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30/09/2026
Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless TD has welcomed the National Skills Council’s 2026 Statement of Advice, setting out practical steps to reinforce Ireland’s skills system and progress key Government priorities.
The document, 'From Evidence to Action: An Integrated Skills Infra
30/09/2026
ESB Networks is finalising a major capacity enhancement at its Pallas 38 kV Station in Portlaoise, Co Laois, to meet rising electricity demand and underpin residential and economic development in the region.
The project replaces two 5 MVA transformers with two 10 MVA units, doubling the station's c
30/09/2026
Grants designed to help homes reduce energy bills and lessen reliance on fossil fuels will make a meaningful difference across the country, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí said the package agreed — including a €2,000 boiler scrappage scheme and a €600 grant for home battery storage —
30/09/2026
Uisce Éireann has restored a permanent water supply to Oileán Ghabhla and lifted the Boil Water Notice, in place since April 2026, following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE) and a programme of water quality monitoring.
The utility confirmed that repairs to the damaged subsea pip
30/09/2026
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough councillors have been briefed on the Northern Ireland Housing Executive's latest plans and performance at the annual Housing Investment Plan update on Monday 28 September 2026, where the organisation confirmed total investment of £34m in the borough durin
30/09/2026
A motion before the Dáil today, 30 September, would reinstate a market revenue cap and a temporary solidarity contribution until the end of 2027, with proceeds funding a €400 credit for households earning under €70,000.
The Social Democrats will table the proposal on Wednesday, 30 September, callin
30/09/2026
At a meeting on Monday 28 September, Divisional Roads Manager Cindy Noble outlined budget plans and priorities for the district.
"For planning purposes, an opening indicative allocation for structural maintenance of approximately £98 million is being provided, which is approximately £30 million hi
30/09/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced the start of an £816,000 carriageway resurfacing programme on Ballyrobin Road, Killead.
The scheme covers approximately two kilometres, stretching from the A26 Killead Roundabout to the A57 Airport Roundabout.
Minister Kimmins said: "This is a subs
30/09/2026
Meadhill Solar in Kildorrery, Co. Cork, has become the first project to energise under the Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (SRESS), a milestone ministers say reflects the rapid expansion of solar power across Ireland.
Minister for Climate, Energy, and the Environment Darragh O'Brie
30/09/2026
Staff from the built environment team at South Eastern Regional College (SERC) have gained PASMA (Prefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Association) Mobile Access Tower certification after specialist training delivered by Industry Training Services.
The programme covered legislation an
29/09/2026
The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Dublin City Council have submitted a Part 10 planning application for Phase 3 of the Cherry Orchard Point development in Dublin 10, proposing 312 new homes alongside retail and commercial space, public open areas and a range of amenities.
The Phase 3 plans comp
29/09/2026
A €12.5 million overhaul of the Killybegs Water Treatment Plant has been completed, delivering a steadier and more resilient drinking water supply to more than 4,000 Uisce Éireann customers in the town and surrounding areas. The project bolsters infrastructure for homes, businesses and industry in I
29/09/2026
During SDG Week Ireland, Sisk convened its Sustainability Advisory Council, clients, supply chain partners and other stakeholders to explore how the construction industry can turn ambition into measurable sustainability outcomes.
The session brought together diverse perspectives from across the sec
29/09/2026
The Strabane Public Realm Scheme is advancing steadily as part of wider investment in the town centre.
FP McCann Ltd is the principal contractor, led by project manager Ryan Hanna, with Derry City & Strabane District Council as the client and Tetra Tech acting as the integrated consultant team (IC
29/09/2026
Water is returning to homes and businesses in Leixlip, Maynooth, Celbridge and surrounding areas after Uisce Éireann crews fixed a major burst on a water main on the R148 Maynooth Road outside Leixlip.
The utility said specialist teams carried out extensive works around the clock to restore normal
29/09/2026
Wicklow County Council has opened a call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the 2026 Town and Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS), which funds small to medium‑sized capital projects. Backed by Project Ireland 2040, the TVRS underpins the objectives of Our Rural Future and the Town Centre First p
29/09/2026
Energia has unveiled a Commercial Solar service for Irish businesses, adding solar PV and battery storage to its portfolio through a partnership with Ohk Energy. The move marks Energia's first entry into commercial-scale solar installation.
Under the model, Energia's key account managers support cu
29/09/2026
A £525,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the C572 Aileach Road in Derry has gotten underway, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.
The project will renew approximately 730 metres of carriageway, beginning at the Aileach Road Roundabout, to improve driving conditions for local resid
29/09/2026
Graham has been shortlisted for the Belfast Chamber Business Awards 2026, recognising the company's commitment to innovation across its operations.
To highlight its approach — combining engineering science, research, data analysis and close collaboration with clients, designers and specialist supp
29/09/2026
The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, and Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, have officially opened a new Health Service Executive (HSE) Surgical Hub in Cork, serving the South West Health Region. The facility significantly expands elective capacity and will deliver thousands of day-case
28/09/2026
BAM has reached a key construction milestone on the new ASIT Building at TUS Moylish in Limerick, with the project officially topping out. The event was celebrated during a visit by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, who laid a ceremoni
28/09/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £300,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the C0663 Kevlin Road in Omagh will start on Monday 28 September 2026. The project includes approximately one kilometre of resurfacing and localised drainage improvements, covering the stretch from Sunning
28/09/2026
Families and residents on Parnell Avenue, Enniscorthy can expect a stronger, more dependable water supply as Uisce Éireann finalises upgrade works under its national Leakage Reduction Programme.
Across many older estates, backyard service connections made of iron or lead were installed to the rear
28/09/2026
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has confirmed that Encirc, the glass producer and bottler, will invest more than £700,000 over the next three years to enhance workforce skills at its Derrylin facility in Fermanagh.
Part of the Vidrala group, Encirc manufactures around three billion glass cont
28/09/2026
Limerick City and County Council has issued a notice, in accordance with Section 38(3) of the Road Traffic Act 1994 as amended by Section 46 of the Public Transportation Regulation Act 2009, outlining its intention to alter the road layout on the L1135, Pallasgreen Road, Co. Limerick.
The proposed
28/09/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that works on an active travel project covering Durham Street and College Square North will begin on 28 September 2026. The investment forms part of the Belfast Cycling Network.
The project will upgrade existing cycling facilities to provide a two-w
28/09/2026
Renewable energy sites are some of the most demanding builds in construction, tight timelines, technical precision, and vast, often difficult terrain. Drone as a Service is giving construction teams a faster, more accurate way to survey, monitor, and manage these projects from start to finish.
Befo
28/09/2026
After recent progress on reservoir cleaning across Inishowen, Uisce Éireann crews will next focus on Gory Hill and Black Farm.
