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Gyproc Begins Quarry Extension to Secure Long-Term Supply for Irish Construction

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Gyproc Begins Quarry Extension to Secure Long-Term Supply for Irish Construction Project launched during company’s 90th anniversary year will support continued Irish production of plaster...

80% of Housing Schemes Now Embrace MMC as Timber Frame Reaches Record 66% Share

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80% of Housing Schemes Now Embrace MMC as Timber Frame Reaches Record 66% Share Latest Government data shows Modern Methods of Construction moving into the...

15,946 Homes Commenced in First Half of 2026 as June Activity More Than Doubles

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15,946 Homes Commenced in First Half of 2026 as June Activity More Than Doubles Housing commencements rose 149% year-on-year in the first six months of...

Ward & Burke investment backs new infrastructure research centre at University of Galway

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Ward & Burke investment backs new infrastructure research centre at University of Galway New Centre for Infrastructure Research & Innovation to focus on sustainable, resilient...

11,021 Homes Commenced in First Four Months of 2026 as Activity Rises 176%

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11,021 Homes Commenced in First Four Months of 2026 as Activity Rises 176% Scheme housing accounted for 56% of April commencements while Dublin represented almost...

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Civil

€2bn Water Infrastructure Funding Approved to Unlock 300,000 Homes by 2030

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€2bn Water Infrastructure Funding Approved to Unlock 300,000 Homes by 2030 Government approves dedicated funding mechanism for Uisce Éireann, with €1.7bn targeting growth areas in...

Government Fast-Tracks Nine Critical Infrastructure Projects Including MetroLink and Galway Ring Road

15,946 Homes Commenced in First Half of 2026 as June Activity More Than Doubles

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News

Land Sales Double to €239m but Shrinking Deal Numbers Highlight Ongoing Housing Pipeline Challenge

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Land Sales Double to €239m but Shrinking Deal Numbers Highlight Ongoing Housing Pipeline Challenge Residential sites dominate Ireland's development land market as developers continue to...

Land Use Review Calls for National Governance Framework as Ireland Balances Housing, Climate and Food Production

Critical Infrastructure Bill Enacted to Fast-Track Key Energy, Water and Transport Projects

CIVIL

Civil

€29.5bn procurement strategy puts carbon, SMEs and value for money at centre of State contracts

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€29.5bn procurement strategy puts carbon, SMEs and value for money at centre of State contracts Ireland’s first national public procurement strategy sets 51 actions across...

€2bn Water Infrastructure Funding Approved to Unlock 300,000 Homes by 2030

£0.5m to £8m Investment Platform Launched to Back Infrastructure Innovation

Sustainability

Civil

€29.5bn procurement strategy puts carbon, SMEs and value for money at centre of State contracts

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€29.5bn procurement strategy puts carbon, SMEs and value for money at centre of State contracts Ireland’s first national public procurement strategy sets 51 actions across...

€2bn Water Infrastructure Funding Approved to Unlock 300,000 Homes by 2030

80% of Housing Schemes Now Embrace MMC as Timber Frame Reaches Record 66% Share

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DATA Centres

Ethos Engineering Expands to 400 Staff with Hanley Pepper Acquisition as Data Centre Growth Strategy Accelerates

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Ethos Engineering Expands to 400 Staff with Hanley Pepper Acquisition as Data Centre Growth Strategy Accelerates Civil and structural engineering specialist becomes Ethos' fourth acquisition,...

Renewables

Critical Infrastructure Bill Enacted to Fast-Track Key Energy, Water and Transport Projects

Infrastructure Staff Editor -
Critical Infrastructure Bill Enacted to Fast-Track Key Energy, Water and Transport Projects New legislation introduces priority approval process for nationally significant infrastructure aimed at accelerating...

LDA secures Cork Docklands site with potential for 300 affordable homes

Infrastructure Staff Editor -
LDA secures Cork Docklands site with potential for 300 affordable homes 2.08-hectare Monahan Road site transferred from BnM to the Land Development Agency as Cork...

Digital Infrastructure Ireland appoints Ronan Kelly as chief executive

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Digital Infrastructure Ireland appoints Ronan Kelly as chief executive Former AllPoints Fibre Networks managing director to lead industry body as Ireland seeks to strengthen its...

Government moves to fast-track critical infrastructure approvals under new Bill

Civil Staff Editor -
Government moves to fast-track critical infrastructure approvals under new Bill New legislation aims to cut delays and prioritise delivery of energy, water and transport projects...

Ireland’s Nuclear Conversation: From Carnsore to SMRs – A Debate Whose Time Has Come

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Ireland's Nuclear Conversation: From Carnsore to SMRs – A Debate Whose Time Has Come A Newstalk discussion this week sparked a wave of opinion across...
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