Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The construction sector continues to evolve through strategic development, technological innovation, and recognition of operational excellence. Organisations are navigating market pressures, digital transformation, and sustainability priorities to deliver projects that meet demand while setting new standards for efficiency and quality. Housing delivery remains a national priority. Ireland sets out plan to build 300,000 homes highlights ambitious efforts to address the housing crisis, combining policy commitment with private and public sector collaboration to meet urgent demand. Technological advancement is shaping modern construction. Data centre construction boom surges illustrates how AI-driven demand is accelerating specialised infrastructure, supporting digital economies while creating opportunities for innovative engineering and project delivery. Celebrating this year’s pinnacle of construction excellence, O’Carroll Engineering as Sub‑Contractor of the Year was recognised in the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025, highlighting 35 years of innovation and leadership in modular steel fabrication. They exemplify how sustainability and client-focused execution builds long-term quality that will shape Ireland’s construction landscape in 2026 and beyond. These developments demonstrate a construction landscape defined by strategic investment, technological progress, and award-winning operational expertise. Explore the full stories and stay informed on the projects shaping Ireland’s construction future.

Author: Irish Legal News

Construction lawyers Jamie Ritchie, Stefan Berry, and Kenny Caldwell launch Caldwell Ritchie Berry, a specialist law firm in Belfast and Dublin, offering director-led construction, contract, and procurement advice nationally and internationally.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

After O’Carroll Engineering’s triumph for their innovation and leadership in modular steel fabrication last month, their achievement sets a new standard as anticipation builds for the construction innovators who will define Irish Construction Industry Awards in 2026.

Author: gazeta

Uzbekistan president Shavkat Mirziyoyev launches $100 million New Tashkent football stadium, 55,000 capacity, FIFA-compliant, green energy and smart design, ahead of 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup, boosting national football infrastructure.

Author: Global Construction Review

Global AI and cloud demand fuels $7 trillion data centre construction boom by 2030, with projects exceeding $20B, driven by US, Chinese, and European investment amid rising costs, energy needs, and risks.

Author: BAM

Construction begins on Atlantic Technological University’s new 5,100m² Library, IT, and Education Building in Letterkenny, Donegal, enhancing capacity by 600 students, fostering learning, innovation, and regional growth under Project Ireland 2040.

Author: The Guardian

Irish government unveils five-year housing plan to build 300,000 homes, including 72,000 social homes, backed by €28.2bn funding; critics cite failure to address root causes and removal of annual targets.

Author: Archie Villaflores

The construction sector stands at a defining juncture where recognition, strategic consolidation, and digital transformation intersect to set new standards for progress. This edition brings together three stories that reflect that shift with clarity and purpose. Strata Named Engineering Firm of the Year at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025 brings the spotlight to engineering excellence and operational mastery. The recognition reaffirms the strength of Ireland’s construction talent and its ability to deliver precision-driven, sustainable infrastructure. The feature John Sisk & Son completes takeover of Farrans Construction captures the strategic consolidation shaping today’s market. By aligning expertise and expanding capacity, established firms are strengthening their ability to compete across the UK and Ireland. Meanwhile, CMiC launches AI-powered ERP platform for construction management underscores the sector’s accelerating embrace of digital intelligence. The integration of AI into enterprise systems is redefining project oversight, cost efficiency, and decision-making at scale. These developments signal a forward-looking construction landscape that builds on recognition, scale, and innovation to reinforce the industry’s long-term foundations for growth.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Reflecting on the achievements that defined this year, Strata has been named Engineering Firm of the Year at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025, recognising its leadership in project planning, pre-construction, and digital construction services across Ireland and beyond.

Author: Asia Business Law Journal

Daiwa House Industry is acquiring a 49.34% stake in engineering company Sumitomo Densetsu for USD1.9bn (€1.65bn). The deal involves a tender offer and a planned share buyback in Japan.