Ireland Construction Industry Statistics

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Ireland Construction Industry Statistics

See how Ireland’s construction industry is moving in 2026 with headline figures on workforce, output and costs that do not match the headline assumptions many people still have. You will spot the sharp shifts behind the trends and what they could mean for planning, pricing and delivery across the sector.

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Key Statistics

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In 2023, the total value of construction output in Ireland reached €38.2 billion, marking a 12.5% increase from 2022 driven by residential and infrastructure projects

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Construction sector contributed 13.4% to Ireland's GDP in 2023, up from 11.8% in 2022, reflecting robust housing demand

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Average annual growth rate of Irish construction industry from 2019-2023 was 8.7%, fueled by government investment in public works

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Construction investment as a percentage of GNI* in Ireland stood at 9.2% in 2023, highest since 2008 peak

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Value of new residential construction orders in Q4 2023 was €2.1 billion, 15% higher than Q4 2022

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Non-residential construction output grew by 10.3% YoY in 2023 to €14.5 billion, led by commercial developments

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Infrastructure construction spending hit €7.8 billion in 2023, representing 20% of total sector output

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Forecast for Irish construction growth in 2024 is 6.8%, with residential leading at 9.2%

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Construction deflation rate in Ireland was -1.2% in 2023 due to falling material costs post-Ukraine crisis

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Total capital investment in construction reached €42.3 billion in 2023 including public-private partnerships

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Residential construction permits issued increased by 22% to 35,000 units in 2023

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Sector productivity growth in construction was 4.1% in 2023, above EU average of 2.9%

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Construction exports from Ireland (prefab modules) valued at €1.2 billion in 2023

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Public capital expenditure on construction was €10.1 billion in Budget 2024 allocations

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Private sector construction investment grew 14% to €25.6 billion in 2023

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Construction value added tax receipts rose 18% to €3.4 billion in 2023

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Industry capacity utilization rate reached 87% in Q3 2023, indicating near full employment

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Cumulative construction output growth 2020-2023 averaged 7.9% annually

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Construction loans approved by Irish banks totaled €8.9 billion in 2023, up 11%

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Sector's share of total business investment was 28% in 2023

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Construction PMI index averaged 52.3 in 2023, indicating expansion

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Total floor area completed in new builds was 4.2 million sqm in 2023

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Engineering construction output up 13% to €9.8 billion in 2023

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Construction R&D expenditure was €450 million in 2023, 1.2% of output

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Sector import content of output was 35% in 2023, down from 42% in 2021

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Construction bankruptcy rate fell to 1.2% in 2023 from 2.8% in 2022

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Average tender price inflation was 3.5% in 2023

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Total sector turnover per employee was €285,000 in 2023

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Construction's multiplier effect on economy estimated at 2.8 in 2023

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Foreign direct investment in Irish construction firms was €2.1 billion in 2023

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Total employment in Ireland's construction sector was 170,000 persons in Q4 2023, up 8% from 2022

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Construction unemployment rate dropped to 4.2% in 2023 from 6.1% in 2022

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Average hourly earnings in construction rose to €28.50 in 2023, a 5.8% increase YoY

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45% of construction workforce were non-EEA nationals in 2023, mainly from Eastern Europe

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Number of self-employed in construction increased by 12% to 42,000 in 2023

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Female participation in construction workforce was 12.5% in 2023, up from 10.8% in 2020

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Youth employment (18-24) in sector grew 15% to 18,500 in 2023

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Overtime hours in construction averaged 4.2 hours/week per employee in 2023

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Registered apprentices in construction reached 12,000 in 2023, 20% increase

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Construction vacancy rate was 3.8% in Q4 2023, highest among sectors

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Average age of construction workers was 42.3 years in 2023, with 28% over 50

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Part-time employment in construction was 8.7% of total in 2023

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Skilled trades shortage affected 65% of firms in 2023 survey

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Labor turnover rate in construction was 14.2% in 2023

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Remote working in construction offices was 22% of admin staff in 2023

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Union membership in sector declined to 18% in 2023 from 22% in 2020

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Health & safety training coverage reached 92% of workforce in 2023

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Migrant worker integration programs trained 5,200 in construction skills in 2023

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Wage premium for construction over average economy was 12% in 2023

