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Catriona Gallagher receives Legacy Award at Women in Construction Awards 2026
Catriona Gallagher received the Legacy Award at the Women in Construction Awards 2026, recognising her nearly three decades of leadership advancing complex infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, with expertise spanning mechanical and electrical engineering, project management, and executive leadership, combined with sustained commitment to mentorship and sector advancement establishing an enduring benchmark for female construction leadership.
John Hannigan brings housing sector and social impact expertise to Irish Construction Industry Awards judging panel
John Hannigan, Chief Executive Officer of Circle Voluntary Housing Association, will serve as Judge for the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026. With over 30 years of experience in housing, finance, and non-profit leadership, combined with policy influence as Chair of the Chartered Institute of Housing Governing Board, John brings distinctive perspective on construction's social and community impact, supporting the recognition of excellence advancing Ireland's construction sector.
Cost, Pipeline and Political Will: What the CEF Survey Means for Northern Ireland’s Construction Leaders
A CEF survey finds 45% of NI construction firms now cite inflation as a serious concern, up from 25% six months ago, with Q2 2026 housing starts the worst on record outside Covid.
Gilbert-Ash's Epic Systems campus opens £500k scaffolding package
North Somerset Council has opened a £500,000 scaffolding package for Epic Systems' new European headquarters, built by main contractor Gilbert-Ash. Further packages worth up to £5m are being released as the campus progresses.
Astra Holding buys Plymouth restoration contractor DNH Construction
Astra Holding has acquired Plymouth-based DNH Construction, a specialist fire, flood and storm damage restoration contractor. The deal is Astra's fifth platform business and adds insurance reinstatement expertise to its built environment portfolio.
Holywood insulation firm supplies two Premier League stadium builds
Northern Irish insulation manufacturer energystore has supplied its TLA product to two Premier League stadium developments, at Everton and Fulham. The Holywood firm's system cut screed thickness and carbon impact at Everton.
GRASP launches cross-border construction skills masterclass series
A new GRASP Masterclass series has launched in Manorhamilton to prepare construction workers for green skills demand. The €9.8m cross-border programme targets 2,000 accredited construction trainees across Ireland and Northern Ireland by 2028.
Dornan breaks ground on €48m Irish data centre project
Dornan has broken ground as general contractor on a €48m data centre development in Ireland, part of Turner Construction's advanced technology division. Structural steel work began ahead of schedule days later.
Una Elliott wins Excellence in Bids & Tenders at Women in Construction Awards 2026
Una Elliott of Elliott Group claimed Excellence in Bids & Tenders at the Women in Construction Awards 2026, establishing a benchmark for tendering excellence through her demonstrated strategic expertise in securing significant contracts, maintaining strong win rates, and achieving zero compliance failures advancing the construction sector.
John Wallace brings infrastructure and civil engineering expertise to Irish Construction Industry Awards judging panel
John Wallace, Managing Director of Sorensen Civil Engineering, will serve as Judge for the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026. With over 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects and chartered engineer credentials, John brings deep technical expertise and strategic leadership perspective to award evaluation, supporting the recognition of excellence advancing Ireland's construction sector.
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