LOCAL AUTHORITY PURCHASE AND RENOVATION LOAN TO SUPPORT FIRST TIME BUYERS WHO WISH TO TURN A VACANT OR DERELICT BUILDING INTO A NEW HOME The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD today announced that he has received Government approval for a Local Authority Purchase and Renovation Loan (LAPR). The loan, which…

In light of the latest announcement from the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC), there is a pressing call to increase the use of timber in the construction of new builds in Ireland. The CCAC’s Annual Review 2022 (page 106) indicates that timber frame construction accounted for less than 25% of new homes built in Ireland,…

  The 18th June marked a significant milestone with the launch of the Construction Industry Federation’s (CIF) Carbon Calculator, powered by the Sustainability Tool and developed in collaboration with the Supply Chain Sustainability School. This free innovative tool aims to streamline and standardise carbon accounting for businesses across Ireland. Impending EU regulations and increasing demands…

  * Panel comprises some of Ireland’s largest and most experienced housebuilders * Builds on over 2,800 homes already delivered or agreed with housebuilder partners * Homes from early phases will be primarily cost rental apartments * Initiative complements the LDA’s state lands delivery programme   EMBARGOED until 00.01 13 June 2024: The Land Development…

– LEAN, sustainability and digitisation centre-stage of firms futuredevelopment Leading electrical contractor to the construction and commercial sectors in Ireland, Callaghan Electrical, announced it has become the first construction sub-contractor to secure funding under the Enterprise Ireland ‘Built to Innovate’ initiative. As part of the wider government ‘Housing for All’ Programme, the ‘Built to Innovate’…