FURTHER construction layoffs are inevitable as the Government’s capital spend is running 25% behind its budgeted plans for 2010, say quantity surveyors Davis Langdon PKS (DLPKS).

The amount of new houses and apartments being built in Ireland has fallen sharply in recent months, according to a new study published today.

Contracts totaling €1.2bn have been awarded by Dublin Airport Authority for the construction of second passenger terminal and new satellite pier components in Dublin airport following a public tender process.

The managing director of a leading construction cost management company has predicted a significant reduction in construction levels outside the housing market this year.