The Peter McVerry Trust has announced construction is set to begin on two new housing projects at at Moyross and Southill in Limerick City. It is the Peter McVerry Trust’s largest housing project to date. The projects are being delivered in partnership with Limerick City and County Council. The Department of Housing, Local Government and […]
Looking for new jobs in the construction sector? Speak with the ByrneLooby recruitment team this Thursday from 10am to 4pm at this week's Virtual Recruitment Expo. Virtual Recruitment Expo is a full day of employers and seminars online jobs fair bringing job-seekers together with employers and recruiters organisations from Ireland and around the world, allowing […]
Obton, a Danish solar photovoltaic (PV) business are set to invest €300m in the Irish solar energy sector. Obton, a Danish solar photovoltaic (PV) business, and its Irish partner Shannon Energy, have released plans to develop up to 500 MW of solar PV projects in Ireland over the next five years. This will create over […]
The Geotechnical Society of Ireland (GSI) is holding a half-day seminar on Wednesday, 28 April 2021 from 14:30 - 18:00. Register here. The Seminar will begin with four presentations from previous winners of the Young Geotechnical Engineers Award which acknowledges the contribution of young members to the profession and to the society. These presentations will cover […]
Engineers Ireland South East Region are hosting a free webinar on the Housing Delivery Coordination Office - Assisting in Delivering Social & Affordable Housing. The webinar takes place on at 17:00 Wednesday, 21 April 2021. The webinar will be led by Eddie Taffe, LGMA Housing Delivery Coordination Office Programme Coordinator, who will give an outline […]
The government has issued a draft national strategy on how Ireland can transition to a Circular Economy and is currently inviting businesses, communities and citizens to contribute their views through a public consultation. What is a circular economy? Looking beyond the current take-make-waste extractive industrial model, a circular economy aims to redefine growth, focusing on […]
Glenveagh Properties PLC have been given the green light to go ahead with its plans to sell 702 Build-to-rent Apartments to Dublin City Council for just over €33.44 million. The plans are to create the Build-to-rent at Castleforbes Business Park at Sheriff Street and East Rd, Dublin 1. The development comprises nine apartment blocks ranging […]
An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for the €140m Custom House Quay development in Cork which includes construction plans for Ireland’s tallest building. The go-ahead for the €140m development at Custom House Quay in Cork City centre was given subject to 23 conditions. The development includes a 34-storey hotel tower, 25 serviced suites, and […]
Reported Plans of Irish Construction Reopening from 5th April: Irish construction looks set to reopen on a phased basis from 05 April, with housing returning to work first, according to constructionnews.ie. However, work on commercial projects such as offices and hotels will not be allowed to reopen until a later date. At the moment only […]
The Irish Home Buyers Association one-day Virtual Summit will explore how to accelerate the delivery of affordable homes. The event takes place on March 25, 2021 The full agenda is here. In many countries, both across Europe and beyond, the lack of good-quality affordable housing is a pressing problem. We are all too aware of the […]
