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Ireland opens door to private electricity lines in major energy market shift
Author: Irish Times
The Irish Government has approved plans to allow private companies to build and own electricity lines under specific scenarios, ending ESB Networks’ long-standing monopoly on connecting generators to customers.
Ireland data centre market scales fast amid AI surge and energy shifts
Author: Mena FN
Ireland is emerging as one of Western Europe’s fastest-growing data centre hubs, with the market set to hit $4.45 billion by 2030.
Building shifts
Author: April Lara
The pulse of construction is changing. While home building slows, commercial projects keep the sector on its feet.
Developer offers to cover land tax for 150-home Leitrim build
Author: Leitrim Observer
Fitzpatrick & Heavey Homes is eyeing residential sites in Leitrim to build 150 homes and is willing to fully shoulder the Residential Zoned Land Tax on any land it buys.
Timber research paves way for low-carbon construction shift
Author: Construction News
A new Irish report spotlights critical research gaps holding back timber’s potential in construction.
Dublin building costs soar amid data centre boom
Author: Business Plus
Dublin is now Europe’s fourth most expensive city for construction, with costs averaging €3,692 per square metre, driven by relentless data centre and commercial property development.
Productivity not workforce holds key to housing targets
Author: Irish Times
Ireland’s construction sector risks falling short of housing targets despite rising completions.
Home building slows as commercial projects keep sector afloat
Author: RTE News
Home building fell for the second month running in June, with AIB’s Construction PMI slipping to 48.6 from May’s 49.2, marking the fastest housing decline in nearly 18 months.
Construction slowdown sharpens despite commercial gains
Author: Irish Independent
Ireland’s construction activity has fallen at its fastest pace in nearly 18 months, driven by ongoing housing project declines amid economic uncertainty.
Watch the Highlights from the Building & Architect of the Year Awards 2024!
Author: Building & Architect of the Year Awards
The Building & Architect of the Year Awards 2024, hosted at the Shelbourne Hotel this past April, was a celebration of excellence, innovation, and achievement in Ireland’s building and architecture industry.


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