Operations are planned for Gory Hill on Monday, 28 September, followed by Black Farm on Tuesday, to keep local reservoirs in optimal condition.
During and after these acti
28/09/2026
Construction Futures has been named winner of the Excellence in Outreach category at the Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering Awards 2026 in London, recognising its role in widening entry to construction careers and influencing strategic change across Northern Ireland's industry.
In a litt
28/09/2026
Sinn Féin's finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty TD has condemned the Government’s removal of energy credits in last year’s budget, arguing the decision heightened financial strain on households as prices rose and pushed many into arrears.
Deputy Doherty said: "At almost exactly this time last year,
25/09/2026
ESB has raised €500 million via its inaugural European Green Bond (EuGB), completed on Tuesday, 22 September, advancing the company's sustainable finance programme and underpinning its strategy to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2040.
The 10-year bond carries a coupon of 4.375%. ESB said the p
25/09/2026
The Northern Ireland Quarterly Construction Output Statistics, released by NISRA, indicate that overall construction activity across all sectors remained high in the second quarter of 2026.
Although output declined in the first half of 2026, the sustained upward trend over the past three years and
25/09/2026
Kildare County Council has signed a works contract for its Trinity Way housing scheme at the former HSE Dispensary site in Carbury, Co Kildare, confirming Showglade Ltd as the Main Contractor and Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS).
Desiun Architects designed the scheme and will lead the d
25/09/2026
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) with responsibility for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture, Niall Collins TD, has welcomed the inaugural meeting of an implementation group made up of government departments and state agencies to advance the final rep
25/09/2026
Engineers Ireland has urged a review of planned changes to the senior-cycle mathematics curriculum, arguing that any reform must preserve the depth of learning required for engineering and other STEM pathways.
The call follows new independent research commissioned by the organisation, which indicat
25/09/2026
Dublin City Council has launched a recruitment drive seeking graduate engineers to help deliver major infrastructure, climate action, housing and transport projects across the capital over the coming years.
Under the Build Dublin's Future banner, the initiative highlights how graduates can forge re
25/09/2026
ROCKWOOL UK & Ireland has appointed Melanie Marquard as Commercial Director as the insulation manufacturer continues to expand its UK operations.
Marquard joins ROCKWOOL from Scandinavian roofing membrane manufacturer Protan, where she most recently served as Managing Director for Western Europe.
25/09/2026
The Government has been accused of advancing rural planning reforms without establishing how many extra homes they might produce, according to Sinn Féin spokesperson on Rural Affairs, Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Conor D. McGuinness TD.
The Waterford TD made the comments after questioni
25/09/2026
Uisce Éireann and South Dublin County Council have confirmed that the road closure currently in effect on the R405 Hazelhatch Road will be extended until Friday, 15 January 2027.
The additional time is required to complete essential upgrades to water, surface water and telecommunications infrastruc
25/09/2026
Abbey Group, one of Ireland's leading travel and tourism companies, has announced a strategic partnership with the Green Ocean Foundation, strengthening its focus on sustainability, climate action and nature restoration.
The move aligns with Ireland and the EU’s SDG Week, which spotlights progress
24/09/2026
MMD Construction has completed the handover of Block 9 at Haulbowline Naval Base following the conservation and refurbishment of the historic building for the Department of Defence.
The protected 1,800m² structure, originally built as a Victualling Store, has been converted into modern office accom
24/09/2026
NI Water has won the Responsible Digital / Technology Innovation Award at Business in the Community's 2026 Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland, acknowledging its technology-led approach to enhancing operational efficiency.
Presented at ICC Belfast, the accolade celebrates the company's
24/09/2026
Marian Harkin, Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, has confirmed that Gas Networks Ireland is inviting applications for its 2027 Graduate Programme, offering paid positions to recent and prospective graduates and postgraduates from s
24/09/2026
Education Minister Paul Givan has broken ground on a £7.7M construction project for Gaelscoil Uí Néill in Coalisland, marking the start of work on a new school campus.
The scheme will deliver a seven-class primary school along with a single-unit nursery on the Gortgonis Road.
Attending the sod cut
24/09/2026
Families, businesses and the wider community are set to benefit from the upgrade, which will reinforce the local water network and help ensure it can meet rising demand in the years ahead.
The scheme is being delivered under Uisce Éireann's Accelerated Growth Programme, which provides additional wa
24/09/2026
Ireland's Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, Jack Chambers TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement, Digitalisation and eGovernment, Frank Feighan TD, have welcomed the European Commission's adoption on 9 September 2
24/09/2026
A single lane will be closed between 9.30am and 4.30pm each day on a short section of Templepatrick Road in Ballyclare from Wednesday 30 September until Friday 16 October to facilitate ground investigation works by NI Water.
Speaking about the works, Kieran Grant, NI Water Project Manager, said: "T
24/09/2026
Uisce Éireann is set to begin upgrading water infrastructure in Shannonvale, Clonakilty, to improve supply reliability and cut leakage.
The project will replace old and damaged mains across key routes including the R600, N71, L4032 and L4031.
In total, 6.5km of modern pipes will be installed to s
24/09/2026
Ballyroan Library will temporarily close for refurbishment from 26 September to 10 October, inclusive.
During this period a pop-up library service will operate outside the building, Monday to Saturday, from 9:45am to 4:30pm, running from Monday 28 September to Saturday 10 October. Visitors can ret
24/09/2026
Fine Gael TD Naoise Ó Muirí has urged the Government to consider a scrappage programme to help households retire ageing gas and oil boilers in favour of more efficient systems.
Chair of the Oireachtas Climate, Environment and Energy Committee, Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí said: "A boiler scrappage scheme
23/09/2026
A key construction milestone has been reached on Beacon Hospital’s €100 million expansion in South Dublin, with the new eight-storey extension now topped out.
The milestone signifies the structure has hit its highest point, advancing one of Ireland's largest ongoing healthcare builds and moving Bea
23/09/2026
A 30.015kWp rooftop solar PV and battery system has been installed at Donegall Pass Community Centre in Belfast, with the project forecast to produce 21,371kWh of clean electricity annually and save the council around £7,000 a year.
Solmatix has completed the large-scale solar and storage scheme at
23/09/2026
Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) has warned that constraints on Ireland's electricity network are the primary obstacle to achieving energy independence, as the industry body today unveiled a new Onshore Wind Action Plan aimed at speeding up delivery of the country’s lowest‑cost power source.
Onshore
23/09/2026
Dublin-based civil and structural engineering consultancy Will Rudd has expanded its Irish team with the appointment of civil engineer Kevin Donlon.
The appointment comes as the firm continues to grow its portfolio of civil, structural and conservation projects across Ireland and the wider UK.
