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Homeowners to foot the bill for water used during construction works

The Construction Industry Federation says that its members have yet to raise the issue.

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Apr 23rd 2014, 6:30 AM

Building costs up 3 per cent as material and energy prices rise

The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland said that recent trends in below cost tendering are unsustainable as companies continue to fail.

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Feb 25th 2013, 5:00 PM