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At Townmore, you'll hear "Safety first!" on every site, every day. And it’s not just something we say – it is how we work. As one of Ireland's fastest-growing main contractors, our approach is delivery-focused, putting safety at the heart of everything we do. Our 'A' grade in the Safe-T-Cert scheme for over a decade demonstrates the commitment of the team.

As the construction industry evolves, sustainability remains at the forefront of innovative building practices. Townmore, a leader in the Irish construction sector, is committed to integrating sustainable methods and eco-friendly practices in all its projects. This article explores the future of sustainable construction in Ireland, emphasising Townmore's dedication to these principles and the role of the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) in promoting industry-wide sustainability.

Dublin has been ranked amongst the five most expensive cities in Europe to build, according to Turner & Townsend's International Construction Market Survey (ICMS) 2024, which was published last week. With construction costs averaging US$3,775 per square metre, Ireland’s capital is in the top 25 most expensive places globally

The long-awaited Housing Commission's report was published in recent weeks and it presents a fairly comprehensive roadmap for addressing Ireland's long-standing housing challenges. Established in December 2021, the Commission was tasked with examining critical issues in the housing sector, including tenure, standards, sustainability, and quality of life. 

Griffin Point, which will provide 397 lifetime homes for the people of North Dublin, is a great example of collaboration between Bluemont, Respond, and Dublin City Council, with the support of Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, and the team at Townmore are proud to play our part.

In the face of Ireland's growing demand for affordable and high-quality social housing, there is a need for a new design approach that prioritises the well-being of residents. Recognising the balance between design and the practicalities of delivering projects at scale, we are tackling and addresses these challenges and looking forward to our projects over the next 12 months.

International Women’s Day, while criticised for being tokenistic, is a stark reminder of untapped potential women represent for the industry. While this is still a predominantly male field, we are, as a whole, very aware of the need to make construction more attractive as a career option to everyone, at every level of their careers

The positive mental health of our team - both on and off site - has long been a priority for us here at Townmore HQ so we are delighted to announce a significant step in enhancing mental health and wellbeing across the workplace this week, partnering with the Lighthouse Construction Industry charity.

With a number of large Townmore projects due for handover later this month, we are excited to turn our attention to significant new projects breaking ground in Q1 and Q2, including apartment schemes in Dublin and Louth, another Primary Care centre in the midlands, and a housing development in County Kildare.

Trends and technologies likely to impact Ireland’s construction market in 2024 It’s that time of the year again… As the new year fast approaches, we gathered insights from our Townmore team and partners about the trends and technologies they think are likely to impact the marketplace next year.