Ireland’s construction sector is entering a multi-year construction ‘super cycle’, underpinned by Ireland’s position as one of Europe’s strongest economies, structural housing undersupply and unprecedented funding for infrastructure, according to a new report by Goodbody. The Investing in Irish Construction & Materials report indicates that the Irish construction sector has momentum, with Euroconstruct forecasting a 5% output growth in 2026 for the industry, twice the Western European average.

Confidence for the future of Irish construction is positive, with the latest AIB Ireland Construction PMI for February showing a strong outlook over the next 12 months. New order growth reached a four-year high and input purchasing nearly reached its highest level in four years while total employment in the Irish construction sector has grown significantly to 192,000 in Q4 2025, a 9.1% increase year on year. Read the full story here.