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Author: The Irish News

Northern Ireland’s construction sector has experienced its fastest decline in workloads in two years, spanning housebuilding, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Surveyors report squeezed profit margins and persistent skills shortages.

Author: New Civil Engineer

John Sisk & Son has finalised its acquisition of Northern Ireland’s Farrans Construction. The deal consolidates two major contractors and expands capabilities across aviation, civil, energy, and water infrastructure projects in the UK and Ireland.

Author: Archie Villaflores

The construction sector is evolving beyond recovery and into a phase defined by technological ambition, financial resilience, and design innovation. This edition of Progress Engine brings together stories that illustrate how strategy and adaptability are reshaping the industry’s foundations. Reddy A+U Named Architecture Practice of the Year at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025 highlights a parallel story of creative and technical excellence. Recognition at this level underscores the sector’s increasing focus on design leadership as a competitive differentiator across complex urban and public realm projects. Walls Construction posts 48% profit rise as revenues exceed €630m reflects the firm’s strong financial performance and a disciplined approach to project delivery and cost management at scale. It signals how well-capitalised contractors are navigating inflationary pressures while maintaining growth momentum. Meanwhile, OpenAI and Oracle set to build $15 billion data centre campus in Wisconsin marks a decisive shift in global construction priorities. The sheer scale of AI infrastructure investment is transforming how firms plan, collaborate, and compete for capacity within high-value, data-led markets. These developments demonstrate how construction remains central to economic progress and digital transition. Explore the full stories to see where progress is being built.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Reddy A+U has been named Architecture Practice of the Year at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025, recognising the firm’s leadership in design innovation, sustainability, and its commitment to shaping environments that benefit both people and the planet.

Author: Oil Price

Hyundai Motor has started building a $660 million (€558 million) hydrogen fuel cell plant in Ulsan, South Korea. The facility will produce advanced fuel cells and PEM electrolyzers, highlighting construction in next-generation clean energy infrastructure.

Author: Construction Dive

US technology firms OpenAI and Oracle and Vantage Data Centers will construct a $15 billion (€12.9 billion) data centre campus near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The project highlights the growing influence of AI infrastructure on the construction sector.

Author: Irish Independent

GEDA Construction Company has submitted plans for a multi-million euro housing development in Monaghan. The project proposes 49 new homes with supporting infrastructure, reflecting growth in residential construction in the region.

Author: Yahoo News

GRAHAM has won a contract to construct new offices and laboratories for Forensic Science Northern Ireland in Carrickfergus. Project Atlas will modernise facilities and strengthen forensic operations across Northern Ireland.

Author: Raidió Teilifís Éireann

Walls Construction reports strong financial results for 2024, with pre-tax profits rising 48% to €36.56m. The company strengthens its management team and maintains a robust cash position for upcoming construction projects.

Author: Archie Villaflores

The construction industry stands at the threshold of renewal, defined by technological advancement, financial innovation and modernised governance. This edition explores how key players are driving progress through excellence, reform and strategic investment. Our lead story, Shareridge recognised as Leading Contractor in Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025, exemplifies how operational strength and forward-thinking leadership can deliver sustained growth. The accolade highlights a shift toward value-driven performance, where innovation and accountability underpin industry success. RIAI introduces modernised contract forms to streamline project delivery, attention turns to policy and process. The initiative signals a pragmatic evolution in how projects are managed, reducing complexity and fostering greater collaboration between stakeholders. Such reform reflects a maturing sector ready to balance ambition with efficiency. Riverchain secures funding to reshape construction liquidity across Asia brings a financial perspective to transformation. Its focus on liquidity and transparency demonstrates how technology-led investment can unlock resilience and agility in global supply chains. These developments illustrate a powerful narrative of industry renewal that champions leadership, precision and sustainable progress. The future of construction is being built not just in concrete and steel, but in vision and trust.