building of 250 family homes. The company intends to launch Ireland’s first syndicated

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Deferring investment in infrastructure until 2019 will consign Irish economy to lower growth over next decade – CIF

    Deferring investment in infrastructure until 2019 will consign Irish economy to lower growth over next decade – CIF

Statement from CIF Director General Tom Parlon. “Whilst a commitment to increase infrastructure investment is welcome; waiting until 2019 to increase investment will consign many of Ireland’s regions to a

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Growth of construction activity remains elevated at end of Q2

    Growth of construction activity remains elevated at end of Q2

According to the Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), Irish construction firms posted a further strong rise in business activity during June. This was despite an easing in the

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Irish firm aims to finance construction of 250 new homes by Dec 2018

    Irish firm aims to finance construction of 250 new homes by Dec 2018

Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy has welcomed the announcement from InitiativeIreland.ie on the upcoming launch of Ireland’s first syndicated property finance platform. The initiative aims to

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Minister Eoghan Murphy publishes urgent Planning Bill to provide for second extension to planning permissions

    Minister Eoghan Murphy publishes urgent Planning Bill to provide for second extension to planning permissions

Eoghan Murphy, Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has published the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2017 which provides for second extensions of planning permissions in certain circumstances.

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New houses for Mayo under local authority construction programme

    New houses for Mayo under local authority construction programme

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, has welcomed the announcement that a provisional budget of over €6.3 million has been allocated to Mayo in a local authority

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New taskforce to review fire safety in Ireland

    New taskforce to review fire safety in Ireland

According to reports, Dublin Fire Brigade’s Chief Fire Officer Patrick Fleming has said more resources are needed to help local authorities carry out building control inspections. Minister for Housing Eoghan

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New Regulations to fast track large scale developments

    New Regulations to fast track large scale developments

Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy, has signed the necessary Commencement Order and associated supporting Regulations which will enable planning applications for large-scale housing developments of

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Construction companies join forces to increase levels of apprentices through share scheme

    Construction companies join forces to increase levels of apprentices through share scheme

The number of apprentices entering the Construction industry dropped sharply in recent years. However, new apprentice registrations must rise from 1,700 to 4,000 by 2020 to deliver Ireland’s housing and

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Up to a million Irish homes need a deep retrofit to boost energy efficiency

    Up to a million Irish homes need a deep retrofit to boost energy efficiency

Deep retrofitting of our housing stock is recognised as one of Ireland’s biggest energy efficiency challenges and also a major economic and employment opportunity. This was the theme of the

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2017 National Construction Summit Presented the Full Industry Spectrum

    2017 National Construction Summit Presented the Full Industry Spectrum

The third Annual National Construction Summit, held in conjunction with a number of related events and an extensive array of seminars, workshops and exhibition stands, on 14th June in the

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Anthony Neville appointed Chairman of the Irish Home Builders Association (IHBA)

    Anthony Neville appointed Chairman of the Irish Home Builders Association (IHBA)

Wexford man Anthony Neville has been elected Chairman of the Irish Home Builders Association (IHBA.)   Mr Neville was appointed following a unanimous agreement at the IHBA AGM on 16th May

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CRE professionals expect flux in Irish market

    CRE professionals expect flux in Irish market

The latest Origin Capital Commercial Real Estate Sentiment Tracker has shown that commercial real estate (CRE) professionals expect to see huge flux in the market in Ireland in the coming

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Ireland moves to make competent builders register a legal requirement for work

    Ireland moves to make competent builders register a legal requirement for work

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has welcomed government approval for the drafting and publication of the General Scheme of the Building Control (Construction Industry Register Ireland) (CIRI) Bill 2017. CIRI

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Actavo becomes supplier of choice for Northseal Scaffolding

    Actavo becomes supplier of choice for Northseal Scaffolding

Actavo Hire & Sales’ Glasgow branch has become the supplier of choice for specialist contractor, Northseal Scaffolding. Working in partnership, Actavo’s and Northseal’s latest joint activity is the supply of

