LEFT IN LIMBO A new report shows the future of 29,000 residential units are in limbo, with close to 21,000 in a planning logjam and another 8,000 in Judicial Reviews Planning decisions on 20,683 houses and apartments are up to a year and a half late due to a logjam at An Bord Pleanála while…

A YEAR OF RESILIENCE AND GROWTH In 2023, the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity offered emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to thousands of workers In 2023, 4438 people reached out to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity for support through its 24/7 Construction Industry Helpline, a 30% increase on the previous year. The organisation’s charitable spend…

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER With founding partners including Sisk, Saint-Gobain and John Paul Construction, The Supply Chain Sustainability School has launched in Ireland At the start of 2024, the Supply Chain Sustainability School began operating in Ireland. With a focus on sustainability and environmental issues, the School is a collaboration between clients, contractors and supply chain…

ON TRACK FOR GROWTH Kingspan acquires majority stake in Steico SE, Associated Hardware and National Hardware announce merger and Utility Innovation Group establishes European HQ in Dublin PCRE to build 230MW of solar assets in IrelandPower Capital Renewable Energy, one of Ireland’s leading solar Independent Power Producer (IPP), has announced the closing of two greenfield…

TALKING TO… ENDA MCGUANE Ireland’s construction industry needs an additional 100,000 workers. The new President of the Society of Chartered Surveyors outlines how we can scale up employment over the next decade As SCSI President, what issues will you be addressing? One of the most pressing issues is a shortage of skills. It’s one of…