With another impactful month behind us, momentum across Ireland’s construction industry remains strong. With a mix of mid-year project launches, summer recruitment drives, and positive market indicators, the sector continues to offer new opportunities and growth for professionals at every level. ️

As part of your regular Construction Insights update, we begin by discussing current job openings, important industry updates, and a look ahead at upcoming events. Whether you’re seeking your next role or growing your team, our recruitment specialists are here to support your goals.

Current Job Openings

Our Professional Team is currently hiring for the following roles:

Our Trades and Labour team is currently hiring for the following roles:

Trending Industry News ️

1. Irish new home building jumps 35% in surprise second quarter boost (Source: MSN)

The number of new homes built in Ireland increased 35% year-on-year in the second quarter to 9,214, a surprise boost that completed the strongest first half since a 2008 property crash, data showed on Thursday. Ireland has struggled to house a rapidly growing population since the collapse of the construction industry in the wake of the crash, and the number of homes built last year fell 7% to just over 30,000.

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2. Limerick City ‘milestone’ as work to begin on Revenue’s new Opera Square building (Source: Irish Examiner)

Work is set to commence on a new 14-storey office building in Limerick, as council members gave the green light to sell lands at the Opera Square site. The decision was made at the latest council meeting, and will see the new building constructed on behalf on the Revenue Commissioners. The Office of Public Works will pay €1.1m for the move and will also cover the development costs incurred so far by the council.

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3. Govt announces €112bn investment in infrastructure (Source: RTE News)

The Government has announced the details of a flagship plan to build infrastructure over the next five years which will include an overall investment of €112bn. The revised National Development Plan (NDP) contains funding for housing, energy, water and transport projects from 2026 to 2030.

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4. Planning granted to upgrade key cycling and pedestrian route for Passage West (Source: Irish Examiner)

Planning permission has been granted to upgrade a key cycling and pedestrian route for Passage West, which the council has said will improve the health of residents and boost tourism in the area. Cork County Council applied to An Coimisiún Pleanála last November for permission for the 2km of upgrades which it said would boost the usage of the paths starting at the Cork city/county boundary and stretching into Passage West.

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5. Construction begins on Dublin’s historic fruit and vegetable marketConstruction begins on Dublin’s historic fruit and vegetable market (Source: Irish Independent)

Construction is now underway on the long-anticipated redevelopment of Dublin’s historic fruit, vegetable and flower market – ten years after planning permission was first granted. The redevelopment project of Mary’s Lane market in Dublin 7 is now underway with the view to add two new buildings to the original site. Dublin City Council agreed to borrow €30 million for the €44 million revamp.

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Construction Training Courses in Ireland

Are you looking to add to your skill sets or just renew a current training certificate? Does your team need training in a particular skill set for a new project or need to renew their current training certifications? ️

We are now offering training courses to the public and companies for the following courses:

  1. Manual Handling
  2. Working at Heights
  3. Abrasive Wheels
  4. Mobile Elevated Work Platform
  5. Fire Warden
  6. Confined Spaces
  7. Spotter Safety Awareness

All our training is designed to offer flexibility and allows you to combine courses to reduce cost. These courses can be run at our Training Office in Dublin 8, at your offices, or onsite, whichever works best for you.

 

For more information, get in touch with our team at: trainingdivision@buildstaff.ie or visit our website at www.bsstraining.ie

Let’s Talk Opportunities

The summer is a prime time to explore new roles and strengthen your team. If you’re hiring or job-seeking, connect with our recruitment consultants for tailored support.

info@buildstaff.ie 017071012

Thank you for staying connected with us — we look forward to sharing more with you in next month’s edition of Construction Insights.