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 […]
Kirby Group Engineering has officially opened its new off-site manufacturing (OSM) facility at Junction 17 National Enterprise Park in Portlaoise, Co Laois. The €8m development is set to create 50 jobs and will be key to the continuing growth of the company as it manufactures a range of components for projects across Ireland, the UK […]
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 […]
Construction Site Manager Ruden Homes Ltd Location: Cork About Ruden Homes Ltd: Ruden Homes Ltd is a dynamic and rapidly expanding construction company with a reputation for delivering high-quality residential and commercial projects. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and exceeding client expectations. As a progressive and commercially aware organization, we embrace cutting-edge technologies and methodologies […]
A recent report by Ireland’s Fiscal Council highlights significant barriers hindering the timely delivery of infrastructure projects across the nation. The primary culprit, according to the analysis, is the State's planning and objection system, which has long been criticized for its slow and unpredictable nature, contributing to increased project costs and delays. Comparing Ireland's Infrastructure […]
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 […]
The Higher Diploma in Building Information Modelling is a 2-year course run by Atlantic Technological University, Galway. BIM has changed the way industry professionals worldwide think about how technology can be applied to building design, construction, and management. BIM also supports the continuous and immediate availability of project design, scope, schedule, and cost information that […]
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 […]
A new report “Timber in Construction Academic Survey” by the Timber in Construction Steering Group evaluates the current approach in Ireland to teaching engineers and architects in third level institutions on the use of timber in construction. Recommendations are provided on the academic supports needed for timber in construction and the growing need to include […]
