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SEAI boosts home renovation and renewable energy grants
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), under the National Residential Retrofit Plan 2026, has significantly enhanced financial supports available to homeowners looking to improve energy efficiency, lower heating costs,
EU Deforestation Regulation: One-year postponement now in force
There has been a significant development in the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Following the European Parliament vote on 26 November 2025 and the subsequent agreement with the Council, the targeted
CBAM starts to bite: Construction material prices edge up in early 2026
Since the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered its definitive phase on January 1st, the cost of key construction materials – especially steel, aluminium, and cement – has started
Dublin City Council partnership development opportunities for large-scale housing delivery
On 26th January 2026, Dublin City Council (DCC) announced plans to seek Partnership Development Opportunities through Development Agreements with developers and landowners to deliver large-scale mixed-tenure residential developments across the
Looking ahead: Upcoming webinars from the Contracting and Innovation Resource Hub
The Contracting and Innovation Resource Hub has scheduled seven webinars with our corporate partner McCann FitzGerald and four webinars with our corporate partner Pinsent Masons for the first half of
Pinsent Masons & CIF webinar on Introduction to NEC; the case for relationship contracting and introduction to target cost
The CIF’s Contracting Resource Hub is hosting a joint webinar with Pinsent Masons on Thursday, February 19th at 10am. This session will provide members with an introductory overview of the
ESB Networks “Central Developer Days” Midlands event
The purpose of the Midlands event is to introduce you to the ESB Networks Central team, to build and renew relationships, and to help everyone understand the key challenges in
Market research: HBFI focusing on the SME contractor and developer sector within the Irish residential market
KPMG is conducting a market research study on behalf of Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI), focusing on the SME contractor and developer sector within the Irish residential market.
Single approval process for new build social housing and standardisation of design
The Single Approval Process for Social Housing Capital Projects, which was announced in July by Minister Browne (following approval by cabinet), is now formally in place from January 2026.
Planning exemption extension to 31st December 2028
In 2018, the Government introduced new exemptions from the normal requirement to obtain planning permissions for certain developments.