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12-05-2026

Construction activity and new orders down in April - PMI

Uncertainty caused by the war in the Middle East led to a renewed contraction in the Irish construction sector in April, a new survey shows today. The AIB Ireland Construction Total Activity Index dropped back below the 50 no-change mark in April, falling to 47.1 from 53.2 in March. AIB noted that

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07-05-2026

The Hidden Pressures of Working in Construction - And How to Manage Them

Construction is an industry built on resilience. Early starts, long days, physical work and tight deadlines are simply accepted as part of the job. For many people working in construction, there is an unspoken pressure to keep going no matter how tired, stressed, or burnt out you feel. But behind

06-05-2026

Staff Recognition at 56 Bishops Avenue

Great to see our teams recognised on site at 56 Bishops Avenue, where Wates Group senior management awarded Amazon vouchers in appreciation of their efforts. The recognition reflects the team’s consistent commitment to maintaining a safe and secure site, particularly given the many challenges.

06-05-2026

Plans for new passenger ferry service in Cork Harbour now on hold

A proposed new €80m zero-emissions passenger ferry service for Cork Harbour — announced last year to some fanfare — is now on indefinite hold. Last May, Portus Greenway Limited, trading as Harbour Link, announced it was in the advanced stages of planning for the project. At the

30-04-2026

Two new train stations to begin construction in Cork next year

TWO NEW TRAIN stations are to be built in Cork. Irish Rail said it would be lodging a planning application for the development of a new station at Blackpool in Cork. This is to be followed by another application for a new station at Dunkettle in a few weeks. Construction of the two stations is

29-04-2026

Construction industry welcomes being included in Government fuel scheme

Representatives of the construction industry have welcomed being included in the Government’s fuel subsidy scheme, as details for the €505 million package are finalised. The Government is to reveal the details of support on Wednesday, more than two weeks after the package was announced.

27-04-2026

€80m waste-to-energy plant under construction in Cork

An €80 million waste-to-energy plant is being constructed in Little Island in Co Cork. Its backers say it will be the biggest project of its kind in the country and, once it is operational next year, will generate enough energy to power around 6,000 homes. Stream BioEnergy is an

24-04-2026

Construction works on Ireland’s tallest building to begin in August

Construction on Dublin’s long-awaited Parkgate Street apartment development will begin in August, with its landmark 30-storey tower the first building in the scheme to break ground. Developer Joe O’Reilly’s Chartered Lands is behind the project, located on the site previously

23-04-2026

Construction begins on nearly 600 new homes in Inchicore

Construction has begun on the delivery of 578 new homes in Inchicore. An Droichead Órga is a new Dublin City Council development at the former St. Michael's Estate off Emmet Road that was officially launched by Lord Mayor Councillor Ray McAdam and Minister for Housing James Browne today.

21-04-2026

Land Development Agency starts construction of 779 homes in Dublin 3

The Land Development Agency (LDA) has started construction on almost 800 homes in the new Richmond Village development in Fairview in Dublin 3. Richmond Village will deliver 779 new homes, on the site of St Vincent's Hospital in Fairview. The new homes, all of which will be apartments, are being

20-04-2026

Minister wants fuel aid for construction sector amid house price fears

ENERGY MINISTER DARRAGH O’Brien wants the construction sector to be included in the fuel support package announced last week. Since the announcement of the half a billion fuel support package was announced last week, other sectors sought to be included. Sources state that other than haulage

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