Government extends construction commencement notices The Government has signed regulations that will mean that valid construction commencement notices submitted during the most recent period of restrictions remain valid until April 26. Business • 02 Apr 21
Government extends construction commencement notices The Government has signed regulations that will mean that valid construction commencement notices submitted during the most recent period of restrictions remain valid until April 26. Business • 02 Apr 21
Government aiming to get Covid curbs balance 'right' Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said today that issues including the re-opening of the construction sector and the re-introduction of click-and-collect services will not be dealt with in isolation. Business • 24 Mar 21
Government aiming to get Covid curbs balance 'right' Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said today that issues including the re-opening of the construction sector and the re-introduction of click-and-collect services will not be dealt with in isolation. Business • 24 Mar 21
Kingspan sees profits rise 2% despite revenue dip Shares in Kingspan jumped over 8% today after it announced a full year profit of €508.2m for 2020, a rise of 2% year-on-year, despite a fall in revenue. Business • 19 Feb 21
Kingspan sees profits rise 2% despite revenue dip Shares in Kingspan jumped over 8% today after it announced a full year profit of €508.2m for 2020, a rise of 2% year-on-year, despite a fall in revenue. Business • 19 Feb 21
People unable to work due to childcare eligible for PUP Workers unable to go to work due to a lack of childcare triggered by Covid-19 closures may be eligible to claim the Pandemic Unemployment Payment, according to the Department of Social Protection. Business • 11 Jan 21
People unable to work due to childcare eligible for PUP Workers unable to go to work due to a lack of childcare triggered by Covid-19 closures may be eligible to claim the Pandemic Unemployment Payment, according to the Department of Social Protection. Business • 11 Jan 21
Construction work stops except for essential projects Construction sites across the country closed this evening as new Covid-19 restrictions came into force for all but essential building projects. Business • 08 Jan 21
Construction work stops except for essential projects Construction sites across the country closed this evening as new Covid-19 restrictions came into force for all but essential building projects. Business • 08 Jan 21
Non-essential construction to cease at 6pm on Friday The Cabinet has decided that non-essential construction will stop at 6pm this Friday in order to help prevent the further spread of Covid-19. Coronavirus • 06 Jan 21
Non-essential construction to cease at 6pm on Friday The Cabinet has decided that non-essential construction will stop at 6pm this Friday in order to help prevent the further spread of Covid-19. Coronavirus • 06 Jan 21
New home completions back to 2019 level by September The number of new dwellings completed in September exceeded the number completed a year ago for the first time since March. Business • 12 Nov 20
New home completions back to 2019 level by September The number of new dwellings completed in September exceeded the number completed a year ago for the first time since March. Business • 12 Nov 20
27 HSA construction inspections under Level 5 measures The Health and Safety Authority has carried out 27 inspections in the construction sector since Level 5 restrictions were introduced. Construction • 11 Nov 20
27 HSA construction inspections under Level 5 measures The Health and Safety Authority has carried out 27 inspections in the construction sector since Level 5 restrictions were introduced. Construction • 11 Nov 20
Turnover of CIF's top 50 contractors hit €10bn in 2019 The Construction Industry Federation's top 50 contractors had a combined turnover of just over €10bn in 2019, according to a survey carried by Construction magazine on behalf of CIF. Business • 03 Nov 20
Turnover of CIF's top 50 contractors hit €10bn in 2019 The Construction Industry Federation's top 50 contractors had a combined turnover of just over €10bn in 2019, according to a survey carried by Construction magazine on behalf of CIF. Business • 03 Nov 20
Retailers disappointed at decision to move to Level 5 Retailers have reacted with deep disappointment to the Government's decision to close all non-essential retail as part of the move to Level 5. Business • 20 Oct 20
Retailers disappointed at decision to move to Level 5 Retailers have reacted with deep disappointment to the Government's decision to close all non-essential retail as part of the move to Level 5. Business • 20 Oct 20
Construction worker strike action looming over pay row Strike action may be looming on construction sites after the Unite and Connect unions accused employers of breaching a collective agreement by failing to pay a 2.7% increase to mechanical workers due since 1 September. Business • 15 Sep 20
Construction worker strike action looming over pay row Strike action may be looming on construction sites after the Unite and Connect unions accused employers of breaching a collective agreement by failing to pay a 2.7% increase to mechanical workers due since 1 September. Business • 15 Sep 20
Construction activity recovery stalls in August - PMI Activity in the construction sector declined for the first time in three months in August, according to the latest monthly measure from Ulster Bank. Business • 14 Sep 20
Construction activity recovery stalls in August - PMI Activity in the construction sector declined for the first time in three months in August, according to the latest monthly measure from Ulster Bank. Business • 14 Sep 20
Construction output slumps 42.5% in second quarter New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that construction production slumped by 42.5% in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the previous three month period on a seasonally adjusted basis. Business • 04 Sep 20
