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Despite record housing construction commencements in Ireland in 2024, completions still fall short CIS report reveals

4 Feb , 2025  

Ireland’s housing sector is making strides, with record-breaking construction commencements in 2024 marking a significant milestone in addressing the nation’s housing crisis. However, the latest report from Construction Information Services (CIS), Ireland’s leading provider of construction project data and market analysis, reveals that despite the surge, housing completions fell short of critical government targets, exposing […]

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Industry acclaim for Stewart Construction’s historic NYX Hotel project 

4 Feb , 2025  

For their stunning achievement in expertly overcoming numerous challenges and obstacles to successfully deliver the landmark NYX Hotel, Portobello, Stewart Construction have been deservedly shortlisted for a 2024 Irish Construction Industry Award.  As well as being a historic building in that it is Ireland’s first-ever hotel opened under the new NYX brand, the magnificent NYX […]

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LDA acquires land on Dublin’s Naas Road with potential for 1,200 homes

31 Jan , 2025  

The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced the purchase of a site on Dublin’s Naas Road with the potential to deliver over 1,200 cost rental homes. The Agency has reached an agreement with the owners to purchase the 3.79-hectare Royal Liver site. The purchase follows an independent valuation process and is part of the LDA’s […]

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BAM’s inspirational Project Manager Christy leading by example 

31 Jan , 2025  

Shortlisted for the 2024 Irish Construction Industry Project Manager of the Year Award, Christy Hannon of BAM is an exceptional PM who embraces his role as a team leader, encouraging, motivating and inspiring those around him. Building Ireland sat down with the Wexford native, whose wonderful career with BAM goes back almost a quarter of […]

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ND Electrical has been lighting up Wicklow for 25 years 

30 Jan , 2025  

ND Electrical is a one-stop shop for all your wholesale and retail electrical requirements with branches in Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 and Rathnew Co. Wicklow.  Founded in August 1987 by directors Noel Dean and Dympna Dunworth, the company trades as ND Electrical Wholesalers in Rathfarnham and ND Electrical Supplies in Rathnew. This year marks 25 years […]

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Mortgage drawdowns for first-time buyers hit highest level since 2007

30 Jan , 2025  

Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) has today published the latest figures from the BPFI Mortgage Drawdowns Report for Q4 2024 and the BPFI Mortgage Approvals Report for December 2024. The following are the key figures from the Mortgage Drawdowns Report for Q4 2024: In addition, BPFI also published today the latest figures from the BPFI Mortgage Approvals Report for December 2024: […]

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Kearney Construction offers a Premier service 

29 Jan , 2025  

Proven, professional and progressive, Kearney Construction Ltd in Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary is a leading family-run building contracting firm which continues to go from strength to strength after more than 40 years in business.  Specialising in one-off new residential builds, extensions and renovations, the company has earned an enviable reputation for quality work. It was established as Philip Kearney Construction in 1982 […]

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SETU partners with FLI Global on groundbreaking research for the cement industry

28 Jan , 2025  

Research conducted by members of South East Technological University’s (SETU) Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment’s over a two-year period (2022-2024), has produced a novel, disruptive, smart surface technology which will have groundbreaking impacts on the international concrete industries. The research was carried out in partnership with FLI Global, and supported by the Design+ Technology Gateway. The project […]

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Boyle Construction celebrates 40 years of excellence 

28 Jan , 2025  

Celebrating 40 years in business, Boyle Construction is a leading building firm in the North-West which took home a major accolade at the 2024 Irish Construction Industry (ICI) Awards.  Winner of the prestigious Contractor of the Year – SME category, the Letterkenny-based main contractor has seen remarkable growth since 1984 when it was founded by Donal and Eugene Boyle. From humble […]

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CivilTec: your CSA works partner 

27 Jan , 2025  

CivilTec Construction Ltd is a young and dynamic company providing design, construction and maintenance services to the data, pharmaceutical and food sectors.  Established in 2018, CivilTec services global clients in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe, including Tirlán, Kirby Group and a host of private clients. It has grown to employ a 25 person-strong team who are supported […]