Join Engineers Ireland for a 50-minute webinar with Tanya Hudson, exploring how positive psychology can enhance performance and satisfaction at work. The session will show why positive psychology is a key driver of performance, productivity, and happiness in the workplace and Tanya will share practical, evidence-based strategies to strengthen focus, confidence, and sustained energy. Engineers […]
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney and Minister of State with responsibility for Rural Transport Jerry Buttimer today announced that the Department of Transport will provide over €1.5 billion in exchequer funding for national, regional and local roads in 2026. […]
Engineers Ireland has highlighted new Eurostat data showing that the number of women working as scientists and engineers in the European Union reached 7.9 million in 2024, representing 40.5% of the total workforce in these fields. Ireland recorded a particularly strong performance, with 47.3% of its scientists and engineers being women, placing it among the […]
A new €500,000 bursary programme has been introduced to support construction apprentices connected to County Roscommon, in a move aimed at strengthening Ireland’s future building workforce and addressing skills shortages. The initiative has been created by Ballymore, led by chairman and chief executive Sean Mulryan, and will run over five years. It is designed to […]
The Social Democrats have launched a new proposal for the creation of a State Construction Company that would deliver homes at the scale required to solve Ireland’s deepening housing crisis. Under the party’s proposal, a State Construction Company would operate alongside existing market delivery of housing, playing a significant role in providing more affordable and […]
The Institution of Structural Engineers has urged architects to become “bamboo-ready” following the release of a new technical manual focused on the design of permanent bamboo buildings. The guidance aims to support the use of bamboo as a viable structural material and to reduce reliance on high-carbon construction methods. The newly published manual sets out […]
New recruitment data has highlighted just how central the construction sector has become to Ireland’s labour market, with the majority of the country’s most sought-after professionals now working in construction-related roles. According to the latest industry analysis, eight of the ten most in-demand positions in 2025 are directly linked to construction, engineering and skilled trades, […]
The start of a new year is a natural moment to reflect on what’s next- professionally, personally, and financially. For many, it’s also the ideal time to take stock of career goals and explore new opportunities. If you’re considering a change of direction, hoping to move up in your current field, or ready to start […]
As we wrap up another year, the team behind Construction Jobs Expo would like to wish everyone across Ireland’s construction and engineering sectors a very Happy Christmas and a safe, successful New Year. From skilled tradespeople and graduates to engineers, project managers, and recruiters, this industry continues to build the foundations of our communities and […]
Engineers Ireland has published an assessment of Ireland’s transport system, with recommendations to deliver a more sustainable, efficient and inclusive network. This report focuses on transport infrastructure in Ireland and how transport is needed to ensure economic and sustainable growth in Ireland. Download here The report argues that bold, urgent investment is required to […]
