The latest AIB Ireland Construction PMI has indicated a challenging start to the second half of 2025 for the Irish construction sector. According to the report, total activity saw a solid reduction in July, the most pronounced in a year-and-a-half. The report points to customers delaying decisions due to economic uncertainty, causing business confidence to […]
We’re delighted to welcome McGuinness Mechanical Engineering (MGME) to Construction Jobs Expo, returning to Dublin on Saturday, 11th October 2025 (11am–4pm) in the RDS Shelbourne Hall. This unique careers fair is dedicated exclusively to the construction and engineering sectors, showcasing hundreds of active job opportunities — and as always, admission is completely FREE. MGME has […]
The Irish construction industry is constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance worker safety and deliver effective training. In this pursuit, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are emerging as game-changers, offering immersive and interactive solutions that mitigate risks without exposing workers to real-world hazards. These cutting-edge technologies are not just futuristic concepts; they are […]
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 […]
Atlantic Technological University (ATU Sligo) offers a Level 7 Bachelor of Science in Property Services and Facilities Management, delivered through flexible online distance learning over 2 years part-time. This programme is designed for professionals in the property and facilities management sectors who are looking to enhance their skills and qualifications. Why Choose This Programme? Industry-Relevant […]
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 […]
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, has confirmed the allocation of an additional €696 million in capital funding approved by Government last week. This investment will support the delivery of 4,600 new social and affordable homes, bring vacant housing stock back into use, strengthen community-level responses to homelessness, and continue essential […]
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has launched the Timber Construction in Ireland Research report, ‘Pioneering Research and Innovation for timber and wood-based products in Ireland’. Minister Heydon commented: “The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is a key funder of forestry and timber research. My Department funds this research […]
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 […]
The BSc (Hons) in BIM (Digital Construction) is a one-year part-time re-skilling programme which addresses a significant market deficit for construction professionals by providing them with the ability to use BIM technologies in discipline-specific modelling and multidisciplinary coordination contexts. It is intended for graduates of level 7 courses in built environment disciplines and aims to […]
