Starting a career in construction can seem challenging when most job advertisements ask for previous experience. However, the industry offers a wide range of entry-level opportunities for people who are willing to learn, develop practical skills and build their knowledge on the job. Construction employs people across numerous trades and professions, from general site operations […]
A construction apprenticeship can offer a direct route into a skilled trade, combining practical experience with structured training and a recognised qualification. For people who enjoy hands-on work, solving problems and seeing the results of their efforts, it can be an appealing alternative to a more traditional route into employment. Ireland's construction industry needs skilled […]
The School of Engineering joined colleagues from across Trinity last week to celebrate the official opening of the Martin Naughton E3 Learning Foundry, a landmark new facility at the heart of the University's E3 initiative. The new six-storey building brings together teaching and learning across the Schools of Engineering, Natural Sciences, and Computer Science and […]
The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science is hosting the fourth annual Construction Sector Skills Forum (CSSF) in November. The forum will take place on Tuesday 24th November from 9.30am to 1.30pm in The Spencer Hotel, Dublin 1, DO1X4C9. The purpose of the Construction Sector Skills Forum (CSSF) is to stimulate discussion and […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is creating new opportunities for Ireland’s construction industry, offering practical ways to improve project planning, manage resources, strengthen site safety and increase productivity. From large infrastructure developments to smaller building contractors, construction businesses are beginning to explore how AI-powered tools can support everyday operations and help address some of the sector’s longstanding […]
Construction Jobs Expo took place last weekend, bringing jobseekers face to face with employers, recruiters and training providers from across Ireland’s construction and engineering sectors. For those who attended, the event was an opportunity to explore vacancies, learn about career paths and make valuable industry connections. Now is the time to build on those conversations […]
Construction Jobs Expo Dublin returned to the RDS on Saturday, 17 October 2026, bringing together construction and engineering employers, industry professionals, apprentices and jobseekers for a day focused on career opportunities across Ireland’s construction sector. We would like to thank everyone who attended the event, including the employers, recruiters, training providers and visitors who helped […]
Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities for Ireland’s construction industry, with a major Government-backed report examining how businesses can use the technology to improve productivity, strengthen competitiveness and support innovation. Published on 13 October 2026, A Sectoral Study on Artificial Intelligence in Enterprise in Ireland: Impacts, opportunities, barriers and potential interventions was prepared independently by […]
Construction Jobs Expo returns to the RDS Dublin tomorrow, Saturday 17 October, bringing together employers, jobseekers and industry professionals for a day focused on careers in construction and engineering. Alongside opportunities to meet recruiters and explore potential roles, visitors can attend a programme of free seminars featuring speakers from across the industry. The seminar schedule […]
We’re delighted to welcome Glenveagh Properties plc as an exhibitor at Construction Jobs Expo, taking place on Saturday, 17 October, from 11am to 4pm at the RDS, Dublin. Listed on Euronext Dublin and the London Stock Exchange, Glenveagh is a leading Irish homebuilder committed to making sustainable, high-quality homes accessible to more people and creating […]