Don
23/09/2026
Belfast-headquartered seed specialist Germinal has announced a £5 million investment to expand grass seed processing capacity at its Lincoln site in England.
The company, which is part of the Openfolde Group, said the investment will fund purpose-built facilities and new seed intake infrastructure,
23/09/2026
Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson has said a €300 rise in the renters' tax credit reportedly planned for Budget 2027 would do little to help tenants as rents continue to climb.
Eoin Ó Broin TD, has warned that "a measly €300 increase in the renters' tax credit will be swallowed up by landlords", as
23/09/2026
EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland's electricity grid, has opened applications for the fourth annual CleanerGrid competition and is calling on third-level students across the Republic of Ireland to take part.
The top award totals €12,000, split as €6,000 for the winning student or team
23/09/2026
Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has delivered a new 60,000 sq ft headquarters for Connells Group in central Milton Keynes, uniting teams that had been dispersed across four separate offices into a single hub at Witan Gate House.
Acting for Connells Group, LSH's Project & Building Consultancy oversaw th
23/09/2026
Waterford City and County Council will begin replacing the timber seating at the toddlers’ playground in People's Park.
To facilitate the works, the toddlers playground will be closed until Thursday 24 September.
Waterford City and County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.
23/09/2026
Uisce Éireann is set to begin works to renew old and damaged water mains on Cross Avenue in Blackrock, Co Dublin, to deliver a more reliable supply for the community.
Crews will install over 764 metres of new, modern pipes between the Booterstown Avenue/Cross Avenue junction and the N31/Cross Avenu
22/09/2026
Balbriggan’s transformed waterfront has been unveiled with the opening of the €15 million Harbour Square, a centrepiece project designed to drive local enterprise, tourism and quality of life as part of a wider town rejuvenation.
Harbour Square was officially opened by the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Ton
22/09/2026
Waterford City and County Council has signed a construction contract with Conor Phelan Construction to start work on a new state-of-the-art Water Sports Facility on Tramore's Prom in Co. Waterford.
Delivered by the Council under Fáilte Ireland’s Platforms for Growth Scheme, the project will feature
22/09/2026
Uisce Éireann has completed works in Oola, replacing 4.8km of ageing water mains to reduce leaks and bursts and deliver a more dependable supply for households and businesses.
The project swaps vulnerable older pipes for modern, more durable infrastructure designed to curb leakage, cut the risk of
22/09/2026
Essential repair works at Pier 4 of the RFK Bridge will require lane closures during both daytime and night-time from Tuesday, 22 September.
The bridge will also be fully closed overnight on Wednesday, 23 September (8pm to 4am) and Thursday, 24 September (8pm to 4am). During these full closures, tr
22/09/2026
Construction is due to start this week on a significant water infrastructure scheme in Enfield designed to reinforce the town's supply and create extra capacity to support future housing and sustainable development.
The €20 million programme will bolster the local network, catering for a growing po
22/09/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has allocated £3.25m from the Local Growth Fund capital budget for 2026/7 to transport projects in Belfast, Newry, Ballymena and Strabane, targeting better accessibility, sustainable travel and more efficient networks.
Minister Kimmins said: "I have allocated thi
22/09/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that a £220,000 carriageway resurfacing project on the A29 Desertmartin Road, Moneymore, is now underway.
The scheme will extend for around 450 metres, between the Jungle NI premises and Glenquilly Road.
Minister Kimmins said: "This is a substantia
22/09/2026
Clare County Council has confirmed progress on two significant sports infrastructure projects in Kilrush, supported through Sport Ireland funding programmes.
Construction is set to start on refurbishing the Kilrush Sports Complex dressing rooms, providing modernised changing and shower facilities f
22/09/2026
Phase One of Fingal's R132 Connectivity Project is moving ahead between Bostik Junction and Estuary Roundabout, with night-time surfacing scheduled for 21–24 September to limit disruption.
The 3km scheme, which broke ground in April 2026, is being delivered in four phases from north of Pinnock Hill
22/09/2026
The Office of Public Works (OPW) has approved Wexford County Council’s application for support under its Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme, allocating €566,666 (excluding VAT) for coastal defence works at Kelly's Resort Hotel in Rosslare.
Announcing the decision, Minister K
21/09/2026
Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC) and Sisk have broken ground on Prospect Place South, the next stage of the 42-acre riverside neighbourhood at Battersea Power Station.
A ceremony marked the start of construction, attended by Marsha de Cordova, Labour MP for Battersea; Councillor
21/09/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £600,000 carriageway resurfacing project on Tates Avenue in Belfast, due to begin today, 21 September.
The scheme will extend from Lisburn Road to Boucher Road, a distance of 880 metres.
Initial preparatory activity will commence on 21 September.
21/09/2026
Five-week restrictions will run from Monday 21 September to Friday 23 October as part of the Mountjoy Road/Gortin Road improvement scheme, with a signed diversion in place and weekend closures included.
As part of the Mountjoy Road/Gortin Road widening works, a continuous one-way traffic arrangemen
21/09/2026
An early interest in science, maths and problem-solving set Navan native Isobella Walsh on the road to engineering.
Now, through EirGrid's Graduate Programme, she is contributing to work on Ireland’s electricity grid while launching her career at the centre of the energy transition.
As the operat
21/09/2026
The NI Construction Awards 2026 will gather organisations from across the construction and wider built environment to celebrate excellence, achievement and innovation. Hosted by architect and television presenter George Clarke alongside broadcaster Claire McCollum, the programme will see 27 awards p
21/09/2026
The Government should swiftly complete a national policy for solar energy projects to ensure rural communities trust that Ireland's renewable transition is being handled fairly and transparently, Fine Gael Senator Mike Kennelly has said.
Kennelly warned that communities, developers and local author
21/09/2026
Fingal County Council has secured more than €20 million from the Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund to advance six projects across the county.
The funding forms part of a list of almost 120 projects across every local authority, announced this week by the Minister for Housing, Local Gove
21/09/2026
More than 120 women working across the renewable energy sector convened in Belfast for RenewableNI's annual Women in Renewables conference, a flagship forum designed to help more women enter the industry, advance their careers and step into leadership roles.
Run in partnership with SONI and support
21/09/2026
Construction of the 42-bed extension at Sligo University Hospital (SUH) is advancing, increasing bed capacity and supporting the hospital’s plans for future clinical services.
From today, 21st September, the main public entrance to SUH will be temporarily moved to facilitate ongoing construction. T
21/09/2026
The HSE has confirmed that the Donegal East Children's Disability Network Team (CDNT) has moved into newly refurbished accommodation at Lifford Community Hospital, creating a contemporary, fit-for-purpose base for services across the East Donegal area.
