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Cork City Council grants three-year planning extension for quayside tower hotel
A developer has secured a three-year planning extension for a 34-storey tower hotel on Cork city's quays. The 140m, 240-bedroom project includes conservation of bonded warehouses and quayside upgrades, with construction expected to take 20-24 months once commenced.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance launches Irish surety division
A specialty insurer entered Ireland's surety market, appointing an executive to lead the division. The move provides additional bonding capacity for construction clients as Ireland's National Development Plan allocates over €150bn in capital investment across infrastructure projects.
Equinix commences construction of Dublin data centre using existing power allocation
A data centre operator has commenced construction of a new facility in Dublin using existing power allocation. The company anticipates €68m investment in the facility, plus €12m to support buildout, with the site located close to two existing centres.
Sisk wins BIM Initiative of the Year at Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025
Singled out for digital integration and collaborative workflows last year, Sisk claimed BIM Initiative of the Year at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025 for its everyday integration of advanced BIM tools. The initiative demonstrates how Building Information Modelling can transition from project-specific deployment to organisation-wide operational standard, establishing a benchmark for digital construction maturity as the sector progresses toward 2026.
Mace Consult completes Goldman Sachs investment to establish independent consultancy
A project management consultancy completed majority investment from Goldman Sachs Alternatives, separating from its parent group. The independent business employs 5,500 professionals across six continents and generated $1bn revenue in 2025.
Geotab launches integrated fleet management platform for construction sector
A Canadian telematics provider launched a unified fleet management platform for construction, integrating on-highway vehicles with off-highway assets. Early access begins Q2 2026 for select customers, with general availability planned for Q4 2026 across US and Canadian markets.
Construction Club Cambria establishes futures division for emerging professionals
A Welsh construction networking organisation launched a division supporting early-career professionals in the sector. The group provides networking, professional development and business collaboration opportunities, with its first event scheduled for April 2026 in Cardiff.
Grafton Group delivers profit growth as four-year cash generation exceeds £700m
A building materials supplier has generated over £700m in free cash flow across four years whilst delivering profit growth despite weak construction markets. The group reported revenue rising 10.4% to £2.51bn, with adjusted operating profit increasing 7.1% to £190.2m.
Novo Nordisk begins €400m Athlone facility upgrade for tablet production
A Danish pharmaceutical company will invest over €400m to upgrade its County Westmeath facility for tablet production. Construction began at the Athlone site and is expected to continue until 2028, manufacturing products for markets outside the United States.
Phenna Group acquires Dublin engineering consultancy in seventh 2026 transaction
A UK consultancy group has acquired a Dublin engineering firm specialising in MEP design for residential developments as part of Irish expansion. The transaction represents the buyer's seventh acquisition of 2026, adding capacity to its built environment division.
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