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Author: Archie Villaflores

The construction sector stands at a defining juncture where recognition, strategic consolidation, and digital transformation intersect to set new standards for progress. This edition brings together three stories that reflect that shift with clarity and purpose. Strata Named Engineering Firm of the Year at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025 brings the spotlight to engineering excellence and operational mastery. The recognition reaffirms the strength of Ireland’s construction talent and its ability to deliver precision-driven, sustainable infrastructure. The feature John Sisk & Son completes takeover of Farrans Construction captures the strategic consolidation shaping today’s market. By aligning expertise and expanding capacity, established firms are strengthening their ability to compete across the UK and Ireland. Meanwhile, CMiC launches AI-powered ERP platform for construction management underscores the sector’s accelerating embrace of digital intelligence. The integration of AI into enterprise systems is redefining project oversight, cost efficiency, and decision-making at scale. These developments signal a forward-looking construction landscape that builds on recognition, scale, and innovation to reinforce the industry’s long-term foundations for growth.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Reflecting on the achievements that defined this year, Strata has been named Engineering Firm of the Year at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025, recognising its leadership in project planning, pre-construction, and digital construction services across Ireland and beyond.

Author: Asia Business Law Journal

Daiwa House Industry is acquiring a 49.34% stake in engineering company Sumitomo Densetsu for USD1.9bn (€1.65bn). The deal involves a tender offer and a planned share buyback in Japan.

Author: AEC Magazine

CMiC has launched Nexus, an AI-powered ERP platform for project management, financials, and analytics. The platform uses intelligent agents and natural language processing to streamline workflows and improve data access across construction projects.

Author: AEC Magazine

Sisk is deploying DroneDeploy’s reality capture platform to improve project monitoring, design verification, and coordination across projects in Ireland and the UK. The technology integrates aerial drones and 360 cameras for enhanced data accuracy.

Author: The Irish News

Northern Ireland’s construction sector has experienced its fastest decline in workloads in two years, spanning housebuilding, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Surveyors report squeezed profit margins and persistent skills shortages.

Author: New Civil Engineer

John Sisk & Son has finalised its acquisition of Northern Ireland’s Farrans Construction. The deal consolidates two major contractors and expands capabilities across aviation, civil, energy, and water infrastructure projects in the UK and Ireland.

Author: Archie Villaflores

The construction sector is evolving beyond recovery and into a phase defined by technological ambition, financial resilience, and design innovation. This edition of Progress Engine brings together stories that illustrate how strategy and adaptability are reshaping the industry’s foundations. Reddy A+U Named Architecture Practice of the Year at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025 highlights a parallel story of creative and technical excellence. Recognition at this level underscores the sector’s increasing focus on design leadership as a competitive differentiator across complex urban and public realm projects. Walls Construction posts 48% profit rise as revenues exceed €630m reflects the firm’s strong financial performance and a disciplined approach to project delivery and cost management at scale. It signals how well-capitalised contractors are navigating inflationary pressures while maintaining growth momentum. Meanwhile, OpenAI and Oracle set to build $15 billion data centre campus in Wisconsin marks a decisive shift in global construction priorities. The sheer scale of AI infrastructure investment is transforming how firms plan, collaborate, and compete for capacity within high-value, data-led markets. These developments demonstrate how construction remains central to economic progress and digital transition. Explore the full stories to see where progress is being built.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Reddy A+U has been named Architecture Practice of the Year at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025, recognising the firm’s leadership in design innovation, sustainability, and its commitment to shaping environments that benefit both people and the planet.

Author: Oil Price

Hyundai Motor has started building a $660 million (€558 million) hydrogen fuel cell plant in Ulsan, South Korea. The facility will produce advanced fuel cells and PEM electrolyzers, highlighting construction in next-generation clean energy infrastructure.