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28-08-2024

Tánaiste: State needs to build 60,000 homes a year

The State needs to build about 60,000 homes a year — 20,000 more than it will build this year — before it can “put a dent” in the housing crisis, the Tánaiste has said. Micheál Martin's comments came on Tuesday as the Housing Finance Agency reported a strong

26-08-2024

Climate Change Advisory Council calls for increased use of timber for new builds

The Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) has urged the government to adopt more sustainable construction methods to reduce sector emissions immediately. Publishing its annual review of Ireland’s industry and waste sectors, the CCAC emphasised the need for increased timber use and modern

22-08-2024

70% of young people in Ireland have considered a job in construction industry

Chadwicks Ireland surveyed 250 parents of young adults, as well as 200 people aged between 16-24, examining their attitudes towards pursuing a career in construction. The results reveals that 70% of people aged 16-24 years have considered a role in the industry, with most parents of young adults

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

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