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29-08-2024

How to write a CV for construction jobs

When applying for construction jobs, your CV is your first impression. It’s like the blueprint for a building—meticulously detailed, well-structured, and specifically tailored to the job at hand. In the competitive world of construction, your CV needs to highlight not just your skills

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28-08-2024

Google Ireland refused permission for new Dublin data centre

South Dublin County Council has refused planning permission to Google Ireland for a new data centre at Grange Castle Business Park in south Dublin. The council cited what it called "the existing insufficient capacity in the electricity network (grid) and the lack of significant on-site renewable

28-08-2024

Tánaiste: State needs to build 60,000 homes a year

The State needs to build about 60,000 homes a year — 20,000 more than it will build this year — before it can “put a dent” in the housing crisis, the Tánaiste has said. Micheál Martin's comments came on Tuesday as the Housing Finance Agency reported a strong

27-08-2024

Construction sites to be hit with strikes next week as talks between union and employers collapse

CONSTRUCTION sites will be hit by strikes next week after talks between employers and a union representing plumbers, fitters, welders and apprentices over a travel allowance broke down this morning. Unite said stoppages will take place on Friday, September 6 after discussions with the Mechanical

26-08-2024

Climate Change Advisory Council calls for increased use of timber for new builds

The Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) has urged the government to adopt more sustainable construction methods to reduce sector emissions immediately. Publishing its annual review of Ireland’s industry and waste sectors, the CCAC emphasised the need for increased timber use and modern

23-08-2024

Land Development Agency and ESB agree transfer of Cork site with potential for 350 homes

ESB and the Land Development Agency (LDA) have reached an agreement on the transfer of a site at Wilton in Cork, which has the potential to deliver 350 homes. John Coleman, Chief Executive of the LDA said: “This is another positive development for the LDA as the Agency continues to ramp up

22-08-2024

70% of young people in Ireland have considered a job in construction industry

Chadwicks Ireland surveyed 250 parents of young adults, as well as 200 people aged between 16-24, examining their attitudes towards pursuing a career in construction. The results reveals that 70% of people aged 16-24 years have considered a role in the industry, with most parents of young adults

21-08-2024

Construction activity rises in Q2

Between April and June there was a 1.7% overall rise in building and construction new data from the Central Statistics Office shows. That's the second consecutive quarter of overall growth, following three straight quarters where volume output fell. But in comparison to the second quarter of last

15-08-2024

Bottleworks, Cork's most Instagram-able student accommodation set to open

Bottleworks a 19,267 sq m 623-bed purpose-built project involved more than 1,200 people from start to finish and was built by Northern Ireland-based Farrans Construction is due to open its doors to students next week. The development took three years to build and is opening a year behind schedule,

14-08-2024

How to become a Construction Worker

Construction workers are the unsung heroes who transform architectural plans into tangible structures. If you have a knack for hands-on work and a desire to build things that stand the test of time, a career in construction might be calling your name. But how does one start this journey? Let's

14-08-2024

The Build Digital Annual Survey identifies key issues to be addressed to facilitate sector’s digital transition

Build Digital has published the findings of its Annual Survey 2023 into the level of digital transformation within the Irish construction and built environment sector. By conducting the survey, Build Digital has gathered data that will guide its efforts to support and accelerate the digital

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