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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Govt launches new drive to recruit construction workers The Government has launched a new initiative to recruit construction workers. Business • 05 May 22
Govt launches new drive to recruit construction workers The Government has launched a new initiative to recruit construction workers. Business • 05 May 22
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