Construction output slumps 42.5% in second quarter New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that construction production slumped by 42.5% in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the previous three month period on a seasonally adjusted basis. Business • 04 Sep 20
Number of units in planning system dives 25% in Q2 The number of houses and apartments in the planning system fell by 27% between the first and second quarter of the year, new research has found. Business • 01 Sep 20
Number of units in planning system dives 25% in Q2 The number of houses and apartments in the planning system fell by 27% between the first and second quarter of the year, new research has found. Business • 01 Sep 20
Construction activity increases in July - PMI Construction activity has increased for the second month in a row, according to the Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers' Index. Business • 10 Aug 20
Construction activity increases in July - PMI Construction activity has increased for the second month in a row, according to the Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers' Index. Business • 10 Aug 20
33% fall in home completions in Q2 - Goodbody Housing completions fell by 33% in the second quarter of the year to a total of 3,220, the latest BER Tracker from Goodbody shows. Business • 04 Aug 20
33% fall in home completions in Q2 - Goodbody Housing completions fell by 33% in the second quarter of the year to a total of 3,220, the latest BER Tracker from Goodbody shows. Business • 04 Aug 20
Government's building programme behind due to pandemic Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien has said there are opportunities across the country to bring vacant homes into public ownership with a focus on providing them to long-term, single homeless people. Housing • 21 Jul 20
Government's building programme behind due to pandemic Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien has said there are opportunities across the country to bring vacant homes into public ownership with a focus on providing them to long-term, single homeless people. Housing • 21 Jul 20
Covid safety measures could add 5-10% to house costs The Construction Industry Federation has warned that Covid-19 safety measures could add 5-10% to the cost of a house. Business • 19 May 20
Covid safety measures could add 5-10% to house costs The Construction Industry Federation has warned that Covid-19 safety measures could add 5-10% to the cost of a house. Business • 19 May 20
CIF directs members to stop work on building sites The Construction Industry Federation has directed its members to cease working on building sites and secure them immediately. Coronavirus • 28 Mar 20
CIF directs members to stop work on building sites The Construction Industry Federation has directed its members to cease working on building sites and secure them immediately. Coronavirus • 28 Mar 20
LafargeHolcim warns on profit as virus hits builders LafargeHolcim has today ditched its profit forecast for 2020 and announced spending cuts to counter the downturn in construction caused by the coronavirus. Business • 27 Mar 20
LafargeHolcim warns on profit as virus hits builders LafargeHolcim has today ditched its profit forecast for 2020 and announced spending cuts to counter the downturn in construction caused by the coronavirus. Business • 27 Mar 20
Glenveagh Properties suspends guidance for 2020 Housebuilder Glenveagh Properties has said it is suspending all existing guidance for 2020 until both the severity and duration of the Covid-19 impact becomes clearer. Business • 26 Mar 20
Glenveagh Properties suspends guidance for 2020 Housebuilder Glenveagh Properties has said it is suspending all existing guidance for 2020 until both the severity and duration of the Covid-19 impact becomes clearer. Business • 26 Mar 20
Cairn Homes withdraws final dividend due to Covid-19 Housebuilder Cairn Homes said it is withdrawing its final dividend of 2.75 cent per share for 2019 due to the "unprecedented circumstances and considerable uncertainty" surrounding the outbreak of Covid-19. Business • 25 Mar 20
Cairn Homes withdraws final dividend due to Covid-19 Housebuilder Cairn Homes said it is withdrawing its final dividend of 2.75 cent per share for 2019 due to the "unprecedented circumstances and considerable uncertainty" surrounding the outbreak of Covid-19. Business • 25 Mar 20
September housing commencements up 28% on last year The number of new homes which have commenced construction in September was 28% higher than in the same period last year. Business • 11 Nov 19
September housing commencements up 28% on last year The number of new homes which have commenced construction in September was 28% higher than in the same period last year. Business • 11 Nov 19
I'm the foreman: Meet the women bridging the gender gap Just 4% of Dublin Bus drivers are female. As the company appeals for women to consider a career as a bus driver, we speak to three women who are bucking the trend in male-dominated industries. Ireland • 21 Sep 19
I'm the foreman: Meet the women bridging the gender gap Just 4% of Dublin Bus drivers are female. As the company appeals for women to consider a career as a bus driver, we speak to three women who are bucking the trend in male-dominated industries. Ireland • 21 Sep 19
SIG reports lower sales on weak construction activity Building materials supplier SIG today reported 3.8% lower like-for-like sales for the first half of the year as construction activity fell in the second quarter in face of challenging market conditions in the UK and Ireland. Business • 05 Jul 19
SIG reports lower sales on weak construction activity Building materials supplier SIG today reported 3.8% lower like-for-like sales for the first half of the year as construction activity fell in the second quarter in face of challenging market conditions in the UK and Ireland. Business • 05 Jul 19