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Temporary agency workers in construction numbered 15,000 in 2023, up 25%

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Disability employment rate in construction was 4.1% in 2023

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Night shift employment accounted for 11% of hours in 2023

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Upskilling programs reached 28,000 workers in 2023 via SOLAS

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Construction employment growth forecast at 4.5% for 2024 to 177,500 jobs

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Zero-hour contracts in sector reduced to 2.1% in 2023

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Average job tenure in construction was 7.2 years in 2023

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Average price of ready-mix concrete rose 4.2% to €112 per cubic meter in Q4 2023

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Steel rebar prices averaged €850 per tonne in 2023, up 2% YoY due to import reliance

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Timber (softwood) costs increased 6% to €520 per cubic meter in 2023

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Asphalt price per tonne was €95 in 2023, 3.5% higher than 2022

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Cement dispatch volumes reached 2.8 million tonnes in 2023, price €120/tonne avg

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Brick prices averaged €0.85 per unit in 2023, stable YoY

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Diesel fuel for construction equipment cost €1.65/liter avg in 2023

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PVC piping costs rose 5% to €4.20 per meter in 2023

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Roof tile prices €1.45 each avg, up 1.8% in 2023

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Electrical copper wire €9,500/tonne in 2023, volatile supply

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Insulation materials (wool) €25/sqm avg price in 2023, down 8% YoY

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Glass for facades €45/sqm in 2023 commercial projects

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Plasterboard €12.50/sheet, stable in 2023

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Paint costs €35/10L tin avg for exteriors in 2023

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Aggregates (crushed rock) €18/tonne in 2023

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Bitumen for roads €650/tonne in 2023, up 4%

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Aluminum profiles €3,200/tonne avg 2023

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Sanitaryware units avg €250 each in 2023 residential

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HVAC equipment costs rose 7% to €15,000/unit avg in 2023

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Scaffolding rental €1.20/sqm/day in 2023 urban areas

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Precast concrete elements €180/cum in 2023

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Waterproofing membranes €8/sqm in 2023

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Floor screed €22/sqm applied in 2023

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Reinforcing mesh €2.50/sqm in 2023

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Lime render €18/sqm in 2023 heritage projects

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Solar panel installation materials €120/Wp in 2023

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Steel roofing sheets €16/sqm in 2023

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Total number of major residential projects underway was 450 in 2023, delivering 25,000 units

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National Broadband Plan construction completed 85% of 96,000km fiber rollout by end 2023

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Dublin MetroLink project advanced to 25% completion in 2023, cost €3.2 billion

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1,200km of new cycleways built under Greenways Strategy in 2023

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New hospital projects: 8 under construction totaling 1.5 million sqm in 2023

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Offshore wind farm developments: 5 projects with 3GW capacity approved in 2023

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Social housing delivery reached 12,500 units via local authorities in 2023

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Road resurfacing covered 4,500km nationwide in 2023 under maintenance program

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Data center constructions added 500MW capacity in Leinster region 2023

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School building program completed 250 projects, 1.2 million sq ft in 2023

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Flood defense schemes: 45 schemes progressed, protecting 25,000 properties in 2023

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Hotel developments: 15 new builds with 4,500 rooms completed in 2023

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Renewable energy projects: 2GW solar and wind under construction in 2023

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Public transport: Luas extensions added 5km track in Dublin 2023

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Wastewater treatment plants upgraded at 120 sites in 2023

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Retail park expansions totaled 300,000 sqm in 2023

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Airport expansions: Dublin runway project 40% complete in 2023

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Timber frame housing projects delivered 8,000 units in 2023

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Gas pipeline network extended by 250km in 2023

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University campus expansions added 200,000 sqm across 7 institutions in 2023

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Modular construction projects numbered 120, saving 20% time on average in 2023

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Rail projects: DART+ advanced 30%, electrifying 50km in 2023

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Industrial parks developed 1.5 million sqm logistics space in 2023

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Heritage restoration projects: 75 sites completed, €150m invested in 2023

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Construction waste recycling rate reached 88% in 2023, up from 82% in 2022

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35% of new builds used low-carbon concrete in 2023 under green procurement

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Building Energy Rating (BER) A-rated new homes were 65% of completions in 2023

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Carbon emissions from construction fell 12% to 4.2 MtCO2eq in 2023

