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05-12-2024

Planning granted for 43 new homes in Mitchelstown

An Bord Pleanála has approved the construction of 43 new dwellings in Mitchelstown. Applicants MDR Developments Limited has been granted planning for five four-bedroom detached houses, four four-bedroom semi-detached houses, 26 three-bedroom semi-detached houses four three-bedroom terraced

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03-12-2024

What to wear to a construction job interview

Choosing the right outfit for a construction job interview might seem straightforward, but it’s more important than you think. Dressing appropriately shows respect for the company and highlights your professionalism. This guide will help you understand exactly what to wear and why it matters,

27-11-2024

Team appointed for 290 affordable home development at Limerick's Docklands

The Land Development Agency (LDA) has appointed a multi-disciplinary design team for a new residential development at Limerick’s Docklands. The 1.2-hectare site, located on the junction of Dock Road and O’Curry Street has the potential to deliver almost 290 new affordable homes. The

25-11-2024

Common Mistakes in Construction CVs

Your CV is your golden ticket to landing a job in the competitive construction industry. But too often, jobseekers sabotage their chances by making avoidable errors. These mistakes can make even the most skilled professional seem unqualified. Let’s dive into the most common pitfalls and how

21-11-2024

Skills shortage drives up home rebuild costs

Increasing labour costs and skills shortages have driven up the average cost of rebuilding a home by 6.2% over the last year, new data from the Society of Chartered Surveyors (SCSI) shows. The SCSI figures show, depending on the location, the average cost to rebuild a three-bed semi-detached home

18-11-2024

Qualifications for Construction Jobs

The construction industry is a dynamic and ever-growing field, offering a wide range of career opportunities, from entry-level labour to specialised roles. Whether building residential homes, skyscrapers or infrastructure like bridges, qualified workers are vital. But what qualifications do you

18-11-2024

Shortage of skilled tradespeople slows construction work, as building focus shifts away from public sector

A shortage of qualified workers across most trades is putting pressure on construction contractors, slowing their efforts to deliver crucial infrastructure. After the twin shocks of Covid and the Ukraine war, the sector is still operating at 77pc capacity on average, despite “overwhelming

15-11-2024

Building sector running at 77% capacity despite demands

The Irish construction industry is running at around three quarters of its capacity on average at present, despite the strong demand for new housing and infrastructure. That's according to the latest Construction Market Overview from building services firm Turner & Townsend, covering the period

13-11-2024

House prices will moderate when building ramps up to 45,000 a year, Tánaiste claims

House prices will begin to moderate when the number of homes being built each year increases to 45,000, Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said. Prices should start to moderate at around 45,000 or 50,000 houses a year or by the year 2027 or 2028, the Fianna Fáil leader said on

12-11-2024

Revenues rise as cost of labour and materials drives up construction project prices

A third of firms operating in the construction sector have seen revenue increase over the last year as growing costs continue to push up project prices for a majority, a new report by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) shows. In the CIF’s latest construction outlook survey, which

11-11-2024

Pay increases for construction workers approved

The Government has formally approved a recommendation from the Labour Court for new minimum pay rates, pension rates and sick pay entitlements in the construction industry. The order amends the previous Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) for the industry made in 2023. Minimum rates of pay will

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