Record increase in housing activity last month House-building activity grew at its fastest rate in at least 14 years last month, according to the latest indicator for the industry. Business • 13 Oct 14
Record increase in housing activity last month House-building activity grew at its fastest rate in at least 14 years last month, according to the latest indicator for the industry. Business • 13 Oct 14
CIF wants 1% levy to fund social housing The Construction Industry Federation has called for a 1% levy on all residential property purchases to fund social housing. Business • 01 Oct 14
CIF wants 1% levy to fund social housing The Construction Industry Federation has called for a 1% levy on all residential property purchases to fund social housing. Business • 01 Oct 14
Construction tender prices on the way up Construction tender prices are continuing to increase steadily, following on from a moderate rise in 2013. Business • 02 Sep 14
Construction tender prices on the way up Construction tender prices are continuing to increase steadily, following on from a moderate rise in 2013. Business • 02 Sep 14
Grafton Group sees sharp rise in H1 profit Building and DIY materials specialist Grafton Group has announced an 88% rise in pre-tax profit in the first six months of the year, with the company earning £45.9m during the period. Business • 27 Aug 14
Grafton Group sees sharp rise in H1 profit Building and DIY materials specialist Grafton Group has announced an 88% rise in pre-tax profit in the first six months of the year, with the company earning £45.9m during the period. Business • 27 Aug 14
Concern over shortage of construction experts There will not be enough suitable candidates to meet demand for engineering and construction specialists in the coming years, according to an analysis carried out by Engineers Ireland and Hays recruitment. News • 18 Aug 14
Concern over shortage of construction experts There will not be enough suitable candidates to meet demand for engineering and construction specialists in the coming years, according to an analysis carried out by Engineers Ireland and Hays recruitment. News • 18 Aug 14
Balfour Beatty posts 53% fall in H1 pretax profit Balfour Beatty said it would refocus its business as an Anglo-American construction and specialist services group after it posted another fall in pretax profits. Business • 11 Aug 14
Balfour Beatty posts 53% fall in H1 pretax profit Balfour Beatty said it would refocus its business as an Anglo-American construction and specialist services group after it posted another fall in pretax profits. Business • 11 Aug 14
House building pushes construction index higher Activity in the construction sector rose for the 11th month in a row in July and the rate of expansion in output and new orders was the highest in three months. Business • 11 Aug 14
House building pushes construction index higher Activity in the construction sector rose for the 11th month in a row in July and the rate of expansion in output and new orders was the highest in three months. Business • 11 Aug 14
UK trade deficit widens in June, construction up Sagging exports pushed Britain's trade deficit to a five-month high in June, suggesting a more balanced economic recovery still looks a way off, Business • 08 Aug 14
UK trade deficit widens in June, construction up Sagging exports pushed Britain's trade deficit to a five-month high in June, suggesting a more balanced economic recovery still looks a way off, Business • 08 Aug 14
Dublin needs 54,000 new homes - ESRI The Economic and Social Research Institute has said that tens of thousands of new homes are needed to meet demand over the next seven years. News • 06 Aug 14
Dublin needs 54,000 new homes - ESRI The Economic and Social Research Institute has said that tens of thousands of new homes are needed to meet demand over the next seven years. News • 06 Aug 14
EU construction production fell in May Production in the construction sector fell across the European Union in May when compared to the previous month, according to Eurostat, but was higher on an annual basis. Business • 17 Jul 14
EU construction production fell in May Production in the construction sector fell across the European Union in May when compared to the previous month, according to Eurostat, but was higher on an annual basis. Business • 17 Jul 14
Further expansion in construction sector in June There was a further expansion in construction activity last month, according to the Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers' Index. Business • 14 Jul 14
Further expansion in construction sector in June There was a further expansion in construction activity last month, according to the Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers' Index. Business • 14 Jul 14
New house builds up 132% year-on-year House construction nationally is up 132% for the first four months of this year compared with the same period in 2013. News • 24 Jun 14
New house builds up 132% year-on-year House construction nationally is up 132% for the first four months of this year compared with the same period in 2013. News • 24 Jun 14