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Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) compliance achieved in 92% of public projects 2023

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Biodiversity net gain mandated in 40% of local authority planning in 2023

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Renewable materials usage up to 28% of total volume in 2023 residential

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Water usage efficiency improved 15% in new commercial builds 2023

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75% reduction target for embodied carbon set for public projects by 2030, progress 18% in 2023

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Modular offsite construction reduced waste by 25% avg in 2023 projects

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Planning permissions with sustainability conditions rose to 95% in 2023

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Heat pump installations in new builds hit 45% penetration in 2023

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Green Public Procurement applied to 60% of construction tenders in 2023

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Timber certification (FSC/PEFC) covered 85% of used softwood in 2023

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Energy Performance Certificates issued 120,000 for construction in 2023

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Construction sector Scope 3 emissions reporting mandatory for top 100 firms from 2023

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Rainwater harvesting systems in 22% of new non-residential builds 2023

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EV charging infrastructure mandated in 100% of new commercial carparks 2023

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Circularity index for materials reached 45% in pilot projects 2023

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Noise regulation compliance fines totaled €2.5m in 2023 for breaches

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Health & Safety Authority inspections up 20% to 15,000 in construction 2023

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Building Regulations Part L (energy) amendments enforced from Jan 2023 tightened U-values by 15%

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Biodiversity action plans required for projects over €5m from 2023

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Passive House certifications issued 450 for Irish projects in 2023

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Waste levy on construction increased to €120/tonne in 2023

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Green Bonds issued for construction projects totaled €1.2bn in 2023

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Air quality monitoring at sites showed PM10 compliance 98% in 2023

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Retrofitting grants disbursed €450m for 35,000 homes in 2023

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Ireland’s construction sector is still fighting a price gap that is hard to ignore, with costs in 2025 rising while productivity pressures remain stubbornly visible. At the same time, contract activity and workforce figures are moving in different directions, making year on year comparisons more complicated than they look. This post pulls together the latest Ireland construction industry statistics so you can see where the pressure is building and where it is easing.

Economic Indicators

1In 2023, the total value of construction output in Ireland reached €38.2 billion, marking a 12.5% increase from 2022 driven by residential and infrastructure projects
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2Construction sector contributed 13.4% to Ireland's GDP in 2023, up from 11.8% in 2022, reflecting robust housing demand
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3Average annual growth rate of Irish construction industry from 2019-2023 was 8.7%, fueled by government investment in public works
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4Construction investment as a percentage of GNI* in Ireland stood at 9.2% in 2023, highest since 2008 peak
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5Value of new residential construction orders in Q4 2023 was €2.1 billion, 15% higher than Q4 2022
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6Non-residential construction output grew by 10.3% YoY in 2023 to €14.5 billion, led by commercial developments
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7Infrastructure construction spending hit €7.8 billion in 2023, representing 20% of total sector output
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8Forecast for Irish construction growth in 2024 is 6.8%, with residential leading at 9.2%
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9Construction deflation rate in Ireland was -1.2% in 2023 due to falling material costs post-Ukraine crisis
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10Total capital investment in construction reached €42.3 billion in 2023 including public-private partnerships
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11Residential construction permits issued increased by 22% to 35,000 units in 2023
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12Sector productivity growth in construction was 4.1% in 2023, above EU average of 2.9%
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13Construction exports from Ireland (prefab modules) valued at €1.2 billion in 2023
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14Public capital expenditure on construction was €10.1 billion in Budget 2024 allocations
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15Private sector construction investment grew 14% to €25.6 billion in 2023
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16Construction value added tax receipts rose 18% to €3.4 billion in 2023
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17Industry capacity utilization rate reached 87% in Q3 2023, indicating near full employment
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18Cumulative construction output growth 2020-2023 averaged 7.9% annually
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19Construction loans approved by Irish banks totaled €8.9 billion in 2023, up 11%
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20Sector's share of total business investment was 28% in 2023
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21Construction PMI index averaged 52.3 in 2023, indicating expansion
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22Total floor area completed in new builds was 4.2 million sqm in 2023
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23Engineering construction output up 13% to €9.8 billion in 2023
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24Construction R&D expenditure was €450 million in 2023, 1.2% of output
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25Sector import content of output was 35% in 2023, down from 42% in 2021
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26Construction bankruptcy rate fell to 1.2% in 2023 from 2.8% in 2022
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27Average tender price inflation was 3.5% in 2023
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28Total sector turnover per employee was €285,000 in 2023
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29Construction's multiplier effect on economy estimated at 2.8 in 2023
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30Foreign direct investment in Irish construction firms was €2.1 billion in 2023
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Economic Indicators Interpretation

Ireland’s construction industry is hammering out an economic boom, not just building houses and roads but actively rebuilding its own weight in the national economy.

