Country focus Ireland
Language: English Series: Building ; 273(8528) 9 May 2008, 66-68(3) Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: Focus on Ireland's economy and construction market. The Irish economy has doubled since 1997 and construction, which accounts for 22% of GNP and 12% of employment, has become increasing important. The emphasis of construction activity has now moved from housing to infrastructure and signals a return to more realistic levels of growth. Briefly looks at the Irish economy, property market, offices, industrial and warehouses, retail, infrastructure, construction costs, and tender prices. Includes key statistics for the Irish construction industry and costs for various buildings.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Focus on Ireland's economy and construction market. The Irish economy has doubled since 1997 and construction, which accounts for 22% of GNP and 12% of employment, has become increasing important. The emphasis of construction activity has now moved from housing to infrastructure and signals a return to more realistic levels of growth. Briefly looks at the Irish economy, property market, offices, industrial and warehouses, retail, infrastructure, construction costs, and tender prices. Includes key statistics for the Irish construction industry and costs for various buildings.