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Three construction firms go bust leaving 78 people jobless

Kalmac Construction, MAC Energy and Eden Interiors have all ceased trading in Jersey. They blame the housing market downturn and business debts.

24 Jul

The defective block crisis that's causing Ireland's homes to crumble

The Irish Government redress scheme is to support the rebuild of homes, but many say the scheme isn't fit for purpose with only 50 rebuilds to date

17 May

Construction firm fined after worker fell to his death through scaffold

Sub-contractor Mark Tolley, 51, fell around 6ft through an opening in a scaffold while helping to build six houses.

19 Mar

Construction companies assess difficult year after Tolent collapse

Calls for changes to Guernsey's planning policy to help social housing crisis

Worker who fell to his death at construction site 'had heart of gold'

Building work due to start at two new schools after years of delays

Worker falls to his death at major construction site in 'tragic incident'

'Lost our world' - tributes paid to 'devoted father' who died on building site

Construction boss hopes to change industry with high-viz ballgown

Flooding, construction decline in NI and Belfast's Strand cinema revamp

Calls to tackle mental health problems within construction industry

Urgent survey of NI schools over 'unsafe' construction concerns

Irish Government funding for Belfast harbour bridge moves a step closer

Children educated miles from home due to mystery of estate's 'ghost schools'