Big increase in demand for construction workers in 2023 The resurgence of construction here meant professional roles in that sector recorded the biggest increase in demand this year, new data shows. Business • 4 hrs
Construction sector activity slows for fourth month Activity in the construction sector in Ireland slowed further last month. Business • 13 Nov
WeWork's woes come as the Irish office market stumbles WeWork has hit the lowest ebb in its 13 year history - just at the time when the Irish office market needs its business model … Business • 13 Nov
Modest slowdown in September construction activity: PMI Activity in the construction sector slowed again in September, according to the latest purchasing managers index from BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland. Business • 09 Oct
Construction activity continued to slow in August - PMI A slowdown in construction activity continued in August, according to the latest construction purchasing managers index from BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland. Business • 18 Sep
Women encouraged to consider construction careers The shortage of construction workers is one of the biggest challenges facing the building industry amid warnings that there is not enough skilled labour to … Business • 07 Sep
Quarterly construction production down 3.3% in Q2 - CSO New seasonally adjusted figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the volume of production in construction fell by 3.3% between the first quarter and … Business • 04 Sep
Talent crunch the top worry for construction firms Access to skilled labour was the top worry of three quarters of construction firms here between April and June, new research has found. Business • 30 Aug
Construction inflation moderates but remains high Tender prices for commercial construction projects rose by 2.4% during the first half of the year. Business • 25 Aug
Decline in construction activity in July - BNP Paribas After having returned to growth in June, construction activity in Ireland saw a renewed decline in July, the latest BNP Paribas Real Estate Purchasing Managers' … Business • 14 Aug
Climate accelerator programme opens for submissions A new climate accelerator programme aimed at SMEs and start-ups operating in the built environment has opened for submissions. Business • 11 Aug
New home construction starts down 16% in June The number of new homes that building work commenced on in June was down 16% on the previous month. Business • 20 Jul
First increase in construction activity since Sept 2022 Construction activity in Ireland increased in June for the first time since September of last year, albeit slightly. Business • 10 Jul
Construction constrained by labour, finance and costs Almost two thirds of construction firms here are operating at full capacity, a new report from the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) has found. Business • 21 Jun
Slight contraction in construction activity in May Construction activity contracted again in May, but only slightly, as demand improved. Business • 12 Jun
Quarterly construction output up 7.5% in Quarter 1 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the volume of construction production rose by 7.5% in the first quarter of 2023 compared with … Business • 01 Jun
Construction activity shrinks for seventh month in row Activity in the construction sector contracted more sharply in April than in the previous month as the industry continues to struggle. Business • 15 May
Construction activity continued to fall in March Construction activity here continued to fall last month, albeit marginally. Business • 17 Apr
'Green shoots' in construction as activity stabilises The downturn across the construction sector here showed signs of moderation last month as activity levels stabilised and new orders grew. Business • 13 Mar
Revenues fall at Bennett Construction due to Covid-19 The builders of Dublin's tallest office block - the EXO - last year sustained an €85m revenue hit, due mainly to the continuing impact of … Business • 24 Feb
Signs of easing in rate of construction price inflation The rate of increase in prices in the construction sector is showing signs of easing, a new report from the Society of Chartered Surveyors suggests. Business • 24 Feb
Shortage of surveyors may threaten construction output The country is facing a significant shortfall in the number of surveyors it needs, creating further challenges for the ramping up of the residential construction … Business • 02 Feb
28,786 units in large developments await ABP permission There are 28,786 proposed units in a series of large housing and apartment developments currently awaiting a planning permission decision from An Bord Pleanála, according … Business • 26 Jan
Construction activity fell sharply again in December Construction activity declined sharply in December, contracting for the third month in a row, as economic uncertainty continued to impact on building plans. Business • 09 Jan
Construction 'Safe Pass' renewals to be faster, cheaper Renewals of 'Safe Pass' cards for construction workers will be available online in the New Year resulting in faster processing times and lower costs. Ireland • 07 Dec 22
