Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A contractor has secured a £69.7m (€81.4m) contract to deliver a forensic science facility for Northern Ireland's Department of Justice. The 10,400 sq m scheme at Carrickfergus will provide laboratory and office space, with construction commencing at the end of the current financial year.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Shannon Airport has commenced a €15m terminal building upgrade as part of a €40m investment programme. The project replaces the 1970s façade with energy-efficient systems, reducing emissions whilst improving passenger facilities with completion scheduled for May 2027.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The construction industry remains a vital engine of economic activity and societal infrastructure, navigating complexity whilst delivering the built environment that underpins modern life. Across project delivery, supply chain resilience and community infrastructure, the sector continues to demonstrate capacity for adaptation and purposeful execution. On the momentum built by 2025’s winners, recognition of excellence reinforces the sector's commitment to quality and innovation. 'Walls McKeon Joint Venture wins Contractor Education Project of the Year at Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025' highlights how collaborative approaches to complex builds set standards that elevate industry practice and inspire confidence in future capability. Furthermore, supply chain strengthening signals strategic foresight in addressing material availability. 'Breedon reopens Sligo quarry to strengthen Irish construction materials supply' demonstrates how operators are investing in domestic production capacity to support sustained construction activity and reduce vulnerability to external disruption. Lastly, essential infrastructure delivery continues to address critical societal needs. 'BAM secures contract for NHS staff accommodation in rural Devon' illustrates how construction responds to public sector priorities, creating facilities that enable essential services to function effectively. These narratives reveal a sector focused on delivery, resilience and community impact. Explore each article to understand how these developments are shaping construction's trajectory.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Applauded for delivering the Polaris Building at Dublin City University last year, Walls McKeon Joint Venture claimed Contractor Education Project of the Year at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025, setting a standard for educational infrastructure as the sector looks toward 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A US energy developer is advancing construction planning for a large-scale nuclear campus in Texas through partnership with a South Korean contractor. The 11-gigawatt project includes engineering design for four reactor units targeting baseload power demand from AI and data centres.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A UK contractor has secured an £18.6m (€21.7m) contract to deliver staff accommodation at a remote English hospital, addressing workforce recruitment challenges. The 120-bedroom scheme represents the first phase of a hospital redevelopment programme backed by national funding.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Teagasc has commenced construction of a research centre at its Moorepark facility in County Cork, expanding Ireland's agricultural science infrastructure. The development will house laboratories and specialist equipment supporting dairy and grassland research programmes.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Sligo County Council has signed contracts for 26 social housing units across two West Sligo sites, with construction commencing this month. The scheme represents continued local authority investment in housing delivery, with completion scheduled for mid-2027.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A UK construction materials group has reopened a County Sligo quarry following planning approval, expanding aggregates supply across northwest Ireland. The facility becomes the company's 10th active quarry in Ireland, supporting infrastructure, residential and commercial projects.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The construction industry stands at a pivotal juncture where technical excellence, international collaboration and ambitious development converge to address infrastructure requirements and economic growth. This dynamic environment reflects both resilience and strategic ambition across the sector. Inspired by the trailblazers of 2025, the recognition in 'Kilcawley Construction wins Contractor Commercial Project of the Year at Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025' showcases the quality standards Irish firms continue to achieve. Such accolades provide momentum heading into this year's awards cycle. Furthermore, 'Enterprise Ireland leads record construction delegation to Netherlands data centre event' demonstrates how Irish construction expertise is positioning itself within high-growth international markets. This strategic engagement reflects the sector's maturation beyond domestic borders. Lastly, 'RXR begins construction on luxury apartments at Long Island waterfront scheme' illustrates the scale of development activity addressing premium residential demand. Such projects signal investor confidence and the industry's ability to deliver complex schemes combining architectural ambition with commercial viability. These developments collectively reveal a sector gaining international traction whilst maintaining delivery excellence. Explore each article to understand how construction is building tomorrow's infrastructure today.