CDNTs offer interdisciplinary health and socia
18/09/2026
Fingal County Council has begun work on the long-awaited Rathmore Park Sports Recreational Hub in Lusk, a project set to deliver state-of-the-art facilities and expand opportunities for engagement with local clubs and the wider community, in line with the Council's Development Plan.
A sod-turning c
18/09/2026
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has today received approval from Cabinet to move MetroLink to the detailed tender stage, where market bids will be sought and partners selected to build and operate MetroLink.
This is a major milestone for MetroLink. Significant enabling works are to start on
18/09/2026
Construction Futures has been named winner of the Excellence in Outreach award at this year's Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering Awards in London.
The accolade recognises the team's significant impact in a short period, broadening access to construction careers and encouraging the next
18/09/2026
Ireland's wholesale electricity price averaged €170.54 per megawatt-hour (MWh) in August, up 9.6 per cent on July. It marks a second straight monthly rise and the highest average since December 2022, as reduced wind output left the system more reliant on imported fossil fuels.
Market volatility lin
18/09/2026
The NI Construction Awards are poised to set a new record this October, with nearly 850 attendees expected at ICC Belfast for the largest event of its kind ever staged in Northern Ireland.
The sold-out ceremony will bring together professionals from across construction and the wider built environme
18/09/2026
More than 30,000 students from over 300 schools converged on the RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin for WorldSkills Ireland 2026. The country's largest skills and apprenticeship showcase offers hands-on insight into careers, apprenticeships and technical education.
Now a mainstay of the school calendar, th
18/09/2026
Galway City Council has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, of more than €15m in support for the city under the Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund, which replaces the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF).
Five Ga
18/09/2026
Sinn Féin's Conor D. McGuinness TD said new Central Bank findings reveal deepening delays and a lack of vital infrastructure holding back house-building across rural Ireland.
The party's spokesperson on Rural Affairs, Community Development and the Gaeltacht argued that the Government is not address
18/09/2026
GRAHAM’s CRE8 pre-employment programme has reached its 100th job offer, a landmark that underscores its role in opening up sustained careers in construction for local people.
The 100th offer went to Ben Greenwood, who completed CRE8 at Dyecoats in Leeds. He has since been hired by GRAHAM’s supply c
18/09/2026
On the instructions of joint receivers Ken Fennell and Brendan O’Reilly of Interpath, Savills has brought The Ballsbridge Collection to market with a guide price of €34 million. The offering comprises two adjoining standalone office buildings — 23 Shelbourne Road and Shelbourne House — at the heart
17/09/2026
The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Fingal County Council have set out how to apply for the first 50 Starter Homes at Golding Green in Kinsealy, Co Dublin.
These initial homes are the first for sale in an ongoing development that will ultimately deliver 193 Starter and Social homes. All propertie
17/09/2026
A major upgrade to Belleek’s wastewater infrastructure is due to begin this month, bringing a more sustainable treatment system and additional capacity for the local community.
Construction of a new Belleek Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) is scheduled to start in September 2026 as part of the WES
17/09/2026
Limerick City and County Council has welcomed the package, which includes €9 million for the Nicholas Street Public Realm Scheme, €7.5 million for the Bank Place & Granary Courtyard Public Realm and Central Plaza Common Area at Opera Square, and €6 million for the Southside Connectivity Project.
To
17/09/2026
Galway City Council has hailed An Coimisiún Pleanála's decision to grant planning consent for the Kingston Park and Millers Lane Public Parks and Public Urban Realm project, a major step towards delivering new neighbourhood parks for Knocknacarra, Rahoon and the wider city. The approval coincides wi
17/09/2026
Laois County Council has welcomed €7.65m in support for the county under Round One of the Town and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund, announced by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD.
Of this, €7.5m is earmarked for The Fort Museum and Event Centre in Portlaoise.
17/09/2026
Customers in Maryville, Castlecomer are set to benefit from better water quality and a more dependable supply as Uisce Éireann advances essential upgrades to remove ageing backyard water service connections.
The scheme includes installing almost 600 metres of new watermain and replacing outdated ba
17/09/2026
On Monday, 14 September 2026, the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. Tony Murphy, visited the Starter Homes show homes at Hampton Demesne, Castlelands, Balbriggan, alongside Michael Prenty, Head of Affordable Housing at the Land Development Agency (LDA), Rob Farrell of the LDA, and Paul Carroll, Director of Ser
17/09/2026
Longford County Council has welcomed the approval of €0.9 million for the Lower Main Street Public Realm Enhancement Project under the Government's new Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund programme.
Announced this week by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Bro
17/09/2026
Mott MacDonald, working in partnership with Roughan & O'Donovan, has been appointed to Iarnród Éireann's Multi-Party Framework for Project Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services.
The five-year framework, which can be extended by a further three years, will provide Iarnród Éireann with access to mu
17/09/2026
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has appointed Jacobs AECOM as the Programme Delivery Partner (PDP) for MetroLink, marking another significant step towards the construction and delivery of Ireland’s first metro system.
The appointment follows a competitive procurement process and will see Jac
16/09/2026
EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland's electricity grid, has begun the latest phase of public consultation for its Powering Up Offshore - South Coast programme, inviting views on emerging best-performing options to link future offshore wind generation to the national grid.
Running from 15
16/09/2026
AtkinsRéalis has officially opened its new Dublin office in the presence of Ireland's Minister for Transport and Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O'Brien, marking a significant milestone in the company's continued growth and investment in Ireland.
The newly refurbished Atki
16/09/2026
Clare County Council has welcomed the allocation of €150,000 to progress the design and planning phase of the proposed Droichead na nGabhar accessibility link in Ennis.
The funding, awarded under Category 1A of the Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund, was announced on 14 September 2026 b
16/09/2026
GRAHAM has been appointed by the Environment Agency to deliver the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme, regarded as one of the most significant flood defence projects in England.
Running along the River Thames through Oxford, the scheme aims to protect all properties in the city currently at risk of ri
16/09/2026
A new outdoor interpretation scheme comprising 29 trilingual panels has been unveiled on the exterior of Belfast's historic Assembly Rooms, highlighting the site's architectural and social heritage as part of broader city centre revitalisation plans.
Belfast City Council collaborated with the World
16/09/2026
ESB has welcomed more than 70 graduates from Irish and overseas third-level institutions into its tailored Graduate Development Programme. The group spans disciplines including engineering, IT, HR, commercial, marketing and finance, and will work on impactful assignments and major projects to gain h
16/09/2026
Fine Gael TD Naoise Ó Muirí has said Ireland should move to make plug-in solar a practical option for households to help reduce energy costs, pointing to strong renewable electricity performance earlier this year.
