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
50,000 construction jobs created since 2013, says CIF Nearly 40% of construction companies here have hired Irish workers returning from abroad, according to an industry survey. Ireland • 18 Apr 19
50,000 construction jobs created since 2013, says CIF Nearly 40% of construction companies here have hired Irish workers returning from abroad, according to an industry survey. Ireland • 18 Apr 19
Cairn seeks €90m for Citywest Quarter development Cairn Homes is to sell 282 apartment in the Citywest Quarter in Dublin. Business • 01 Apr 19
Cairn seeks €90m for Citywest Quarter development Cairn Homes is to sell 282 apartment in the Citywest Quarter in Dublin. Business • 01 Apr 19
SIG reports lower 2018 revenue on sluggish markets Building materials supplier SIG today reported a 1.4% fall in group revenue from continuing operations for the year, hit by a slowdown in construction markets in UK, France and Germany. Business • 08 Jan 19
SIG reports lower 2018 revenue on sluggish markets Building materials supplier SIG today reported a 1.4% fall in group revenue from continuing operations for the year, hit by a slowdown in construction markets in UK, France and Germany. Business • 08 Jan 19
Construction growth accelerates in July - PMI Growth in the Irish construction sector accelerated in July amid reports of material shortages, which drove cost inflation. Business • 13 Aug 18
Construction growth accelerates in July - PMI Growth in the Irish construction sector accelerated in July amid reports of material shortages, which drove cost inflation. Business • 13 Aug 18
Turnover in top construction firms hits €6.7 billion The combined turnover of the country's top construction firms increased by €720m over the last 12 months to €6.72 billion, the latest Construction Magazine's annual Top 50 CIF Contractors listing shows. Business • 04 Jul 18
Turnover in top construction firms hits €6.7 billion The combined turnover of the country's top construction firms increased by €720m over the last 12 months to €6.72 billion, the latest Construction Magazine's annual Top 50 CIF Contractors listing shows. Business • 04 Jul 18
Tradespeople urged to mark equipment amid theft rise Almost €8 million worth of equipment and tools were stolen from construction sites in Ireland in a ten month period last year. Ireland • 19 Jun 18
Tradespeople urged to mark equipment amid theft rise Almost €8 million worth of equipment and tools were stolen from construction sites in Ireland in a ten month period last year. Ireland • 19 Jun 18
First quarter construction output up 7.4% - CSO The volume of output in the building and construction industry increased by 7.4% in the first quarter of 2018 when compared to the same time last year, boosted by residential and non-residential building. Business • 08 Jun 18
First quarter construction output up 7.4% - CSO The volume of output in the building and construction industry increased by 7.4% in the first quarter of 2018 when compared to the same time last year, boosted by residential and non-residential building. Business • 08 Jun 18
Residential construction activity up 52% in 2017 A new report has found that 36,218 new homes were added to the GeoDirectory database in 2017, 1.8% of the total residential stock. Business • 27 Dec 17
Residential construction activity up 52% in 2017 A new report has found that 36,218 new homes were added to the GeoDirectory database in 2017, 1.8% of the total residential stock. Business • 27 Dec 17
Third quarter construction output up 18.4% - CSO The volume of output in the the building and construction industry increased by 18.4% in the third quarter of 2017 compared to the same time last year, boosted by residential building. Business • 08 Dec 17
Third quarter construction output up 18.4% - CSO The volume of output in the the building and construction industry increased by 18.4% in the third quarter of 2017 compared to the same time last year, boosted by residential building. Business • 08 Dec 17
Strongest skills demand in construction and ICT sectors A new report reveals that the strongest demand for skills last year was seen in the construction, professional, ICT, financial and industrial sectors. Business • 06 Dec 17
Strongest skills demand in construction and ICT sectors A new report reveals that the strongest demand for skills last year was seen in the construction, professional, ICT, financial and industrial sectors. Business • 06 Dec 17
Wage pressures driving construction costs higher - SCSI Wage pressures will continue to drive construction costs higher this year, according to the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. Business • 25 Sep 17
Wage pressures driving construction costs higher - SCSI Wage pressures will continue to drive construction costs higher this year, according to the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. Business • 25 Sep 17
EI-supported construction firms reduce UK exposure Just under half of Enterprise Ireland-supported construction firms have reduced their exposure to the UK market since the Brexit vote. Business • 24 Aug 17
EI-supported construction firms reduce UK exposure Just under half of Enterprise Ireland-supported construction firms have reduced their exposure to the UK market since the Brexit vote. Business • 24 Aug 17
Kingspan reports 6% rise in trading profit for H1 Building materials group Kingspan has reported a 6% increase in trading profit for the first half of the year on the back of significantly higher revenues. Business • 18 Aug 17
Kingspan reports 6% rise in trading profit for H1 Building materials group Kingspan has reported a 6% increase in trading profit for the first half of the year on the back of significantly higher revenues. Business • 18 Aug 17
Construction sector sees slowdown in growth The pace of growth in construction activity fell back in July to its lowest level since the start of the year, according to the latest Ulster Bank Purchasing Managers' Index. Business • 14 Aug 17
Construction sector sees slowdown in growth The pace of growth in construction activity fell back in July to its lowest level since the start of the year, according to the latest Ulster Bank Purchasing Managers' Index. Business • 14 Aug 17
Minister receives report on pay in construction sector The Labour Court has made recommendations to Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Frances Fitzgerald on new pay rates in the construction sector. Business • 17 Jul 17
Minister receives report on pay in construction sector The Labour Court has made recommendations to Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Frances Fitzgerald on new pay rates in the construction sector. Business • 17 Jul 17
The cranes are back - construction since the recession In a special series for RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Jackie Fox looks at the construction industry since the economic crash; the legacy issues and the future. Special Reports • 26 May 17
The cranes are back - construction since the recession In a special series for RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Jackie Fox looks at the construction industry since the economic crash; the legacy issues and the future. Special Reports • 26 May 17
