John Hunt, Overseas Lead for Construction at Enterprise Ireland, will serve as Judge for the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026, bringing extensive expertise in international investment, trade strategy, and technology-driven construction innovation to the evaluation of entries competing for recognition in construction excellence and sector advancement.

Based in London and overseeing construction investment and trade across Enterprise Ireland's network of 42 overseas offices, John Hunt brings a distinctly international perspective to construction sector evaluation. His role supporting Ireland's most ambitious construction and technology companies provides direct insight into competitive positioning, innovation requirements, and market opportunities shaping Ireland's construction sector globally. This vantage point enables rigorous assessment of entries demonstrating not only domestic excellence but international-scale capability and competitiveness.

John's leadership of a wide portfolio of construction business partners reflects understanding of diverse business models, market strategies, and growth trajectories within the sector. His focus on incentivising international success through broader adoption of technology, collaborative approach, and emissions reduction reflects emerging imperatives shaping construction practice perspectives essential to evaluating entries that demonstrate forward-thinking innovation aligned with global sector trends and client expectations.

His experience supporting Ireland's construction companies competing internationally provides insight into capability requirements, differentiation strategies, and the role of innovation, sustainability, and collaborative delivery in securing global market share. This expertise enables evaluation grounded in understanding how Irish construction excellence translates to international markets and how award-winning projects and organisations position Ireland's sector competitively on a global stage.

John Hunt's role as Judge ensures the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026 maintains internationally-informed evaluation standards recognising excellence that advances Ireland's construction sector globally. His expertise will guide fair, credible recognition of entries demonstrating both domestic achievement and international-scale capability.

Entries for the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026 are open until 10 July 2026. For category details, entry information, and to submit your achievements, visit the official Irish Construction Industry Awards website and subscribe to the newsletter for exclusive insights and coverage from Ireland's construction sector.