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Mivan, was previously one of the North’s biggest construction companies.

Fit out company Mivan to create 40 jobs in North

Francess McDonnell
October 19, 2018, 07:38

Antrim company was bought out of administration by MJM Group four years ago

On Thursday shares in cement-maker HeidelbergCement fell as much as 10.3 per cent. Photograph: Neil Hall/Reuters

HeidelbergCement shares fall to four-year low after profit warning

October 18, 2018, 20:12

Cement-maker blames energy costs and bad weather in the US for cutting its outlook

Views of Longboat Quay Apartments on Sir John Rogerson’s Quay in Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill

Apartment owners should prepare for the worst

October 18, 2018, 05:55

Owners not putting nearly enough aside for rainy day fund to meet cost of repairs

Gama workers protesting outside the Dáil in 2005. Photograph: Eric Luke

Judge moves to progress hearing of Turkish workers’ €40m claim

Mary Carolan
October 17, 2018, 15:28

Nearly 500 Gama workers seek compensation for breach of contract and breach of duty

The results of the analysis may be troubling for first-time buyers, who have an average budget of about €315,000 for their home. Photograph: iStock

Dublin’s north/south divide apparent in property prices

Ciara O'Brien
October 11, 2018, 14:08

House buyers spend up to 25% more n the south side of Dublin

Excluding the exceptional gain, the profit at company grew 20% to €12.6 million last year from €10.6 million in 2016. Photograph: iStock

Profit boost for Sisk owner from Polish road-building claim

October 10, 2018, 05:00

Settlement of a claim for road-building contracts worth €14m to firm on once-off basis

St Theresa’s House: range of elements planned for the prime site in Blackrock.

Paddy McKillen jnr plans 257 apartments for Blackrock site

Peter Hamilton
October 9, 2018, 05:31

Prime St Teresa’s House site sold last year for reported €30m, backed by GreenOak

Construction activity eased in September in the Republic.

Construction activity eased to 11-month low in September

Eoin Burke-Kennedy
October 8, 2018, 04:45

Business activity in North falls as Brexit remains a concern, Ulster Bank’s PMI shows

Hunters believes its new online platform will reduce the time it takes to execute a sale from seven months to nine weeks. Photograph: iStock

Hunters estate agents launches online property bidding platform

Peter Hamilton
October 8, 2018, 04:16

Property group has invested €200,000 in tech to reduce sales times to nine weeks

Charles Gallagher, executive chairman of Abbey, speaking at the company’s agm in Malahide. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times

VAT rate cuts for building houses should cut both ways

October 6, 2018, 05:02

Cantillon: Arguing that developers should profit from VAT reductions will not play well

Abbey executive chairman Charles Gallagher. Photograph: Alan Betson

Axe VAT to boost house building, says boss of developer Abbey

Barry O'Halloran
October 5, 2018, 16:05

Charles Gallagher says move will increase profits but ease accommodation squeeze

Harcourt brought High Court proceedings against Surrey-based Crest Nicholson (South West) Limited alleging it was “improperly” threatening to have Harcourt wound up. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien

Harcourt Developments settles legal action against UK company

Aodhan O'Faolain
October 5, 2018, 13:15

Parties had previously agreed to develop lands near Bristol for housing

Gama workers protesting outside the Dáil in 2005. Photograph: Eric Luke

Gama Construction workers’ case back before High Court

Mary Carolan
October 4, 2018, 17:25

Dispute concerns alleged underpayment of €40m to Turkish building workers

Siobhan Talbot has been a member of the Glanbia board since 2009. Photograph: Jason Clarke

Glanbia chief Siobhan Talbot to join CRH board

Fiona Reddan
October 1, 2018, 07:32

Talbot joins Mary Rhinehart as non-executive directors on board of construction giant

Chairman and group chief executive of Ballymore Group Seán Mulryan: “Because there aren’t enough tradesmen, they’re going to call the tune.” Photograph: Alan Betson

Ballymore founder warns soaring build costs ‘biggest risk’

Joe Brennan
September 28, 2018, 06:25

Cost rises of 7-10 per cent in next two years threaten development, Seán Mulryan says

A fall in median asking prices comes amid an increase in supply, a report from MyHome.ie has found. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times

Dublin property price growth has slowed, MyHome.ie says

Peter Hamilton
September 28, 2018, 05:30

Asking prices drop 2.5% as new Central Bank mortgage rules start to take effect

Marlet chief executive Patrick Crean: Marlet subsidiary wanted a number of issues investigated, including Chambury’s decision to sell its main asset, a plot of land on Lime Street, to what Balark said was a related company. Photograph: Jason Clarke

Balark petition to appoint statutory liquidator to Chambury rejected

Barry O'Halloran
September 22, 2018, 07:46

High Court says liquidator already posted to Johnny Ronan firm has displayed integrity

An artist’s impression of Cherrywood town centre.

US investment firms poised to sell Cherrywood land to builders

Joe Brennan
September 22, 2018, 07:00

Hines and King Street Capital hire agent to market 73 acres to homebuilders

Many of the properties on Merrion Square have been converted into commercial use. South Hill Capital says it will buck the trend at number 31.

Planning permission granted for 8 apartments at Merrion Square townhouse

September 20, 2018, 16:22

South Hill Capital will create ‘high-quality residential spaces’ at number 31

Grafton investing €500,000 in Chadwicks brand this year

Peter Hamilton
September 20, 2018, 11:30

Company engaging in store upgrade across its estate into 2019

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