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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

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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

14-08-2024

Construct Innovate Seed Fund programme supports 18 innovative research projects

Construct Innovate has been supporting innovation and collaboration in the construction industry by funding industry-led projects through Seed Fund Calls. Following the success of its first Seed Fund Call in 2023, Construct Innovate’s second Seed Fund Call attracted many collaborative and

13-08-2024

Minister O’Donovan Announces Commitment to Upskilling with New MMC Initiative

Skillnet Ireland and the Construction IT Alliance (CitA), have collaborated to provide businesses with upskilling resources that will accelerate the adoption of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) to become day to day construction practices. “We are committed to finding solutions that will

13-08-2024

Stabilisation in construction activity; signs of momentum ahead

There are renewed signs of momentum in the construction sector, the latest Purchasing Managers' Index from BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland indicates. The survey captured a marked expansion in new orders in July which was the sharpest since February 2022. The seasonally adjusted Total Activity Index

13-08-2024

Construction industry calls for ‘expansionary’ budget

Director General of the Construction Industry Federation Hubert Fitzpatrick has said that unprecedented demographic growth and an ageing population will mean that demand for investment in critical infrastructure will reach beyond the existing capital ceilings, especially in water services, housing

06-08-2024

Construction News

Government launches new scheme to kickstart apartment construction A Government scheme worth almost half a billion euro in funding has gone to tender. The Croí Cónaithe scheme aims at delivering 5,000 new apartments in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway and Waterford. This is the third

30-07-2024

Construction News

Commercial construction inflation halved Inflation for commercial construction was 1.5% for the first half of 2024, the same rate as the previous six months. This means that the annual median rate is more than half of than the previous 12 months (6.2%). The SCSI welcomes the development that the

16-07-2024

Construction News

Government to establish a new regulator to oversee construction A new regulator is to be set up by the Government that will oversee the construction of buildings. The Buildings Standards Regulatory Authority will have powers of inspection, enforcement and will have a range of sanctions available to

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