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Amazon, Meta and Prologis join forces to drive low-carbon concrete innovation
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.
Modern Foundations
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.
Celebrating Ireland’s Construction Excellence – Watch the Highlights
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.
Buildots acquires Genda to merge AI-powered construction and workforce insights
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.
Gas Networks Ireland to connect €50m Kildare biomethane plant to national network
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.
Dean O’Sullivan takes the helm at Saint-Gobain UK and Ireland
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.
New contractor brings A-rated construction to Meath
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.
Duggan Brothers bags Overall Winner at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025
Duggan Brothers were named the overall winner at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025 for their work on the Dublin Simon Community Medical Residential Treatment Facility, a project that also secured Contractor Project of the Year.
Constructing Progress
Resilience has long defined the construction sector, but now, renewal is the driving force. Across Europe and Ireland, a new wave of projects, innovation, and workforce transformation is reshaping how the industry builds and grows. In Skills shortage driving construction wage surge, rising pay across the trades signals more than a tightening labour market, it reflects a recalibration of value, where talent and technical expertise command overdue recognition. This shift is redefining competitiveness and productivity in a sector eager to modernise. Equally transformative is the investment in science infrastructure, as Construction begins on new Dutch research reactor demonstrates. The project underscores how construction’s role extends beyond physical structures, shaping Europe’s capacity for innovation and energy transition. As the industry celebrates excellence through the Duggan Brothers bags Overall Winner at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025 feature, the sector’s collective progress comes into view, rewarding craftsmanship, resilience, and ambition that continue to build not only skylines, but confidence in the future.
Exolum advances plans for energy transition terminal
Exolum is planning a €100 million energy transition terminal at A Coruña’s Outer Port, capable of storing conventional fuels and sustainable alternatives such as green ammonia, SAF, and biofuels. The project aims to support decarbonisation, industrial growth, and job creation in Spain’s energy sector.


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