In a recent report from BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland, construction activity witnessed a decline in November, marking the fifth consecutive monthly drop according to its Construction Total Activity Index. The organization highlights that respondents attribute this downturn to a combination of factors, including a general economic slowdown, project completions, and delays in decision-making […]
According to the Construction Industry Federation’s Q3 construction outlook survey half of construction companies in Ireland remain positive about the health of the industry despite 76% reporting a year-on-year increase in labour costs and 64% citing a year-on-year increase in raw materials. The survey also found that turnover and employment figures in the sector continue […]
TUS Moylish Campus, Limerick – Construction Day welcomes Leaving Certificate and 5th year students to visit the Moylish campus, Limerick on Tuesday 12th December from 11.00am – 1.00pm to learn about Level 8 and Level 7 degrees in Construction and the Built Environment. Course information talks will take place from 11.00am – 12.00pm, followed by […]
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 […]
