Proposed Development of Primary Care Centre for the Northside of Cork welcomed
Minister of State at the Department of Health, Kathleen Lynch has welcomed the proposed development of a new Primary Care Centre for North West of Cork City at St Mary’s Health Campus, Gurranbraher....
View Article6,000 jump in construction employment a sign of “growing vitality” in sector...
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has hailed the latest increase in construction employment, saying it is a sign of the “growing vitality” in the sector. According to the latest CSO Quarterly...
View ArticlePotential construction jobs boost as Ministers Kelly and Coffey launch...
The Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Alan Kelly T.D. together with his colleague Paudie Coffey T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Environment, Community and Local...
View ArticleCIF welcomes government social housing plan which will provide massive uplift...
The Government’s announcement they are to spend €3.8 billion on social housing by 2020 will create a massive uplift in construction activity, according to the Construction Industry Federation (CIF)....
View ArticleDPS Engineering to create 80 new jobs
DPS Engineering is to create 80 new jobs in 2015 the year it celebrates 40 years in business. The company said more than 50 of the new roles will be in Cork and Dublin, with the remainder in mainland...
View ArticleMinister Coveney opens new €10m state of the art Greenstar facility in Cork
The importance of controlled and efficient waste disposal was top of the agenda at the opening by Minister Simon Coveney of Greenstar’s re-furbished waste facility at Sarsfield Court, Glanmire, Co....
View ArticleMinister Kelly confirms Government’s commitment to CIRI at an event in the...
To mark the initial success of CIRI – the construction register, a short reception was held in the CIF on Tuesday 25th November. Already more than 400 construction companies are listed on the register...
View ArticleO’Shea Consulting limerick launches new website
Founded by Michael O’Shea, a Chartered Engineer in both Ireland & the UK and member of Engineers Ireland & the Institution of Civil Engineers, O’Shea Consulting based in Limerick has launched...
View ArticleMichael Stone elected CIF President
Michael Stone has been elected the new President of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). Michael will serve as the head of the CIF and leader of the CIF’s Executive Body for the next two years....
View ArticleHollister Named Overall Winner at the MEETA Awards
Hollister ULC, leading manufacturer of medical supplies based in Ballina, has been named overall winner at the 30th annual National Maintenance and Asset Management Awards (MEETA) which are organised...
View Article€9bn of IMF loans to be repaid in December saving €750m in interest
Following approval procedures in Sweden, Denmark and UK (providers of bilateral loans) and agreement from EU member states to complete the early repayment of €18 billion of IMF loans, agreement to...
View Article€1.47bn worth of residential construction started in Ireland during first...
€1.47bn worth of residential construction on multi-unit developments was commenced in Ireland during the first nine months of 2014 according to Irish based consultancy Link2Plans. Analysis from...
View ArticleTitanic Belfast wins BIFM Facilities Management
Titanic Belfast has scooped a major industry award in recognition of the unique visitor attraction’s complex facilities systems. Titanic Belfast opened in March 2012. Part of a £97m Titanic Quarter...
View Article€70m Pairc Ui Chaoimh redevelopment to go proceed
Planning permission has been granted for the redevelopment of Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Under the plans, the existing stadium will be completely revamped to accommodate 45,000 spectators, incorporating new...
View ArticleMonitoring confirms efficiency of Passive House tennis hall in Sweden
On the tennis court, Stefan Edberg was the number one for a long time – the Swede is reaching top scores with his own indoor sports centre. As the first of its kind, the “Södra Climate Arena”, in the...
View ArticleJohnson & Johnson Services, Inc. Creates 100 new jobs in Limerick
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD today announced that Information Technology Shared Services, a Division of Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., plans to create up...
View ArticleHomes top of Hines’ agenda for Cherrywood site
Canada-based Hines group has completed the purchase of the Cherrywood Business Park and development scheme from NAMA and a number of banks. Hines was previously reported as being the highrest bidder...
View ArticleBoland’s Mill Planning Application to be lodged
A planning application for the development of the Boland’s Mill site at Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, will be submitted to Dublin City Council tomorrow (Wednesday the 3rd of December), by receivers Mark...
View ArticleGrafton Group acquires UK Crescent building supplies
Grafton Group PLC has completed a deal to buy Crescent Building Supplies (Ruislip) Ltd for an undisclosed amount. The FTSE 250-listed builders merchant and DIY company Crescent, as a general...
View ArticleNational Competitiveness Council publishes its Competitiveness Challenge Report
The National Competitiveness Council (NCC), today (Wednesday) has outlined its priorities for Ireland’s competitiveness in its annual policy report, Ireland’s Competitiveness Challenge 2014. This...
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