Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The construction industry stands as a barometer of economic confidence and a driver of long-term growth. This edition brings together developments that underline the sector’s strength, adaptability and ambition at both national and international levels. Recognition of achievement is reflected in the Irish Construction Industry Awards shortlist, which showcases excellence across categories and highlights the diversity of talent shaping the built environment. Such recognition signals a sector not only delivering projects but raising standards of quality and innovation. Growth fundamentals remain robust, with skilled trades driving a €14 billion boost. This expansion underscores how investment in people and expertise is directly translating into economic resilience and productivity. Meanwhile, global ambitions are clear in progress on Germany’s €10 billion SuedLink power link, a project that demonstrates how construction expertise is central to Europe’s energy transition. Taken together, these stories present a sector defined by excellence, growth and global relevance. The lesson is clear: construction firms that combine strategy with sustainability will not only meet demand but shape the infrastructure of the future.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The 2025 Irish Construction Industry Awards (ICIA) has published a standout shortlist, showcasing organisations that are pushing the boundaries of construction in Ireland.

Author: AZO Build

The BIOS MATER project, led by CIRCE and co-funded by the EU, aims to decarbonise construction through advanced bio-based materials and circular economy principles. With 22 partners across 10 countries, the initiative develops safer, high-performance, low-carbon building products for scalable adoption across Europe.

Author: SPGLOBAL

Construction has begun on two new stages of Germany’s 4-GW SuedLink high-voltage power transmission project. After years of delays, the €10 billion initiative aims to connect northern wind generation to southern demand centres, reduce grid bottlenecks, and underpin Germany’s energy transition by 2028.

Author: PBC Today

SOCOTEC UK and Ireland has acquired Lloyds Datum Group, enhancing infrastructure capabilities across the UK and Ireland. The move doubles SOCOTEC’s Irish presence, adds foundation, geotechnical, and structural monitoring expertise, and strengthens its footprint for complex projects, signalling ambitious growth across the region.

Author: The Independent

C2O Global, an Irish-founded Australian construction and commissioning firm, is scaling rapidly, aiming to triple its workforce within a year. Revenue surged from A$46.2m in 2023 to A$102.5m in 2024, with projections of A$240m this year, highlighting unprecedented growth momentum.

Author: Law Society

Ireland’s construction sector contributed over €14 billion to the economy in 2024, with electrical, plumbing, and building activities leading growth. Employment rose nearly 3%, yet investment in dwellings fell. Sector size remains below EU average, highlighting both opportunity and competitive pressures.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The story of construction has always been one of resilience.

Author: PBC Today

The small rise in registered activity does little to distract from the eighth month in a row with construction activity in decline

Author: TESAA World

Local sources in Karbala province reported on Saturday evening that a part of the Al-Atyshi bridge near the Baghdad Gate entrance collapsed, resulting in the death of 3 people and serious injuries to 6 others, who were transported to the hospital for treatment.