The latest quarterly returns confirm that Dublin’s housing supply pipeline remains robust, with the stock of residential permissions increasing to 78,658 units. This indicates that the surge in housing commencements seen in previous years is continuing to move into the build phase, reflected in a notable uplift in apartment construction. A total of 24,246 apartments […]
Ireland’s construction industry has recorded a renewed downturn in activity, according to the latest AIB Ireland Construction Total Activity Index, even as preparations continue for one of the sector’s largest recruitment events in 2026. The index fell to 47.1 in April 2026, down from 53.2 in March, signalling a return to contraction after a brief […]
Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins MLA has launched two new recruitment campaigns aimed at strengthening frontline operational and technical capacity across the region’s road network. The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is seeking to recruit Industrial Road Workers and Trainee Civil Engineering Assistants, roles described as essential to the maintenance, safety, and ongoing development of […]
Engineers Ireland has highlighted new Eurostat data showing that the number of women working as scientists and engineers in the European Union reached 7.9 million in 2024, representing 40.5% of the total workforce in these fields. Ireland recorded a particularly strong performance, with 47.3% of its scientists and engineers being women, placing it among the […]
A new €500,000 bursary programme has been introduced to support construction apprentices connected to County Roscommon, in a move aimed at strengthening Ireland’s future building workforce and addressing skills shortages. The initiative has been created by Ballymore, led by chairman and chief executive Sean Mulryan, and will run over five years. It is designed to […]
The Social Democrats have launched a new proposal for the creation of a State Construction Company that would deliver homes at the scale required to solve Ireland’s deepening housing crisis. Under the party’s proposal, a State Construction Company would operate alongside existing market delivery of housing, playing a significant role in providing more affordable and […]
New recruitment data has highlighted just how central the construction sector has become to Ireland’s labour market, with the majority of the country’s most sought-after professionals now working in construction-related roles. According to the latest industry analysis, eight of the ten most in-demand positions in 2025 are directly linked to construction, engineering and skilled trades, […]
As we wrap up another year, the team behind Construction Jobs Expo would like to wish everyone across Ireland’s construction and engineering sectors a very Happy Christmas and a safe, successful New Year. From skilled tradespeople and graduates to engineers, project managers, and recruiters, this industry continues to build the foundations of our communities and […]
Engineers Ireland has published an assessment of Ireland’s transport system, with recommendations to deliver a more sustainable, efficient and inclusive network. This report focuses on transport infrastructure in Ireland and how transport is needed to ensure economic and sustainable growth in Ireland. Download here The report argues that bold, urgent investment is required to […]
Ireland's construction sector showed tentative signs of stabilisation in October, with a sharp slowdown in its rate of decline and a surprise return to growth for commercial activity, the latest AIB Construction PMI® reveals. The headline seasonally adjusted Total Activity Index rose markedly to 48.1 in October, up from 43.7 in September. While this marks […]
