Government Ministers officially launch the Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) Action Plan and break ground on the National Demonstration Park for MMC. The event marked a major step in Ireland’s efforts to modernise construction practices, boost housing supply, and build the skilled workforce needed for the future. The MMC Action Plan, developed by the Department […]
The Irish government has unveiled a comprehensive MMC Action Plan, marking a pivotal shift in how buildings and especially housing will be designed and built in the coming years. Developed by DFHERIS in collaboration with industry, education, and government partners, the plan outlines 58 actions spread across eight strategic themes aimed at revolutionising construction practices […]
Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government, James Browne, has secured Cabinet approval to introduce retrospective payments under the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme, marking a significant step forward for affected homeowners. Legislation will now be fast-tracked to ensure that homeowners who have incurred eligible costs under the scheme since 29 March 2024 can benefit […]
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 […]
The construction industry is facing mounting pressure to recruit and retain skilled workers, as a new report reveals that more than one in four difficult-to-fill vacancies in Ireland are in the construction sector. The latest Recruitment Agency Survey, conducted in November 2024 by the Skills and Labour Market Research Unit (SLMRU) at SOLAS, shows that […]
On successful completion of this Advanced Manual Arc Welding (Vertical Fillet) – Saturday at Kerry College of Further Education & Training learners will be able to use equipment used in MMA welding safely in the 1F,2F and 3F positions in line with industrial standard EN9606-1 and health and safety requirements. This course is scheduled to […]
In the just-released Ireland’s Best Employers 2025 rankings, Coffey has once again secured its place among the country’s most respected companies, ranking 10th overall with a strong employee satisfaction score of 8.01. This makes Coffey the highest-ranked employer in the construction and related services sector, reaffirming its reputation as a leader not only in infrastructure […]
Irish construction activity continued to grow in April, with the commercial sector showing the strongest momentum, according to the latest AIB Ireland Construction Total Activity Index. While the overall index dipped slightly to 52.4 from 53.9 in March, it remained above the critical 50-point threshold, signalling a second consecutive month of expansion in the sector. […]
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The Government welcomes the publication of the National Economic and Social Council’s (NESC) report, Deepening Compact Growth in Ireland, which sets out clear evidence of the multiple benefits of compact urban development. Compact growth refers to encouraging more development within the existing footprints of cities, towns, and villages—through the creation of walkable neighbourhoods and the […]
