Jun 24
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Steady increase in Construction Project Commencements

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Increasing Trend in Construction Project Commencements

A steady increase in construction project commencements has been identified since the introduction of new building regulations at the end of Q1 2014. Since Q2 2014 the Irish construction sector has seen a consistent quarter on quarter increase from €313m in Q2 2014 to €1.368bn at the end of Q1 2015 in construction project commencements.  This is a very positive sign for the industry and it will be interesting to see if this trend continues during this quarter.

 

Construction Project Commencements – Trend

Construction Project Commencements

 

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Jun 22
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Extensive Media Coverage of The Building Information Index

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The Building Information Index in the Media

Media coverage of Vol 1. of The Building Information Index has been extensive.  Our data really has struck a chord with the Irish Construction Industry as it emerges from a sustained period of contraction. The Index shines a light on how each region is performing and explores which construction sectors are recovering quickest.

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Newstalk Breakfast

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Irish Independent

Independent

Irish Times

Irish Times

RTE News

RTE News

Irish Examiner

Irish Examiner

Irish Examiner

Irish Examiner

RTE Website

RTE Website

Business Post

Business Post

Business & Leadership

Business & Leadership

Business World

Business World

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Jun 22
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Average durations: Planning Application to Construction Commencement

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Average Durations: Planning Application to Construction Commencement

In this post we examine the time that planning applications are taking to reach on-site construction commencement across all sectors explored in the first edition of the Building Information Index – Q1 2015.  The average number of weeks for a planning application to reach construction commencement phase is currently at 79 weeks, however applications in the Residential Construction sector are currently taking approximately +80%  longer than this at 142 weeks – almost 3 years.

 Sector

 No of weeks to commencement

Residential

Residential Construction Projects

 Residential Commencements

Commercial & Retail

Commercial Construction Projects

 Commercial Construction Commencements

Medical

Medical Construction Projects

 Medical Construction Commencements

Education

School Construction Projects

 Education Construction Commencements

Agriculture

Agricultural Construction Projects

 Agriculture Construction Commencements

Industrial

Industrial Construction Projects

 Industrial Construction Commencements

Social

Social and Community Construction Projects

 Social and Community Construction Commencements

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Jun 18
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+54% Increase in Industrial Construction Sector Commencements

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+54% Increase in Industrial Construction Sector Commencements

Industrial Construction Planning Applications also increase by 20% to €178m

In the latest Building Information Index (Q1 2015) findings indicate a generally positive outlook for the Industrial construction sector.  Industrial construction project Commencements increase by +54% to €154m over the same period in 2014.

The value of Applications for Industrial developments showed a national increase of +20% (to €178m) in Q1 2015 compared with Q1 2014.  There was a significant drop in the volume of Granted permissions (-50%) to €151m, while the value of Industrial construction project Commencements increased to €154m (+54%).

Industrial Construction Stats

On a regional basis, Munster showed the largest growth in Industrial construction applications (+144%) with Connacht / Ulster also up (+61%). Interestingly the east showed a decline in Applications with Dublin down -56% and Leinster down -26%.

Industrial construction project commencements showed significant growth in Munster, which accounted for over 75% of the overall activity for the entire country. The other regions all showed some decline in year on year Q1 Commencements with the overall national figure being +54%

Industrial Construction Regions

Interestingly the Industrial construction sector has one of the quickest application to commencement turnaround times at -31% the construction industry average (55 weeks)

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Jun 16
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Building Information Index Vol. 1 – Q1 2015

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Building Information Index Vol. 1 – Q1 2015

Welcome to the first volume of the Building Information Index brought to you by Building Information Ireland. With the construction sector emerging from a sustained period of contraction, the aim of this quarterly index is to provide the Construction Industry with reliable and consistent data on the regional aspects to recovery, the sectors which are recovering quickest and how the industry is being funded.

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Planning Applications Q1 2015

Leinster (€1.3bn) is the largest region narrowly pipping Dublin (€1.29bn) followed by Munster (€716m) and then Connacht / Ulster (€326m).  Leinster, Dublin and Munster returned increases of +155%, +36% and +7% respectively year on year whereas Connacht / Ulster showed a decrease of -22% for the same period

Building Information Index - Applications

Q1 Granted Permissions and Commencements (variance v’s Q1 2014)

Granted Permissions Commencements
Leinster €606 m (+64%) €246 m (-52%)
Dublin €1.79 bn (+197%) €575 m (-28%)
Munster €234 m (-53%) €399 m (+106%)
Connacht / Ulster €180 m  (-40%) €139 m (-26%)

Sectors

In total 7 sectors have been analysed within The Building Information Index and a short to medium term outlook for each sector has been calculated based on our findings.  Download to read full detail on all sectors.

Residential Commercial & Retail Medical Education
Agriculture Social & Community Industrial

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Jun 11
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€18.6 Million in Energy Efficiency Government Support

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Government Announces €18.6 Million in Support for 29 Energy Efficiency Projects

Yesterday the Minister for Energy announced the approval of grants to fund 29 individual energy efficiency initiatives.  Once complete the scheme is set to achieve combined lifetime savings of €140 Million by upgrading over 2430 homes as well as at least 400 public buildings.  Funds have been allocated as part of the Government’s ‘Better Energy Communities’ scheme.

