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Ann's Care Homes submits plans for £7m nursing facility beside Craigavon Area Hospital

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ann's Care Homes has submitted a planning application for a £7 million (€8.2 million) purpose-built nursing facility at Lisnisky Lane, Craigavon. The 69-bed scheme would support 40 construction jobs and create approximately 100 permanent roles on completion.

SSE Thermal breaks ground on €300m Meath power station with 2028 delivery target

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

SSE Thermal has commenced construction on the €300 million, 170MW Platin Power Station in County Meath, with Atlantic Projects Company as EPC contractor. The project is underpinned by a €250 million ten-year Capacity Market agreement, with completion targeted for 2028.

Stephen Clancy brings construction excellence expertise to Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026 judging panel

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Stephen Clancy, Managing Director of Arken Construction, will serve as Judge for the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026. With 20 years of post-graduate experience and a strong foundation in quantity surveying. Stephen brings deep technical expertise and commitment to craftsmanship and innovation to award evaluation, supporting the recognition of excellence across Ireland's construction sector.

Fit Out Conference 2026 highlights now available

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The key highlights from Fit Out Conference 2026 is now available, capturing the vision and scope of Ireland's premier fit-out industry gathering bringing together design, construction, and workplace innovation leaders.

Amy Murphy wins Overall Leader Award and Excellence in Senior Leadership at Women in Construction Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Recognised for outstanding design leadership and professional influence, Amy Murphy of Henry J Lyons claimed the Overall Leader Award and Excellence in Senior Leadership – Architecture & Design at the Women in Construction Awards 2026, establishing a benchmark for design-led leadership as the sector advances toward 2027.

Resilient but Watchful: What Turner and Townsend’s Q2 2026 Report Means for Irish Construction Leaders

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Turner and Townsend’s Q2 2026 Ireland report finds housing at 62% of activity and order books at 78% for 2026, but flags material cost rises of up to 25% and pipeline pressure ahead.

Red Pheasant Cree Nation acquires controlling stake in Saskatchewan oilfield construction company

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Red Pheasant Cree Nation has acquired a 70% stake in L&L Oilfield Construction, a Lloydminster-based contractor with 250 staff and over 150 units. The deal targets long-term employment and revenue generation for the community.

Obayashi Corporation acquires Tier 1 contractor Multiplex in $3.8bn construction expansion

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Japanese construction group Obayashi Corporation has agreed to acquire 100% of Multiplex Global Limited, a Tier 1 contractor operating in Australia, the UK and Canada with net sales of approximately $3.8 billion (€3.5 billion). The share transfer is scheduled for late September.

BOXABL partners with UK distributor TerraCaita to bring factory-built homes to Ireland and Britain

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

US modular housing company BOXABL has signed a distribution agreement with Bristol-based TerraCaita to introduce its factory-built Casita units to the UK and Irish markets. The deal targets social housing, workforce housing and hospitality segments across both territories.

Future Cast opens €3.25m construction innovation centre in Co. Leitrim

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Future Cast has opened a €3.25 million innovation and R&D centre in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim, serving Ireland's construction and quarrying sectors. The 10,000 sq ft facility includes a 3D concrete printer and is expected to create 15 specialist roles.

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