The Peter McVerry Trust has announced construction is set to begin on two new housing projects at at Moyross and Southill in Limerick City. It is the Peter McVerry Trust’s largest housing project to date. The projects are being delivered in partnership with Limerick City and County Council. The Department of Housing, Local Government and […]
Obton, a Danish solar photovoltaic (PV) business are set to invest €300m in the Irish solar energy sector. Obton, a Danish solar photovoltaic (PV) business, and its Irish partner Shannon Energy, have released plans to develop up to 500 MW of solar PV projects in Ireland over the next five years. This will create over […]
The government has issued a draft national strategy on how Ireland can transition to a Circular Economy and is currently inviting businesses, communities and citizens to contribute their views through a public consultation. What is a circular economy? Looking beyond the current take-make-waste extractive industrial model, a circular economy aims to redefine growth, focusing on […]
Glenveagh Properties PLC have been given the green light to go ahead with its plans to sell 702 Build-to-rent Apartments to Dublin City Council for just over €33.44 million. The plans are to create the Build-to-rent at Castleforbes Business Park at Sheriff Street and East Rd, Dublin 1. The development comprises nine apartment blocks ranging […]
An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for the €140m Custom House Quay development in Cork which includes construction plans for Ireland’s tallest building. The go-ahead for the €140m development at Custom House Quay in Cork City centre was given subject to 23 conditions. The development includes a 34-storey hotel tower, 25 serviced suites, and […]
Reported Plans of Irish Construction Reopening from 5th April: Irish construction looks set to reopen on a phased basis from 05 April, with housing returning to work first, according to constructionnews.ie. However, work on commercial projects such as offices and hotels will not be allowed to reopen until a later date. At the moment only […]
The Irish Home Buyers Association one-day Virtual Summit will explore how to accelerate the delivery of affordable homes. The event takes place on March 25, 2021 The full agenda is here. In many countries, both across Europe and beyond, the lack of good-quality affordable housing is a pressing problem. We are all too aware of the […]
Louth GAA are finalising preparations and are seeking to begin the tendering process for its new €12m stadium. Stadium chairperson Aidan Berrill and development committee members are completing design documentation on the new county grounds and expect tendering to start in the next month. Preparation has already started with the construction work due to start […]
Construction Industry to Grow in 2021: AECOM, the world's premier infrastructure firm, have predicted an impressive growth levels for the construction industry sector in 2021. And while output is not expected to reach pre Covid-19 levels, it is believed that development in 2021 will exceed those levels of 2020. Construction Industry to Grow in 2021 […]
The Office of Government Procurement seek a Technical Adviser in the Construction Procurement Policy Unit. The Construction Procurement Policy Unit of the Office of Government Procurement has responsibility for all policy aspects associated with the procurement of works contractors and construction related service providers. The unit chairs and provides a secretariat to the Government Contracts […]
