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Full coverage: Construction

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

Sligo-born builder Mark Henry “denies liability on all fronts” in multimillion battle with administrators

A defence filed in the British courts by builder Mark Henry gives an insight into a “business arrangement” with his mother, payments to his wife for “safety and mental health training” and why his company paid his parents' tax bills.

Tom Lyons
22nd Jul, 2025 - 6 min read

O’Connell Street staple and Dublin construction firm the latest to seek Scarp rescue

The company behind Flanagan's Restaurant and Bar on O'Connell Street and Dublin construction firm JV Ledwith are the newest entrants into the scheme that aims to help small businesses avoid collapse.

Michael Cogley
10th Jul, 2025 - 3 min read

Key company in Bernard McNamara property empire in liquidation with €21.5m deficit

It is the latest in a string of receiverships and insolvencies to hit McNamara companies this year.

Niall Sargent
30th May, 2025 - 1 min read
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