Issue 56
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Infrastructure and construction report
Coming years ‘critical’ for water services
Fintan Towey, Assistant Secretary for Water at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, speaks with eolas on key…
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Housing Unlocked exhibition showcases innovative ideas to deliver better housing
In October 2022, The Housing Agency, in partnership with the Irish Architectural Foundation (IAF) launched the Housing Unlocked exhibition. Running…
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Budget 2023 and capital expenditure
Budget 2023 will see capital expenditure in the State increasing by €800 million, in line with the National Development Plan.…
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The interest rate tightrope
Uncertainty is creating volatility; the war in Ukraine, the crazy Trussonomics scenario in September to October 2022 in the UK,…
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Electrification ‘not enough’ to meet transport emissions targets
Ireland’s transport system fosters growing car use and carbon emissions by design, a report has found, further outlining that it…
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KPMG: Invest the time in a market consultation
As the expectations of public procurement continue to surge, contracting authorities’ need for clear communication with industry has never been…
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Making regeneration environmentally friendly
Emilie Wadsworth, Operations Director of the Green Action Trust, explains how green infrastructure investment, in addition to playing its part…
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Carbon, construction contracts and (life) cycle
Housing and infrastructure plans for the rest of the decade will result in a significant increase in embodied emissions if…
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Construction activity contraction in 2022
Construction activity in Ireland suffered a contraction in 2022, falling below pre-Covid levels of activity amidst increasingly expensive material costs.…
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Helping to unlock the value of infrastructure in Ireland
From flood protection to decarbonisation to major transportation programmes, Jacobs continues to plan for, design, and safeguard Ireland’s future. From…
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