The Irish labour market reached a record 2.8 million employed in Q2 2025. Employment in construction surged by 18.4% year-on-year, adding nearly 30,000 jobs. This sharp rise reflects strong demand for housing, infrastructure, and commercial projects, which has outpaced the supply of skilled labour in recent years. Despite the rebound, total construction employment (around 190,000 […]
We’re delighted to welcome O’Neill & Brennan as an exhibitor at the Construction Jobs Expo, taking place Saturday, 11th October 2025 at Shelbourne Hall, RDS, Dublin. Register for FREE today to meet their team in person. Founded in 1997, O’Neill & Brennan is one of Ireland’s leading recruitment firms specialising in the Construction and Industrial […]
We are delighted to welcome McGuinness Mechanical Engineering (MGME), one of Ireland’s premier mechanical contractors, as an exhibitor at the upcoming Construction Jobs Expo, taking place Saturday, 11th October, 2025 at Shelbourne Hall, RDS, Dublin, showcasing their ongoing commitment to innovation, excellence, and workforce development in the mechanical engineering sector. With offices in both Newry […]
Ireland’s construction industry recorded strong momentum in early 2025, with new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) showing a notable rise in both production volume and value. According to the CSO’s Production in Building and Construction Index released on 20 June 2025, overall construction output increased by 4.9% in Q1 2025 compared to the […]
CJK Engineering is a specialist engineering company focusing on electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation services. Known for their technical expertise and high-quality solutions, CJK Engineering operates with a clear people-first philosophy. The company prioritises its employees’ wellbeing and development, understanding that a motivated team delivers the best results. Equally important is their commitment to building strong, […]
The latest episode of The Engineers Collective podcast is now available to stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms. This month’s guest is Sally Walsh, an associate structural engineer at WSP, who joins the podcast to discuss the innovative use of reused steel in construction, specifically within the Elephant & Castle Town […]
Thermodial is a long-established HVAC specialist based in Citywest, Dublin, delivering expert heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services since 1986. The company supports a wide range of clients through the service, maintenance, installation, and upgrade of HVAC systems, with a clear focus on quality, safety, and sustainability. Thermodial's operations are built on four key pillars: […]
The demand for skilled professionals in the construction industry has never been higher. Architecture sits at the heart of this built environment boom, blending creativity with technical expertise to shape the spaces where we live, work, and connect. For those with a passion for design, sustainability, and problem-solving, studying architecture is a gateway to a […]
The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) has released a comprehensive report detailing the financial challenges and opportunities associated with retrofitting commercial office buildings in Ireland. The study, supported by AIB, evaluates seven diverse office retrofit case studies in Dublin, revealing that only three were financially viable without additional value-added elements. Key Findings: Potential […]
The Irish construction industry concluded the first quarter of 2025 on a positive trajectory, as indicated by the latest AIB Ireland Construction Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). The seasonally adjusted index rose to 53.9 in March, up from 50.6 in February, marking the strongest growth in construction activity since July 2024. New Orders and Sectoral […]
