Innovation key for a productive construction sector A new study has found that the construction industry needs to prioritise innovation and digital technology to ensure a productive and sustainable construction sector in … Business • 08 Feb
Construction sector continues to see strong growth Construction firms continued to experience strong growth in November, the latest Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers Index survey shows. Business • 13 Dec 21
Construction activity bounces back, but costs soar Activity in the construction sector expanded for the first time this year in May, according to Ulster Bank's latest Purchasing Managers' Index. Business • 14 Jun 21
LafargeHolcim's strong Q1 points to construction upturn LafargeHolcim has today raised its full year guidance after reporting higher sales and doubling its operating profit during the first quarter, sending a positive signal … Business • 23 Apr 21
Construction activity contraction slows in May Construction activity continued to fall sharply in May but at a softer pace than in April, the latest Ulster Bank Construction PMI survey shows today. Business • 08 Jun 20
Construction sector in danger of overheating - report The construction sector is under Celtic Tiger levels of pressure and is in danger of overheating, according to a new report from construction consultants Mitchell … Business • 30 Jan 20
Construction industry expected to grow by 10% this year The construction industry is eyeing growth of 10% this year, according to a new survey by engineering group Aecom. Business • 21 Jan 20
Residential building output up 8.2% in third quarter New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the level of activity in the overall construction sector grew by 2.5% in the third quarter … Business • 06 Dec 19
Dublin 7th most expensive place in the world to build Dublin is the seventh most expensive place in the world to build, with average construction costs at $3,245.10 per metre squared, a new report shows. Business • 11 Apr 19
Construction workers want 12% pay increase SIPTU has said that construction workers are looking to secure a 12% pay increase over a three-year period agreement. Business • 04 Mar 19
BAM Ireland builds up turnover increase of 29% Construction company BAM Ireland said its turnover for last year rose by 29% on the back of strong activity in the country's improving construction sector. Business • 16 Nov 18
Number of enterprises up 4.4% in 2015 - CSO Nearly 249,000 enterprises were operational in Ireland in 2015, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 30 Jun 17
Even before new political chaos, UK economy was limping The UK economy appeared to be struggling to pick up pace even before today's inconclusive election result, with industrial output rising less than expected in … Business • 09 Jun 17
