The Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025 were presented at the Gala Ceremony on 10th October 2025 at the Convention Centre Dublin (CCD). In a ceremony celebrating project excellence, safety, and innovation, Duggan Brothers and Shareridge emerged as the night's biggest winners, each claiming one of the top accolades. Duggan Brothers secured the highly coveted Contractor […]
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 […]
Government opens Expression of Interest to support early-stage development of efficient district heating networkslink District heating is a pivotal technology to help Ireland reach its climate ambitions, while also improving our energy security and affordability. The deployment of district heating at scale, particularly in densely populated areas with readymade heat sources located nearby, is a […]
The Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation (DPER), Jack Chambers TD together with Mr. Kevin “Boxer” Moran TD, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), have welcomed the official opening of a new Customs and Border Control Complex at Rosslare Europort in Rosslare, Co. Wexford. The […]
The Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF) website has been updated. Managed by the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation (DPER), the CWMF is a set of policies, contracts, and guidance materials used for delivering public sector construction projects in Ireland. It covers the entire project lifecycle and is a mandatory framework […]
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has officially released the RIAI Construction Contract 2025, developed in partnership with the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) and the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI). The new editions replace the 2017 RIAI Articles of Agreement and mark a major step toward fostering collaboration and modernising contract […]
The Government working group on timber is aiming to accelerate the use of timber in Irish construction including reviewing or developing standards for mass timber in Irish construction potentially removing barriers to construction above 11 metres in the next number of years. In this IGBC webinar listen to pioneer in mass timber Andrew Waugh of […]
Great construction leaders inspire teams, solve problems, and set the standard for excellence on every job site. The best construction managers combine technical expertise with emotional intelligence, clear communication, and strategic thinking. Here are key strategies to help you make an impact in your construction career 1. Lead by Example The best leaders set the […]
A new report on Market Opportunities for Timber in Construction in Ireland highlights a growing sector with opportunities to deliver on both Ireland’s housing and climate targets. The Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke, and Minister of State for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Healy-Rae, today published a new report which […]
Activity in Ireland’s construction sector declined at its fastest pace since June 2013 in September, according to the latest AIB Ireland Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The headline PMI fell sharply to 41.2, down from 44.3 in August and remaining well below the 50.0 mark that separates growth from contraction. The report points to a […]
