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Author: Irish Building Magazine

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has launched its 2025 Construction Contract editions, modernising industry-standard agreements for clarity, collaboration, and efficiency. The updates align with current contracting realities and stakeholder needs.

Author: The Engineer

Irish engineering firm Ecovolve is reshaping construction equipment with zero-emission battery-powered dumpers and loaders that outperform diesel rivals. Its purpose-built designs prioritise energy efficiency, low maintenance, and high manoeuvrability.

Author: Business Plus

Fitzpatrick & Heavey Group has acquired PS Supplies for €2 million, strengthening its foothold in Ireland’s construction supply sector. The deal enhances the Group’s distribution capacity and supports its nationwide growth and housing development strategy.

Author: CNBC

Amazon, Meta, and Prologis have joined the Sustainable Concrete Buyers Alliance to boost demand for low-carbon cement. The partnership leverages collective purchasing power to fund decarbonisation projects and advance sustainable practices in global construction and real estate.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The construction industry stands at a defining moment, where tradition and technology are no longer at odds but are instead reinforcing each other. In this edition, Modern Foundations explores how forward-thinking companies and innovators are setting new standards for sustainability, efficiency, and quality. Ireland’s construction scene offers a glimpse of this progress. Celebrating Ireland’s Construction Excellence – Watch the Highlights showcases the firms and projects pushing the boundaries of performance and design, setting benchmarks that resonate beyond national borders. Alongside this, New contractor brings A-rated construction to Meath demonstrates how smaller builders are matching ambition with execution, prioritising energy efficiency, transparency, and local trust. At the global level, Amazon, Meta and Prologis join forces to drive low-carbon concrete innovation highlights the scale of collaboration required to decarbonise one of the world’s most carbon-intensive materials. Their collective action underscores how shared responsibility and market demand can accelerate systemic change. Each of these stories reflects a sector evolving toward smarter, cleaner, and more resilient ways of building. As industry pressures mount, the path forward lies in aligning innovation with accountability, which serves as the cornerstone of modern construction progress. Explore the full stories and join the conversation shaping tomorrow’s built environment.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The official video of the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025 captures the energy, innovation, and pride that defined this year’s celebration of Ireland’s leading construction professionals.

Author: Ynetnews

Buildots has acquired workforce management platform Genda to connect construction progress data with real-time labour insights. The move strengthens its AI capabilities, enabling contractors to monitor productivity, reduce delays, and optimise operations across major construction markets.

Author: Bioenergy Insight Magazine

Gas Networks Ireland will connect a new €50 million biomethane plant in County Kildare to the national network. The Evergreen Agricultural Enterprises facility will convert distilling by-products into renewable gas, cutting emissions, supporting rural jobs, and advancing Ireland’s biomethane strategy.

Author: Construction Wave

Dean O’Sullivan has been appointed CEO of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland as the company launches its five-year ‘Lead & Grow’ strategy. He plans to drive sustainable, customer-focused growth across housing, infrastructure, and commercial sectors.

Author: FOX40 News

N. Hora Building Contractors has launched in Meath, marking its entry into Ireland’s construction sector. The firm focuses on A-rated homes, sustainable design, and traditional craftsmanship to raise quality standards in residential and commercial builds.