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Materials such as reinforced steel, insulation and fuel are settling in price

Construction inflation moderates but remains high

Tender prices for commercial construction projects rose by 2.4% during the first half of the year.

Construction firms continued to take on extra staff in July (Stock image)

Decline in construction activity in July - BNP Paribas

After having returned to growth in June, construction activity in Ireland saw a renewed decline in July, the latest BNP Paribas Real Estate Purchasing Managers' Index shows.

Business • 14 Aug 23

The programme will be delivered remotely from Trinity College Dublin

Climate accelerator programme opens for submissions

A new climate accelerator programme aimed at SMEs and start-ups operating in the built environment has opened for submissions.

Business • 11 Aug 23

In June work began on a total of 2,574 new homes around the country

New home construction starts down 16% in June

The number of new homes that building work commenced on in June was down 16% on the previous month.

Business • 20 Jul 23

Building costs in June increased at the weakest rates since August of 2020, today's Construction PMI shows

First increase in construction activity since Sept 2022

Construction activity in Ireland increased in June for the first time since September of last year, albeit slightly.

Business • 10 Jul 23

7 out of every 10 chartered surveyors believe the overall outlook for the construction sector is positive

Construction constrained by labour, finance and costs

Almost two thirds of construction firms here are operating at full capacity, a new report from the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) has found.

Business • 21 Jun 23

Slight contraction in construction activity in May

Construction activity contracted again in May, but only slightly, as demand improved.

Business • 12 Jun 23

Construction production volumes increased by 2.8% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same time last year, new CSO figures show

Quarterly construction output up 7.5% in Quarter 1

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the volume of construction production rose by 7.5% in the first quarter of 2023 compared with the fourth quarter of 2022 on a seasonally adjusted basis.

Business • 01 Jun 23

The sustained decline in housing activity continued in April, the latest BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction PMI has found

Construction activity shrinks for seventh month in row

Activity in the construction sector contracted more sharply in April than in the previous month as the industry continues to struggle.

Business • 15 May 23

Those surveyed did show increased signs of optimism

Construction activity continued to fall in March

Construction activity here continued to fall last month, albeit marginally.

Business • 17 Apr 23

Decreases were seen in both housing and civil engineering activity in February though rates of reduction eased

'Green shoots' in construction as activity stabilises

The downturn across the construction sector here showed signs of moderation last month as activity levels stabilised and new orders grew.

Business • 13 Mar 23

The EXO near Dublin Port is one of the projects completed by Bennett Construction

Revenues fall at Bennett Construction due to Covid-19

The builders of Dublin's tallest office block - the EXO - last year sustained an €85m revenue hit, due mainly to the continuing impact of Covid-19.

Business • 24 Feb 23

The Society attributed the easing in tender price inflation to fuel and energy prices abating coupled with a slight easing in supply chain issues

Signs of easing in rate of construction price inflation

The rate of increase in prices in the construction sector is showing signs of easing, a new report from the Society of Chartered Surveyors suggests.

Business • 24 Feb 23

The SCSI estimates that the shortages will be worst felt in the property area

Shortage of surveyors may threaten construction output

The country is facing a significant shortfall in the number of surveyors it needs, creating further challenges for the ramping up of the residential construction market, a new report has concluded.

Business • 02 Feb 23

The cost of building a two-bed mid-range apartment rose by 9.6% last year

28,786 units in large developments await ABP permission

There are 28,786 proposed units in a series of large housing and apartment developments currently awaiting a planning permission decision from An Bord Pleanála, according to a new analysis.

Business • 26 Jan 23

Activity in house building, commercial projects and civil engineering all fell

Construction activity fell sharply again in December

Construction activity declined sharply in December, contracting for the third month in a row, as economic uncertainty continued to impact on building plans.

Business • 09 Jan 23

Safe Pass is a mandatory one-day health and safety awareness programme for workers in the construction industry (file pic)

Construction 'Safe Pass' renewals to be faster, cheaper

Renewals of 'Safe Pass' cards for construction workers will be available online in the New Year resulting in faster processing times and lower costs.

Ireland • 07 Dec 22

The CSO said the residential building sector declined by 16.2% between Q2 and Q3 2022

Volume of production in construction fell in Q3 - CSO

The volume of production in the residential building sector fell by 16.2% in the third quarter of the year when compared with the previous three-month period.

Business • 01 Dec 22

The homes will be a mix of cost rental, affordable purchase and social

Work starts on 597 affordable homes in south Dublin

Construction has begun on 597 social and affordable homes in Shanganagh in Shankill, Co Dublin.

Business • 21 Nov 22

Renewed fall in construction activity as demand subdued

Activity in the construction sector fell off in October as demand remained weak.

Business • 14 Nov 22

The Housing Department said it received commencement notices for 2,211 units in September

Housing starts down 31% in September

The number of residential units which have commenced construction fell last month, according to the latest figures from the Department of Housing.

Business • 26 Oct 22

(Stock image) Despite the challenges faced throughout 2021, BAM said it continued to progress a number of key projects.

BAM Ireland reports pre-tax profit of €10.7m for 2021

Construction company BAM Ireland has said its turnover increased to €626.2m last year, compared to €460.8m in 2020.

Business • 23 Sep 22

House building activity was also softer in August, today's construction PMI shows

Construction activity fell again last month PMI finds

Construction activity fell again in August, as new orders dropped sharply, the latest BNP Paribas Real Estate Construction Purchasing Managers Index shows.

Business • 12 Sep 22

Residential construction fell by 2.9% in the second quarter of this year, new CSO figures show

Construction output slows down by 4.5% in Q2 - CSO

The volume of building work in the economy shrank by 4.5% in the second three months of this year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 07 Sep 22

Kingspan's trading margin fell in the period, but the acquisitions it has made helped to boost its performance

Kingspan's half year profits rise by 32%

Kingspan has reported a 32% rise in its trading profits in the first half of the year, following a surge in its revenues.

Business • 19 Aug 22