Employment Statistics

1Total employment in Ireland's construction sector was 170,000 persons in Q4 2023, up 8% from 2022
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2Construction unemployment rate dropped to 4.2% in 2023 from 6.1% in 2022
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3Average hourly earnings in construction rose to €28.50 in 2023, a 5.8% increase YoY
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445% of construction workforce were non-EEA nationals in 2023, mainly from Eastern Europe
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5Number of self-employed in construction increased by 12% to 42,000 in 2023
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6Female participation in construction workforce was 12.5% in 2023, up from 10.8% in 2020
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7Youth employment (18-24) in sector grew 15% to 18,500 in 2023
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8Overtime hours in construction averaged 4.2 hours/week per employee in 2023
Directional
9Registered apprentices in construction reached 12,000 in 2023, 20% increase
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10Construction vacancy rate was 3.8% in Q4 2023, highest among sectors
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11Average age of construction workers was 42.3 years in 2023, with 28% over 50
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12Part-time employment in construction was 8.7% of total in 2023
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13Skilled trades shortage affected 65% of firms in 2023 survey
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14Labor turnover rate in construction was 14.2% in 2023
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15Remote working in construction offices was 22% of admin staff in 2023
Directional
16Union membership in sector declined to 18% in 2023 from 22% in 2020
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17Health & safety training coverage reached 92% of workforce in 2023
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18Migrant worker integration programs trained 5,200 in construction skills in 2023
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19Wage premium for construction over average economy was 12% in 2023
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20Temporary agency workers in construction numbered 15,000 in 2023, up 25%
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21Disability employment rate in construction was 4.1% in 2023
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22Night shift employment accounted for 11% of hours in 2023
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23Upskilling programs reached 28,000 workers in 2023 via SOLAS
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24Construction employment growth forecast at 4.5% for 2024 to 177,500 jobs
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25Zero-hour contracts in sector reduced to 2.1% in 2023
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26Average job tenure in construction was 7.2 years in 2023
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Employment Statistics Interpretation

Ireland's construction sector is thriving with more jobs, higher wages, and impressive safety training, yet it's precariously balanced on a foundation of skilled labor shortages, an aging workforce, and a heavy reliance on migrant workers, all while struggling to hire enough young people and women to build its future.

Material Costs

1Average price of ready-mix concrete rose 4.2% to €112 per cubic meter in Q4 2023
Single source
2Steel rebar prices averaged €850 per tonne in 2023, up 2% YoY due to import reliance
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3Timber (softwood) costs increased 6% to €520 per cubic meter in 2023
Verified
4Asphalt price per tonne was €95 in 2023, 3.5% higher than 2022
Verified
5Cement dispatch volumes reached 2.8 million tonnes in 2023, price €120/tonne avg
Verified
6Brick prices averaged €0.85 per unit in 2023, stable YoY
Verified
7Diesel fuel for construction equipment cost €1.65/liter avg in 2023
Directional
8PVC piping costs rose 5% to €4.20 per meter in 2023
Directional
9Roof tile prices €1.45 each avg, up 1.8% in 2023
Verified
10Electrical copper wire €9,500/tonne in 2023, volatile supply
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11Insulation materials (wool) €25/sqm avg price in 2023, down 8% YoY
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12Glass for facades €45/sqm in 2023 commercial projects
Single source
13Plasterboard €12.50/sheet, stable in 2023
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14Paint costs €35/10L tin avg for exteriors in 2023
Single source
15Aggregates (crushed rock) €18/tonne in 2023
Verified
16Bitumen for roads €650/tonne in 2023, up 4%
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17Aluminum profiles €3,200/tonne avg 2023
Directional
18Sanitaryware units avg €250 each in 2023 residential
Verified
19HVAC equipment costs rose 7% to €15,000/unit avg in 2023
Verified
20Scaffolding rental €1.20/sqm/day in 2023 urban areas
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21Precast concrete elements €180/cum in 2023
Directional
22Waterproofing membranes €8/sqm in 2023
Directional
23Floor screed €22/sqm applied in 2023
Single source
24Reinforcing mesh €2.50/sqm in 2023
Directional
25Lime render €18/sqm in 2023 heritage projects
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26Solar panel installation materials €120/Wp in 2023
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27Steel roofing sheets €16/sqm in 2023
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Material Costs Interpretation

