The Construction Industry Federation has responded to the phasing out of the waste recovery and landfill levy exemptions for construction and demolition waste, which will come into effect on 1st September 2024. Hubert Fitzpatrick, Director General of the Construction Industry Federation said: “It is a shared objective of both government and industry to reduce construction waste. […]
The Department of Social Protection is hosting an Employer Roadshow for Construction Employers on Tuesday September 10th in the Strand Hotel, Limerick. The objective is to provide information on the services and supports that employers can access when growing and/or retaining their workforce. Information on the newly launched Employment and Youth Engagement Charter, and the […]
Join the Energy, Environment and Climate Action Division and the Roads and Transportation Society for a free webinar on Decarbonising Ireland’s Railways on Wednesday, 4th September at 6:30pm in Clyde Road (and online). Register here. Iarnród Éireann’s corporate Climate Action Plan 2023 to 2030 sets out how to achieve emissions reductions of 51% by 2030. […]
Iarnród Éireann’s Climate Action Plan 2023 to 2030 has set a bold target: to reduce its emissions by 51% by 2030. Iarnród Éireann’s Climate Action Plan 2023 to 2030 Leading by Example: Iarnród Éireann is demonstrating that even large-scale operations can make substantial strides towards decarbonization. A Greener Ireland: By reducing its carbon footprint, the […]
RTE is reporting that "70% of young people in Ireland have considered a job in construction industry" The percentage comes from a survey carried out by (Ireland's leading builders’ merchants, Chadwicks. The findings show that a significant 70% of people aged 16-24 have considered a career in the construction industry. Moreover, an overwhelming majority of […]
The RIAI Conference 2024 at the RDS Dublin takes place on 9 -10 October 2024. This is the largest architectural networking event in Ireland and an unmissable date in the diary for the built environment sector. This year’s theme is #Cities, putting a spotlight on the opportunities and challenges for our cities, with shared experiences […]
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has been released Business in Ireland 2022 – Summary Results. In 2022, the Construction sector in Ireland presented an intriguing dynamic within the Structural Business Economy. While it accounted for the largest number of active enterprises, totaling 77,676, which represented 20% of all enterprises, its economic output was relatively modest. […]
Ireland is grappling with a severe housing crisis, primarily driven by a widening gap between population growth and construction rates. The nation's rapid population increase, fueled by both natural growth and immigration, has outpaced housing supply, leading to escalating property prices and a shortage of affordable homes. Ireland has experienced a significant population surge in […]
The headline seasonally adjusted BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction Total Activity Index posted just fractionally below the 50.0 no-change mark at 49.9 in July. The reading was up from 47.5 in June and signalled a near-stabilisation of activity.Housing activity increased for the fifth consecutive month, and at a solid pace that was the fastest […]
The CIF Annual Conference Summit takes place on 24th September 2024 at Croke Park, Dublin. The event will explore the construction industry’s key role in building for a growing nation and how the sector can scale up to drive Ireland’s development. Elevating Ireland: The Vital Role of Construction in Building Sustainable Growth Contributions from the […]
