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The construction sector continues to advance its response to climate targets through improved energy performance, reduced emissions and low-carbon building approaches.
This round-up highlights the industry’s progress in transitioning to a more sustainable built environment.
Sustainable construction in action
🌱 Bennett Construction used Earth Day 2026 to outline a series of sustainability initiatives, including a commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35% by 2030 against a 2024 baseline.
The company also highlighted the work of its newly established Green Team, which is leading a structured programme focused on embedding sustainability and continuous environmental improvement across the business.
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🌱 Cairn Homes marked the international Passivhaus certification of passive homes delivered across three Dublin developments in partnership with Tuath Housing Association, Respond and the Land Development Agency.
The certified homes are designed to significantly reduce energy demand, improve occupant comfort and lower household energy bills, demonstrating a scalable approach to high-performance social and affordable housing in Ireland.
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🌱 CJK Electrical Ltd marked Earth Day 2026 through a company-wide carpooling initiative under its “Change for Good – Go for Green” programme, encouraging employees to reduce transport-related emissions.
The initiative promoted practical everyday actions to support lower-carbon commuting and environmental awareness across the workforce.
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🌱 Clancy Construction has added six Hyundai Kona electric vehicles to its fleet as part of its ongoing sustainability programme and commitment to reducing operational emissions.
The initiative, developed in collaboration with the company’s EHS team, supports lower-carbon site operations and demonstrates the integration of environmental responsibility into day-to-day business activities.
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🌱 Coffey is delivering Ireland’s largest municipal food and garden waste biomethane facility at Little Island, Cork, in partnership with Kanadevia Inova AG and Stream BioEnergy.
When operational in 2027, the €80 million facility will process 90,000 tonnes of waste annually, generate over 80GWh of renewable biomethane for the national grid and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 40,000 tCO₂e per year.
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🌱 Designer Group highlighted its role in delivering one of Europe’s first large-scale microgrid-enabled energy centres as part of the AVK–Pure Data Centres project.
The project demonstrates the growing importance of integrated mechanical and electrical systems in supporting resilient, flexible and future-ready low-carbon energy infrastructure.
🌱 D/RES Properties received the Green Transformation Award at the Green Awards 2026 for its €3.2 million creche and community centre project at Altidore Gardens.
The development is set to become Ireland’s first privately developed public building delivered to a Net-Zero Carbon standard, constructed primarily using Mass Engineered Timber.
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🌱 Elliott Group highlighted the use of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with JTM Energy across its construction sites, reducing generator runtime to just 16 hours per week versus a typical 45 hours.
The initiative delivered a 34% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and fuel savings of approximately 1,100 litres of diesel per week, while also improving noise levels and site conditions for operatives.
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🌱 John Sisk & Son showcased a low-carbon concrete innovation pilot at its Cherry Orchard Point project in Dublin, developed in collaboration with Trinity College Dublin, FLI Precast, Roadstone, Construct Innovate and the Land Development Agency.
The research demonstrated how biomass ash, typically destined for landfill, can be transformed into a viable lower-carbon concrete mix, highlighting a potential pathway to reducing embodied carbon in Irish construction.
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🌱 Wills Bros Group featured in a CIF Member Spotlight highlighting the delivery challenges associated with the 570-acre Erkina Solar Project, one of Ireland’s largest solar developments, located partly on complex peatland terrain.
The project demonstrated the importance of detailed planning, strong safety controls and collaborative execution in delivering large-scale renewable energy infrastructure.
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