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Funding opportunities for infrastructure to be explored

    Funding opportunities for infrastructure to be explored

The European Investment Bank is expected to strengthen backing for transport, education, housing, healthcare and small business investment in Ireland, in addition to examining support for sectors such as exporters

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Tipperary to achieve 33% energy reduction target by 2020

    Tipperary to achieve 33% energy reduction target by 2020

Tipperary County Council has signed up to an energy partnership with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to adopt cost saving and efficiency measures to ensure its energy consumption

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Apprentices must play a key role in rebuilding the construction industry

    Apprentices must play a key role in rebuilding the construction industry

Construction employment could rise to 213,000 by 2020 based on DKM and SOLAS analysis. However, Ireland’s economic recovery may be

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Increase in house building in commuter-belt counties

    Increase in house building in commuter-belt counties

According to a recent CIF report, more new houses are being built nationwide than this time last year. Kildare has

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Foreign competitors may be needed to meet increasing demand

    Foreign competitors may be needed to meet increasing demand

The CIF has stated that the number of new apprentices entering construction must more than double by 2020 or the

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Warning over lack of skilled workers post-Brexit

    Warning over lack of skilled workers post-Brexit

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB), the largest trade association in the UK construction industry, has stated that migrant labour

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Industry needs 112,000 workers up to 2020

    Industry needs 112,000 workers up to 2020

Commenting on the recently announced CSO housing figures, CIF Director General Tom Parlon said the current housing shortage is the

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Activity rises at fastest pace in five months

    Activity rises at fastest pace in five months

The Ulster Bank Construction PMI Report (RoI) has found that the rate of expansion remained strong in the Irish construction

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Census shows Government infrastructure investment is a must as population growth continues

    Census shows Government infrastructure investment is a must as population growth continues

The new Census figures released by the CSO today show that investment in public infrastructure is now more important than

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Minister Coveney to put CIRI on statutory footing within weeks

    Minister Coveney to put CIRI on statutory footing within weeks

Minister Simon Coveney has reaffirmed his commitment to see the Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI) put on a statutory footing

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€75m for residential development site on RTE campus

    €75m for residential development site on RTE campus

Savills has just announced the sale of prime development lands in Donnybrook, Dublin 4 – one of the City’s most

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New homes construction reaches seven-year high

    New homes construction reaches seven-year high

Construction of new homes reached a seven-year high in January, as developers look to capitalise on Help to Buy by

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Builders in UK plan for shortage of skilled labour post-Brexit

    Builders in UK plan for shortage of skilled labour post-Brexit

According to a report by Reuters, many of the UK’s leading housebuilders are planning or considering new developments of prefabricated

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Grafton builds up 13% increase in revenues for 2016

    Grafton builds up 13% increase in revenues for 2016

Builders’ merchant and DIY group Grafton recently announced a 13% increase in revenue for 2016 to just over £2.5 billion

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€1.7 Billion Investment in Wastewater Projects

    €1.7 Billion Investment in Wastewater Projects

Simon Coveney T.D., Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, has published the draft River Basin Management Plan (RBMP)

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Coveney announces €32 Million for Repair and Leasing Scheme

    Coveney announces €32 Million for Repair and Leasing Scheme

The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community & Local Government Simon Coveney announced on Thursday that the pilot scheme that targets

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Irish Concrete Society Launches Formal Education Course

    Irish Concrete Society Launches Formal Education Course

The ‘Concrete Ticket’, an initiative by the Irish Concrete Society, was officially launched in Dublin on Wednesday by Minister of

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January Sees “Near-Record” Rise in Construction Employment

    January Sees “Near-Record” Rise in Construction Employment

Activity in the Irish construction sector rose sharply in January on the back of higher new orders, according to the

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€20 Million Office Development Launched in Cork City

