News from the Irish building sector
The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) – a seasonally adjusted index designed to track changes in total construction activity – posted 62.8 in July 2021, down from 65.0 in June but still pointed to a substantial increase in construction activity.
Construction News, NewsThe Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) – a seasonally adjusted index designed to track changes in total construction activity – remained well above the 50.0 no-change mark in June 2021, posting 65.0 following a reading of 66.4 in May. Activity increased for the second month running following the full reopening of the sector and at one of the strongest rates since the survey began 21 years ago. Index readings above 50 signal an increase in activity on the previous month, and readings below 50 signal a decrease.
Construction News, Latest News, NewsThe latest issue of Irish Construction News is out and features interviews with PJ Rudden, Chairman of the Construction Sector Group’s key Innovation and Digital Adoption SubGroup; David McHugh, President, ACEI; Eamonn Stapleton, Managing Director, Clonmel Enterprises; Des Mulcair, Director, Roadbridge; and Tony McCarthy, Director, Jennings O’Donovan on the rollout of national roads infrastructure.
Construction NewsCleary Doyle directly employs over 50 highly skilled professionals, many with vast experience in the construction industry. Cleary Doyle has a strong focus on encouraging and assisting its team members to maximise their potential through education and having direct input on project decisions.
Construction News, Featured, Irish Construction News, Latest News, NewsThe Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath TD, has approved the publication of the Request for Tenders (RFT) for the External Assurance Process (EAP). The EAP will be utilised for major infrastructure proposals (those estimated to cost in excess of €100 million).
Construction News, NewsBuilding solutions innovator Etex has announced the acquisition of Horizon Offsite. This acquisition follows closely on the group’s purchase of Cork-based technical consultancy company Evolusion Innovation. It boosts Etex’s ability to deliver offsite building solutions in Ireland and the UK, helping the company’s European modular ambitions.
Construction News, NewsSicon Limited, the parent company of the Sisk Group’s construction and construction-related activities in Ireland, the United Kingdom and Europe, has announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2020, with a turnover of €1.503bn and profit before tax of €23.3m
Construction News, NewsMurdock Builders Merchants has announced the acquisition of Brooks Group, comprising Brooks Builders Merchants and Dublin Plywood and Veneer, from Welsh-based Premier Forest Products Group. The transaction is subject to the approval of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Construction News, News, Products & Servicesohn Sisk & Son, in partnership with Quintain, is proud to have delivered a combined total of 1,201 new homes at two major new landmark developments E03 Canada Gardens and E05 The Robinson, Wembley Park. Both projects have a combined value of £420m and were delivered successfully despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
Construction News, Latest News, NewsLidl Ireland is set to invest more than €75m in an extension of its regional distribution centre in Mullingar, Co Westmeath.
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