‘Something must be done about the fact that our building and construction workforce has depleted by so much’

by Aaron Willis, General Manager of GPD (Glounthaune Property Development) While the volume of construction output has been rising steadily over the last number of years, the pace of building remains too slow. The 20% increase in total building and construction in 2017 can only be welcomed with caution, considering the volume of output in…

Conference agrees cost of land, lack of supply and action are key factors holding back housing solution

The time for talking is over. This is the message that came through loud and clear from a number of high profile speakers at a conference organised to debate the thorny issue of tackling the housing crisis.  Hosted by leading law firm, P.J. O’Driscoll & Sons, and moderated by journalist and broadcaster, Matt Cooper, the…

P.J. O’Driscoll & Sons Conference to tackle key issues in housing crisis

Photo: David Creedon Photography P.J. O’Driscoll & Sons Solicitors will host a conference entitled Housing Affordability and Supply – Delivering Solutions on Thursday September 20 at the Fota Island Resort from 2pm to 5pm. The conference will address the key issues affecting the housing crisis, including the affordability and supply of housing and what solutions can…

Get A rated quality and A rated energy saving with SHS Construction

SHS Construction has been active in the industry for over 20 years, gaining themselves a reputation for quality new builds, flawless extensions, amazing renovations and all aspects of maintenance and insurance repairs. If that was not enough, SHS Construction also carries out design, planning application and build services for domestic, commercial and local authority contracts,…