    €20 Million Office Development Launched in Cork City

A €20 million office development at Camden Place will provide 150 construction jobs with up to 500 jobs coming on-stream

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Construction Industry Federation Elects Dominic Doheny as New President

    Construction Industry Federation Elects Dominic Doheny as New President

New Construction Industry Federation (CIF) President Dominic Doheny called on the Government to work with the construction industry to deliver

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Government Plans to Double Annual Residential Construction to 25,000 Homes by 2021

    Government Plans to Double Annual Residential Construction to 25,000 Homes by 2021

The Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government on Friday released their statement of strategy, in which they outlined plans

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1.8 Acre Residential Development Opportunity in Dundrum

CBRE on Monday offered a residential development opportunity at Annefield House, Taney Road, Dundrum, Dublin 14 to the open market

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House Price Inflation May Hit Double-Digit Levels in 2017

    House Price Inflation May Hit Double-Digit Levels in 2017

Irish house price inflation is set to accelerate in 2017, potentially reaching double-digit levels, according to the MyHome.ie property report

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Construction Industry to Experience Most Positive Outlook in a Decade

    Construction Industry to Experience Most Positive Outlook in a Decade

The economy is growing at a solid pace, and the quantity and quality of buildings and infrastructure delivered by the

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Ulster Bank Construction PMI Shows Sharp Rise in Employment

    Ulster Bank Construction PMI Shows Sharp Rise in Employment

Irish construction firms continued to record strong activity growth during November, supported by a further sharp increase in new orders,

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Dublin Ranked Fourth Most Attractive City for Property Investment

Dublin is the fourth most attractive city in Europe for real estate investment, according to an analysis by PwC and

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Property Services Regulatory Authority Members Appointed

    Property Services Regulatory Authority Members Appointed

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald appointed six members of the Property Services Regulatory Authority, the Department of Justice

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Daft.ie Rent Report Blames ‘Systemic Failure’ for Lack of Construction

    Daft.ie Rent Report Blames ‘Systemic Failure’ for Lack of Construction

The Daft.ie Rental Report for the third quarter of 2016, released on Tuesday, November 8, called the lack of residential

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UK construction activity increases at fastest rate since March

    UK construction activity increases at fastest rate since March

UK construction companies recorded a sustained expansion of overall business activity in October, led by another solid increase in residential

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Dublin rental sector growing “explosively”, says new report

    Dublin rental sector growing “explosively”, says new report

Nearly a quarter of all households in Dublin are living in private rental accommodation, according to new research based on

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Planning system delays adding €4,000 to homebuilding costs, Oireachtas committee hears

    Planning system delays adding €4,000 to homebuilding costs, Oireachtas committee hears

Delays as long as 18 months for housing developments to go through the planning system could be adding as much

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End of Q3 sees another monthly expansion in Irish construction

    End of Q3 sees another monthly expansion in Irish construction

The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 58.7 last month, as Irish construction continues to expand. The

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Up to 75,000 construction jobs could be added by 2020 as part of “Rebuilding Ireland” initiative

    Up to 75,000 construction jobs could be added by 2020 as part of “Rebuilding Ireland” initiative

Delegates at the Construction Industry Federation’s (CIF) annual conference at Croke Park have heard how the construction industry will play

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Construction projects’ value rises over €1 billion in first half of 2016

    Construction projects’ value rises over €1 billion in first half of 2016

New figures provided by the Building Information Index suggest that the value of construction projects in Ireland has risen significantly

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Central Bank lending limits will mean less houses built, claims ESRI

    Central Bank lending limits will mean less houses built, claims ESRI

The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has issued a warning for house construction in their latest Quarterly Economic Commentary

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New homes supply significantly lower than official figures suggest, claims expert

    New homes supply significantly lower than official figures suggest, claims expert

A leading housing academic has claimed that the supply of new homes in Ireland may up to 75% less than

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Construction industry continues to show growth

The Irish construction sector continued to register growth of activity during August amid a further sharp rise in new business.

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