INFOCARDS
Looking for inspiration, industry trends or the latest data on construction in your sector? Our exclusive InfoCards take a deep dive look at construction trends across the industry.
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Market
See who the Top 50 Contractors are in Ireland; where the main sectors are in their cycle, and the updated costs for different building types.
Inflation (Office)
2025 construction cost inflation examined in detail, find out more and our forecast for 2026 in our Inflation InfoCard.
Inflation (Apts)
Inflation rates in 2025 are similar to 2024, with an average increase of €4k – €5k on the construction cost of a standard two-bed apartment in 2025.
Residential
Delivery of residential units has increased on 2024 rates. Find out more in our 2026 Residential InfoCard.
Data Centres
Irish Data Centre Market is falling behind other DC markets due to a lack of power. Find out more in our latest InfoCard.
Industrial & Logistics
Deep dive into the demand drivers in the Irish market, average costs & programme durations, and the impact of EU Directives on the Irish Industrial & Logistics sector.
Housing Initiatives
This InfoCard summarises the significant number of Government Initiatives used to stimulate supply and alleviate affordability.
Housing Delivery
Who is building Ireland? We break down the delivery of Fast-Track housing development in this InfoCard.
Fast-track Planning
Detailed analysis of the LRD and SHD planning routes. See how many units are stalled at various parts of the development cycle.
LRD
Learn what’s involved in the LRD (Large-Scale Residenital Development) application process.
Planning
Learn more about planning timelines and development contributions that can affect your development
Programme
Overall construction programme durations remain steady, with some exceptions. Find out the key programme
risks in our Programme InfoCard
Student
Demand continues to outstrip supply in the Student Accommodation sector, with only 657 beds delivered in 2025, the lowest in 20 years.
Hotel
The Hotel industry’s steady growth continued in 2025, with c. 1,522 keys expected by 2026 in Dublin. Hostels are a new area to watch.
ESG
Developers and Investors continue to come to grips with EU Taxonomy, and Carbon Counting. Take a deep dive into our embodied carbon study in this year’s ESG InfoCard.
Apartment Standards
Read our analysis of the proposed Government changes to Apartment Standards, with a detailed comparison to current standards, and the impact changes may have.
New Apartment Guidelines Cost Assessment July 2025
High level cost assessment of the new Apartment Design Standard Guidelines for planning authorities
*New for 2026: Office to Residential Conversions
Our newest InfoCard analyses the key considerations and potential costs of Office to Residential Conversions