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13-03-2025

New campaign to promote clean air on construction sites

A new campaign has been launched to promote clean air practices on construction sites to reduce long term exposure to dust and contaminated air. The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU), the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) and the Construction Workers Health Trust have joined forces to

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11-03-2025

Landmark ruling says planners do not have to require ‘flora and fauna’ impact data from developers

The European Court of Justice has ruled that planning authorities, including An Bord Pleanála, don’t necessarily have to demand additional information or an environmental impact assessment from a developer even if a third party has provided evidence that a project could have

11-03-2025

APM launch regional network in Ireland

The London-based Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered body for the project management profession, has established a Regional Network in Ireland. This significant expansion reflects APM’s ongoing commitment to international growth and follows the successful launch of a new

11-03-2025

Employment in construction down in February

Employment fell in the construction sector last month, ending a five-month period of jobs growth. The AIB Ireland Construction PMI report in February shows staffing levels were scaled back midway through the opening quarter of the year. It comes at a time when there are significant concerns over

10-03-2025

Construction of Crossmolina’s €34 million flood relief scheme begins in Mayo

The commencement of construction for the River Deel (Crossmolina) Flood Relief Scheme by OPW’s own labour force has been announced by Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Kevin Moran. The River Deel (Crossmolina) Flood Relief Scheme includes a diversion

07-03-2025

271 new homes under construction as Louth County Council commences four social housing projects

Louth County Council has signed contracts for four Accelerated Delivery Programme (ADP) social housing projects, which will see 271 new homes built across the county over the next 20 months. The developments include Bakery View, Ballymakenny Road, Drogheda (97 units); Greenhills Grange, Drogheda

05-03-2025

No sign of increased house or apartment building

New figures from the Central Statistic Office show there is no sign of an increase in the building of houses and apartments. Residential construction declined by 0.1% in the final three months of last year compared to the same period in 2023. Read more here

04-03-2025

Contract awarded for major €31.5m road project in Mayo

Progress has been made on a major €31.5m road project in Co Mayo as the contract has been awarded to a construction firm. Mayo County Council has awarded a contract to Fox Building & Engineering Ltd for the construction of the N59 Derradda to Newport Road Project to the north of Newport

04-03-2025

Sisk Sorensen JV doubles up for €150M Adare Bypass ahead of Ryder Cup 2027

Sisk Sorensen Joint Venture and Limerick City and County Council is pleased to announce the signing of the Adare Bypass Design and Construction Contract. The contract was awarded to the Sisk Sorensen Joint Venture, comprising John Sisk & Son (Holdings) Ltd and Sorensen Civil Engineering Ltd,

04-03-2025

New Construction SEO rates come into force in August

The terms of a new Construction Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) will come into force on 1st August 2025 and result in pay rises of approximately 6.6% over the term of its implementation. The new SEO, which supersedes the previous SEO of 2023, sets updated minimum pay rates, pension contributions,

04-03-2025

How to Showcase Construction Skills on LinkedIn

LinkedIn is an important platform for professionals in the construction industry as it can be served as an online CV and networking hub, helping you connect with potential employers and clients. In this blog you will learn how you, as a construction professional, can use the platform to showcase

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