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14-05-2024

Construction News

Construction Activity Hits Two-Year Peak BNP Paribas Construction Index recorded its first back-to-back monthly expansion for two years. The seasonally adjusted index rose from 51.6 in March to 53.2 in April, the rate of expansion was the fastest since March 2022. Expansions in commercial and

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07-05-2024

Construction News

Diageo’s new €200 million brewery Works are to begin on Diageo’s new €200 million brewery in Newbridge Co. Kildare after opposition for the brewery was withdrawn. Plans for the new brewery were first lodged in 2022 and green lighted last December by An Bord Pleanála by

30-04-2024

Construction News

New Homes Update New Taoiseach Simon Harris believes his prediction that 250,000 new homes between 2025 and 2030 to be in revised Government targets in autumn. Mr. Harris expects the 250,000 homes to be the “ballpark figure”. Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien added that more

23-04-2024

Construction News

North Cork healthcare centre to begin construction Cork Kerry Community Healthcare has informed Cork North-West TD Michael Moynihan that the Kanturk Primary Care Centre will begin construction. The Estates wing of the HSE will oversee the works on eight Primary Care Centres which is expected to

16-04-2024

Construction News

Construction Activity Returned to Growth in March For the first time since June 2023 Construction activity rose in Ireland, new data shows this is the most marked rate in nearly two years. BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction Index rose above the 50 no change mark to 51.6. Residential and

09-04-2024

Construction News

250,000 New Homes New Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has pledged to build 250,000 between 2025 and 2030. Mr. Harris has also stated that this would not be a smooth delivery of 50,000 homes per year and it could take time to ramp up capacity. The incoming Taoiseach agrees with former Taoiseach Leo

02-04-2024

Construction News

Construction to begin for Killarney Homes A large housing development consisting of 249 homes in Killarney has been giving the green light to begin construction immediately. Of the 249 homes 143 will be house and the other 106 units will consist of apartments. The eight-hectare site located in the

26-03-2024

Construction News

February Record Housing Starts In February the number of residential construction starts reached a record of 3,699, according to the Department of Housing. This is an 87% increase on the units which began construction in February 2023. Of these new units 60% are scheme dwellings, 29% are apartments

12-03-2024

Construction News

Tralee Astellas Facility Ground is set to be broke for the €330 million Astellas Phrama Plant in Kerry Technology Park on March 25th. The project will see the construction of a state-of-the-art development on a 45-acre site consisting of approximately 17,000 square metres. It is expected that

05-03-2024

Construction Industry Update

Metrolink Concerns An Bord Pleanála has heard concerns from residences living in the area of the planned Charlemount Metrolink station terminal. Residents from the area voiced their concerns with regards to the planning of the station, how the works are excessive for the Dartmouth Square and

28-02-2024

Construction News

Annual Building & Construction Volume New figures from the CSO have revealed that construction and building volumes fell by 6.3% in 2023. Volume in the Non-Residential Building sector fell by 11% at the end of year, there was a 5% drop in the Residential Building Sector. The only sector to show

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