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The fall was the fastest since March 2021 when pandemic restrictions impacted the sector.

Sharp decline in Irish construction activity in July

New data indicates an accelerated decline in Irish construction activity in July, as demand fell sharply amid strong inflationary pressures.

Business • 15 Aug 22

The cost for remedial repairs could be between €1.5bn and €2.5bn (Stock image)

Individual defective apartment penalties 'not feasible'

A report on defective apartments built during the Celtic Tiger years has concluded it would not be feasible to impose penalties on the individual companies involved.

Ireland • 28 Jul 22

22,390 residential buildings were under construction in June which represents an increase of over 18% on the same time last year

Residential building activity higher in first half

The construction of residential buildings picked up quite substantially in the first half of the year, according to GeoDirectory in its latest Residential Buildings Report.

Business • 28 Jul 22

The rate of inflation in the first half was higher than the peak of the Celtic Tiger

Tender prices for construction rose 7.5% in first half

Tender prices for commercial construction projects rose by 7.5% in the first six months of the year, new data from the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland has found.

Business • 22 Jul 22

The department pointed out that notices received in June 2021 included some of the backlog from previous months

Housing commencements down compared to June 2021

2,060 commencement notices for new homes were lodged in June, according to data released by the Department of Housing.

Business • 15 Jul 22

The report forecasts 25,000 housing completions this year

EY projects stronger output for construction industry

EY projects stronger output and activity for the construction sector over the next three years but challenges remain, particularly in housing.

Business • 14 Jun 22

Rising costs has led some firms to postpone building projects, which has in turn weakened sentiment among building firms

Growth in construction sector slowed again in May

Activity in the construction sector continued to increase in May but at its slowest pace in more than a year, according to the latest Construction Purchasing Managers' Index from BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland.

Business • 13 Jun 22

The residential home building sector registered a 2.8% in the volume of production during the first quarter of 2021

Construction output falls by 2.4% in Quarter 1

The volume of construction production dropped by 2.4% in the first three months of the year, compared to the final quarter of last year, new data from the CSO shows.

Business • 01 Jun 22

Almost all respondents have seen the cost of raw materials rise over the past three months

Most building firms won't take on fixed price contracts

The challenge of rapidly rising raw materials costs means that nine out of every 10 construction companies in Ireland are now unwilling to take on fixed price contracts, a new survey has found.

Business • 23 May 22

The initiative will identify people who previously worked in the construction sector and will communicate employment opportunities to those workers

Govt launches new drive to recruit construction workers

The Government has launched a new initiative to recruit construction workers.

Business • 05 May 22

Activity, new orders and employment all rose at slower rates.

Construction activity growth slows in first quarter

Growth in the Irish construction sector slowed in the first quarter of the year, according to the BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction Total Activity Index.

Business • 11 Apr 22

The report predicts apartment construction costs could rise a further 3% this year

Cost of building two-bed apartment jumps 14% since 2020

A new report has found that the average cost of building a two-bed apartment has increased by 14% since before the pandemic started.

Business • 09 Mar 22

Construction output last year was severely impacted by Covid-19 restrictions (stock image)

Inflation in building costs to continue - survey

More than four out of every five builders across the country expect the prices they charge for projects will rise in the first three months of the year when compared to the same period last year, a new survey of the industry has revealed.

Business • 17 Jan 22

The report reveals that building activity in both the residential and commercial sectors increased

Surge in construction causing labour shortages

A surge in construction activity in the third quarter of this year has resulted in labour shortages, according to a report by Deloitte.

Business • 17 Dec 21

More construction workers are needed to build houses here

Changes to employment permit system to target shortages

Changes are being introduced to the employment permit system to allow a greater number of workers from outside the European Economic Area work here.

Business • 28 Oct 21

The recommendation, if approved by both Houses of the Oireachtas, will take effect by means of a Sectoral Employment Order

Minimum pay rates for construction workers approved

A Labour Court recommendation for new minimum pay rates to workers in the construction sector has been formally approved by Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail Damien English.

Business • 26 Oct 21

The highest rate of inflation, in the first half of the year, at 7.8% was in Leinster and Connacht/Ulster

SCSI: Commercial construction inflation running at 8.3%

National annual commercial construction inflation is now rising at the rate of 8.3%, almost double pre-Covid levels, new research by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) has found.

Business • 11 Oct 21

CIF claims there have been significant underspends on capital across Government departments

Systemic barriers preventing housing delivery - CIF

The construction industry has warned that there are too many systemic barriers that are adding costs and delays to Government-related infrastructure and housing to result in their timely and cost-effective delivery.

Business • 30 Sep 21

Index readings above 50 signal an increase in activity on the previous month

Construction activity increased again in July

There was a substantial increase in construction activity once again in July, according to the latest Construction Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) from Ulster Bank.

Business • 09 Aug 21

1,333 apartments were built this year (Stock image)

Big increase in number of apartments finished - CSO

The construction sector bounced back in the second three months of this year with the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Ireland • 29 Jul 21

Housing continued to lead the construction expansion in June

Construction activity increased again in June

Construction activity increased for the second month in a row following the full reopening of the sector, and at one of the strongest rates since the survey began.

Business • 12 Jul 21

Growth was fastest in the housebuilding sector

UK construction surges at fastest rate since 2014 - PMI

British construction activity surged in May at the fastest rate in nearly seven years, fuelled by a record increase in new orders as coronavirus lockdown measures lifted, new data shows.

Business • 04 Jun 21

The number of new homes completed this year is likely to be on a par with 2020 - but still well below the level required to meet demand

Government 'needs to examine role in property supply'

The Government needs to look at its role in the limited availability of housing for would-be buyers, according to the chief economist of Goodbody Stockbrokers.

Business • 07 May 21

CRH said that Covid-19 restrictions in Ireland resulted in lower cement volumes than the same time last year

CRH's first quarter sales up 3% on strong demand

Building materials group CRH has reported a positive start to the year with first quarter like-for-like sales up by 3% on the back of strong demand for residential construction, particularly in North America.

Business • 28 Apr 21

According the research, earnings in the Irish construction industry are 'on average' good

Report warns of rising house prices and delays

The construction industry could be unable to meet pent-up demand for housing and infrastructure, even when fully reopened - due to labour shortages and a "boom and bust" cycle in the sector, according to new research.

Business • 21 Apr 21