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 […]
Build Digital and the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) are partnering to host an in-person event for clients (particularly public sector) and their supply chain. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:30 - 15:00 at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork This conference will inform the attendees on the Building Information Modelling (BIM) mandate for the […]
FRS Training offers a wide range of QQI accredited training programmes nationwide. Responding to the training needs of Irish Industry FRS Training offer industry leading construction skills and health and safety courses, including safe pass, forklift training, manual handling, CSCS, train the trainer, to the wider public who wish to broaden their career or personal development. Horticulture skills training, including […]
A new report from the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs highlights the importance of accelerating the adoption of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) as a means of boosting housing supply and improving productivity and efficiency in the construction sector. The report identifies the nature of the skills needs of enterprises supporting the transition to MMC […]
In response to critical & proven skills needs in the construction and the built environment sector, University of Galway has developed a suite of courses in construction innovation including a free taster session Learn more at -https://bit.ly/3Wbq90Y IRELAND'S CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING SECTORS' UPCOMING JOBS & RECRUITMENT EVENT RETURNS TO THE RDS IN 2025 DATE Saturday, 22nd […]