Referencing the UK's move to allow plug-in solar for the first time, he argued that I
16/09/2026
West Belfast MLA Órlaithí Flynn has welcomed the overhaul of the disused Visteon manufacturing site on Blacks Road, following a £30 million investment that has provided much-needed social and affordable housing for local families.
The Black's Gate project has turned the once-vacant site into a thri
16/09/2026
Mott MacDonald has been appointed to Iarnród Éireann's multi-party framework for project multidisciplinary consultancy services, in partnership with Roughan & O'Donovan.
The framework will cover advisory and design consultancy services across Project Management Procedures Phases 1-5, spanning proje
16/09/2026
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, has announced which projects will proceed under the new Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund, with up to €409 million available to councils that meet the delivery targets set out in their applications.
Covering almos
15/09/2026
ESB Networks has marked a key milestone at the Yellowmeadows 110 kV/MV Station in Clondalkin with the successful installation of two new transformers.
When fully completed, the upgrade will deliver additional electricity network capacity for about 9,000 new homes across West Dublin, including the e
15/09/2026
Uisce Éireann is intensifying investment in the water network serving Ballinamore and surrounding communities, addressing long-standing weaknesses linked to ageing infrastructure.
Almost 17km of mains have been completed or are underway as part of a targeted leakage reduction and renewal programme
15/09/2026
Minister James Browne hails the Parkgate Pointe scheme beside Heuston Station, with construction due to start within weeks and completion slated for late 2029.
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has confirmed it will shortly begin a major 562-home development on Parkgate Street in Dublin, marking a
15/09/2026
An evaluation of The BUG (Belfast's Urban Garden), completed in partnership with Belfast Healthy Cities, has underlined the case for investing in urban growing projects.
Run by Belfast City Council and The Conservation Volunteers as a 'Demonstrator' project from spring 2024 to summer 2025, and fina
15/09/2026
Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has finalised the sale of The Walhampton Arms, a freehold pub and restaurant near Lymington in Hampshire, on behalf of Heartstone Inns Limited, securing a figure significantly above the £1.2 million guide price.
Appointed to run the process, LSH's Operational Real Estate
15/09/2026
Uisce Éireann will start work this month on a major upgrade to Sligo Town’s water network, ensuring the area has the essential infrastructure to support future homes, businesses and community development.
The scheme involves installing more than 800 metres of new water mains along the Western Distr
15/09/2026
Community spirit was front and centre at the Dublin City Council North Central Area City Neighbourhood Awards, hosted at the Hilton Dublin Airport Hotel.
The scheme recognises the work of residents, schools and businesses in fostering cleaner, greener places and enhancing neighbourhoods for both lo
15/09/2026
A portion of the Carlingford Lough Greenway, between Victoria Lock and Omeath, will be closed from September 2026 to facilitate works linked to the Narrow Water Bridge scheme.
Details of Temporary Traffic Management Plans and diversion routes are available at:
15/09/2026
Solmatix will support West Mercia Energy’s September campaign to launch its Supply and Installation of Solar PV Framework, aiming to speed up delivery of decarbonisation projects across schools and the wider public sector.
Already appointed to the framework's London lot, the company is encouraging
15/09/2026
InterTradeIreland's latest All-Island Business Monitor shows that 49 per cent of SMEs identified energy costs as their primary challenge in Q2 2026, with more than a third absorbing the impact within profit margins.
The quarterly sentiment survey, the largest of its kind across the island, asked f
14/09/2026
McCue has finished the refurbishment of the Titanic Suite at Titanic Belfast, marking the opening phase of a wider, staged investment across the attraction's event and hospitality spaces on Levels 5 and 6.
As principal fit-out contractor, McCue delivered specialist joinery, wall panelling and inter
14/09/2026
Around 80 to 90 recruits are expected to join the Department for Infrastructure after a major recruitment campaign, with more than 20 already in post and further intakes planned in the coming months.
In total, approximately 80 to 90 new road workers will take up roles. Over 20 have already started,
14/09/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £557,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A2 York Street, Belfast, will begin on Friday 18 September 2026.
The project will extend for around 800 metres, running from the junction with Brougham Street to just beyond the junction with Limeston
14/09/2026
The latest figures from the Commission for Regulation of Utilities indicate that July was the worst on record for long-term energy arrears, highlighting mounting pressure on households.
Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin Lynn Boylan described the figures as "appalling".
She said: "It's an absolute insult t
14/09/2026
Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day, MMD Construction welcomed Lee and Rob from the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to its Head Office on Tuesday.
The Lighthouse Charity provides essential emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to construction workers and their families, and
14/09/2026
Apex Housing Association and Braidwater Group have delivered a 14-home scheme on Freehall Road, Castlerock, built by North 55 Contracts and supported by Department for Communities funding.
A new residential development on Freehall Road in Castlerock has been completed and handed over, providing 14
14/09/2026
A new National Transport Authority (NTA) report, The Benefits of Active Travel Investment, has set out the long-term health, economic and social returns linked to spending on walking and cycling infrastructure.
According to the study, projects funded through the NTA’s Active Travel Programme are ex
14/09/2026
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has confirmed it will shortly commence work on 562 new homes through a fresh partnership with Castlethorn, one of Ireland's leading housebuilders.
The development will rise on Parkgate Street in Dublin on the former Hickey's Wholesale Fabrics warehouse site, direct
14/09/2026
Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Kevin "Boxer" Moran T.D., has marked a key step forward for the Ballyhale Flood Relief Scheme after attending a contract signing at County Hall, Kilkenny. Kilkenny County Council has confirmed the project is moving into the
14/09/2026
The West Limerick and North Kerry Community Fund is open to initiatives delivering long-term benefits within 20km of SSE's wind farms at Tournafulla, Rathcahill, Dromada and Athea in West Limerick, and Lenamore in North Kerry. The 2026 funding pot totals €122,605, with priority given to projects nea
11/09/2026
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Róis-Máire Donnelly, led a cross-party visit to Westminster to advocate for a Belfast Place-Based Growth Fund intended to accelerate the city's ongoing transformation.
If secured, the fund would tackle long-standing development barriers, reinforcing Belfast's r
11/09/2026
As populations grow, housing needs increase and available building land contracts, the imperative to 'replace old with new' is becoming more pronounced.
So says Metso distributors in the UK and Ireland, McHale Plant Sales, pointing to what they call 'the growth opportunities this presents for contr
11/09/2026
Sligo native Thomas Foody, from Enniscrone, has been appointed Director of Grid Network Delivery at EirGrid.
Foody previously served as EirGrid's Head of Connection Projects (Southern Region).
As Ireland accelerates its shift to a cleaner, more sustainable energy system, he is among those shaping
11/09/2026
Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has launched a new national website, greenways.gov.ie, at the National Active Travel and Greenways Conference in Cork.
