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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

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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

04-10-2024

Martian soil can be converted into construction blocks, scientists find

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have discovered a way of converting loose soil and rocks found on the surface of Mars and the moon into construction blocks that could be used to build future settlements. Scientists who are based at the AMBER Centre in Trinity found that regolith, an

03-10-2024

Budget 2025 – Investment welcomed but more to be done, say Industry Leaders

Hubert Fitzpatrick, Director General of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF), welcomed the capital investment but emphasised the importance of delivery. “The scale of investment needed to support the growing population cannot be underestimated.

03-10-2024

Women in Construction Ireland (WICI) aims to build a gender-balanced future in construction

Women in Construction Ireland (WICI), a new consultancy organisation dedicated to empowering women in the construction industry, celebrated its launch on Thursday, 26 September, 2024, at Peggy’s on the Green in Dublin. The event, attended by key figures from across the construction sector,

03-10-2024

Build Back Home - Modern Methods of Construction

Modern Methods of Construction is an industry term used to describe a range of manufacturing and innovative alternatives to traditional construction. Read more

02-10-2024

Budget 2025: Moving into major public transport construction, with big focus on safety for all road users

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan and Minister of State James Lawless have welcomed the overall Exchequer allocation of €3.9 billion next year for the Department of Transport, an increase of over €480 million from 2024. The allocation comprises €2.9 billion of capital funding and

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