Better Energy Residential Construction

Among the projects to be awarded funding include

The upgrade of 24 houses in Castleblayney Co. Monaghan through a Credit Union and Kingspan partnership

Improvement of 99 public buildings as well as homes led by Camphill Community, a charitable trust

Retrofitting of 200 houses throughout out Co. Tipperary coordinated through Energy Communities Tipperary Cooperative Ltd

Announcing the investment Minister Alex white said  “These projects will see community co-operatives all over the country coming together with local authorities, businesses and sports clubs to improve homes and local community facilities. Energy efficiency improvements like these are demonstrating that energy efficiency technologies work, and that they deliver real benefits, which can save on bills while helping the environment”

A full list of all 2015 Better Energy Communities Projects can be downloaded below

Better-Energy-Communities-Projects-2015

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Jun 10
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€8.2m Residential Construction Development Commences

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€8.2m Residential Construction Development Commences in Swords, Co. Dublin

Revisions to approved residential construction development (Reg. Ref. F11A/0436), to omit 17 four bedroom 2-storey houses, 28 three bedroom 2-storey houses, 12 two bedroom 2-storey houses and a 316 sq.m. creche and to now provide 8 four-bedroom houses and 46 three bedroom houses, all of which are 2-storey dwellings. The development includes 115 no. car parking spaces, and all associated ancillary and site works.

Site: The Glen Road, Old Town, Swords, Co Dublin

Value: €8.2 Million
Units: 54
Started: June 1st 2015

Gannon Residential Construction Development

Applicant
Gannon Properties Ltd
Kinvara House
52 Northumberland Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
01 6080500
info@gannonhomes.ie
www.gannonhomes.ie

Architect
Conroy Crowe Kelly Architects
65 Merrion Square
Dublin 2
01 6613990
info@cck.ie
www.cck.ie

Contractor
Liffey Developments (Dublin) Ltd.
Unit B, Block 14c
Grants Rd
Rathcoole
Co. Dublin
01 4011020
www.liffeydevelopments.com

Jun 01
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€38m Residential Construction Development in Co. Dublin

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225 Unit Residential Construction Project Commences

The proposal is for a residential development consisting of 225 no. dwelling units, including vehicular access from Road, all associated site and infrastructural works including foul and surface water drainage, surface car parking, public open spaces measuring 2.45 ha, landscaping, boundary walls and fences, roads, cycle-paths and footpaths all on a site area of approximately 9.38 hectares. The relocation of the previously approved foul pumping station and associated access road is also proposed. The development consists of 171 no. houses and 54 no. apartments.

Value: €38 Million
Start Date: 06/2015
Units: 225

Site:  Diswellstown, Castleknock, Dublin 15

John Spain Residential Construction

Architect
John Spain Associates
50 Upper Mount Street
Dublin 2
Co. Dublin
01 6625803
info@johnspainassociates.com
www.johnspainassociates.com

Applicant
Cherryfield Courts Ltd
The Herbert Building
The Park
Carrickmines
Dublin 18

Architect
O’Mahony Pike Architects
Old Chapel Building
Mount St. Annes
Milltown
Dublin 6
01 2027400
info@omparchitects.com
www.omparchitects.com

Consultant Engineer
DBFL
Herbert House
Harmony Row
Dublin 2
01 4004000
dbfl@iol.ie
www.dbfl.ie

Consultant
Brady Shipman Martin (Dublin)
Dundrum Business Park
Dundrum
Dublin 14
01 2081911
mail@bmsconsult.com
http://www.bradyshipmanmartin.com/

Jun 01
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€9.3m Medical Construction Primary Care Centre Development in Co. Westmeath

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Medical Construction Development in Co. Westmeath

Description: Construction of a three storey (part two storey) Primary Care Centre, incorporating Doctors
and Nurses, Multi-Disciplinary Consulting Treatment and Public Health Nursing Rooms and associated
support facilities, a Mental Health Day Hospital, Dental Clinic and Retail Unit, associated car parking spaces
and all associated site works, to include drainage, services and boundary treatments, ESB substation, switch
room, water tank storage and service yard. This proposal is an amended scheme to the already approved
planning applications 11/5040 and 12/5101

Value: €9.3 Million
Floor Area: 3674 Sq M
Granted Date: 13/05/15

Site: Tyrells, Robinstown, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

Feasible Residential Construction

Applicant
Feasible Property Ltd.
24 Priory Hall, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
o1 2200020
info@feasible.ie
http://www.feasible.ie/

Architect
Paul Byrne Architects
24 Priory Office Park, Stillorgan Park, Co.Dublin
01 485 3361
info@paulbyrnearchitects.ie
http://www.paulbyrnearchitects.ie/

Consultant Engineer
Cronin & Sutton Consulting
45 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2
01 5480863
info@csconsulting.ie
www.csconsulting.ie