Posted March 11, 2019
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Posted March 6, 2019
Dublin crane count reaches record 123 in March
The Irish Times Dublin crane count reached a record 123 in March – the fifth consecutive month when the survey recorded a new high. March’s total is still 21 per cent up on last November’s count when the survey’s record-breaking…
Posted March 6, 2019
Obstacle cleared for proposed €130 million Glanbia plant
Glanbia’s proposed €130 million mozzarella cheese plant has moved a step closer following the withdrawal of an objection to planning approval for the plant’s midlands site. The project, a joint venture between Glanbia plc and Leprino Foods, has been earmarked…
Posted February 28, 2019
Plans unveiled for new Bray town centre
Plans have been unveiled for a new 25,000 square metre town centre in Bray which will open its doors in spring 2020. Construction has already begun on the new Bray Town Centre on the former Florentine Centre site. The three-storey…
Posted February 25, 2019
€27.5m for 65-acre west Dublin site fast-tracked for up to 950 homes
A 65-acre west Dublin site with fast-track planning permission for up to 950 homes is expected to see intense competition from developers and investors. Located within the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone (SDZ), the site – which is guiding at a…
Posted February 13, 2019
Dublin’s Guinness Enterprise Centre set for €10m expansion
The Guinness Enterprise Centre (GEC), a not-for-profit working space located in the Liberties area of Dublin, is embarking on a major €10 million expansion that will almost double capacity. Planning permission for the redevelopment was lodged with Dublin City Council…
Posted February 7, 2019
Five key areas for the Galway Construction Industry
Galway needs to work on five key factors to ensure it continues to prosper – according to one of the world’s leading engineering multi-nationals, in its latest all-island construction industry review. The AECOM Report found that Galway’s construction sector continues…
Posted February 6, 2019
Dublin crane count clocks up record high for fourth month in a row
There were a record 121 cranes visible over the centre of Dublin on February 1st – a rise of 12 (or 11 per cent) on January 1st’s total of 109. This is the fourth month in a row when crane…
Posted January 18, 2019
20% growth in construction industry predicted this year
The construction industry is predicted to grow by 20% this year. A report from engineering multi-national AECOM says output should reach €24bn in 2019. Three-quarters of industry leaders surveyed by the firm said they were positive about the future of…
Posted January 14, 2019