Build a bridge; and get over it…
The persistent rumours surrounding the ‘hopeless’ future of the Irish construction industry are largely unfounded. Statistics show that there are shortages in the profession in sectors such as architects, quantity surveyors, building managers and civil engineers.

Major investment from the private sector and the latest National Development Plan means that graduates will be employed in massive and exciting schemes, set to continue the transformation of Ireland’s landscape. The thousands who work on these large-scale infrastructural projects will find their third-level skills and knowledge tested to the fullest extent.

Building projects increasingly require innovation and imagination; raising public awareness of the environment means that new construction must be sustainable, as well as functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Much of the courses mentioned in this guide require work placement as construction is an industry where real-life experience is essential to developing your skills.

So, if you’re looking for a well-paid and challenging career that involves changing the lives of individuals and populations for the better, read on and consider enrolling in a construction-related course.