The main theme of the report is the analysis of the current state and forecast of the construction industry in Ireland.
Key findings include a 35% increase in construction projects in 2024 compared to 2023, continuing a positive trend. The value of projects granted permission in 2024 decreased by 10% compared to 2023. The total value of new planning applications increased by 4% in 2024 but remains 39% below the 2022 level. The short-term outlook for the industry remains positive, but the decrease in granted permissions and slow recovery of new applications indicate potential challenges.