The Construction Industry Federation has responded to the phasing out of the waste recovery and landfill levy exemptions for construction and demolition waste, which will come into effect on 1st September 2024. Hubert Fitzpatrick, Director General of the Construction Industry Federation said: “It is a shared objective of both government and industry to reduce construction waste. […]
In response to critical & proven skills needs in the construction and the built environment sector, University of Galway has developed a suite of courses in construction innovation including a free taster session Learn more at -https://bit.ly/3Wbq90Y IRELAND'S CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING SECTORS' UPCOMING JOBS & RECRUITMENT EVENT RETURNS TO THE RDS IN 2025 DATE Saturday, 22nd […]
Two Irish projects and three multi-country projects involving Irish partners have been selected to receive funding from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility for Transport (CEF Transport). This will see more than €112m of EU funding invested in transport infrastructure projects that support Ireland’s connectivity and enhance the safety, sustainability and digitalisation of our transport systems. […]
Timber is one of the most versatile and widely used building materials in construction. Understanding the specifications of timber, often referred to as "Timber Spec," is crucial for architects, engineers, builders, and anyone involved in construction projects. Timber specifications encompass a range of attributes, including the type of wood, its strength, durability, moisture content, and […]
The Build 2024 - Construction Sector Performance and Capacity report has been published. The report provides a comprehensive insight and a number of key findings into various aspects of the construction and built environment sector including costs, planning, skills, productivity and sustainability. The report highlights a variety of positive trends in the construction sector in […]
The Construction Bar Association invites you to attend its 10th major open conference event from 2pm on Friday 14th June at King's Inns, Dublin 7. Location: Dining Hall, The The Honorable Society of King's Inns Date: 14th June 2024 Registration: 1.30pm Welcome: 2.00pm Drinks Reception Entrance Hall King Inns: 5.30pm Topics for discussion include: Panel […]
The excitement is growing as we approach this weekend's Construction Jobs Expo - the only place to be for job seekers, industry professionals and construction enthusiasts. Whether you're keen to explore the array of job opportunities within the construction field, or looking to seek career advice from experts, or curious about the latest industry trends, […]
RTE has reported on a recent study conducted by property website MyHome.ie that reveals insights into the concerns of homebuyers regarding the current state of the housing market. A massive 80% of homebuyers are worried about the state of the property market, according to RTE's report. A mere 13% of survey participants feel positive about […]
Limerick’s H&MV Engineering has won the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Horizon Award at a ceremony in Dublin. H&MV Engineering was recognised for its design and construction solutions across data centres, wind farms and solar and battery projects. The award was presented by Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Emer Higgins TD and Enterprise […]
In the latest report on construction activity, the sector faced its fourth consecutive monthly contraction in output. The Construction Total Activity Index, adjusted for seasonal variations, indicated a solid pace of decline, faster than that observed in September but less severe than the contractions experienced over the summer. A survey involving 150 construction firms revealed […]
