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Latest move marks an escalation in the six-week long dispute that is said to be costing the economy millions of euro. Photograph: Alan Betson

Contractors warn of possible lay-offs as crane drivers dispute escalates

Eoin Burke-Kennedy
August 17, 2017, 07:05

Industry body says strike action by Unite threatens delivery of vital projects

Balfour Beatty was involved in transforming London’s former Olympic Stadium into a multi-use arena.

Balfour Beatty profit rises on UK construction rebound

August 16, 2017, 07:57

The house builder reported an almost 70% rise in half-year profit

New business rose substantially last month, with survey respondents mentioning a greater availability of projects and increased market confidence

Construction activity still on the up despite dip in optimism

Charlie Taylor
August 14, 2017, 06:30

New PMI reading shows new order growth accelerated in construction sector last month

Tom Parlon: “Infrastructure investment needs to be made with a 10-15 year time horizon in mind. However, our political system works against this type of long-term thinking”

CIF calls for overhaul of how infrastructure is delivered

Eoin Burke-Kennedy
August 11, 2017, 17:33

Construction Industry Federation says process is affected by political decision-making

Michael Stanley of Cairn: “ I think the industry has responded very well to the help-to-buy scheme.” Photograph: Cyril Byrne

Michael Stanley, Cairn Homes: RTÉ site ‘once-in-a-lifetime chance’

Joe Brennan
August 11, 2017, 05:08

Property developer, who has housing in his blood, busy expanding empire in D4 and D6

Fitch, one of the world’s leading credit ratings agencies, expects building materials giant CRH to ease back on its recent focus on lowering its debt levels as it returns its focus to growth

CRH to ease debt reduction to plot growth, Fitch says

Joe Brennan
August 8, 2017, 14:48

Building materials giant has said it may spend up to €3 billion on deals by mid-2018

Developer Michael O’Flynn said the new fast-track planning rules would “help to address Ireland’s chronic housing supply issues”. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons

Developer seeks fast-track approval for scheme with 515 houses

Gordon Deegan
August 7, 2017, 17:47

O’Flynn Group looking to build scheme on 31-hectare site near Glanmire in Co Cork

Construction Industry Federation director general Tom Parlon. Figures from the industry group show that work started on €3.9 billion worth of projects in the first half of the year. Photograph: Cyril Byrne

House building remains static despite ‘huge demand’

August 6, 2017, 19:37

Construction industry group warns of ‘economy-threatening infrastructure crisis’

Cairn Homes chief executive Michael Stanley is the recipient for July of The Irish Times Business Person of the Month Award; in association with KPMG.

Cairn Homes head Michael Stanley named ‘business person of the month’

August 4, 2017, 10:00

Homebuilder lists in Dublin and concludes €107.5m purchase of land at RTÉ’s complex

the DPP had lodged an appeal against claims is the undue leniency of the sentence imposed on Co Clare-based building contractor Patrick Mahony in April. Photograph: Alan Betson

DPP appeals tax fraud case taken against builder

Gordon Deegan
August 2, 2017, 16:15

Contractor received three-year suspended sentence and fine for ‘significant tax fraud’

UK house prices rose 0.3 per cent in July from June, Nationwide said, slower than June’s 1.1 per cent jump. (Photograph: iStock)

UK house prices rise for second month in a row

August 1, 2017, 08:53

Economists polled by Reuters expected a house price decline

The CastleCourt shopping centre in Belfast. The centre was built on the site of the former Grand Central Hotel.

NI’s largest commercial property transaction completes for £125m

Peter Hamilton
July 28, 2017, 16:15

Wirefox has acquired Belfast’s CastleCourt shopping centre

CIF director general Tom Parlon called on the Government to do “everything in its power” to help increase supply. Photograph: Eric Luke

Housebuilding just over half level needed to meet demand, CIF warns

Colin Gleeson
July 28, 2017, 06:00

Industry body expects 18,000 new homes to be completed this year

Unite regional organiser Tayra McKee with crane drivers as they protested outside the Health and Safety Authority headquarters in Dublin on Thursday. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons

Builders consider legal action to combat pickets by crane drivers

Barry O'Halloran
July 28, 2017, 05:45

Crane drivers picket nine Dublin sites as dispute escalates

The new stoppages come after crane operators staged a demonstration at the offices of the Construction Industry Federation last Friday

Crane operators to hold second day of industrial action

Charlie Taylor
July 26, 2017, 16:05

Dozens of operators to protest over pay and safety concerns with pickets at four key sites

Builders at work on a Cairn Homes site in Dublin. Photograph: Bloomberg

Cairn shares up marginally after stock exchange debut

Colin Gleeson
July 26, 2017, 12:20

Housebuilder has land bank of 12,600 units, over 91% of which is in the Dublin area

Market sources have said that the new housebuilding company will contain as much as €100 million of assets initially

Oaktree taps ex-Nama executive Mulcahy for €350m Irish housebuilder IPO

Joe Brennan
July 26, 2017, 05:34

US firm among overseas buyers of distressed Irish assets in recent years

Construction industry issues warning over liability insurance

July 24, 2017, 07:41

‘Unsustainable’ premiums may impact housebuilding activity, says association

Cairn Homes chief executive, Michael Stanley (above), his brother Kevin, and investor Alan McIntosh, will receive 38.7 million equities in the listed house builder next month through the conversion of founder shares in the company. Photograph Nick Bradshaw

Cairn Homes trio to receive stake worth €62m under incentive scheme

Barry O'Halloran
July 21, 2017, 15:09

Michael Stanley, his brother, Kevin, and investor Alan McIntosh hold founder shares in the company

Employers have argued that increases being sought by Unite would represent rises of about 80 per cent over the next year or so. Photograph: iStock

Crane operators stop working on 100 building sites

Martin Wall
July 21, 2017, 14:04

Construction Industry Federation criticises action that targets particular companies

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