Modern Foundations

The construction industry stands at a defining moment, where tradition and technology are no longer at odds but are instead reinforcing each other. In this edition, Modern Foundations explores how forward-thinking companies and innovators are setting new standards for sustainability, efficiency, and quality.

Ireland’s construction scene offers a glimpse of this progress. Celebrating Ireland’s Construction Excellence – Watch the Highlights showcases the firms and projects pushing the boundaries of performance and design, setting benchmarks that resonate beyond national borders. 

Alongside this, New contractor brings A-rated construction to Meath demonstrates how smaller builders are matching ambition with execution, prioritising energy efficiency, transparency, and local trust.

At the global level, Amazon, Meta and Prologis join forces to drive low-carbon concrete innovation highlights the scale of collaboration required to decarbonise one of the world’s most carbon-intensive materials. Their collective action underscores how shared responsibility and market demand can accelerate systemic change.

Each of these stories reflects a sector evolving toward smarter, cleaner, and more resilient ways of building. As industry pressures mount, the path forward lies in aligning innovation with accountability, which serves as the cornerstone of modern construction progress.

Explore the full stories and join the conversation shaping tomorrow’s built environment.