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Building pace, losing grip?

Author: April Lara

The construction sector is busy breaking records, sealing deals, and embracing new tech—from cold storage giants to 3D-printed homes.

Ireland faces engineer shortage that could threaten future growth

Author: Building Ireland Magazine

Ireland is set to face a critical shortage of over 22,300 engineers in the next decade, a challenge that could stall infrastructure projects, hinder foreign investment, and impact economic prosperity.

HSS Hire Ireland to be acquired by Chadwicks Group

Author: Irish Building Magazine

HSS Hire Group has struck a deal to sell HSS Hire Ireland to Chadwicks Group, part of Grafton Group plc.

McLaren Construction completes the UK’s largest cold store facility

Author: Construction Magazine

McLaren Construction Midlands and North has successfully delivered the UK’s largest cold store facility for Magnavale Ltd.

Rockwell expands with acquisition of Frank McGowan Electrical

Author: Irish Building Magazine

Rockwell has acquired Frank McGowan Electrical, enhancing its capabilities and expanding its reach in the Irish engineering market.

Angola leverages 3D printing to tackle housing crisis

Author: Arch Daily

Angola faces a severe housing deficit, with the government’s urbanisation programme delivering just 220,000 units of the targeted one million.

Dublin’s rapid-build homes face defects and costly delays

Author: The Journal

A report into Dublin’s modular housing developments reveals serious flaws, including fire safety defects, damp, and lack of oversight, contributing to a €39.4 million cost overrun.

Trump tariffs could disrupt UK investment and construction costs

Author: Building

Donald Trump’s new tariffs, including a 10% tax on all imports, are set to shake up global trade, with mixed reactions from UK construction experts.

Graham delivers £130m waterfront development, transforming brownfield site

Author: News Letter

Graham has completed the £130 million Millers Quay development at Wirral Waters, the UK’s largest brownfield regeneration project.

AI use in compliance with lifting regulations raises safety concerns

Author: Construction Management

Construction companies are being cautioned against using AI-generated guidance to comply with lifting and work equipment regulations.

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