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Author: World Nuclear News

Construction of the Pallas research reactor has officially begun in Petten, the Netherlands, replacing the High Flux Reactor. The facility will secure Europe’s medical isotope supply, support new therapeutic developments, and represents a €2 billion infrastructure project.

Author: The Independent

Construction union Unite argues that rising wages are essential to solving Ireland’s housing crisis, challenging ESRI concerns over cost inflation. Union officials warn stagnant pay for trades is driving labour shortages, threatening housing delivery, and call for sustainable wage growth.

Author: MPR News

The John Ireland Boulevard bridge in St. Paul is set for a year-long closure as part of a wider $16.2 million rehabilitation of nine key bridges over I-94 and I-35E. The project underscores Minnesota’s focus on modern infrastructure safety and longevity.

Author: Irish Times

Rising labour costs are reshaping the construction sector, with a sharp skills shortage driving wage inflation and putting pressure on housing delivery. Industry leaders warn of trade-offs between costs, capacity, and government targets, with critical implications for budgets and margins.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The construction industry stands as a barometer of economic confidence and a driver of long-term growth. This edition brings together developments that underline the sector’s strength, adaptability and ambition at both national and international levels. Recognition of achievement is reflected in the Irish Construction Industry Awards shortlist, which showcases excellence across categories and highlights the diversity of talent shaping the built environment. Such recognition signals a sector not only delivering projects but raising standards of quality and innovation. Growth fundamentals remain robust, with skilled trades driving a €14 billion boost. This expansion underscores how investment in people and expertise is directly translating into economic resilience and productivity. Meanwhile, global ambitions are clear in progress on Germany’s €10 billion SuedLink power link, a project that demonstrates how construction expertise is central to Europe’s energy transition. Taken together, these stories present a sector defined by excellence, growth and global relevance. The lesson is clear: construction firms that combine strategy with sustainability will not only meet demand but shape the infrastructure of the future.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The 2025 Irish Construction Industry Awards (ICIA) has published a standout shortlist, showcasing organisations that are pushing the boundaries of construction in Ireland.

Author: AZO Build

The BIOS MATER project, led by CIRCE and co-funded by the EU, aims to decarbonise construction through advanced bio-based materials and circular economy principles. With 22 partners across 10 countries, the initiative develops safer, high-performance, low-carbon building products for scalable adoption across Europe.

Author: SPGLOBAL

Construction has begun on two new stages of Germany’s 4-GW SuedLink high-voltage power transmission project. After years of delays, the €10 billion initiative aims to connect northern wind generation to southern demand centres, reduce grid bottlenecks, and underpin Germany’s energy transition by 2028.

Author: PBC Today

SOCOTEC UK and Ireland has acquired Lloyds Datum Group, enhancing infrastructure capabilities across the UK and Ireland. The move doubles SOCOTEC’s Irish presence, adds foundation, geotechnical, and structural monitoring expertise, and strengthens its footprint for complex projects, signalling ambitious growth across the region.

Author: The Independent

C2O Global, an Irish-founded Australian construction and commissioning firm, is scaling rapidly, aiming to triple its workforce within a year. Revenue surged from A$46.2m in 2023 to A$102.5m in 2024, with projections of A$240m this year, highlighting unprecedented growth momentum.