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Wood First, Build Fast: Why Ireland’s Timber Construction Roadmap Is a Defining Opportunity for Construction Leaders

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ireland’s cabinet received a seven-point Wood-First roadmap in June 2026, setting mandatory carbon targets from 2030 and making timber the default material in public construction.

Saipem secures $1bn Aramco gas compression contract in Saudi Arabia

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Saipem has won a contract worth more than $1 billion (€921 million) to build a gas compression plant for Saudi Aramco's Uthmaniyah field. The award is the first EPC contract issued under Aramco's National EPC Champion Program.

STRABAG acquires Romanian railway contractor BAWI Construction to expand European rail presence

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Construction group STRABAG SE has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Romanian railway infrastructure firm BAWI Construction, which employs 240 people and generated output of approximately €60 million in 2025. Closing is expected in the second half of 2026.

Gilbert-Ash reports £280,000 community investment as Belfast contractor advances ESG strategy

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Belfast construction and fit-out contractor Gilbert-Ash has invested more than £280,000 (€328,000) in charity and community initiatives since 2023 as part of its ESG Strategy to 2030. The firm reports it has achieved 85 per cent of its 2025 targets across its four ESG pillars.

Tuath Housing and Evara commence construction on 355 apartments in Adamstown

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Approved housing body Tuath Housing and homebuilder Evara have commenced construction on 355 social and cost rental apartments at Aderrig, Adamstown, west Dublin. First completions are targeted for 2027 with full delivery in 2028.

Bam Ireland posts €535m in revenues as national children's hospital nears completion

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Bam Ireland recorded revenues of €535.3 million in 2025, a 26% rise, and paid a €53.2 million dividend to Dutch parent Royal Bam Group. The firm warned the domestic construction sector continues to operate within a constrained environment.

Dr. Barry McAuley brings digital construction expertise to Irish Construction Industry Awards judging panel

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Dr. Barry McAuley, Head of Geospatial Surveying and Digital Construction at Technological University Dublin, will serve as Judging Coordinator for the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026. His research expertise in BIM integration and facilities management brings strategic depth to award evaluation, supporting the recognition of excellence across Ireland's construction sector.

U-Value Insulation enables building performance as Gold Sponsor of Women in Construction Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

U-Value Insulation will function as Gold Sponsor of the Women in Construction Awards 2026, advancing Ireland's construction sector through market-leading insulation, drylining, façade and fire protection solutions.

FKM Fit Out powers design excellence as Gold Sponsor of Women in Construction Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

FKM Fit Out will partner with the Women in Construction Awards 2026 as Gold Sponsor, advancing Ireland's construction sector through integrated design and fit-out solutions.

Fit Out Conference 2026 Speaker Kay Killmann on Why ESG Compliance Is No Longer Enough

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Kay Killmann, Managing Director of GBCI Europe, shares his perspective on the shift from ESG compliance to performance-led sustainability frameworks ahead of the Fit Out Conference 2026 on 11 June.

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Women in Construction Awards 2026

June 11th, 2026

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