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Sisk wins BIM Initiative of the Year at Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

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

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

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

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

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

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

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

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

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

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

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

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

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.

Carey Building Contractors wins Contractor Residential Project of the Year at Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Celebrated for heritage integration and sustainable craftsmanship last year, Carey Building Contractors claimed Contractor Residential Project of the Year – Over €5M at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025 for the Benedictine Monastery at Kylemore, setting a benchmark for conservation-led construction as the sector advances toward 2026. The Benedictine Monastery represents the order's first new monastery in 350 years, demanding a construction approach that balances contemporary building standards with historical authenticity and spiritual purpose. Carey Building Contractors delivered bespoke craftsmanship throughout the project while integrating sustainable practices and biodiversity protection measures. The strategic use of local workforce and materials reinforced regional economic impact while ensuring construction methods respected the site's cultural and environmental sensitivity.

Southern Ute Growth Fund acquires specialty contractor through private equity arm

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A Native American tribal fund has acquired a Minnesota specialty contractor through its private equity subsidiary, expanding into industrialised construction. The transaction adds the 1967-founded company to a portfolio targeting lower middle market businesses.

Turner secures contract for World Trade Center tower construction

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A US contractor has been appointed to deliver the final commercial tower at the World Trade Center in New York City. The 55-storey office headquarters spanning nearly 2 million square feet will commence construction this spring with completion scheduled for 2031.

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