In the latest report on construction activity, the sector faced its fourth consecutive monthly contraction in output. The Construction Total Activity Index, adjusted for seasonal variations, indicated a solid pace of decline, faster than that observed in September but less severe than the contractions experienced over the summer. A survey involving 150 construction firms revealed […]
Ireland must rapidly upskill and expand its construction workforce over the next decade to meet critical housing and climate goals, warns a new report by the Technological University of the Shannon. The study projects that 284,000 additional and reskilled construction workers will be required by 2030. This includes 120,000 new hires and 164,000 existing workers […]
The latest Morgan McKinley Quarterly Employment Monitor has revealed that the Construction sector faced a shortage of new graduates and professionals at junior levels between July and September 2023. The report also found that senior roles in maintenance engineering and reliability saw growing demand in line with the expansion of facilities around the country. Discover […]
Practical Approaches to Remanufacturing & Circular Economy in Construction takes place on Wednesday, October 11 · 9:30am - 1pm at Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, 1A Naas Road D22 X5N7 Newlands Cross. Register Together, building and construction are responsible for approx. 39% of global greenhouse gas emissions and the adoption of approaches to reduce this level are […]
Have you considered a career in Construction? Did you know that there are over 170,000 working in the building & construction industry in Ireland and over 10% are working in Cork? Are you interested in learning more about the Construction Site Ready Course run by Cork College of FET-Bishopstown Campus. This 1 week programme aims […]
A new SEO for the construction industry came into effect on 18th September 2023 and provides for the following minimum rates of pay and pension contributions: Hourly Rate of Pay Categorically of Worker €21.49 Craft Worker €20.86 Category A Worker €19.35 Category B Worker €15.64 New Entrant Workers Apprentice rates Year 1 – 33.3% of Craft Worker rate Year 2 […]
The Irish Construction Excellence Awards (ICE Awards) has announced its annual call for entries. The Irish Construction Excellence Awards (ICE Awards) are the original and premier recognition of performance excellence for the contracting sector in Ireland. The ICE Awards provide an opportunity for the industry to showcase and reward best practices across the full range […]
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has released its Budget 2024 submission, which insists that sustained government investment and progressive tax and workforce policies are needed to enable the construction industry to deliver on Ireland's ambitious development targets. Key points from the CIF Pre-Budget submission: The construction industry is critical to Ireland's overall economic health. It […]
New data reveals Ireland's construction sector slowed considerably in August, posting the weakest activity levels this year. The decline was driven by plunging commercial construction. The latest Construction PMI dropped to 44.9 in August, well below the 50 mark indicating contraction. The reading was even lower than August 2021's 46.9, highlighting reversed momentum. Construction PMI […]
The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland is hosting a webinar World Green Building Week: Introduction to Low Carbon Building Materials and MMC on Tues, 12th Sept, 1-2pm. The SCSI is supporting World Green Building Week from the 11th – 15th September with an online series of Sustainability focussed cpd’s. The second event in the series […]
