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The Government has announced a new €175m Capital Funding Programme for the Rural Water Sector, providing investment in rural water infrastructure and Group Water Schemes across Ireland between 2027 and 2029. The programme, launched by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD and Minister of State Christopher O'Sullivan TD, is aimed at

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Government launches €175m rural water investment programme ↗

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The Government has designated nine major transport, water and energy projects as critical infrastructure under the Critical Infrastructure Act 2026, giving them priority status across the public sector in a move aimed at accelerating the delivery of nationally significant infrastructure. Approved on the recommendation of Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation,

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Government designates first tranche of critical infrastructure projects ↗

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The finalists have been announced for the 2026 Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards, following a record number of submissions from builders merchants across the island of Ireland. With 22 businesses now in contention across eight award categories, they reflect the strength, resilience and innovation that continue to define the sector. Following a highly competitive entry

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22 Builders’ Merchants in the Running for Eight Awards, 9 Rising Stars and 23 Unsung Heroes Nominated ↗

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In this 2026 digital transformation series for Irish Building, we’ll explore why the next productivity leap in AEC won’t come only from better models, data, or dashboards - but from upgrading the agreement layer: contract administration across the full business lifecycle. In Part 1, we make visible the hidden “trust tax” that accumulates at contract

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The Next Frontier of Digital Transformation in AEC – The Contract Engine (Part 1) ↗

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The London Irish Centre has announced that Sisk, one of Ireland and Britain’s leading construction groups, has been appointed as main contractor for the approximate £36-£38 million redevelopment of its home at 50-52 Camden Square. Construction is expected to begin in January 2027, with the new centre scheduled to re-open in Q1, 2029 — the

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London Irish Centre appoints Sisk to build Camden Square home ↗

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MH International, the global temporary works supplier, has expanded the sales team at its new Portlaoise depot with the appointment of James O’Brien as Sales Manager. James brings over 15 years’ experience within Ireland’s temporary works industry, including for some of the country’s leading civil engineering and construction contractors. The latest appointment comes on the

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MH International strengthens and expands its Ireland team ↗

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The RDS has announced Elliott Group as the Official Sponsor of the Nations Cup of Ireland at the 2026 Gallagher Dublin Horse Show, marking a landmark partnership in the year of the 100th running of the Nations Cup for the Aga Khan Trophy, one of the most celebrated competitions in international show jumping. The announcement

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Elliott Group announced as Sponsor of the Nations Cup of Ireland ↗

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Breedon Group is delivering a major sustainability improvement project at its Dublin Port Bitumen Terminal through the conversion of the site’s energy system from gas oil to natural gas. Following significant capital investment, the project is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 470 tonnes of Co2 annually – equivalent to a 25% reduction in

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Breedon cuts emissions by 25% at Dublin Port Bitumen Terminal ↗

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