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152% and Rising: What Ireland’s Housing Commencement Surge Means for Construction Leaders
Ireland commenced 18,974 homes in the first seven months of 2026, up 152% year-on-year and the second highest Jan-to-July total on record, signalling a decisive pipeline surge.
FPS publishes first UK embodied carbon dataset for foundations
The Federation of Piling Specialists has published the UK's first comprehensive embodied carbon dataset for specialist foundations. Drawn from 63 projects, it gives contractors a baseline to measure and reduce carbon emissions.
DeepOcean finishes diverless subsea build linking Teal West field
DeepOcean has completed subsea construction connecting the Teal West field to the Anasuria FPSO in the UK North Sea. The diverless installation extends the life of existing offshore infrastructure off Aberdeen.
Equans strengthens highways technology arm with Mway acquisition
Equans has acquired Rotherham-based highways technology specialist Mway Communications, adding digital and communications capability to its UK infrastructure business. The £26m-turnover firm supports National Highways and Tier 1 contractors nationwide.
McLaughlin & Harvey wins Rathore School SEN expansion contract
McLaughlin & Harvey has been appointed by Northern Ireland's Education Authority to expand SEN provision at Rathore School in Newry. The scheme delivers nine new classrooms using off-site fabrication, completing by December 2026.
GRAHAM advances Ballycastle Leisure Centre into internal fit-out
GRAHAM has moved the £16.4m Ballycastle Leisure Centre into internal fit-out, 18 months into construction. The scheme, jointly funded by the UK Government and Causeway Coast and Glens Council, completes in April 2027.
Finalists unveiled for Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026
The Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026 shortlist has been announced, showcasing organisations advancing excellence across Ireland's construction sector. Finalists across all categories demonstrate achievement in contractor delivery, design, engineering, innovation, and sustainability ahead of the awards ceremony on 16 October at Convention Centre Dublin.
Cairn wins The Workplace of the Year at Women in Construction Awards 2026
Cairn claimed The Workplace of the Year at the Women in Construction Awards 2026, establishing a benchmark for inclusive workplace excellence through its exceptional commitment to supportive workplace culture for women in construction, demonstrated via strategic initiatives and measurable outcomes in female representation and engagement.
Momentum Returns: What the AIB July 2026 Construction PMI Means for Irish Sector Leaders
The AIB Ireland Construction PMI rose sharply to 53.0 in July from 45.4 in June, with all three sub-sectors growing and civil engineering recording its first expansion since April 2025.
Hobson and Porter begins £5.5m Hull Treasury Building refurbishment
Hobson and Porter has begun a £5.5m refurbishment of Hull's Treasury Building, part-funded by Salix, the government's decarbonisation fund. The scheme will house up to 500 council staff and cut its carbon footprint.
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