DIT Grangegorman campus development project an engine for local regeneration and opportunity
Over 400 participants today attended an information and speed meeting event in Dublin for suppliers in the construction sector to learn how to become part [...]
Domestic recovery now well in train – Investec
Since the start of the year the Irish economy has built on the progress made during 2013. The domestic economy has been a particular driver, [...]
New Dublin partner for Kennedys strengthens Professional Indemnity growth
International law firm Kennedys has welcomed Noel Devins, from DWF Fishburns, as a new partner in its expanding Dublin office. Noel is a professional indemnity [...]
85,000 construction workers or those with trades associated with construction on the live register
According to the latest official figures, there are currently 85,000 construction workers or those with trades associated with construction on the live register. Ruth Baily [...]
Ireland’s first Public Procurement Law module starts at NUI Maynooth
NUI Maynooth and Philip Lee have announced a new partnership whereby the department of law, as part of its LLM (global legal studies) and LLM [...]
Hibernia REIT agrees €100m credit facility from Bank of Ireland
Hibernia REIT (HBRN) has today announced that it has entered into a €100m three year revolving credit facility with Bank of Ireland (BKIR), secured against [...]
Fastest rise in new orders since November 2004
The recovery in the Irish construction sector gathered pace in July, helped by a series-record rise in housing activity. The rate of growth in new [...]
Dublin to have it’s 1st new distillery in 125 years
Teeling Whiskey Company today said that they have broken ground on the new whiskey distillery and visitor centre located in The Liberties, Dublin 8 - [...]
Whiskey Distillery to create 18 full time jobs in Mayo
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has announced the establishment of the first new whiskey distillery in Connaught for over a century. 18 full time jobs are to [...]
Low level of apprenticeships will have major impact on Government housing targets
Fianna Fáil Education spokesperson Charlie McConalogue has expressed alarm at the low level of apprentices signing up for programmes in the construction sector. According to [...]
Omniplex opens new €5m cinema in Rathmines
A new €5m cinema boasting one of Ireland’s largest screens opened with a media launch. The Omniplex Group owns the adjacent Swan Shopping Centre in [...]
Marcon Fit-Out builds new McDonald’s restaurant in Belfast
Marcon Fit-Out is putting the finishing touches to a major new McDonald’s restaurant in Belfast. The building at Boucher Road is the global restaurant chain’s [...]
More than 1,500 firms set up last month in seven-year high
More than 1,500 companies were established last month, figures show, representing a seven-year high for this time of the year. This is the highest number of [...]
Dublin will need 55k homes to meet demand
A Research Note, published by the ESRI, summarises recent research on the impact of projected population change on housing demand at the county level. The [...]
Exchequer returns show tax take €548m higher than expected this year so far
The Exchequer deficit stands at €5.18 billion at the end of July, an improvement of nearly €800 million on the figure projected in the budget. [...]
‘Safety at Heights’ campaign launched
A new health and safety campaign aimed at increasing ‘Safety at Heights’ on construction sites is being rolled out around the country. Falls from heights [...]
Join Tekla for a special Webinar – Reduce Costs & Win More Work
Concrete Evidence: Reduce Costs & Win More Work Webinar On 3 September at either 12pm or 5pm BST join Ciaran Donnelly, owner and Managing Director [...]
Surveyors publish 10 step strategy to address urban housing supply shortage
The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland has published a ten step housing strategy document which it says will support a quicker delivery of new homes [...]
Kennedy Wilson to buy Ulster Bank’s Elliott loan and Marshes Shopping Centre for €120m
Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate (KWERE) is to acquire Ulster Bank’s Elliott loan portfolio, secured by a 13 properties in Ireland, and separately the Marshes [...]
Värde Partners wins NAMA’s Acorn portfolio for over €170m
Värde Partners has won the race to buy three provincial Irish shopping centres from NAMA for more than €170m – 30% above the initial asking [...]
Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny seeking to replicate Guinness Storehouse success
The Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny has just opened following an investment of €3.5m in a multi-sensory and interactive Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny. Located in an old Victorian [...]
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