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Active and Optimistic: What the CIF Q2 2026 Outlook Survey Tells Construction Leaders About Managing the Cost Cycle
The CIF Q2 2026 survey shows 94% of Irish construction firms faced rising raw material costs and 96% expect further increases, yet the sector remains active and cautiously optimistic.
Perpetua Resources advances Stibnite Gold Project construction after US court clears path
Perpetua Resources has commenced construction on critical infrastructure at its Stibnite Gold Project in Idaho after a US federal court cleared works to proceed. Local construction contracts worth $45 million (€41.5 million) have been engaged for the 2026 field season.
Bouygues targets 30,000 new hires globally as construction workforce drive accelerates
French construction and services group Bouygues has pledged to hire 30,000 people globally in 2026, including 2,700 in the UK, under its Future Shapers campaign. Roles span construction, civil engineering, energy transition and digital sectors across 80 countries.
COWI acquires PUNCH Consulting Engineers to expand Irish construction platform
Danish engineering group COWI has acquired PUNCH Consulting Engineers, one of Ireland's largest multidisciplinary consultancies. The deal targets growth to over 300 employees across buildings, infrastructure and energy projects in Ireland and the UK.
Land Development Agency breaks ground on 193 A-rated homes in north Dublin
The Land Development Agency has broken ground on 193 A-rated affordable and social homes at Golding Green, Kinsealy, north County Dublin. Contractor Lydon will deliver the single-phase scheme, with completion targeted for 2028.
Kennedy Wilson and APG launch €2bn residential construction platform in Dublin
Kennedy Wilson and APG have formed a €2 billion joint venture to develop over 3,400 private rented homes across Dublin. The platform will deliver 2,300 new-build units across three brownfield sites, with construction under way.
Dornan powers technical excellence as Gold Sponsor of Women in Construction Awards 2026
Dornan joins the Women in Construction Awards 2026 as Gold Sponsor, supporting Ireland's construction sector through integrated Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, CSA and Instrumentation solutions. With expertise spanning Life Sciences, Data Centres, and Advanced Manufacturing across Europe and the UK, Dornan delivers technical excellence across complex project environments.
Fit Out Conference 2026 Speaker Lynne O'Loughlin on What the Sector Stands to Gain from Convening in One Place
Lynne O'Loughlin, Director of Studio Lynne O'Loughlin and lecturer in design at Atlantic Technological University, reflects on what the Fit Out Conference 2026 means for practitioners across Ireland ahead of the inaugural forum on 11 June.
Supply Chain Under Pressure: What the Construction Manufacturing Slump Means for Irish Project Leaders
Unleashed research shows construction manufacturers saw average sales fall 57% QoQ in Q1 2026, with profitability at its lowest since before 2018, demanding urgent supply chain action.
Cemex completes $36m aggregate terminal expansion at Port Tampa Bay to serve Florida construction demand
Mexican building materials giant Cemex has completed a $36m (€33m) expansion of its marine aggregate terminal at Port Tampa Bay, Florida, creating the only integrated Cemex operation of its kind in the state. The facility will handle approximately 1.5 million tons annually.
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