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 […]
A new reports titled “Global Policies Influencing the Greater Adoption of Timber in Construction” by the Timber in Construction Steering Group identifies and summarises key policies, strategies and regulatory frameworks used in other countries around the world influencing the greater adoption of timber in construction. The report also provides recommendations on the best practice in […]
Computer Aided Design at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) is an 8-week Computer Aided Design course with provide learners with a solid introduction to CAD and equip them with the knowledge and skills to create and modify drawings using AutoCAD. Enquire / Book courses here
The Update to the Report on the Analysis of Skills for Residential Construction & - Retrofitting 2023-2030 has been launched highlighting the productivity dividend from the expansion of Modern Methods of Construction. The Report contains detailed forecasts of the skills required to deliver an annual average of 50,000 new homes and retrofit an annual average […]
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 […]
