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Women in Construction Awards 2026 gala highlights now available

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The highlights video from the Women in Construction Awards 2026 gala, held on 11 June at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, is now available, capturing a night of celebration across Ireland's construction sector.

Davitt Lamon brings BIM and digital construction expertise to Irish Construction Industry Awards judging panel

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Davitt Lamon, Head of Building Information Modelling at the National Standards Authority of Ireland, will serve as Judge for the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026. His leadership of BIM standards and certification, combined with academic expertise in digital construction, brings strategic insight to award evaluation, supporting the recognition of innovation across Ireland's construction sector.

Record Output, Real Concerns: What Northern Ireland’s £4.9 Billion Construction High Means for Sector Leaders

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

NISRA confirms Northern Ireland construction output hit a record £4.9bn in 2025/26, back to 2008/09 levels, with private housing up 23% and social housing up 38% in real terms.

Royal Capital to begin construction on $63m Fort Worth urban village in November

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Wisconsin-based Royal Capital will break ground in November on five buildings at the $63 million Evans and Rosedale urban village in Fort Worth, Texas. The initial phase covers $6.2 million (€5.7 million) in construction across the Evans Avenue corridor.

Breedon Group acquires Missouri limestone quarry for $120m to strengthen US construction materials platform

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Breedon Group has acquired Falling Springs Quarry in Missouri for $120 million (€110.5 million), adding 185 million tonnes of limestone reserves to its US platform. The site produces over 2.2 million tonnes of aggregates per annum near St Louis.

Kiverco completes £16m construction waste recycling plant for McKinstry Group in County Antrim

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Kiverco has completed and handed over a £16 million (€18.6 million) construction and industrial waste recycling plant in County Antrim for McKinstry Group. The facility features AI-driven separation technology and a 3D trommel, increasing recovery rates and material quality.

Ann's Care Homes submits plans for £7m nursing facility beside Craigavon Area Hospital

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ann's Care Homes has submitted a planning application for a £7 million (€8.2 million) purpose-built nursing facility at Lisnisky Lane, Craigavon. The 69-bed scheme would support 40 construction jobs and create approximately 100 permanent roles on completion.

SSE Thermal breaks ground on €300m Meath power station with 2028 delivery target

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

SSE Thermal has commenced construction on the €300 million, 170MW Platin Power Station in County Meath, with Atlantic Projects Company as EPC contractor. The project is underpinned by a €250 million ten-year Capacity Market agreement, with completion targeted for 2028.

Stephen Clancy brings construction excellence expertise to Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026 judging panel

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Stephen Clancy, Managing Director of Arken Construction, will serve as Judge for the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026. With 20 years of post-graduate experience and a strong foundation in quantity surveying. Stephen brings deep technical expertise and commitment to craftsmanship and innovation to award evaluation, supporting the recognition of excellence across Ireland's construction sector.

Fit Out Conference 2026 highlights now available

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The key highlights from Fit Out Conference 2026 is now available, capturing the vision and scope of Ireland's premier fit-out industry gathering bringing together design, construction, and workplace innovation leaders.

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