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Author: Bloomberg

UK construction firms are suffering their longest downturn since just before the pandemic after a fresh slump in housebuilding, according to a closely watched survey.

Author: Global News

The Ford government says it has taken the next steps on its Scarborough Subway Extension, with ground set to be broken on the first of three underground stations along the route.

Author: TESAA World

Local sources in Karbala province reported on Saturday evening that a part of the Al-Atyshi bridge near the Baghdad Gate entrance collapsed, resulting in the death of 3 people and serious injuries to 6 others, who were transported to the hospital for treatment.

Author: PBC Today

The small rise in registered activity does little to distract from the eighth month in a row with construction activity in decline

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The story of construction has always been one of resilience.

Author: Law Society

Ireland’s construction sector contributed over €14 billion to the economy in 2024, with electrical, plumbing, and building activities leading growth. Employment rose nearly 3%, yet investment in dwellings fell. Sector size remains below EU average, highlighting both opportunity and competitive pressures.

Author: The Independent

C2O Global, an Irish-founded Australian construction and commissioning firm, is scaling rapidly, aiming to triple its workforce within a year. Revenue surged from A$46.2m in 2023 to A$102.5m in 2024, with projections of A$240m this year, highlighting unprecedented growth momentum.

Author: PBC Today

SOCOTEC UK and Ireland has acquired Lloyds Datum Group, enhancing infrastructure capabilities across the UK and Ireland. The move doubles SOCOTEC’s Irish presence, adds foundation, geotechnical, and structural monitoring expertise, and strengthens its footprint for complex projects, signalling ambitious growth across the region.

Author: SPGLOBAL

Construction has begun on two new stages of Germany’s 4-GW SuedLink high-voltage power transmission project. After years of delays, the €10 billion initiative aims to connect northern wind generation to southern demand centres, reduce grid bottlenecks, and underpin Germany’s energy transition by 2028.

Author: AZO Build

The BIOS MATER project, led by CIRCE and co-funded by the EU, aims to decarbonise construction through advanced bio-based materials and circular economy principles. With 22 partners across 10 countries, the initiative develops safer, high-performance, low-carbon building products for scalable adoption across Europe.