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Construction Club Cambria establishes futures division for emerging professionals
A Welsh construction networking organisation launched a division supporting early-career professionals in the sector. The group provides networking, professional development and business collaboration opportunities, with its first event scheduled for April 2026 in Cardiff.
Grafton Group delivers profit growth as four-year cash generation exceeds £700m
A building materials supplier has generated over £700m in free cash flow across four years whilst delivering profit growth despite weak construction markets. The group reported revenue rising 10.4% to £2.51bn, with adjusted operating profit increasing 7.1% to £190.2m.
Novo Nordisk begins €400m Athlone facility upgrade for tablet production
A Danish pharmaceutical company will invest over €400m to upgrade its County Westmeath facility for tablet production. Construction began at the Athlone site and is expected to continue until 2028, manufacturing products for markets outside the United States.
Phenna Group acquires Dublin engineering consultancy in seventh 2026 transaction
A UK consultancy group has acquired a Dublin engineering firm specialising in MEP design for residential developments as part of Irish expansion. The transaction represents the buyer's seventh acquisition of 2026, adding capacity to its built environment division.
Carey Building Contractors wins Contractor Residential Project of the Year at Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025
Celebrated for heritage integration and sustainable craftsmanship last year, Carey Building Contractors claimed Contractor Residential Project of the Year – Over €5M at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025 for the Benedictine Monastery at Kylemore, setting a benchmark for conservation-led construction as the sector advances toward 2026. The Benedictine Monastery represents the order's first new monastery in 350 years, demanding a construction approach that balances contemporary building standards with historical authenticity and spiritual purpose. Carey Building Contractors delivered bespoke craftsmanship throughout the project while integrating sustainable practices and biodiversity protection measures. The strategic use of local workforce and materials reinforced regional economic impact while ensuring construction methods respected the site's cultural and environmental sensitivity.
Southern Ute Growth Fund acquires specialty contractor through private equity arm
A Native American tribal fund has acquired a Minnesota specialty contractor through its private equity subsidiary, expanding into industrialised construction. The transaction adds the 1967-founded company to a portfolio targeting lower middle market businesses.
Turner secures contract for World Trade Center tower construction
A US contractor has been appointed to deliver the final commercial tower at the World Trade Center in New York City. The 55-storey office headquarters spanning nearly 2 million square feet will commence construction this spring with completion scheduled for 2031.
Carey Group reports profit growth as strategic focus delivers margin improvement
A UK construction group has reported pre-tax profit growth despite revenue decline, with improved margins and strengthened cash position. The family-owned company secured 33 projects during the year, with 72% of its order book already confirmed.
Irish data centre suppliers establish trade alliance under former CIF director
A new trade association representing Irish companies in the data centre supply chain has been established, with a former Construction Industry Federation director appointed as chair. The alliance advocates for firms in planning, design, construction and engineering services.
Longford AI startup targets €5m funding round for construction data platform
A Longford-based AI company targeting the construction sector aims to raise €5m in seed funding this year. The firm uses WhatsApp-based AI agents to capture site communications and convert unstructured data into commercial records for construction teams.
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