Construction industry will complete 18,000 homes this year
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) estimates that the level of new residential completions for 2017 will be in the region of 18,000 units with [...]
IDA Ireland – Welcoming Investment
In a flux of worldwide geo-political tension, Ireland must maintain competitiveness to continue to win FDI, says Executive Director of IDA Ireland, Mary Buckley. [...]
The second edition of the RIBA International Prize launches with Grand Jury led by Starchitect Elizabeth Diller
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the second edition of the RIBA International Prize, the highly prestigious award for the world’s [...]
CERS – the future shape of pensions?
As options around pension provision in Ireland continue to be explored it is likely that the introduction of auto-enrolment is fast approaching, where employers will be [...]
Rising insurance premiums adding to cost of construction
The CIF has warned that rapidly increasing insurance premiums are adding to the cost of construction. Over the past year, construction companies around Ireland have [...]
National Student Accommodation Strategy launched
The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton T.D., the Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, T.D. with Minister of State [...]
Minister Eoghan Murphy announces Consultation on Review of Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan
Eoghan Murphy, Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has invited submissions on the targeted review of the Government’s Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan [...]
The Construction Contracts Act 2013 in Practice – Frequently Asked Questions
The Construction Contracts Act 2013 (the 'CCA'), now a part of Irish construction law for some ten months, has presented some interesting challenges in [...]
Citi & Bank of America announce Dublin chosen for move and expansion post Brexit
IDA Ireland has welcomed the announcement by Citi that Dublin has been chosen as one of a number of European locations for expansion as part of its [...]
VELUX® Rewards Customers all Year round
Self-builders and roof window installers across Ireland can claim rewards, redeemable at top brand retailers and restaurants, every time they buy any VELUX® roof [...]
SEAI launches New five year strategy
Ireland faces significant challenges ahead and only the improved delivery of sustainable energy solutions can help improve citizens’ quality of life, protect the economy [...]
Join Murphy Surveys in conjunction with Kilcullen Cycling Club to support Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin
Murphy Surveys are on their bikes again in 2017 in support of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin. It extends its thanks to everyone [...]
CIF warns ‘A withdrawal of the Help To Buy Scheme will exacerbate Ireland’s housing crisis’
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has warned that any withdrawal of the Help-To-Buy (HTB) Scheme will further restrict Ireland’s housing supply and compound the [...]
Why construction company owners should drop the ‘boss’ tag and start thinking like a shareholder
A 45-minute chat could start getting your business working for you instead of the other way around, writes Brian Cox. In my experience of [...]
The Construction Contracts Act 2013 in Practice – Frequently Asked Questions
The Construction Contracts Act 2013 (the 'CCA'), now a part of Irish construction law for some ten months, has presented some interesting challenges in [...]
Minister Eoghan Murphy publishes urgent Planning Bill to provide for second extension to planning permissions
Eoghan Murphy, Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government today (5th July 2017) published the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2017 which provides [...]
Enterprise Ireland – When Opportunity Knocks
Stephen Hughes, Head of Construction, Enterprise Ireland on the plethora of opportunities for the Irish construction industry that exist on our doorstep. As Head [...]
KSSL to revolutionise Irish & UK Steel Industries with efficient SIN Beam System
Kiernan Structural Steel Ltd tell Irish building magazine about their new SIN Beam System, the advantages it can offer clients and their Company services. [...]
Brexit: Over a Dozen Banks and Large Firms moving to Dublin from London
The IDA say they have clinched deals with more than a dozen London-based banks and finance houses, including American banks, to move some of [...]
Twitter EMEA Headquarters at Cumberland Place awarded prestigious LEED Platinum Level
Twitter’s EMEA Headquarters, based at Cumberland Place, Dublin 2, has been awarded LEED Platinum level certification for a Repurposed Building. It is one of [...]
Limerick Twenty Thirty programme on its way as ‘Opera Site’ planning process commences
The planning process for largest single project in the Limerick Twenty Thirty programme, which is transforming the city centre into a dynamic economic hub [...]