Big jump in new construction and property jobs Recruiters Hays has seen a three fold increase in the number of jobs on offer in the construction and property sector in May compared to the same time last year. Business • 16 Jun 14
Big jump in new construction and property jobs Recruiters Hays has seen a three fold increase in the number of jobs on offer in the construction and property sector in May compared to the same time last year. Business • 16 Jun 14
Construction recovery continues in May The recovery in the country's construction sector continued in May, although the pace of growth slowed from the previous month's highs. Business • 09 Jun 14
Construction recovery continues in May The recovery in the country's construction sector continued in May, although the pace of growth slowed from the previous month's highs. Business • 09 Jun 14
Govt announces construction stimulus package Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore have announced a package of measures to stimulate activity in the construction industry. News • 15 May 14
Govt announces construction stimulus package Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore have announced a package of measures to stimulate activity in the construction industry. News • 15 May 14
Annual factory gate prices down by 3.1% in March New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that annual manufacturing prices decreased by 3.1% in March. Business • 24 Apr 14
Annual factory gate prices down by 3.1% in March New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that annual manufacturing prices decreased by 3.1% in March. Business • 24 Apr 14
Construction industry expanded in March The construction industry expanded last month at the fastest pace since January 2006, according to the latest Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers' Index. Business • 14 Apr 14
Construction industry expanded in March The construction industry expanded last month at the fastest pace since January 2006, according to the latest Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers' Index. Business • 14 Apr 14
US manufacturing growth accelerates in March US manufacturing growth accelerated for a second month in a row in March, as production recovered though employment growth slowed. Business • 01 Apr 14
US manufacturing growth accelerates in March US manufacturing growth accelerated for a second month in a row in March, as production recovered though employment growth slowed. Business • 01 Apr 14
Grafton's revenues up 8% on improved markets Grafton has reported another year of revenue growth and said it is making good progress in markets that remain challenging. Business • 05 Mar 14
Grafton's revenues up 8% on improved markets Grafton has reported another year of revenue growth and said it is making good progress in markets that remain challenging. Business • 05 Mar 14
US construction spending up despite bad weather Home building pushed US construction spending higher in January despite bad winter weather, government data released today has shown. Business • 03 Mar 14
US construction spending up despite bad weather Home building pushed US construction spending higher in January despite bad winter weather, government data released today has shown. Business • 03 Mar 14
Employment issues at seven school building sites Audits of 13 school building construction sites have uncovered employment irregularities in more than half. News • 28 Feb 14
Employment issues at seven school building sites Audits of 13 school building construction sites have uncovered employment irregularities in more than half. News • 28 Feb 14
CRH reports flat revenues and losses for 2013 Building materials group CRH has announced flat revenues and a pre-tax loss for 2013 as the bad weather during the first half of the year delayed the start of the construction season in its main markets. Business • 25 Feb 14
CRH reports flat revenues and losses for 2013 Building materials group CRH has announced flat revenues and a pre-tax loss for 2013 as the bad weather during the first half of the year delayed the start of the construction season in its main markets. Business • 25 Feb 14
Job creation in construction sector picking up January marked the fifth consecutive month in which activity in the construction sector expanded. Business • 10 Feb 14
Job creation in construction sector picking up January marked the fifth consecutive month in which activity in the construction sector expanded. Business • 10 Feb 14
UK construction hits six year high in January British construction activity unexpectedly picked up more speed in January, with growth reaching its highest level since the financial crisis. Business • 04 Feb 14
UK construction hits six year high in January British construction activity unexpectedly picked up more speed in January, with growth reaching its highest level since the financial crisis. Business • 04 Feb 14
CBRE predicts new wave of city office development CBRE has predicted that this year will see the return of cranes to the Dublin skyline as the next wave of office development in the city begins. Business • 14 Jan 14
CBRE predicts new wave of city office development CBRE has predicted that this year will see the return of cranes to the Dublin skyline as the next wave of office development in the city begins. Business • 14 Jan 14
