Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Belfast News Letter

Northern Ireland construction and engineering firm JF & H Dowds Limited has secured a £90m project pipeline for 2026–2028. The firm strengthens UK Mechanical & Electrical capacities while maintaining operational efficiency and sustainable growth initiatives.

Author: Pharmaceutical Technology

WuXi Biologics completed construction of its €325m ($394m) biologics manufacturing facility in Dundalk, Ireland. The greenfield project created thousands of jobs and expanded large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing while incorporating sustainability and advanced construction practices.

Author: TheCork.ie

EirGrid has marked two years of construction on the Celtic Interconnector, a subsea electricity cable linking East Cork, Ireland, with France. The project has progressed with HVDC cable installation and delivers local community benefits.

Author: Archie Villaflores

The construction sector is entering a phase defined by innovation, operational excellence, and strategic growth. This edition highlights how organisations are embracing new methods and investments to meet evolving industry demands. First, ‘Harcourt Technologies Wins MMC Project of the Year at Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025’ last October demonstrates the tangible value of additive construction in delivering safe, efficient, and lasting homes. The momentum from such pioneering projects sets a high benchmark for entrants in the 2026 awards cycle. Moreover, ‘Glenveagh lodges plans to build 1,350 homes in north Dublin’ illustrates the scale and ambition of current residential developments, signalling a strong pipeline that will shape urban living and community infrastructure. These plans indicate a sustained commitment to addressing housing demand across the region. In the corporate and capital markets sphere, ‘Cardinal Infrastructure raises $241.5 million in US IPO’ reflects investor confidence and underlines the importance of financial strategy in driving large-scale construction initiatives. The funding will support expansion and enhance the delivery of critical infrastructure projects. These stories underscore technological innovation, project delivery, and strategic investment. They highlight a sector poised for transformation, where operational excellence and forward-looking planning define success.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Harcourt Technologies received the MMC Project of the Year award at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025 held last October. Their pioneering use of additive construction sets the benchmark for innovation as the 2026 awards cycle approaches.

Author: Prop News Time

Brick & Bolt, a tech-enabled construction company based in India, expanded its footprint, services, and leadership in 2025. The firm completed over 10,000 units and plans to double growth through 2026 across residential and commercial sectors.

Author: Reuters

Cardinal Infrastructure, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based construction services firm, has raised $241.5 million (€205.3m) in its US IPO. The company provides wet utility installations and site services and has grown through acquisitions since 2013.

Author: The Anglo-Celt

Tesco Ireland will begin construction of a new 35,000 sq ft store in Cavan Town in Spring 2026. The project will be delivered by local contractors and aims to create jobs and support the local economy.

Author: Business Plus

Bretland has appointed John O’Connell as Construction Director to oversee project delivery and operational priorities across Ireland. The move strengthens senior management as the firm expands its residential and commercial construction portfolio nationwide.

Author: The Irish Times

Glenveagh Homes is preparing to submit plans for 1,350 new residential units in north Dublin. The Large Scale Residential (LRD) scheme includes houses, apartments, and community facilities as part of the company’s ongoing Irish expansion.