The CIF helping SME Contractors get Lean
Lean Construction is rising in popularity and this is due to the work of Lean Construction Ireland (LCI), the Construction Industry Council, Irish contractors [...]
WIT re-launches BSc in Applied Conservation Skills
Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) has re-launched its BSc in Applied Conservation Skills as a two-year part-time programme to meet the needs of the [...]
New order growth accelerates in July
New order growth quickened in the Irish construction sector during July, helping to support a further sharp rise in activity and a stronger rate [...]
CIF proposes a radical change in how infrastructure is delivered in Ireland
A CIF commissioned report, carried out by DKM Economic Consultants, has proposed an urgent and radical overhaul to how infrastructure is delivered in Ireland. The [...]
Application submitted to transform former Central Bank HQ
Hines and Peterson is this week submitting a planning application to Dublin City Council that will reposition the former Central Bank HQ as a [...]
€3.9b of Construction Projects Commenced in the first half of 2017
The CIF has warned that despite huge demand for housing and Ireland’s infrastructure deficit, project planning applications and commencements remained static in the first [...]
Brexit – Opportunity in uncertain times
While Brexit will definitely have a negative impact in many sectors: agriculture, dairy, exports etc it is an opportunity for the construction sector. Domestically [...]
Minister Murphy approves a further 70 Rapid Build Homes in Dublin City
Eoghan Murphy, T.D., Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, has just approved the construction of 70 rapid delivery houses at three locations in [...]
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 [...]
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