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Northern Ireland construction output rises to 15-year high, AECOM report finds
Northern Ireland’s construction sector surged 7.3% in the year to June 2025, hitting a 15-year high. AECOM notes strong housing and repair growth but warns infrastructure readiness is key to sustaining momentum.
Egis appoints new managing director to expand UK and Ireland operations
Global engineering consultancy Egis expands its footprint in the UK and Ireland with a new managing director. The move strengthens its construction, transport, and energy services while integrating technical expertise across major infrastructure projects.
Skills Pipeline
The construction sector is evolving rapidly, driven by innovation, strategic expansion, and the development of skilled talent. This edition explores how organisations are strengthening capabilities, scaling operations, and building future-ready workforces. Looking back to last year, ‘Jones Engineering Group wins Apprenticeship Programme Award at Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025’ demonstrates how a refreshed and structured apprenticeship pathway can develop the next generation of skilled professionals. Their approach sets a benchmark for workforce development as attention turns to the 2026 awards cycle. Meanwhile, ‘Breedon to acquire Booth Precast to strengthen construction materials business’ highlights the role of strategic acquisitions in scaling operational capacity and enhancing sectoral competitiveness. By integrating complementary expertise and infrastructure, companies are better positioned to meet growing market demand. Internationally, ‘Precizion Partners acquires Morgan Construction to expand demolition and concrete services’ shows how mergers can drive operational excellence while broadening service offerings. These developments underscore the importance of combining talent, strategy, and capability to deliver sustainable growth. These stories reveal a construction sector that balances human capital development with strategic expansion, emphasising the critical role of skilled teams in driving innovation, efficiency, and long-term industry resilience.
Jones Engineering Group wins Apprenticeship Programme Award at Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025
Looking back last year, Jones Engineering Group was named winner of the Apprenticeship Programme Award at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025, recognising its innovative training initiatives and commitment to nurturing the next generation of skilled professionals this 2026.
DeAngelis Diamond promotes COO to president as company expands nationally
Florida-based DeAngelis Diamond has promoted COO Reggie Morgan to president. The leadership change aligns with national expansion and the launch of AI-driven construction technology for multi-market growth.
Precizion Partners acquires Morgan Construction to expand demolition and concrete services
Precizion Partners, a US-based demolition and concrete services company, has acquired Morgan Construction in Reno, Nevada. The move strengthens its Northern Nevada operations and expands its full-service offerings across concrete, demolition, and excavation markets.
Elliott Group launches Mission Critical Division to expand construction operations
Elliott Group, a leading construction company in Ireland and the UK, launches a dedicated Mission Critical Division. The move strengthens its capability in data centre, energy, and mission critical infrastructure projects across Dublin and beyond.
Pembroke Beach secures new financing for Glass Bottle construction project
Pembroke Beach DAC secures €415 million refinancing for Dublin’s Glass Bottle mixed-use development. The deal supports delivery of 4,000 homes and over 1 million sq.ft. of commercial, technology, healthcare, and hospitality space in the city centre.
Breedon to acquire Booth Precast to strengthen construction materials business
Breedon Group plc, a UK-Ireland-US construction materials company, will acquire Laois-based Booth Precast Products, strengthening its concrete and aggregates business. The deal supports Dublin market supply and expands vertical integration in Ireland’s €14.3 billion construction sector.
Project Spotlight
The construction and infrastructure sector continues to demonstrate resilience and innovation, with projects across Ireland and beyond setting new benchmarks for operational excellence. Reflecting on last year’s achievements, ‘Titan Roofing Wins Sub-Contractor of the Year – Small at Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025’ shows how a small sub-contractor can combine technical expertise, innovation, and sustainability to deliver measurable impact across complex projects. The company’s agile approach and scalable operations set a high standard, paving the way for attention on the 2026 awards cycle. In addition, ‘EirGrid advances construction on Celtic Interconnector in Ireland’ marks significant progress in subsea and high-voltage infrastructure. The project illustrates the growing importance of energy connectivity and regional collaboration, with milestones signalling continued operational momentum into 2026. Meanwhile, ‘Vinaconex acquires majority stake in Viwaseen to expand water infrastructure’ in Vietnam underlines strategic consolidation in the utilities and construction space. The acquisition highlights how expanding infrastructure portfolios can strengthen market positioning and capacity for long-term growth. These stories underscore a broader industry theme: combining operational excellence with strategic expansion to deliver measurable impact. Explore these developments in detail and gain perspective on trends defining the next phase of growth.
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