CIF welcomes increased capital spending in publication of the Summer Economic Statement
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has welcomed the increased capital spending announced in yesterday's publication of the Summer Economic Statement. Capital spending will increase by over 10 per cent or €1.4bn in line with the NDP review and new allocations...
Cabinet approves move to progress Shannon-to-Dublin water pipeline
The Cabinet has approved the next stage in the multibillion project to pipe water from the river Shannon to the Dublin region, which enables Uisce Éireann to seek planning permission for one of the largest infrastructure projects in the history of the State during...
Increases in construction activity continued in May
Work on housing and commercial projects continued to increase in May according to BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland. Sustained growth of employment was also recorded, with staffing levels up for the sixth month running in response to higher new orders. Read the full...
Construction on €100 million Center Parcs resort expansion to begin in September
Construction on a €100 million new development at Center Parcs in Longford is set to get underway in September. The development includes the addition of 198 lodges and luxury treehouses, which will increase the resort’s capacity to around 3,500 guests. Existing...
Cork University Hospital poised for decade of major expansion
One of Ireland’s largest hospitals is poised for a decade of unprecedented expansion. Cork University Hospital (CUH) will get the highest allocation of beds nationally as part of the State’s new bed investment plan. The Government’s Acute Hospital Inpatient Bed...
Intel nears €10.2bn deal to build a plant in Ireland
US computer chip making giant Intel is reportedly in advanced talks with an asset management company to provide more than $11bn (€10.2bn) to build a plant in Ireland. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Intel is seeking to partner with Apollo Global...
Construction sector rebound continues in April with fastest expansion in over two years
Construction activity expanded last month at the fastest pace in more than two years, with housing and commercial projects both attracting momentum. New orders, employment and input purchases all rose, while 87 per cent of building firms said they expected to be as...
€2.4bn expansion of Kildare Innovation Campus announced
A €2.4 billion investment has been announced for the further development of the Kildare Innovation Campus (KIC) site. A purpose built innovation hub is being developed, which is described as "a dedicated landing space for both high potential deep tech scale up's in...
AWS plans data centres in the Midlands as part of Bord na Móna deal
Plans have been announced for Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop data centres in the Midlands powered by wind and solar energy as part of a new collaboration with Bord na Móna. AWS has been confirmed as the first business to join Bord na Móna's Eco Energy Park in...
Government to provide €100m for student accommodation
The Government is set to allocate €100m in funding for the development of over 1,000 student accommodation beds at three universities. Some 493 beds will be provided at University College Dublin (UCD), while 405 and 116 beds will be constructed at Dublin City...