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Beyond Compliance: Why Ireland’s Construction Sector Must Move Now on Green Cement

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The global green cement market is set to more than double by 2034. Here is why Irish construction leaders must act now on low-carbon material strategy.

Kettering Health commences construction on Xenia medical center

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A US healthcare provider began construction on a 24,000 sq ft medical center in Xenia, Ohio, representing part of a $40m investment commitment. The facility will employ 20 providers and 40 support staff, with completion scheduled for the end of 2028.

Manhattan Construction builds new Florida headquarters relocating 300 jobs

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A US construction company began building a 53,000 sq ft regional office in Lee County, relocating its local headquarters and approximately 300 jobs from Naples. The facility will serve as a centralised hub for the company and its sister companies.

Cygnum completes €8m Macroom factory expansion creating 150 jobs

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A timber frame manufacturer completed an €8m Macroom factory expansion creating 150 jobs and increasing production to 2,500 housing units annually. The development incorporates advanced manufacturing tech supporting modern construction methods across Ireland.

Lidl commences construction of pub to facilitate alcohol sales in Dundonald

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A supermarket chain began building its first pub at a Northern Ireland site due to strict licensing laws. The development allows the retailer to operate an off-sales section, accommodating up to 60 customers in separate premises next to its Dundonald store.

Graham opens Dublin office to expand Irish operations

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A contractor opened a new Dublin office with over €400,000 investment, creating more than 40 jobs and expanding operational capacity. The 2,500 sq ft facility at Northwood Business Park will serve as a hub for the firm's civil engineering operations across Ireland.

Cairn wins Innovation in Construction – Large at Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Distinguished for pioneering sustainable housing delivery last year, Cairn claimed Innovation in Construction – Large at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025 for its Passive House at Scale initiative. The programme demonstrates how large-scale residential developers can integrate rigorous energy performance standards across entire portfolios, establishing a benchmark for affordable low-carbon housing as the sector advances toward 2026.

Leading from the Front: Why Northern Ireland’s Construction Sector Must Now Invest in the Foundations of Its Own Success

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Northern Ireland leads the UK in construction workload growth, but the FMB’s latest survey reveals a skills crisis and wastewater deficit threatening to undermine an otherwise strong sector outlook.

Autodesk acquires Rhumbix to strengthen construction data capabilities

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A construction technology company finalised acquisition of a San Francisco startup focused on collecting jobsite data across timekeeping, labor and payroll. The deal supports the buyer's effort to connect processes across project lifecycles from planning through execution.

AESG launches structural design division for Middle East market

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A global engineering firm launched a structural design division across the Middle East, strengthening its multi-disciplinary platform. The division integrates structural engineering with commercial advisory and sustainability strategy from earliest project development stages.

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