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Mattel shares dropped 3.3% – company said demand for its iconic Barbie doll was slowing.

Optimism about potential US-China trade deal peters out

Mark Paul
February 19, 2019, 18:43

In Dublin Datalex dips after new CFO quits and Kerry falls as Brexit stockpiling revealed

Brendan Smith, who was convicted in 2017 of bid-rigging in contracts won for the company he worked for, Aston Carpets & Flooring. Photograph: Collins Courts

Bid-rigging flooring company has ‘shut down’

Mark Paul
February 19, 2019, 17:57

Aston Carpets & Flooring and its director were convicted after co-conspirator turned

A computer generated image of Echelon’s planned data centre in Co Wicklow.

Echelon granted planning permission for €500m Arklow data centre

Peter Hamilton
February 19, 2019, 10:58

New Irish-owned company is also constructing a facility in Clondalkin

Island Capital Management Ltd is challenging a ruling by Mr Justice Brian Cregan concerning the treatment of certain documents

Siteserv inquiry seeks court permission to use evidence given in private

Mary Carolan
February 18, 2019, 16:36

Denis O’Brien-controlled Island Capital claims breach of law and rights on retention and use of documents

Urban Green wants to add 17 shops to Castletroy Shopping Centre. The company estimates the extension could provide an additional 300 jobs locally. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Appeals backlog delays Castletroy Shopping Centre extension decision

Barry O'Halloran
February 18, 2019, 02:15

Backlog means An Bord Pleanála is deciding only 40% of cases on time

An artist’s impression of Cairn Homes’ proposals for Chesterfield House, which planners approved on Friday.

Cairn Homes secures permission for 200 dwellings in Blackrock

Barry O'Halloran
February 16, 2019, 06:05

Approval for 214 apartments and 7 houses at Chesterfield given under fast-track scheme

Builders here are struggling to find workers at every grade, from general operative to project manager.

Obsession with third level a factor in construction worker shortage

February 16, 2019, 06:00

Industry body’s figures show 89 per cent of companies struggling to hire staff they need

About three-quarters of builders warned that the labour squeeze was hitting their ability to finish new homes and infrastructure on time.

Construction companies struggling to hire skilled workers

Barry O'Halloran
February 15, 2019, 10:25

Study shows high demand for wet trades such as block laying and plastering

‘Cairn will submit a formal application in due course,’ the company said. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

Proposal to build 420 homes in Dublin faces potential delay

Barry O'Halloran
February 15, 2019, 07:04

Cairn Homes project in Newcastle unlikely to get permission in its current form

While the rate of growth eased to a three-month low, overall Irish construction activity has increased on a monthly basis since September 2013. Photograph: Alan Betson

Construction activity still ‘solid’ despite slower growth

Eoin Burke-Kennedy
February 11, 2019, 04:54

Ulster Bank barometer suggests housing demand still driving the construction sector

Photograph: iStock

Change at Cairn as it appoints new directors, chief commercial officer steps down

Ciara O'Brien
February 7, 2019, 07:59

Kevin Stanley to leave homebuilder on March 1st

Albert Manifold, CRH chief executive.

CRH circles the wagons as activist snaps up stake

February 7, 2019, 06:10

Cantillon: Known for its soft-gloved approach Cevian ultimately packs a punch

CRH CEO Albert Manifold. ‘CRH has been substantially restructured by the CEO over the past five years,’ says Davy. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

CRH shares jump as Europe’s largest activist investor reveals stake

Joe Brennan
February 6, 2019, 19:29

Cevian reveals stake as AllianceBernstein analysts say materials giant has ‘lost its way’

Yew Grove’s IPO last June: the company said it had now fully invested the €75 million generated from its flotation

Yew Grove reports first pretax profit as portfolio triples in size

Eoin Burke-Kennedy
February 6, 2019, 10:18

Stock market’s newest property reit publishes maiden set of results

Ardstone Homes is currently building homes in Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow and Galway. Photograph: iStock

Ardstone secures €110m from Bank of Ireland to help build 2,500 homes

Joe Brennan
February 4, 2019, 05:47

Company plans to deliver more than 5,000 housing units over next five years

Conditions imposed by An Bord Pleanála on the Bailey Court project show Marlet must agree plans with Fingal County Council to deal with a risk of subsidence. Photograph: iStock

Developer says objections to Howth scheme covered in conditions

Barry O'Halloran
February 4, 2019, 05:21

Locals want judge to review decision to grant Marlet permission to build 164 dwellings

Nun’s Island in Galway city centre

NUI Galway planning €200m city centre development

Peter Hamilton
February 1, 2019, 05:10

Dilapidated lands at Nuns’ Island will be redeveloped as part of the plan

Foxtons, which had been a symbol of the British capital’s property boom, closed six of its branches last year. Photograph: iStock

UK estate agent Foxtons expects 2018 earnings to drop 80%

January 31, 2019, 11:09

House price growth in the UK slowed sharply in January

Cairn Homes chief executive Michael Stanley. Photograph: Cyril Byrne

Cairn shares slip despite broker backing

January 30, 2019, 16:38

Cantor Fitzgerald issues ‘buy’ note with price target of €1.60 after company briefing

Staff costs at Bennett Construction went up from €9.2 million to €11.57 million last year as numbers directly employed increased from 115 to 147. Photograph: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

Profit at Bennett Construction increases by 7% as sales rise sharply

Gordon Deegan
January 30, 2019, 05:00

Westmeath-based business sees turnover jump 38 per cent to €283 million

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