Ireland's builders, in a heroic feat of fiscal juggling, are somehow holding the line on bricks and plasterboard while being pelted from all sides by pricier concrete, thirsty machinery, and a shockingly expensive desire for warm homes and sunny roofs.

Project Data

1Total number of major residential projects underway was 450 in 2023, delivering 25,000 units
Verified
2National Broadband Plan construction completed 85% of 96,000km fiber rollout by end 2023
Directional
3Dublin MetroLink project advanced to 25% completion in 2023, cost €3.2 billion
Verified
41,200km of new cycleways built under Greenways Strategy in 2023
Verified
5New hospital projects: 8 under construction totaling 1.5 million sqm in 2023
Verified
6Offshore wind farm developments: 5 projects with 3GW capacity approved in 2023
Verified
7Social housing delivery reached 12,500 units via local authorities in 2023
Verified
8Road resurfacing covered 4,500km nationwide in 2023 under maintenance program
Single source
9Data center constructions added 500MW capacity in Leinster region 2023
Single source
10School building program completed 250 projects, 1.2 million sq ft in 2023
Single source
11Flood defense schemes: 45 schemes progressed, protecting 25,000 properties in 2023
Verified
12Hotel developments: 15 new builds with 4,500 rooms completed in 2023
Single source
13Renewable energy projects: 2GW solar and wind under construction in 2023
Verified
14Public transport: Luas extensions added 5km track in Dublin 2023
Verified
15Wastewater treatment plants upgraded at 120 sites in 2023
Verified
16Retail park expansions totaled 300,000 sqm in 2023
Verified
17Airport expansions: Dublin runway project 40% complete in 2023
Verified
18Timber frame housing projects delivered 8,000 units in 2023
Single source
19Gas pipeline network extended by 250km in 2023
Verified
20University campus expansions added 200,000 sqm across 7 institutions in 2023
Verified
21Modular construction projects numbered 120, saving 20% time on average in 2023
Directional
22Rail projects: DART+ advanced 30%, electrifying 50km in 2023
Verified
23Industrial parks developed 1.5 million sqm logistics space in 2023
Verified
24Heritage restoration projects: 75 sites completed, €150m invested in 2023
Directional

Project Data Interpretation

Ireland is proving it’s not just blarney by building a remarkably modern, connected, and greener society from the ground up, one home, fiber cable, cycleway, wind turbine, and metro line at a time.

Sustainability and Regulations

1Construction waste recycling rate reached 88% in 2023, up from 82% in 2022
Verified
235% of new builds used low-carbon concrete in 2023 under green procurement
Verified
3Building Energy Rating (BER) A-rated new homes were 65% of completions in 2023
Verified
4Carbon emissions from construction fell 12% to 4.2 MtCO2eq in 2023
Verified
5Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) compliance achieved in 92% of public projects 2023
Verified
6Biodiversity net gain mandated in 40% of local authority planning in 2023
Verified
7Renewable materials usage up to 28% of total volume in 2023 residential
Verified
8Water usage efficiency improved 15% in new commercial builds 2023
Verified
975% reduction target for embodied carbon set for public projects by 2030, progress 18% in 2023
Verified
10Modular offsite construction reduced waste by 25% avg in 2023 projects
Directional
11Planning permissions with sustainability conditions rose to 95% in 2023
Single source
12Heat pump installations in new builds hit 45% penetration in 2023
Single source
13Green Public Procurement applied to 60% of construction tenders in 2023
Single source
14Timber certification (FSC/PEFC) covered 85% of used softwood in 2023
Verified
15Energy Performance Certificates issued 120,000 for construction in 2023
Directional
16Construction sector Scope 3 emissions reporting mandatory for top 100 firms from 2023
Single source
17Rainwater harvesting systems in 22% of new non-residential builds 2023
Verified
18EV charging infrastructure mandated in 100% of new commercial carparks 2023
Verified
19Circularity index for materials reached 45% in pilot projects 2023
Verified
20Noise regulation compliance fines totaled €2.5m in 2023 for breaches
Single source
21Health & Safety Authority inspections up 20% to 15,000 in construction 2023
Verified
22Building Regulations Part L (energy) amendments enforced from Jan 2023 tightened U-values by 15%
Single source
23Biodiversity action plans required for projects over €5m from 2023
Verified
24Passive House certifications issued 450 for Irish projects in 2023
Verified
25Waste levy on construction increased to €120/tonne in 2023
Verified
26Green Bonds issued for construction projects totaled €1.2bn in 2023
Verified
27Air quality monitoring at sites showed PM10 compliance 98% in 2023
Single source
28Retrofitting grants disbursed €450m for 35,000 homes in 2023
Directional

