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Built in Ireland, Delivered to the World: How Irish Construction Is Leading the Global Data Centre Race
Irish engineering firms are building data centres from Cape Town to Texas as domestic grid constraints push the sector global, backed by €2.1bn in 2024 high-tech construction exports.
Belfast contractor Lagan takes on RAF Waddington airfield upgrade
Lagan has won a £53.3m Ministry of Defence contract to refurbish the airfield at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire. The Belfast-based contractor will deliver the works under an MoD airfield framework until July 2028.
GRAHAM clears every Gateway 2 hurdle on Manchester student campus
GRAHAM has secured final Gateway 2 approvals for all 29 blocks of the £530m Fallowfield Campus in Manchester. The Northern Ireland contractor can now build the 3,300-room Passivhaus student scheme.
SOCOTEC launches Irish recruitment drive to double technical team
SOCOTEC will double its Irish workforce by 2030 and has launched a dedicated socotec.ie website. The testing, inspection and certification group is expanding engineering, fire safety and surveying services for Irish construction clients.
P McVey Building Systems hires director to scale modular output
P McVey Building Systems has appointed James Scullion as commercial and finance director as the Co Antrim modular construction firm marks 40 years. The firm reports 400% growth over five years.
Seaview Developments starts £1.8m Cushendall fire station build
Seaview Developments has begun building a £1.8m replacement fire station in Cushendall for the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service. The Bellaghy construction firm will deliver the project by the end of 2027.
Facilities Management Conference 2026 expands speaker programme: sustainability and academic leadership announced
The Facilities Management Conference 2026 has announced additional speakers for Wednesday 4 November at Crowne Plaza, Santry. New speakers spanning academic FM leadership, sustainability strategy, and national estate management bring expertise in connecting professional practice, environmental performance, and built environment innovation.
Andrea van Eeden wins Excellence in Engineering at Women in Construction Awards 2026
Andrea van Eeden of Ethos Engineering claimed Excellence in Engineering at the Women in Construction Awards 2026, establishing a benchmark for engineering excellence through her demonstrated expertise across large-scale airport terminals, rail infrastructure, and logistics developments, combined with successful transition into data centre engineering.
Greg Hayden brings multidisciplinary engineering leadership to Irish Construction Industry Awards judging panel
Greg Hayden, CEO of Ethos Engineering Consultancy, will serve as Judge for the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026. With MBA credentials, Chartered Engineer status, and demonstrated leadership scaling a multidisciplinary consultancy across EMEA data centre and critical infrastructure projects, Greg brings strategic and technical expertise to award evaluation, supporting the recognition of excellence advancing Ireland's construction sector.
Pay on Time, Win the Best Teams: Why Prompt Payment Is Now a Competitive Advantage in Construction
Payapps’ report finds 79% of UK subcontractors are almost always paid late, with 84% saying a contractor’s payment reputation directly influences their decision to bid or price future work.
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