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Author: Construction Wave

Northern Ireland precast concrete firm FP McCann expands its roofing and building products portfolio with the acquisition of Easy-Trim Roofing and Construction Products. The deal strengthens contractor and developer support across the UK construction market.

Author: The Irish News

Northern Ireland’s construction sector surged 7.3% in the year to June 2025, hitting a 15-year high. AECOM notes strong housing and repair growth but warns infrastructure readiness is key to sustaining momentum.

Author: Construction Wave

Global engineering consultancy Egis expands its footprint in the UK and Ireland with a new managing director. The move strengthens its construction, transport, and energy services while integrating technical expertise across major infrastructure projects.

Author: Archie Villaflores

The construction sector is evolving rapidly, driven by innovation, strategic expansion, and the development of skilled talent. This edition explores how organisations are strengthening capabilities, scaling operations, and building future-ready workforces. Looking back to last year, ‘Jones Engineering Group wins Apprenticeship Programme Award at Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025’ demonstrates how a refreshed and structured apprenticeship pathway can develop the next generation of skilled professionals. Their approach sets a benchmark for workforce development as attention turns to the 2026 awards cycle. Meanwhile, ‘Breedon to acquire Booth Precast to strengthen construction materials business’ highlights the role of strategic acquisitions in scaling operational capacity and enhancing sectoral competitiveness. By integrating complementary expertise and infrastructure, companies are better positioned to meet growing market demand. Internationally, ‘Precizion Partners acquires Morgan Construction to expand demolition and concrete services’ shows how mergers can drive operational excellence while broadening service offerings. These developments underscore the importance of combining talent, strategy, and capability to deliver sustainable growth. These stories reveal a construction sector that balances human capital development with strategic expansion, emphasising the critical role of skilled teams in driving innovation, efficiency, and long-term industry resilience.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Looking back last year, Jones Engineering Group was named winner of the Apprenticeship Programme Award at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025, recognising its innovative training initiatives and commitment to nurturing the next generation of skilled professionals this 2026.

Author: Business Observer

Florida-based DeAngelis Diamond has promoted COO Reggie Morgan to president. The leadership change aligns with national expansion and the launch of AI-driven construction technology for multi-market growth.

Author: EIN PRESSWIRE

Precizion Partners, a US-based demolition and concrete services company, has acquired Morgan Construction in Reno, Nevada. The move strengthens its Northern Nevada operations and expands its full-service offerings across concrete, demolition, and excavation markets.

Author: Irish Building Magazine

Elliott Group, a leading construction company in Ireland and the UK, launches a dedicated Mission Critical Division. The move strengthens its capability in data centre, energy, and mission critical infrastructure projects across Dublin and beyond.

Author: Irish Building Magazine

Pembroke Beach DAC secures €415 million refinancing for Dublin’s Glass Bottle mixed-use development. The deal supports delivery of 4,000 homes and over 1 million sq.ft. of commercial, technology, healthcare, and hospitality space in the city centre.

Author: Laois Nationalist

Breedon Group plc, a UK-Ireland-US construction materials company, will acquire Laois-based Booth Precast Products, strengthening its concrete and aggregates business. The deal supports Dublin market supply and expands vertical integration in Ireland’s €14.3 billion construction sector.