Issue 39
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Infrastructure
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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Economy growth better than forecast but expected to slow
The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) is reporting higher growth for the Irish economy in 2019 than it had…
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Irish competitiveness buoyant
Ireland has been ranked in the top 25 of three major global competitiveness indicators, compiled by the World Bank, the…
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Annette Connolly: The economic and fiscal landscape in 2020
While rapid growth in the Irish economy continues, in recent years it has largely been determined by multinational-dominated sectors. Meanwhile,…
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