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Western Building Systems secures £33m in contracts across healthcare, residential and education in Q1 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Co. Tyrone offsite construction specialist Western Building Systems has secured £33m in contracts in Q1 2026 across healthcare, residential and education. The result builds on a 48% sales increase to £40.86m in the year to April 2025.

Ronan Kelly appointed chief executive of Digital Infrastructure Ireland as data centre construction pipeline grows

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ronan Kelly has been appointed chief executive of Digital Infrastructure Ireland, the lobby group representing data centre operators, constructors and service firms, taking up the role on 1 July. He succeeds founder Gary Connolly.

Sisk and D/RES Properties launch Arden joint venture to deliver large-scale housing across Ireland

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

John Sisk & Son and housebuilder D/RES Properties have launched Arden, a fully independent joint venture to deliver large-scale multi-tenure residential developments across Ireland. The venture's first project is the Foothills neighbourhood in Killinarden, South Dublin.

Fit Out Conference 2026 expands line-up with three new speakers

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Fit Out Conference 2026 has revealed three new additions to its speaker line-up, joining an already strong roster set to take the stage on 11 June at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry.

Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026 opens for entries

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026 have opened for entries, inviting Ireland's construction professionals to showcase excellence across contractors, projects, teams, and innovation in the built environment. Winners will be announced on 16 October 2026 at the Convention Centre Dublin, bringing together senior executives to celebrate achievement and sector-wide leadership.

Pressure-Tested: How Northern Ireland’s Construction Sector Can Turn Global Uncertainty into Competitive Advantage

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The RICS Q1 2026 Construction Monitor shows NI workloads fell and profit margins face their worst outlook since 2023, but the sector’s response defines its next chapter.

Balfour Beatty forecasts high single-digit profit growth in 2026 as order book holds at record £22.7bn

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UK infrastructure contractor Balfour Beatty has reported a strong start to 2026, with profit growth forecast at high single-digit percentage and a record order book of £22.7bn. Average Q1 net cash reached £1.55bn.

QUBE Development appoints ASGC Construction as main contractor for Dubai luxury residential project ELIRE

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UAE developer QUBE Development has appointed ASGC Construction LLC as main contractor for ELIRE, a 100-unit branded luxury residential project in Dubai's Business Bay, managed by hospitality brand LUX*. Handover is scheduled for Q4 2028.

Sisk wins contract to build Ireland's National Cricket Centre at Abbotstown

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Irish contractor Sisk has been awarded the first construction contract for Ireland's €35m National Cricket Centre at the Sport Ireland Campus in Abbotstown, Dublin. The project must be partially complete by September 2026.

Silver Hill Duck breaks ground on new processing facility in Co Monaghan in major regional construction project

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Silver Hill Duck has commenced construction of a new processing facility at its Emyvale headquarters in Co. Monaghan, representing a major industrial build in rural Ireland. Completion is expected by summer 2027.

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