Health and Safety Authority construction inspection campaign to focus on occupational health
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has started its campaign to reduce occupational health risks in the construction sector. Inspectors from the HSA will be [...]
EFCA appoint Kevin Rudden first Irish President
The European Federation of Consulting Engineering Associations, EFCA has appointed Kevin Rudden, GARLAND CEO, as President, for a three-year term at their General Assembly and [...]
Ministers visit European Investment Bank to explore funding opportunities for Infrastructure
The European Investment Bank is expected to strengthen backing for transport, education, housing, healthcare and small business investment in Ireland, in addition to examining [...]
GSA and BAM Ireland on track to deliver the 296-bed residence by summer 2018
GSA and BAM Ireland have signed a €43 million contract for the development of Uninest Mill II, an additional residence being built next to [...]
Fingal Mayor’s Seminar hears calls for Metro North to be fast-tracked
A major seminar on Metro North today heard calls for the project to be fast-tracked as Fingal County Council has already taken the necessary [...]
Dublin Rising
High-rise, a number of major developments which will potentially change the Dublin skyline are currently in planning and at tender stage. Here we outline [...]
Forward Thinking – Building the Future of Construction
As we enter a new cycle for the Irish Construction Industry Irish building magazine discusses the future of the industry with CIF and Minister [...]
Tried and trusted TEC 7
Tec7 has become the Number 1 choice for the trade person and DIY enthusiasts alike because they know ‘it gets the job done first [...]
Census shows Government infrastructure investment is a must as population growth continues
The new Census figures released by the CSO today show that investment in public infrastructure is now more important than ever, as our population [...]
Linesight launches 2017 Annual Ireland Handbook
2016 has seen an 18% growth in construction output with a projected further 15% in 2017 according to Linesight, Ireland’s leader in providing professional [...]
Unemployment rate down to 6.4%
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for March 2017 was down from 6.4% to 6.6% in February 2017 and down from 8.3% in March 2016. [...]
CIF Regional Development Roadmap outlines policy priorities to enable balanced growth
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has warned that low levels of infrastructural investment in regional areas will fundamentally undermine Ireland’s economic performance in the [...]
Ireland’s largest windfarm opens for business
Ireland’s largest windfarm, Energia’s 95MW windfarm at Meenadreen in south Donegal, has officially started supplying power to homes and businesses across Ireland, setting a [...]
BAM Ireland preferred bidder for Bolands Quay Contract
BAM Ireland has been selected as the preferred bidder for the construction of the Bolands Quay Development (formerly Boland’s Mill) in Dublin’s south docklands. [...]
Insight – Current supply issues in student accommodation in Ireland
In a recent report published by the Higher Education Authority, it was forecast that the unprecedented growth in higher education participation over recent years [...]
EIB backs record €405m social housing investment
The European Investment Bank has confirmed support for record new investment in social housing totalling € 405 million that will construct and improve thousands of [...]
CRH announces 2017 year-to-date acquisition and investment spend
CRH plc, the international building materials group, announces 2017 year-to-date acquisition and investment spend of approximately €500 million reflecting eight transactions. In addition, the [...]
Near-record increase in January construction employment
Activity in the Irish construction sector continued to rise in January on the back of higher new orders. The key highlight from the latest [...]
SIG Roofing launches new website
Ireland's leading Roofing distributor – SIG Roofing has just launched a brand new website: www.sigroofing.ie Making the right choice is important, whether you are a [...]
Diageo announces distillery investment plans at St. James’s Gate
Diageo is set to invest €25 million over three years in the once Power Station at St. James’s Gate. The investment will be used [...]
Lidl to build a store, retail units and student apartments in Ballymun
Lidl is planning a new development in Ballymun. The development will be located on a €2.5 million site off Main Street on Balcurris Road, [...]
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