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Full coverage: Construction

Two Donegal-born builders are preparing to put some of their UK firms into administration

Founded in 1974 by the Byrne brothers Ardmore is one of the most successful contractors in Britain. It is under pressure because of the cost of fixing historic projects after new regulations came in post Grenfell.

Tom Lyons
12th Jun, 2026 - 2 min read

The Irish founder who turned traffic chaos into a fortune

With no experience, Damien Kelly and his wife Karla founded a traffic management company in London. In 10 years it became one of the biggest in the south east of the UK. He talks building up, cashing out, and tapping into the Irish construction network in London.

Alice Chambers
8th Jun, 2026 - 11 min read

Trump wanted tough tariffs. Kingspan wants its money back

The Irish building materials firm claims it paid $9m “in excess” tariffs after the US Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s banner trade policy. It is taking legal action to claim the sum back.

Jonathan Keane
20th May, 2026 - 3 min read

Irish-founded Laing O’Rourke in legal battle with one of the world’s biggest film studios

Shepperton Studios has played host to major film and TV productions but it faces its own drama in a dispute over a multi-million-pound invoice with the construction firm.

Jonathan Keane
18th Mar, 2026 - 2 min read

Fraud, bribery, and the 200 jobs that never were: The collapse of ASG’s Irish expansion

Allstate Sales Group collapsed and its CEO faces serious fraud charges in the US, entangled with the company’s bungled Irish expansion and its hiring drive that never got going.

Jonathan Keane
18th Feb, 2026 - 5 min read

With projects winding down, German engineering firm Exyte’s revenues in Ireland have halved

At one time, Exyte, which works on data centres and pharma plants, was raking in more than €1bn in Ireland. As long-term projects conclude, the company is on the hunt for new business.

Jonathan Keane
27th Nov, 2025 - 3 min read

Niall Sargent: Will the new housing plan finally turn the tide?

The Government released its new plan today as it battles a perpetual crisis with no apparent end in sight. Will the latest shake-up in policy move the dial or is the cabinet simply tinkering around the edges?

Niall Sargent
13th Nov, 2025 - 6 min read

Inside Project Flourish: Ballymore’s €3.4bn plan to reimagine a corner of Notting Hill

The Irish builder, alongside partner Sainsbury's, was granted approval for the construction of a major development in Ladbroke Grove.

Michael Cogley
12th Nov, 2025 - 4 min read

Irish construction firm CField swings to a loss in the UK as tough legacy projects bite

The Co Cork firm provides building services to sectors like pharma and hospitality. New accounts show its UK arm took a hit in 2024 but it expects a return to profit this year.

Michael Cogley
29th Sep, 2025 - 2 min read

Freezing orders vacated against builder Paddy Byrne of Victoria Homes

The liquidator of Victoria Homes has reached agreement with Paddy Byrne over the proceeds from a luxury Kildare property sale.

Francesca Comyn
15th Aug, 2025 - 2 min read
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