TACKLING IRELAND’S VACANCY CRISIS Cross-sector coalition calls for stronger action on vacancy and dereliction to deliver more housing Dedicated vacancy teams in local authorities, expanded reuse grants and a wider suite of tax measures are required to tackle Ireland’s vacancy crisis and deliver much needed homes, according to recommendations launched by the Vacant to Vibrant…
MMC: THE FASTEST ROUTE TO INCREASING HOUSING DELIVERY IN IRELAND Paul Tierney, Chief Executive Officer at MMC Ireland, talks about what we must address to unlock the potential of MMC Ireland’s housing crisis is now widely accepted as one of the most urgent and complex challenges facing the country. Despite well-intentioned strategies and increased public…
THE VALUE OF EARLY COLLABORATION Timing can make or break a construction project – and nowhere is this more evident than in the planning and integration of temporary works. Despite their critical role, temporary works can still often be an afterthought, introduced well after key design decisions have already been made. Here, Wayne Fisher, International…
ABOLISH THE RED TAPE Ken MacDonald, Managing Director at Hooke & MacDonald, talks about the new guidelines around apartment building, the obstacles to housing delivery and why bureaucracy is prolonging the housing crisis Established in 1967 by Ken MacDonald, Hooke & MacDonald is one of the longest established and best-known estate agents in Ireland. Ken…
Growth, Innovation and Sustainability in Ireland’s Construction Industry Ireland’s construction sector is poised to deliver a model of sustainable construction excellence for the decade ahead – if it can adapt, writes Colm McGrath The Irish construction industry in 2025 stands at a decisive turning point. Sustained Government investment, rapid urbanisation and the drive for sustainability…