The recovery in the Irish construction sector picked up pace in October. Growth of both activity and new business accelerated from September and firms raised their input buying sharply, although the rate of job creation remained marginal. Meanwhile, cost inflation quickened as material prices increased. The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) – a […]

The Safety, Health and Welfare at work (Construction) Regulations 2013 came into effect on the 1st of August 2013. The Health and Safety Authority has produced two short guidance documents to assist duty holders in understanding and complying with the new regulations. The Regulations cover paid occupational work only and do not apply to DIY Guide for Homeowners The […]

The Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2013 under the Building Control Act 1990 were published by the Minister for the Environment on 4th April 2013. The new regulations will come into effect on 1st March 2014.  The new Building Control Regulations require: Submission of compliance drawings and documentation to local building control authorities; Setting out and […]

May 2013…..Recent commencements include dwellings in Mallow, Banteer, Doneraile, Berrings and Watergrasshill with impending starts in Donoughmore, Blarney, Crosshaven, Mallow & Clonakilty  over the next few weeks. Recently approved plannings for new dwellings include Kanturk, Freemount, Dripsey & Belgooly with decisions due for projects in Grenagh and Glanmire  before the end of the month. Planning […]

Impending new regulations with regard to Building Control will have a dramatic but necessary effect on how our houses will be constructed in the future. Responsibility will rest with all parties involved in the construction process namely Client, Engineer/Architect and Builder. A series of certifications throughout the process will ensure new houses will be constructed […]