As we step into 2025, we would first like to wish all our readers, a very Happy New Year ! ✨We’re excited about the opportunities, projects, and innovations that lie ahead in the construction industry. A new year brings fresh beginnings, and whether you’re looking for your next career move or seeking skilled professionals for upcoming projects, we’re here to support you. This month’s edition is packed with job openings, industry updates, and key events to keep you informed and ahead of the curve. Let’s build success together in 2025! ️

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. Construction on Mayo and Greenway road upgrade due to commence in the summer (Source: Mayo Live)

Mayo County Council officials have confirmed that work on the redevelopment of the N59 outside Newport will commence in the summer. The upgrade of 5km of the N59 from Newport to Derrada was suspended last summer after Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) requested the Mayo regional design office suspend the tendering process due to a ‘funding issue’. The TII allocated €5.5m last February for the redevelopment of the road and the original time frame was for the tender to be awarded in July with work due to begin later in September. There were fears last year that the project would not go ahead after it was suspended and no new start date had been given for the project to commence.

2. Planning decision close for the construction 14 new homes in County Carlow development (Source: Ireland Live)

Carlow County Council is close to a decision for a planning appliction for the construction of 14 new homes to be built in a development in County Carlow. The planning permission is sought by Dunneace Construction Limited and was received by Carlow County Council on the 24th of June 2024. The decision is set to be made by the Carlow County Council on the 3rd February 2025.

3. New home construction in Ireland drops 6.7% to 30,000 in 2024 (Source: Economic Times)

The number of homes built in Ireland build in last year fell 6.7% to 30,330 in a blow to the recently re-elected government that had hoped for more building to combat an acute housing shortage and to get on track to a target of 50,000 new homes each year to 2030. Ireland has struggled to house a rapidly growing population since the construction industry melted down in the wake of a 2009 crash, with house prices surging almost 160% from a 2013 trough and rents roughly doubling in parts of the country.

4. Ireland is home to 14 of the world’s top semiconductor companies (Source: Silicon Republic)

Semiconductors are the backbone of virtually all of today’s tech and it’s an area in which Ireland has been a major player for nearly 50 years. As the chip sector continues to grow, so too does the intense battle for dominance in this sector. From geopolitical challenges to talent shortages, semiconductors have become an important area of focus around the world. Ireland boasts a strong semiconductor industry dating back to 1976 when Analog Devices founder Ray Stata decided that Limerick would be the base for a new manufacturing centre.

5. Figures show almost 4,000 homes commenced construction in Wicklow-Wexford last year (Source: Independent IE)

Almost 4,000 homes commenced construction across Wicklow and Wexford in the last year with a record 60,243 new homes commenced across the country in 2024. Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow-Wexford Malcolm Byrne has welcomed the publication of monthly data by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the number of Commencements Notices (residential construction starts) for 2024.

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Upcoming Events ️

  • Self-build Extend and Renovate, 8th – 9th Feb 2025, National Show Center Dublin

If you are building, extending, improving or simply decorating your home, then this is the event for you. Visitors will benefit from the advice of hundreds of local companies, including the opportunity to discuss your own project with experts in a 1-2-1 setting. Theatre Talks and interactive stands are there to further inspire and engage, revealing the many options and solutions available to you and your home.

Get your tickets here: https://live.selfbuild.ie/dublin/

  • Women in Construction Ireland Breakfast Networking Event, 13th Feb 2025

Connect with fellow women in the construction industry, share experiences, and gain insights from inspiring women. Start your day right with a delicious breakfast while expanding your professional network. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a supportive community of women in construction.

Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/women-in-construction-ireland-construct-connect-breakfast-edition-tickets-1107118103049

  • CIOB Student Challenge and Construction Conference 2025, 27th Feb 2025

Teams of four students will face the ultimate challenge: a four-hour window to analyse a real-world brief, develop a comprehensive bid submission report, and present their insights and solutions to an expert panel of judges. These future construction leaders will showcase their creativity, problem-solving skills, and technical knowledge.

Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ciob-student-challenge-and-construction-conference-2025-ireland-tickets-1067356394709

As we embark on a new year, our team is dedicated to helping you achieve your career and business goals. Whether you’re seeking a new role or searching for top talent, we’re here to connect you with the best opportunities in the industry.

For job inquiries or recruitment solutions, contact us at info@buildstaff.ie or call 017071012.

Here’s to a successful and productive 2025! We look forward to keeping you informed throughout the year. ️