The platform showcases Ireland's growing greenway network, serving as a central hub for information on routes, facilities, attractions and vi
11/09/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins delivered the keynote address at the 2026 Royal Town Planning Institute Northern Ireland (RTPINI) Annual Planning Conference at the Europa Hotel. The event's theme, "Planning to Prosper", examined how planning and planners can support economic, social and cultural
11/09/2026
A new £23 million Eastern Entrance connects the Grade I-listed Bristol Temple Meads directly to Temple Quarter has opened.
The opening marks a major milestone in the ongoing transformation of Bristol Temple Meads and Temple Quarter, one of the UK's most ambitious urban regeneration programmes. Plan
11/09/2026
Bord Gáis Energy has announced increases to its residential electricity and gas prices, with the changes coming into effect on 9 October 2026.
The energy provider said the increases reflect sustained rises in the cost of supplying energy, including higher network charges, continued volatility in wh
11/09/2026
Gas Networks Ireland has declared 63 incidents of potentially unsafe activity occurred near gas transmission pipelines in 2025, averaging more than one encroachment a week, with a further 24 cases recorded between January and the end of August 2026.
Landowners were responsible for 13 of the 24 inst
11/09/2026
Savills has launched the sale of Fitzwilliam 28, an award‑winning 135,000 sq ft office building in Dublin’s Central Business District, fully let to SMBC Aviation Capital and guiding in excess of €150 million, with a net initial yield of around 4.70%.
Savills said Fitzwilliam 28 is the "finest
11/09/2026
GRAHAM has announced a key step forward in the Cambridge Halls student accommodation project after receiving approval from the Building Safety Regulator to advance the first phase of construction on the scheme, a partnership between Unite Students and Manchester Metropolitan University.
With the fo
10/09/2026
A Ballyclare-based sheet metal specialist is moving forward with its growth strategy after receiving assistance from Northern Ireland's Go Succeed enterprise support service.
Founded in 2022 by husband-and-wife team Scot and Helen Nelson, ProMetNI builds on Scot's more than two decades of experienc
10/09/2026
An Irish family business has launched a new modular home designed to give families greater flexibility without requiring them to move house.
YardBox has unveiled Bothán, a design-led modular home aimed at modern and multi-generational living, with the company positioning the concept as a way for ho
10/09/2026
Recycling household waste remains one of the most effective ways to protect the environment and tackle climate change, the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough, Cllr Mary O’Dowd, has said at the launch of Recycle Week 2026.
Running from Monday 14 to Sunday 20 September,
10/09/2026
A £350,000 programme is underway at 3 Rivergate in Bristol to deliver a fully fitted, ready-to-occupy office suite, reflecting rising demand for high-quality turnkey space.
The works have been signed off for a 5,804 sq ft part fifth-floor suite that will accommodate 52 workstations, four meeting ro
10/09/2026
NI Water will close a section of Newry Road between Aughnagon Road and Edenmore Road from 9.30am to 4.00pm daily for up to five days from Monday 14 September to carry out ground investigations linked to the new Aughnagon Water Booster Pumping Station.
The utility will undertake site investigations
10/09/2026
New provisional data from EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland's electricity grid, indicates that almost one third (29%) of electricity demand in August was met by renewable sources.
Solar accounted for 7.7% of the monthly fuel mix. This follows record summer contributions from grid-scale
10/09/2026
Cork City Council is urging property owners and letting agents to participate in the Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS), a longstanding housing support designed to benefit both landlords and tenants.
The scheme provides landlords with consistent, reliable rent paid via Cork City Council, longer-term
10/09/2026
Uisce Éireann is set to begin installing new water mains in the east of Galway city under its Accelerated Growth programme, which is focused on delivering the essential water and wastewater infrastructure required to facilitate new housing in designated development areas.
James Browne TD, Minister
10/09/2026
Greystones Community College has officially opened the doors of its purpose-built campus in Greystones, Co Wicklow, marking a major milestone for the school and the wider community. The event was attended by Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris TD and Minister for Education Hildegarde Naug
10/09/2026
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has secured the Assembly's final approval for new legislation targeting derelict buildings and neglected sites, aiming to improve the appearance and safety of communities across Northern Ireland.
The Dilapidation Bill establishes a modern, Northern Ireland-wide enforcemen
09/09/2026
Farrans will be at Stand C22 at RDS Simmonscourt from Wednesday 16 to Friday 18 September, attending WorldSkills Ireland for the first time as part of Sisk Group.
The company will showcase career routes in civil engineering, quantity surveying and construction, and is recruiting now for its graduat
09/09/2026
A training exercise to deploy temporary defences that complement the permanent Belfast Tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme will take place from 14 to 18 September 2026.
Led by the Department for Infrastructure, working with multi-agency partners, the drill aims to minimise disruption while familiarising
09/09/2026
Ireland is exceptionally well positioned to help drive Europe's clean energy future, with abundant wind and solar resources, expanding storage capacity and one of the continent's strongest pipelines of renewable projects. That strength offers Ireland the chance to bolster its own energy security whi
09/09/2026
Doireann Barry, a Cork native, has been appointed EirGrid's Director of Business Services, a role central to enabling the grid operator's operations as Ireland advances its energy transition.
Barry previously served as Head of SONI Governance Implementation at EirGrid, contributing to governance an
09/09/2026
Uisce Éireann will carry out essential overnight repair works to protect drinking water supplies for more than 45,000 people in Drogheda and nearby communities, after crews identified a damaged section of pipeline needing urgent attention.
The repair is scheduled from 10pm on Friday, 11 September,
09/09/2026
Limerick-headquartered engineering firm Kirby Group Engineering is creating 50 new jobs in South Africa as it opens a second office in Cape Town, bringing its workforce in the country to more than 120.
The expansion comes three years after Kirby established operations in South Africa and follows wh
09/09/2026
International construction and engineering company Sisk has been unveiled as the new sponsor of Focus Ireland’s Shine A Light fundraising sleep-out, deepening its commitment to supporting children and families experiencing homelessness.
The event will run nationwide on Friday 9 October, the night b
09/09/2026
Uisce Éireann will replace 8.4 km of ageing water mains between Ballynaraha and the outskirts of Carrick-on-Suir, delivering a more dependable supply for Ballydine and reducing service interruptions.
The utility is set to begin works in mid-September to strengthen the local network in Tipperary. Th
09/09/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched a recruitment drive for Civil Engineering Assistants (Professional and Technical Officers), aiming to bolster efforts to manage, maintain and improve infrastructure across Northern Ireland.
The competition will create a number of permanent, full̴
09/09/2026
AD Sustainability has announced the award of two new sustainability support contracts. The County Antrim-based consultancy has been appointed by Mutual Energy Ltd and Belfast Charitable Society to advance their environmental initiatives.