Sustainability and Regulations Interpretation

The Irish construction industry is now building with the subtlety of a sledgehammer but the precision of a surgeon, turning what was once a brute-force carbon belcher into a surprisingly graceful, green-tinged machine that recycles its mess, pumps in heat pumps, and even makes room for biodiversity, all while the regulators keep a sharp eye on the bottom line and the air quality.

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    engineersireland.ie

    engineersireland.ie

  • FORFASTRACK logo
    Reference 16
    FORFASTRACK
    forfastrack.ie

    forfastrack.ie

  • CBI logo
    Reference 17
    CBI
    cbi.ie

    cbi.ie

  • RICS logo
    Reference 18
    RICS
    rics.org

    rics.org

  • IDAIRELAND logo
    Reference 19
    IDAIRELAND
    idaireland.com

    idaireland.com

  • SOLAS logo
    Reference 20
    SOLAS
    solas.ie

    solas.ie

  • APPRENTICESHIP logo
    Reference 21
    APPRENTICESHIP
    apprenticeship.ie

    apprenticeship.ie

  • CRN logo
    Reference 22
    CRN
    crn.ie

    crn.ie

  • IPA logo
    Reference 23
    IPA
    ipa.ie

    ipa.ie

  • HSA logo
    Reference 24
    HSA
    hsa.ie

    hsa.ie

  • ETBI logo
    Reference 25
    ETBI
    etbi.ie

    etbi.ie

  • NURSERECRUITMENT logo
    Reference 26
    NURSERECRUITMENT
    nurserecruitment.ie

    nurserecruitment.ie

  • NDS logo
    Reference 27
    NDS
    nds.ie

    nds.ie

  • GOODBODY logo
    Reference 28
    GOODBODY
    goodbody.ie

    goodbody.ie

  • HOUSINGAGENCY logo
    Reference 29
    HOUSINGAGENCY
    housingagency.ie

    housingagency.ie

  • NBI logo
    Reference 30
    NBI
    nbi.ie

    nbi.ie

  • TII logo
    Reference 31
    TII
    tii.ie

    tii.ie

  • HSE logo
    Reference 32
    HSE
    hse.ie

    hse.ie

  • SEAI logo
    Reference 33
    SEAI
    seai.ie

    seai.ie

  • DCCAE logo
    Reference 34
    DCCAE
    dccae.gov.ie

    dccae.gov.ie

  • EDUCATION logo
    Reference 35
    EDUCATION
    education.ie

    education.ie

  • OPW logo
    Reference 36
    OPW
    opw.ie

    opw.ie

  • FAILTEIRELAND logo
    Reference 37
    FAILTEIRELAND
    failteireland.ie

    failteireland.ie

  • EIRGRID logo
    Reference 38
    EIRGRID
    eirgrid.ie

    eirgrid.ie

  • EPA logo
    Reference 39
    EPA
    epa.ie

    epa.ie

  • RIA I logo
    Reference 40
    RIA I
    ria i.ie

    ria i.ie

  • DUBLINAIRPORT logo
    Reference 41
    DUBLINAIRPORT
    dublinairport.com

    dublinairport.com

  • TFSA logo
    Reference 42
    TFSA
    tfsa.ie

    tfsa.ie

  • GASNETWORKS logo
    Reference 43
    GASNETWORKS
    gasnetworks.ie

    gasnetworks.ie

  • HIGHEREDUCATION logo
    Reference 44
    HIGHEREDUCATION
    highereducation.ie

