The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) welcomed housing measures in this year’s budget but warned that increased infrastructure investment is required to transform new housing estates into vibrant communities over the next decade. CIF Director General, Tom Parlon said: “The measures introduced today are a significant step towards solving the housing crisis by addressing the chronic […]
The third quarter saw and expansion in the Irish Construction sector with the Ulster Bank Construction PMI up to 58.7 in September. Rising workloads fed through to increases in purchasing activity and employment, while sentiment around the prospects for future growth remained strongly positive. The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index – a seasonally adjusted […]
Ballymore Group, one of the largest privately-owned property groups in Europe, officially launched its new docklands development, Dublin Landings. Situated along Dublin’s North Wall Quay, this ambitious project will raise the bar on architecture and landscape design to the standard of other global financial centres. The development rights for this 2.35 hectare site were secured […]
The construction industry has outlined how it can deliver the housing, infrastructure and specialist buildings required to transform the Irish economy and society over the next decade in its annual budget submission. Director General, Tom Parlon stated: “Construction is a central driver of Irish economic growth. All other sectors depend on it for the infrastructure, housing […]
In the new HB365LC-3, 36-tonne hydraulic hybrid excavator, Komatsu has taken the principles evident in their early hybrid machines and added extra muscle, improved fuel economy and enhanced technology to create a machine that will be heavily targeted at the quarrying and crushing sectors. According to Komatsu distributor in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales of Birdhill […]
As the recovery in the construction equipment market continues, McHale Plant Sales has opened its new finance desk – the aim of which is to assist customers in arranging suitable financing solutions for the acquisition of construction, plant and agricultural machinery. Working closely with finance partners – Komatsu Finance, DLL Leasing, AIB Finance & Leasing, […]
U+I has secured planning permission for the redevelopment of two sites in Dublin, Donnybrook House in Dublin 4 and ‘The Avenue, Sandyford’ (formerly known as the Avid Building) in South County Dublin. The two developments combined will deliver up to 147 new homes, over 60,000 sq. ft. of new commercial space, as well as retail […]
The latest Ulster Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) shows strong performance in the construction sector in July. The construction index hit 61, an increase from the 59.7 figure for June, and well above the 50 figure which separates growth from contraction. It is the 35th month of growth and a majority of respondents forecast continued […]
BAM Ireland is leading the way in the implementation of Building Information Modelling & Management (BIM) in the Republic of Ireland, having become the first organisation in the country to achieve the international industry standard for the use of the process for design and construction projects. BAM’s BIM process, which provides 3D computer models […]
The Construction Industry Federation has welcomed Minister Coveney’s Action Plan for Housing after the strategy was approved at cabinet level on Tuesday. CIF Director General, Tom Parlon said: “There is widespread agreement that the housing supply shortage is a major challenge facing Irish society. Today’s strategy is a welcome step in addressing this challenge of unlocking […]
