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27-05-2026

Builders tell minister that widespread skills shortage is delaying projects

IRELAND’S CONSTRUCTION FIRMS and state agencies have told the government that there is a widespread shortage of specialised construction and infrastructure workers, resulting in delays to projects in the sector. Further and Higher Education Minister James Lawless is hosting a second National

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26-05-2026

Construction begins on major Galway wastewater project to enable development of thousands of new homes

Construction on a crucial piece of underground wastewater infrastructure that will help to provide thousands of new homes in Galway city will get underway this week. Uisce Éireann is beginning works on a major new underground wastewater storage tank at Merlin Park to the east of Galway city.

21-05-2026

Built With Us: Dave’s 29-Year Journey with O’Neill & Brennan

When Dave first picked up the phone to call O’Neill & Brennan in 1997, he had no idea it would become a career spanning nearly three decades. “I saw an ad in the newspaper, rang Martin, and the next day I was on site”, he says. “I’ve been here ever since.”

19-05-2026

Waterford Airport launches €30m development to handle 400,000 passengers by 2029

Waterford Airport launched a major €30m redevelopment as it aims to handle 400,000 passengers annually by 2029. The major expansion of the airport is expected to deliver a strategic economic boost for the south east region. Waterford Airport last handled commercial flights a decade ago - but

14-05-2026

Skills shortages and ageing workforce threaten €24bn transport projects, NTA warns

The State’s ability to deliver billions of euros worth of transport infrastructure is being compromised by acute skills shortages, ageing workers, and a building sector dominated by small firms. A board paper said productivity was still well below Celtic Tiger peaks and that there was poor

12-05-2026

Construction activity and new orders down in April - PMI

Uncertainty caused by the war in the Middle East led to a renewed contraction in the Irish construction sector in April, a new survey shows today. The AIB Ireland Construction Total Activity Index dropped back below the 50 no-change mark in April, falling to 47.1 from 53.2 in March. AIB noted that

07-05-2026

The Hidden Pressures of Working in Construction - And How to Manage Them

Construction is an industry built on resilience. Early starts, long days, physical work and tight deadlines are simply accepted as part of the job. For many people working in construction, there is an unspoken pressure to keep going no matter how tired, stressed, or burnt out you feel. But behind

06-05-2026

Staff Recognition at 56 Bishops Avenue

Great to see our teams recognised on site at 56 Bishops Avenue, where Wates Group senior management awarded Amazon vouchers in appreciation of their efforts. The recognition reflects the team’s consistent commitment to maintaining a safe and secure site, particularly given the many challenges.

06-05-2026

Plans for new passenger ferry service in Cork Harbour now on hold

A proposed new €80m zero-emissions passenger ferry service for Cork Harbour — announced last year to some fanfare — is now on indefinite hold. Last May, Portus Greenway Limited, trading as Harbour Link, announced it was in the advanced stages of planning for the project. At the

30-04-2026

Two new train stations to begin construction in Cork next year

TWO NEW TRAIN stations are to be built in Cork. Irish Rail said it would be lodging a planning application for the development of a new station at Blackpool in Cork. This is to be followed by another application for a new station at Dunkettle in a few weeks. Construction of the two stations is

29-04-2026

Construction industry welcomes being included in Government fuel scheme

Representatives of the construction industry have welcomed being included in the Government’s fuel subsidy scheme, as details for the €505 million package are finalised. The Government is to reveal the details of support on Wednesday, more than two weeks after the package was announced.

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