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Why construction company owners should drop the ‘boss’ tag and start thinking...
A 45-minute chat could start getting your business working for you instead of the other way around, writes Brian Cox. In my experience of working with business owners, there is a common predicament...
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CIF warns ‘A withdrawal of the Help To Buy Scheme will exacerbate Ireland’s...
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has warned that any withdrawal of the Help-To-Buy (HTB) Scheme will further restrict Ireland’s housing supply and compound the housing crisis. CIF Director...
View ArticleJoin Murphy Surveys in conjunction with Kilcullen Cycling Club to support Our...
Murphy Surveys are on their bikes again in 2017 in support of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin. It extends its thanks to everyone who took part and supported the Cycle for Crumlin in 2013,...
View ArticleSEAI launches New five year strategy
Ireland faces significant challenges ahead and only the improved delivery of sustainable energy solutions can help improve citizens’ quality of life, protect the economy and allow us meet the challenge...
View ArticleVELUX® Rewards Customers all Year round
Self-builders and roof window installers across Ireland can claim rewards, redeemable at top brand retailers and restaurants, every time they buy any VELUX® roof windows, flat roof windows and sun...
View ArticleCiti & Bank of America announce Dublin chosen for move and expansion post Brexit
IDA Ireland has welcomed the announcement by Citi that Dublin has been chosen as one of a number of European locations for expansion as part of its Brexit response in addition, Bank of America has...
View ArticleThe Construction Contracts Act 2013 in Practice – Frequently Asked Questions
The Construction Contracts Act 2013 (the ‘CCA’), now a part of Irish construction law for some ten months, has presented some interesting challenges in terms of ensuring that contracts and appointments...
View ArticleMinister Eoghan Murphy announces Consultation on Review of Rebuilding Ireland...
Eoghan Murphy, Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has invited submissions on the targeted review of the Government’s Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan for Housing and...
View ArticleNational Student Accommodation Strategy launched
The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton T.D., the Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, T.D. with Minister of State for Housing and Urban Renewal, Damien...
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Rising insurance premiums adding to cost of construction
The CIF has warned that rapidly increasing insurance premiums are adding to the cost of construction. Over the past year, construction companies around Ireland have reported disproportionate increases...
View ArticleCERS – the future shape of pensions?
As options around pension provision in Ireland continue to be explored it is likely that the introduction of auto-enrolment is fast approaching, where employers will be obliged by law to include their...
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The second edition of the RIBA International Prize launches with Grand Jury...
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the second edition of the RIBA International Prize, the highly prestigious award for the world’s best new building. Now open for entries...
View ArticleIDA Ireland – Welcoming Investment
In a flux of worldwide geo-political tension, Ireland must maintain competitiveness to continue to win FDI, says Executive Director of IDA Ireland, Mary Buckley. Following on from the best year in the...
View ArticleConstruction industry will complete 18,000 homes this year
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) estimates that the level of new residential completions for 2017 will be in the region of 18,000 units with this figure expected to increase to approximately...
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Minister Murphy approves a further 70 Rapid Build Homes in Dublin City
Eoghan Murphy, T.D., Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, has just approved the construction of 70 rapid delivery houses at three locations in Dublin City. The houses will be built in...
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Brexit – Opportunity in uncertain times
While Brexit will definitely have a negative impact in many sectors: agriculture, dairy, exports etc it is an opportunity for the construction sector. Domestically with growth broadly based within the...
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€3.9b of Construction Projects Commenced in the first half of 2017
The CIF has warned that despite huge demand for housing and Ireland’s infrastructure deficit, project planning applications and commencements remained static in the first half of 2017 compared to the...
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Application submitted to transform former Central Bank HQ
Hines and Peterson is this week submitting a planning application to Dublin City Council that will reposition the former Central Bank HQ as a new landmark destination in the heart of Dublin’s city...
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CIF proposes a radical change in how infrastructure is delivered in Ireland
A CIF commissioned report, carried out by DKM Economic Consultants, has proposed an urgent and radical overhaul to how infrastructure is delivered in Ireland. The report warned that Ireland’s...
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New order growth accelerates in July
New order growth quickened in the Irish construction sector during July, helping to support a further sharp rise in activity and a stronger rate of job creation according to the Ulster Bank...
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