{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63627db9b4836b0012d82f84/69f0740353bb1ec4bab39e57?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep97 - How much does it cost to build in Ireland in 2026?","description":"<p>In this 2026 build cost overview for Ireland, quantity surveyor Keith Kelliher looks at labour and material costs, and where they’re heading. Including:</p><p><br></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Labour costs: what the going rates are for trades</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Material costs: where they are and where they’re heading</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Direct labour vs hiring main contractor: pros and cons</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Should you wait to build?</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reasons to shop around</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Warnings around site-related costs</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to make savings</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"about:blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">This episode was recorded at Selfbuild Extend &amp; Renovate Live Leinster 2026 in February 2026.</a></p>","author_name":"Selfbuild Ireland"}