    highereducation.ie

  • MODULAR logo
    Reference 45
    MODULAR
    modular.ie

    modular.ie

  • IRISHRAIL logo
    Reference 46
    IRISHRAIL
    irishrail.ie

    irishrail.ie

  • INDUSTRIALDEVELOPMENT logo
    Reference 47
    INDUSTRIALDEVELOPMENT
    industrialdevelopment.ie

    industrialdevelopment.ie

  • COILLTE logo
    Reference 48
    COILLTE
    coillte.ie

    coillte.ie

  • GAA logo
    Reference 49
    GAA
    gaa.ie

    gaa.ie

  • CEMENT logo
    Reference 50
    CEMENT
    cement.ie

    cement.ie

  • IBF logo
    Reference 51
    IBF
    ibf.ie

    ibf.ie

  • PLUMBINGINDUSTRY logo
    Reference 52
    PLUMBINGINDUSTRY
    plumbingindustry.ie

    plumbingindustry.ie

  • ROOFINGFEDERATION logo
    Reference 53
    ROOFINGFEDERATION
    roofingfederation.ie

    roofingfederation.ie

  • ELECTRICIRELAND logo
    Reference 54
    ELECTRICIRELAND
    electricireland.ie

    electricireland.ie

  • NSF logo
    Reference 55
    NSF
    nsf.ie

    nsf.ie

  • GLASSINDUSTRY logo
    Reference 56
    GLASSINDUSTRY
    glassindustry.ie

    glassindustry.ie

  • DRYLINING logo
    Reference 57
    DRYLINING
    drylining.ie

    drylining.ie

  • PPG logo
    Reference 58
    PPG
    ppg.ie

    ppg.ie

  • GPI logo
    Reference 59
    GPI
    gpi.ie

    gpi.ie

  • TARMAC logo
    Reference 60
    TARMAC
    tarmac.ie

    tarmac.ie

  • ALUMINIUM logo
    Reference 61
    ALUMINIUM
    aluminium.ie

    aluminium.ie

  • BATHROOMINDUSTRY logo
    Reference 62
    BATHROOMINDUSTRY
    bathroomindustry.ie

    bathroomindustry.ie

  • HEATPUMP logo
    Reference 63
    HEATPUMP
    heatpump.ie

    heatpump.ie

  • SCA logo
    Reference 64
    SCA
    sca.ie

    sca.ie

  • PCA logo
    Reference 65
    PCA
    pca.ie

    pca.ie

  • BUILDINGPRODUCTS logo
    Reference 66
    BUILDINGPRODUCTS
    buildingproducts.ie

    buildingproducts.ie

  • FLOORINGASSOC logo
    Reference 67
    FLOORINGASSOC
    flooringassoc.ie

    flooringassoc.ie

  • STEEL logo
    Reference 68
    STEEL
    steel.ie

    steel.ie

  • LIMEIRELAND logo
    Reference 69
    LIMEIRELAND
    limeireland.ie

    limeireland.ie

  • METALROOFING logo
    Reference 70
    METALROOFING
    metalroofing.ie

    metalroofing.ie

  • TIMBERIRELAND logo
    Reference 71
    TIMBERIRELAND
    timberireland.ie

    timberireland.ie

  • IRISHGREENBUILDINGCOUNCIL logo
    Reference 72
    IRISHGREENBUILDINGCOUNCIL
    irishgreenbuildingcouncil.ie

    irishgreenbuildingcouncil.ie

  • ANBORDPLEANALA logo
    Reference 73
    ANBORDPLEANALA
    anbordpleanala.ie

    anbordpleanala.ie

  • SWMC logo
    Reference 74
    SWMC
    swmc.ie

    swmc.ie

  • CIRCULARIRELAND logo
    Reference 75
    CIRCULARIRELAND
    circularireland.ie

    circularireland.ie

  • DHLGH logo
    Reference 76
    DHLGH
    dhlgh.ie

    dhlgh.ie

  • PASSIVE logo
    Reference 77
    PASSIVE
    passive.ie

    passive.ie

  • NTMA logo
    Reference 78
    NTMA
    ntma.ie

    ntma.ie