Infrastructure

Public transport: Dublin projects coming at the right time

With public transport passenger numbers reaching all-time highs in Dublin, the increased capacity promised by the transport infrastructure projects included…

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Construction skills capacity exceeded

As Irish construction continues its recovery, a majority of construction companies are reporting that they are operating at full capacity,…

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Sustainability in Building, a shift in focus

The introduction of Near Zero Energy Buildings in Ireland will necessitate a shift in focus from Irish construction. Kimberley Masuda,…

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Construction Sector Group: Low construction productivity

The Construction Sector Group was established “in order to ensure regular and open dialogue between government and the construction sector”.…

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Airport and port expansion key in light of Brexit

As Ireland invests in and grows its infrastructure under the National Development Plan (NDP), the airports and ports of the…

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How important is resilience to infrastructure?

Like other countries, Ireland faces unique infrastructure challenges and conditions that could not have been imagined when they were initially…

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Climate and the built environment

The ambition to tackle climate change requires radical action across all spheres including the current and future built environment. Delivering…

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Construction cost inflation continuing but slowing

With Irish construction booming and all sectors within it experiencing growth, it is being reported that construction costs are now…

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