Country focus Ireland

摘要

Since 1997 the Irish economy has doubled in size. The construction industry, which accounts for 22% of GNP and 12% of employment, has become increasingly important to the economy during this period. Changing interest rates and uncertainty about future prices, especially for housing, mean turbulent times for the sector, and we need to recognise the economic impact this will have. The emphasis of activity in the Irish construction sector has moved from the residential sector to infrastructure, and this has been accompanied by the appropriate migration of resources and skills.