• MORE THAN 500 NEW STUDENT BEDS TO GO INTO CONSTRUCTION THIS YEAR

    Extra beds come as Government announces €61m for first phase of new student accommodation scheme More than 500 new student beds will go to construction this year, as the Government announced new long-term plans to develop student accommodation. On Friday, Minister for Higher and Further Education Simon Harris announced new State funding for student accommodation…

  • CONSULTATION OPEN: DRAFT NATIONAL UPSKILLING ROADMAP TARGETS SKILLS GAPS TO ACHIEVE CLIMATE GOALS IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

    The Build Up Skills Ireland 2030 (BUSI2030) initiative launched a public consultation for a National Upskilling Roadmap for sustainability in the built environment. The roadmap sets the path to address skills gaps and labour shortages that could prevent Ireland from meeting its 2030’s climate and housing targets. BUSI2030’s initial research indicates that the construction industry…

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    Take your first step towards a career with Bennett Attention Construction Professionals, we are currently hiring for a number of exciting new roles. Now is your time to join a dynamic tier 1 construction company. Elevate your career today as we build the future together. You can explore the opportunities available by visiting our website…

  • NUMBER OF NEW HOMES UNDER CONSTRUCTION HITS RECORD HIGH

    The figure for commencement notices lodged in 2023 compares to 26,957 in 2022, an increase of 21.5%. It follows a strong end to the year, where the number of commencement notices filed in December rose 76% compared to the same month in 2022, to 3,167. “These impressive figures indicate that supply, which is key to…

  • LAWLOR ELECTED 35TH PRESIDENT OF IRISH PLANNING INSTITUTE

    The Irish Planning Institute (IPI), the all-island professional membership organisation for spatial planners, has elected Gavin Lawlor MIPI as its new President for 2024-2025. A Director at Tom Phillips + Associates, Gavin will lead 1,000 professional planners across Ireland, as the Institute celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025. Brian McCarthy MIPI, Senior Planner with Clare…