Over a three-year term with Mutual Energy Ltd, AD Sustainabil
08/09/2026
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA), working with the Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) and the Construction Industry Federation (CIF), has launched an all-island initiative to reinforce safe practices around construction plant, machinery and vehicles. Running from 7 to 18 Septe
08/09/2026
Galway City Council has confirmed that construction is under way on the €19 million upgrade of Galway City Museum, marking a key step in delivering one of the city's flagship cultural and tourism projects.
The scheme is supported by Fáilte Ireland, which is contributing €12.6 million towards the to
08/09/2026
Homes and businesses in Old Greenfield, Maynooth, are now enjoying a steadier and more dependable water service following the completion of key improvements to the local network by Uisce Éireann. The works are designed to support everyday life in the area, from morning cups of tea to running shops a
08/09/2026
Contracts have been finalised for the €9 million THRIVE Connolly Barracks Reimagined initiative, a key step towards transforming the historic Longford Town site.
Bretland Construction has been appointed as the main contractor, with site mobilisation now under way ahead of construction. Longford Cou
08/09/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £390,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A3 Main Street in Moira, scheduled to start on 14 September 2026.
The works will cover the section of road from the junction with Station Road to the junction with Backwood Road, delivering essential
08/09/2026
CRU cautions that surging data centre demand could strain the grid during extreme cold snaps, while the Social Democrats urge a moratorium on new developments.
The Social Democrats' energy spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore has accused the government of allowing unchecked data centre expansion that thr
08/09/2026
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has announced the reopening of the Forest Expansion Scheme (FES), with enhanced annual payments available to landowners establishing new woodlands across Northern Ireland.
The scheme supports landowners to create new woodlands of three hectares or more and is open to a ra
08/09/2026
The deaths of 25 people in construction-related incidents involving plant, machinery or vehicles across the island of Ireland between 2016 and 2025 have prompted the launch of a new campaign aimed at improving safety around moving equipment.
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSE
08/09/2026
Drone as a Service provides construction teams with the aerial intelligence needed to see what lies beneath asphalt and concrete before any cutting or drilling begins. Our drone-mounted Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology supports safer, smarter planning on sites across Ireland, from pre-const
08/09/2026
Gas Networks Ireland is bringing back its Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) Tattoo Parlour to this year's National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Co Offaly, running from 15–17 September 2026. The attraction anchors a broader stand focused on gas pipeline safety and the growing role of renewable biome
07/09/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced a £380,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A5 in Omagh. The project, which covers Great Northern Road, the Derry Road Roundabout and Beltany Road, is scheduled to start on Monday 7 September 2026.
The scheme will resurface approximately 700 me
07/09/2026
Work has started on Uisce Éireann's new wastewater scheme in Grangemockler, delivering a nature-based treatment plant designed to support sustainable growth while safeguarding the local environment.
The facility will be a constructed wetland that mimics the look and function of a natural wetland. O
07/09/2026
SONI’s Eimear Watson calls for earlier outreach, visible role models and stronger mentoring to attract and retain more women across the energy industry, ahead of the Women in Renewables conference in Belfast on Tuesday 15 September.
The Women in Renewables conference returns to Belfast on Tuesday 1
07/09/2026
Civil engineering and main contracting firm MMD Construction has opened applications for its 2027 student placement and summer work programmes across engineering, construction management, and quantity surveying disciplines.
The announcement follows the completion of the firm's 2026 placement scheme
07/09/2026
FP McCann has delivered a heritage-sensitive upgrade to the streetscape within L'Derry's Inner Walled City, commissioned by the Department for Communities, with AECOM as contractor’s designer and Tetra Tech providing NEC project management.
Undertaken on a develop-and-construct basis, the scheme
07/09/2026
Clare County Council has appointed the design team for a new Ashline Link Road in Ennis, to be funded through the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage's Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund (HIIF) programme, managed by the Housing Activation Office.
Punch Consulting Engineers, b
07/09/2026
On Saturday 29 August 2026, Drop Table and the SDCC Arts Office hosted 'Another Infrastructure (AI): art, environment, data centres & us' at North Clondalkin Library.
The packed schedule of talks, workshops, artworks and food was fully booked, with the closing panel on community-led infrastructu
07/09/2026
SSE has set aside about €150,000 this year for community initiatives in North Cork, channelled through its Coomacheo and Curragh wind farms located between Ballyvourney and Millstreet.
The money will be distributed via the long-running Local Community Fund and a newly created Major Projects Fund de
07/09/2026
firmus energy has confirmed an 8.98% increase to its regulated gas tariff for domestic and small business customers on the Ten Towns network, effective from 1 October 2026.
The change will add around £87 a year to the typical annual bill for a household with a credit meter, while those on prepaymen
07/09/2026
Uisce Éireann has issued a precautionary boil-water notice for Newport town and nearby areas after a deterioration in raw water quality affected treatment at the local plant.
Around 8,000 customers are impacted, and the measure follows consultation with the HSE. The notice will remain in place u
04/09/2026
Farrans has been appointed by ESB to deliver the Civil Balance of Plant (CBoP) for the 96MW Chleansaid Wind Farm near Lairg in the Scottish Highlands.
The contract signals the start of delivery on one of ESB's most strategically important renewable schemes and marks its first onshore wind project i
04/09/2026
Sisk has been confirmed as a main sponsor of WorldSkills Ireland 2026, with construction finalists from across the country set to compete when the event returns to RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, from Wednesday 16 to Friday 18 September.
Among the competitors, Sisk carpentry and joinery apprentice Cathal
04/09/2026
Uisce Éireann will replace more than 1km of ageing water mains on the Dublin Road (R132) in Kilsough, Balbriggan, to bolster supply, improve water quality and cut leakage.
The utility said the scheme will enhance reliability for homes and businesses, lower the risk of bursts and outages, and conser
04/09/2026
Transport Infrastructure Ireland's Luas Green Line extension to Finglas has become the Republic's first scheme to achieve a BREEAM Infrastructure 6 rating and the country's first transport project to secure an 'Excellent' score at the strategy and design stage. The project has also been shortlisted
04/09/2026
The Department for the Economy has published its 'Electricity Consumption and Renewable Generation in Northern Ireland: Year ending June 2026' statistics, which support monitoring of the Energy Strategy 'Path to Net Zero Energy' and the Climate Change Act target to "ensure that at least 80% of elect
04/09/2026
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the completion of a new access route linking St Patrick's Avenue with Dunleath Park in Downpatrick, providing a more convenient connection between the town centre and the park.
The scheme, delivered in partnership by the Department for Communities and
04/09/2026
As advance works continue on the Greater Dublin Drainage (GDD) scheme, archaeological surveys at Abbotstown are uncovering and safeguarding elements of the area's past.
