New campaign to promote clean air on construction sites A new campaign has been launched to promote clean air practices on construction sites to reduce long term exposure to dust and contaminated air. Business • 12 Mar
New campaign to promote clean air on construction sites A new campaign has been launched to promote clean air practices on construction sites to reduce long term exposure to dust and contaminated air. Business • 12 Mar
Construction PMI flat for second month in a row in August Construction activity was flat for the second month in a row in August, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index from BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland. Business • 09 Sep 24
Construction PMI flat for second month in a row in August Construction activity was flat for the second month in a row in August, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index from BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland. Business • 09 Sep 24
Construction activity expanded again in April - BNPPRE Activity in the construction sector rose again last month, according to new data from BNP Paribas. Business • 13 May 24
Construction activity expanded again in April - BNPPRE Activity in the construction sector rose again last month, according to new data from BNP Paribas. Business • 13 May 24
Cairn Homes invests €10m in new Apprenticeship Academy Homebuilder Cairn Homes is investing €10m in a new Apprenticeship Academy, which aims to enhance the long-term health and viability of the construction sector in Ireland, by addressing future skills in the industry. Business • 27 Sep 23
Cairn Homes invests €10m in new Apprenticeship Academy Homebuilder Cairn Homes is investing €10m in a new Apprenticeship Academy, which aims to enhance the long-term health and viability of the construction sector in Ireland, by addressing future skills in the industry. Business • 27 Sep 23
Construction sector contracts but signs of costs easing There was a further contraction in activity in the Irish construction sector in January, but cost and supply pressures showed signs of easing. Business • 13 Feb 23
Construction sector contracts but signs of costs easing There was a further contraction in activity in the Irish construction sector in January, but cost and supply pressures showed signs of easing. Business • 13 Feb 23
Calls for renewed focus on construction site safety There are calls for a renewed focus on safety at building sites around the country amid a slight increase in workplace injuries in the construction sector. Ireland • 17 Oct 22
Calls for renewed focus on construction site safety There are calls for a renewed focus on safety at building sites around the country amid a slight increase in workplace injuries in the construction sector. Ireland • 17 Oct 22
Construction firms see further sharp rises in activity The construction sector reported another month of rapid growth in August, the latest Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers Index shows, as it continued to benefit from improvements in demand after the reopening of the sector. Business • 13 Sep 21
Construction firms see further sharp rises in activity The construction sector reported another month of rapid growth in August, the latest Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers Index shows, as it continued to benefit from improvements in demand after the reopening of the sector. Business • 13 Sep 21
Reopening Construction The reopening of the construction industry starts this week - but on a phased basis. Business • 13 Apr 21
Reopening Construction The reopening of the construction industry starts this week - but on a phased basis. Business • 13 Apr 21
Up to 20,000 construction workers return to sites Up to 20,000 construction workers began returning to work on residential, early-learning and childcare sites around the country from today as Covid-19 restrictions ease. Business • 12 Apr 21
Up to 20,000 construction workers return to sites Up to 20,000 construction workers began returning to work on residential, early-learning and childcare sites around the country from today as Covid-19 restrictions ease. Business • 12 Apr 21
Chadwicks Group to reopen nationwide from May 18 Builders' merchants Chadwicks Group said it will reopen its branches nationwide from May 18 to cater for the construction industry as restrictions on the industry begin to lift. Business • 12 May 20
Chadwicks Group to reopen nationwide from May 18 Builders' merchants Chadwicks Group said it will reopen its branches nationwide from May 18 to cater for the construction industry as restrictions on the industry begin to lift. Business • 12 May 20
Two thirds of construction companies laid off staff Construction professionals believe it will be at least 12 months before the sector returns to pre-pandemic levels. Business • 11 May 20
Two thirds of construction companies laid off staff Construction professionals believe it will be at least 12 months before the sector returns to pre-pandemic levels. Business • 11 May 20
Building sites get 48 hours to comply with guidelines Liz Canavan, assistant secretary for social policy at the Department of the Taoiseach, said today that the construction industry had been given 48 hours to comply with social distancing guidelines. Business • 26 Mar 20
Building sites get 48 hours to comply with guidelines Liz Canavan, assistant secretary for social policy at the Department of the Taoiseach, said today that the construction industry had been given 48 hours to comply with social distancing guidelines. Business • 26 Mar 20
Non-EU building workers needed to fill shortage: RIAI The President of the Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland David Browne has said the industry is desperately in need of easier access to workers from outside the EU to fill shortages as construction grows. Ireland • 17 May 19
Non-EU building workers needed to fill shortage: RIAI The President of the Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland David Browne has said the industry is desperately in need of easier access to workers from outside the EU to fill shortages as construction grows. Ireland • 17 May 19
Construction industry forecasts growth of 20% in 2019 There will be significant growth in the construction of houses this year, as the industry forecasts 20% growth in construction overall in 2019. Business • 14 Jan 19
Construction industry forecasts growth of 20% in 2019 There will be significant growth in the construction of houses this year, as the industry forecasts 20% growth in construction overall in 2019. Business • 14 Jan 19
Volume of construction output up 1.7% in third quarter The construction industry's output continued to rise during the third quarter, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office, but house building had little to do with that increase. Business • 07 Dec 18
Volume of construction output up 1.7% in third quarter The construction industry's output continued to rise during the third quarter, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office, but house building had little to do with that increase. Business • 07 Dec 18
Construction employment in 2017 46% lower than 2007 The construction sector has regained less than one third of the jobs lost during the economic crisis, new research from the Central Bank shows. Business • 10 Apr 18
Construction employment in 2017 46% lower than 2007 The construction sector has regained less than one third of the jobs lost during the economic crisis, new research from the Central Bank shows. Business • 10 Apr 18
Irish construction firms spending more on UK imports Irish construction firms have more than doubled their spending on UK imports amid the pound's weakness in 2017. Business • 06 Jun 17
Irish construction firms spending more on UK imports Irish construction firms have more than doubled their spending on UK imports amid the pound's weakness in 2017. Business • 06 Jun 17
Growth in construction jobs near record high Ulster Bank's construction industry monthly monitor pointed to another month of good growth in January on the back of new orders. Business • 13 Feb 17
Growth in construction jobs near record high Ulster Bank's construction industry monthly monitor pointed to another month of good growth in January on the back of new orders. Business • 13 Feb 17
Annual profit slumps at Carpetright Carpetright, the floor coverings retailer, today posted a 53% slump in annual profit, failing to tap-in to the UK's improving housing market. Business • 24 Jun 14
Annual profit slumps at Carpetright Carpetright, the floor coverings retailer, today posted a 53% slump in annual profit, failing to tap-in to the UK's improving housing market. Business • 24 Jun 14
Kingspan reports improved momentum in 2013 Kingspan has reported a 19% rise in after-tax profits for 2013 while revenues for the year increased by 10%. Business • 24 Feb 14
Kingspan reports improved momentum in 2013 Kingspan has reported a 19% rise in after-tax profits for 2013 while revenues for the year increased by 10%. Business • 24 Feb 14
Construction industry set to decline by 3% Output from the construction industry is set to decline by 3% this year after a 9% drop in 2012, according to Davis Langdon in its annual review. Business • 20 Feb 13
Construction industry set to decline by 3% Output from the construction industry is set to decline by 3% this year after a 9% drop in 2012, according to Davis Langdon in its annual review. Business • 20 Feb 13
