Builders predict ‘significant’ material hikes and problems in 2022
Some 83% endured a rise in labour costs last year and most expect trend to continue
Shares rise as Brexit talks extension keeps deal hopes alive
Iseq gains on banking and building stocks
Construction activity still ‘solid’ despite slower growth
Ulster Bank barometer suggests housing demand still driving the construction sector
EIB funding hit by Brexit, corporation tax backlog, and wind energy projects at risk
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Housing demand boosts construction activity in November
Ulster Bank’s latest monitor shows greater activity stemmed from increased customer demand
State project construction slows as private-sector building booms
Building industry’s momentum increased last month, new figures indicate
Irish construction sector reports strong growth in September
Civil engineering projects still contracting and pace of expansion in housebuilding slows slightly from August high
Pace of growth in Irish construction sector slowed in June, survey finds
Growth in housing and commercial work slowed while civil engineering contracted
Pace of jobs and activity growth in construction accelerates
Employment in building industry up 40% in first quarter of year, according to IrishJobs.ie
Construction in Republic continues to bounce back
Building, orders and employment all rose rapidly last month, says Ulster Bank index
Construction returns to growth after six years
Ulster Bank construction purchasing managers’ index 55.7 in September compared with 49.7 in August
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