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Europe’s Fastest-Growing Market: What the EY Euroconstruct Forecasts Mean for Ireland’s Construction Sector

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

EY Ireland’s Euroconstruct forecasts show 40,000 home completions in 2026 and 5.3% construction output growth, with Ireland ranked the fastest-growing market in Europe.

Insight Building Group launches in Birmingham to target industrial and commercial construction across US Southeast

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Insight Building Group has launched in Birmingham, Alabama, targeting industrial and commercial construction across the southeastern US. The founding team covers preconstruction, project management, field operations and financial management.

Strong Walls Construction breaks ground on AED 170m Dubai Islands residential scheme

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Green Horizon has appointed Strong Walls Construction as main contractor for the AED 170 million (€43.5 million) Meriden Beach Residences on Dubai Islands. Construction has commenced on the 63-unit boutique coastal scheme.

Dornan brings trades and labour recruitment in-house to support engineering contractor growth

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Dornan has launched a dedicated Trades and Labour recruitment function to strengthen direct hiring as the engineering contractor grows across Ireland, the UK and Europe. The new in-house function creates a direct career pathway for skilled trades professionals.

CRH moves to acquire Ukrainian aerated concrete plants as building materials expansion continues

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

CRH has applied to acquire two former Aeroc aerated concrete plants in Ukraine's Kyiv Region from BGV Group's Trident Geoinvest Ukraine. Approval would add aerated concrete production to CRH's existing Ukrainian cement platform.

Oakleaf Contracts launches modular bathroom pod division to expand offsite construction capacity

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

South Derry contractor Oakleaf Contracts has launched a modular bathroom pod division at a 65,000 sq ft Lancaster facility, securing an initial contract for 3,300 pods. The division creates 50 immediate roles and strengthens Oakleaf's offsite construction platform across the British Isles.

John Hunt brings international construction investment expertise to Irish Construction Industry Awards judging panel

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

John Hunt, Overseas Lead for Construction at Enterprise Ireland, will serve as Judge for the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026. His leadership of international investment and trade across 42 overseas offices brings strategic insight into Ireland's construction sector positioning and global competitiveness, supporting the recognition of excellence advancing the industry internationally.

Shauna McDermott wins Best Health & Safety Leadership at Women in Construction Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Shauna McDermott of Sensori claimed Best Health & Safety Leadership at the Women in Construction Awards 2026. Her commitment to health and safety excellence, combined with mentorship advancing female representation in construction and QEHS, establishes a benchmark for inclusive safety leadership.

Strong Foundations, Improving Outlook: Why the Economic Data Points to a Defining Period for Irish Construction

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

CSO data shows Irish construction GVA grew 7.2% in 2025, while top-50 contractor turnover rose to €20.74bn and euro area inflation eased to 2.8% in June.

HBC Construction begins work on £6m Templeborough business zone in South Yorkshire

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

HBC Construction has commenced work on the £6 million Steelos Business Park at Templeborough, South Yorkshire, delivering eight commercial units on a former steelworks site. Completion is targeted for Q2 2027 through the YORbuild3 Medium Works framework.

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