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30-10-2024

Ireland needs 80,000 more workers to fix roads, homes and power

Ireland needs almost 80,000 more construction workers to address its infrastructural deficit, a 47pc increase from current levels, according to a new report from the Fiscal Council. However if productivity improved in the building sector, less than 20,000 extra workers would do, it says.

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24-10-2024

Respond to have record 4,000 new homes under construction by end of 2024

Respond, an Irish construction-led Approved Housing Body and service provider, will have a record 4,000 new social and cost rental homes under construction by the end of 2024. This milestone represents a threefold increase in its home building programme over the past year. Respond said it currently

23-10-2024

Construction begins on 607 homes in Donabate

Construction has commenced on the Corballis East development in Donabate, Co Dublin, one of the largest residential developments in Ireland in recent years. Meitheal Architects has partnered with Cairn Homes to begin building 607 of the 1,074 planned homes after planning permission was granted in

22-10-2024

Construction industry meets government officials at CIF conference

The Construction Industry Federation held its South East Construction Conference at the Tower Hotel last week, bringing builders and legislators together to discuss the industry in Waterford. Close to 100 executives and business owners attended the event, sponsored by Deloitte, and the Tipperary

21-10-2024

Q2 2024 Update: Social Housing Construction Projects Progress

The latest Construction Status Report shows that 10,465 social homes are currently onsite with an additional 16,614 homes at design and tender stage. In Quarter 2 2024, 212 new construction schemes (2,947 homes) were added to the pipeline. In total the Construction Status Report provides details on

21-10-2024

Ireland lacks number of skilled workers needed to meet housing and retrofitting targets

Ireland lacks the number of skilled workers needed in many areas to meet housing and retrofitting targets, with further shortages set to appear in the coming years as construction ramps up, a new Government report has warned. The paper from the Department of Higher Education and Skills has said

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,

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

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