2026 OCTABUILD BUILDERS MERCHANT EXCELLENCE AWARDS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED Fresh eyes. Fresh honours. Be in the running2026 Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards officially launched Octabuild has officially launched the 2026 all-island Builders Merchant Excellence Awards, with builders’ merchants across the island invited to enter when submissions open on 2nd February 2026. Now firmly established as one…
SISK SIGNS UP FOR €21M ROYAL REDEVELOPMENT Páirc Tailteann Stand construction marks major milestone for Meath Sisk and Meath GAA have announced that a €21M contract has been signed for the redevelopment of the stand at Páirc Tailteann. This signing represents an important milestone in delivering enhanced facilities for players, members, supporters, and the wider…
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…
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…