Specialist archaeologists, joined by members of the Blanchardstown and Castleknock History Society and the Clonsilla & Porterstown
04/09/2026
Co Tyrone manufacturer AG Paving and Building Products (AG) has cut its annual losses by more than £1 million, as operational improvements helped it navigate another difficult year for the construction industry.
The multi-site business, which employs just over 200 people across the UK and Ireland,
03/09/2026
Uisce Éireann has set out 72 locations across Ireland as top priorities for investment to release capacity for housing and support expanding communities, following Government approval of an additional €2 billion under the National Development Plan.
The shortlist was compiled after a detailed review
03/09/2026
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced that three major school construction projects will move forward to the planning and design phase, unlocking a total capital investment exceeding £200 million.
The schemes, which were originally announced in 2022 but subsequently paused due to budgetary co
03/09/2026
Newry is entering a major new phase of renewal as public and private investment gathers pace and several long-anticipated schemes move decisively into delivery.
Planning permission has been granted for Newry City Park, a key step for the transformational project. Procurement has advanced to the Inv
03/09/2026
ESB has reached Final Investment Decision (FID) and executed the principal construction agreements for the 96MW Chleansaid Wind Farm, near Lairg in the Scottish Highlands. The move signals the start of delivery for one of the utility’s most strategic renewable projects and its first ESB-developed on
03/09/2026
Clare County Council has appointed a design team and signed contracts to advance a new headquarters for Clare County Fire and Rescue Service in Ennis, clearing the way for detailed design and statutory approvals.
The scheme will deliver a state-of-the-art Fire Station Headquarters on New Road, Enni
03/09/2026
SSE has confirmed its largest annual community investment to date, allocating £24.9 million in 2025/26 to 1,284 initiatives across the UK and Ireland, lifting its cumulative support for communities to over £137 million.
The company's Community Investment Review 2025/26 details how funding from acro
03/09/2026
Limerick City and County Council will host an information evening on built heritage grant schemes at 6pm on Thursday 3 September in Istabraq Hall, Merchant’s Quay.
The event will outline each scheme, explain how to apply, and share practical tips to strengthen applications. An Architectural Conserv
03/09/2026
NHMF Frameworx, the non-profit procurement solution uniquely associated with the National Housing Maintenance Forum and Schedule of Rates has announced plans to develop two new bespoke frameworks for Northern Ireland, covering Multi-Disciplinart Mechanical & Electrical and Planned Maintenance works.
03/09/2026
Bord na Móna (BnM) and SSE Renewables are inviting local residents and stakeholders to view updated proposals for the Bellair Wind Farm, planned across the Bellair North and Bellair South bogs on the border of Counties Offaly and Westmeath.
The onshore project, being co-developed by BnM and SSE, is
02/09/2026
Farrans has launched its 2027 intake for graduates, placement students and apprentices, creating 60 opportunities for those looking to progress in the construction industry.
Candidates appointed through this recruitment round will join the business in June or September 2027.
The company delivers i
02/09/2026
ESB Networks has started work on a major overhaul of Dublin's Poolbeg 220 kV Substation, a critical transmission hub that helps power the capital.
The landmark Poolbeg site, instantly recognisable for its twin chimneys, has been closely linked with electricity generation in the city for decades.
T
02/09/2026
Designer Group is working on 10 separate schemes across Heathrow, covering essential infrastructure and passenger-facing improvements at one of the world's busiest aviation hubs.
Handling more than 80 million passengers annually, Heathrow is the UK's busiest airport. Since first commencing work the
02/09/2026
Galway City Council has welcomed the allocation to the city from the €2 million Cities Mission Accelerator Fund, announced by Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O'Brien TD.
The council said the money will deliver a suite of practical climate actions — from retrofitting counci
02/09/2026
Achieving the region's renewable energy and net zero ambitions will require a whole-system and whole-society effort, driven by collaboration, innovation and shared commitment across government, industry, regulators, communities and the public.
SONI, Northern Ireland's electricity Transmission Syste
02/09/2026
Accurate stockpile measurements are essential for effective construction and quarry operations. When volume data is unreliable, it can affect inventory confidence, billing, logistics planning, and production decisions. If you are looking for a faster, safer and more reliable way to measure building
02/09/2026
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O'Sullivan TD, has officially opened a state-of-the-art children's playground at Connemara National Park in Letterfrack, Co Galway. At the same event, he broke ground on the next phase of walking routes that will add 6.1km of new t
02/09/2026
Cuchulainn Workwear has launched a fresh update to its website, streamlining the online purchasing process for businesses sourcing commercial workwear, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safety gear. The enhanced digital platform features expanded ranges of branded workwear, hi-vis clothing, p
01/09/2026
Uisce Éireann has completed a major upgrade to water and wastewater infrastructure in Skerries, supporting new homes, local businesses and the continued expansion of the coastal community.
The €2 million project will create capacity for up to 900 additional homes while improving the resilience and
01/09/2026
Gas Networks Ireland has connected College Group's new biomethane plant in Nobber, Co Meath, to the national gas network, marking a major boost for Ireland's growing renewable gas sector. The connection – officially launched by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee T.D. – enables the
01/09/2026
Waterford City and County Council and the Lismore Town Team have opened the first phase of public consultation to shape a Town Centre First Plan for Lismore.
The plan will set out a community-led vision for the town and pinpoint a range of potential regeneration projects to be delivered over the co
01/09/2026
Engineers and engineering technicians contribute €12.65 billion to the island's economy, yet Ireland is on course for an annual shortfall of up to 6,000 qualified people by 2030, according to new independent research commissioned by Engineers Ireland.
The study, The Value of Engineers to the Irish
01/09/2026
MMD Construction Cork has been named a finalist in three categories at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026, recognising its ongoing investment in its people, workplace culture and the communities it serves.
The company is shortlisted for Best Health & Wellbeing Impact Award, Best Workplace S
01/09/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins visited Castlerock Pier to see the completion of health and safety upgrades to the Barmouth Moles. The Department has provided £1.2 million over two years to deliver the programme. The Moles serve as breakwaters, shielding the River Bann estuary and the nearby coa
01/09/2026
Farrans, a Sisk Company, has started construction of the Berkswell Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in England's West Midlands for client BW ESS.
The 200 MW / 857 MWh facility, located close to Solihull, is progressing through initial on-site activities. Once operational, it is expected to prov
01/09/2026
The Office of Public Works (OPW) has approved Laois County Council’s application for support under the OPW’s Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme.
A total of €27,000 has been sanctioned to progress measures on the Brittas Stream in Clonaslee, Co Laois. The funding covers pre-c
