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21-10-2024

Building firms offering packages to attract international talent

New research shows that 40% of Irish engineering and construction firms are now offering financial incentives and relocation packages to attract international talent. The report is from Sonas Technical, a recruitment firm specialising in the pharma and life science, advanced manufacturing,

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15-10-2024

Best LinkedIn Practices for Construction Professionals

In today’s digital age, LinkedIn is more than just a social media platform; it’s a powerful professional tool, especially for construction professionals. Whether you're a project manager, engineer or architect, having a strong LinkedIn presence can set you apart from the competition.

15-10-2024

Common Construction Job Interview Questions

Landing a construction job means acing the interview. But let’s be honest, interviews can be intimidating, especially if you don’t know what to expect. To ease your worries, we’ve put together a detailed guide to common construction job interview questions, so you’ll walk

14-10-2024

Best Construction Resume Templates

Looking to land a job in the construction industry? Whether you’re an experienced project manager or just starting as a site labourer, having a well-crafted resume is essential. In today’s competitive job market, your resume is often the first impression a potential employer gets of

14-10-2024

Construction Worker Training Programmes

In the ever-growing construction industry, training is the backbone of safety, efficiency and quality. As projects become more complex and technology advances, the need for well-trained construction workers has never been higher. Training programmes not only equip workers with essential technical

14-10-2024

GDP growth up 0.2% driven by construction

After months of poor performance, the construction sector grew by 0.4% driven by work in the private new housing subsector, which was up by 3.4%, as well as more repair projects, an early sign that the government’s reform of planning and a slight easing in mortgage costs could be having an

14-10-2024

Construction safety campaign launched

A new safety campaign will be launched today that will see thousands of construction workers and companies focusing on mitigating critical risks on construction sites, education on safety practices, and heart health. The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) initiative will see construction

10-10-2024

Chair of development board 'hoping' contractors meeting will speed up children's hospital

Chair of the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB), Fiona Ross, told the Oireachtas Health Committee on Wednesday said she is “hoping” the difference in speeding up the €2.2bn project will be made by the meeting with Royal BAM and the pressure that may bring to

10-10-2024

Major Accessibility upgrade to get underway at Athy Station

Iarnród Éireann plans to undertake a major accessibility upgrade to Athy Station. Work is due to commence on 14th October next. The works include: The provision of a new footbridge over the railway, which will feature two 13 person lifts. Fencing works on platform 1 and 2 Redesign and

07-10-2024

BAM commits to June deadline for Children's Hospital

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said that BAM, the developers of the new National Children's Hospital, have given him a commitment to finish the hospital by June of next year. There had been concerns that the date for completion of the hospital could slip into 2026. Read more

07-10-2024

Ireland’s housing market: Navigating challenges amid demand and development

Ireland’s housing market is undergoing a period of transformation as developers continue to respond to the growing demand for residential units. In recent months, several large-scale residential developments have been submitted for planning approval across the country, marking a significant

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