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Bouygues Construction acquires US general contractor Vannoy Construction in southeastern expansion

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Bouygues Construction has acquired Vannoy Construction, a southeastern US general contractor with 2025 revenue of €873 million. The deal extends the French group's North American footprint across healthcare, education, manufacturing and data centre markets.

The Pallet LOOP returns £1.4m to construction sector through circular pallet recovery scheme

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Circular pallet recovery scheme The Pallet LOOP has returned an estimated £1.4 million (€1.63 million) to the UK and Irish construction sector since its 2024 launch. The scheme has issued over 3 million pallets and collected more than 1.8 million to date.

LDA and Limerick council break ground on 183 homes at former Mungret College site

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The LDA and Limerick City and County Council have broken ground on 183 affordable and social homes at Mungret, with Coolsivna Construction Group appointed as contractor. First homes are due within 30 months.

DWS Group acquires stake in Flannery Plant Hire to accelerate UK infrastructure growth

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

DWS Group, a Deutsche Bank-linked asset manager, has acquired a stake in Flannery Plant Hire, the UK's largest operated heavy construction plant-hire company. The Flannery family retains a significant interest, with joint CEOs Patrick and Martin Flannery remaining in post.

Women in Construction Awards 2026 gala highlights now available

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The highlights video from the Women in Construction Awards 2026 gala, held on 11 June at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, is now available, capturing a night of celebration across Ireland's construction sector.

Davitt Lamon brings BIM and digital construction expertise to Irish Construction Industry Awards judging panel

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Davitt Lamon, Head of Building Information Modelling at the National Standards Authority of Ireland, will serve as Judge for the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026. His leadership of BIM standards and certification, combined with academic expertise in digital construction, brings strategic insight to award evaluation, supporting the recognition of innovation across Ireland's construction sector.

Record Output, Real Concerns: What Northern Ireland’s £4.9 Billion Construction High Means for Sector Leaders

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

NISRA confirms Northern Ireland construction output hit a record £4.9bn in 2025/26, back to 2008/09 levels, with private housing up 23% and social housing up 38% in real terms.

Royal Capital to begin construction on $63m Fort Worth urban village in November

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Wisconsin-based Royal Capital will break ground in November on five buildings at the $63 million Evans and Rosedale urban village in Fort Worth, Texas. The initial phase covers $6.2 million (€5.7 million) in construction across the Evans Avenue corridor.

Breedon Group acquires Missouri limestone quarry for $120m to strengthen US construction materials platform

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Breedon Group has acquired Falling Springs Quarry in Missouri for $120 million (€110.5 million), adding 185 million tonnes of limestone reserves to its US platform. The site produces over 2.2 million tonnes of aggregates per annum near St Louis.

Kiverco completes £16m construction waste recycling plant for McKinstry Group in County Antrim

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Kiverco has completed and handed over a £16 million (€18.6 million) construction and industrial waste recycling plant in County Antrim for McKinstry Group. The facility features AI-driven separation technology and a 3D trommel, increasing recovery rates and material quality.

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