Despite a surge in home commencements, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reports a slight decline in planning permissions for new homes in Ireland. Key Findings: Planning Permissions: In the second quarter of 2024, there was a 2.4% decrease in the number of homes approved for planning permission, totaling 8,513 units. This figure is lower than […]
The Irish construction sector displayed mixed results in October, with a significant boost in residential building offset by declines in other areas, resulting in a slight drop in overall activity. New order volumes fell for the first time in eight months, yet improved business sentiment encouraged firms to expand their workforce. Meanwhile, input costs remained […]
A recommendation from the Labour Court for new minimum pay rates, pension rates and sick pay entitlements in the Construction Industry has been approved.. The Order amends the previous Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) for the industry made in 2023, and is the fifth of this kind to be made since the first SEO for the […]
The 11th National Property Summit takes placce on November 26, 2024 at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin. Property Summit 2024 is designed to bring together experts from various segments of the real estate industry. From residential and commercial property developments to investment strategies and sustainability practices, this conference covers a wide range of topics […]
Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD has called for urgent action following new findings from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, which reveal that Ireland’s infrastructure is lagging 25% behind that of other high-income European economies. Deputy Bacik pointed to this gap as a direct result of government inaction, emphasising that despite having ample resources, the government […]
Construction Watch is taking place on 16 October 2024, Clayton Silver Springs, Cork. Construction Watch is a must attend event for the residential construction sector in Ireland. A full day conference among leading Irish policy & building standards experts and stakeholders exploring the intersection of housing & residential construction solutions that support engagement, research and […]
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan and Minister of State James Lawless have welcomed the overall Exchequer allocation of €3.9 billion next year for the Department of Transport, an increase of over €480 million from 2024. The allocation comprises €2.9 billion of capital funding and €1 billion of current funding. This allocation in Budget 2025 means […]
Pacific Formwork is a prominent name in the construction industry, known for providing innovative and reliable formwork solutions across a variety of large-scale projects. Established with the vision of delivering high-quality construction services, the company has grown to become a key player in Australia’s booming infrastructure and development sector. Pacific Formwork specializes in providing formwork […]
The National Economic and Social Council’s (NESC) has published Boosting Ireland’s Housing Supply: Modern Methods of Construction. The need to boost housing supply has led Irish policy-makers, the construction sector and housing market interests to become increasingly focused on modern methods of construction (MMC). As an umbrella term, ‘MMC’ refers to technological advances, new product […]
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke TD, has announced he is making an additional allocation of €5 million in funding available to Construct Innovate, Ireland’s national research centre for construction technology and innovation. The funding is to enable a new programme of housing-focused research at the Centre under Housing for All commitments. The […]
