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Strong governance, transparent reporting and a commitment to continuous improvement are helping construction companies build resilient, future-focused businesses.
Across the industry, CIF members are strengthening leadership structures, advancing sustainability reporting, achieving recognised certifications and earning awards for excellence. Together, these achievements demonstrate how responsible business practices are driving long-term value for employees, clients, communities and the wider sector.
Highlights include:
🏆 Bennett launched Building Momentum, its Sustainability Strategy and Roadmap for 2025–2030. The strategy is organised around ethical leadership, empowering people, preserving the planet and future-proof operations, with a focus on accountability and measurable progress.
🏆 CJK established an Advisory Board comprising Clare Colhoun, Thomas Drumm and Alan Boyne. The board will provide independent advice and challenge on strategy, financial governance, construction leadership and business growth.
🏆 Designer Group highlighted its work with Greenly to consolidate sustainability data as it prepares for VSME reporting. The platform has helped establish a clearer baseline and identify opportunities for action.
🏆 JJ Rhatigan launched its 2025 Sustainability Report, The People Are the Plan. The report sets out its strategy, progress and commitments, with a focus on employees, clients, partners and communities.
🏆 John Paul Construction became a Contractor Partner of the Considerate Constructors Scheme, building on a 15-year relationship. The partnership supports knowledge sharing and improvements in construction’s impact on communities and wider industry standards.
John Paul Construction joined Guaranteed Irish, highlighting shared commitments to sustainable employment, local communities and the Irish economy. The company also participated in discussions on trusted supply chains and accelerating infrastructure delivery.
🏆 Jones Engineering published its 2025 Responsible Business Report. The report outlines progress against its sustainability objectives and the delivery of its WayForward Strategy.
🏆 Leo Lynch announced that it had achieved Great Place to Work certification for the second consecutive year. The post celebrated the contribution of its employees to the recognition.
🏆 MMD was shortlisted in three categories at the HR Leadership & Management Awards 2026, covering wellbeing, workplace social impact and HR performance in construction and engineering. The company credited employee participation, feedback and community partnerships for the initiatives recognised.
🏆 Monami celebrated the University of Limerick Student Centre’s 2026 RIAI Architecture Award for Public Buildings. As main contractor, it recognised the collaboration between the client, design team and delivery partners.
🏆 Sensori’s Deirdre Mc Grath won the Excellence in FM Business Supports category at the Women in Facilities Management Awards. The post recognised her progression from apprentice maintenance fitter to senior engineering leader and her contribution to operational performance and continuous improvement.
🏆 Shareridge won the Operational Excellence in Utilities Award at the Operational Excellence Awards 2026. The company credited its employees’ teamwork and contribution to delivering essential utility infrastructure.
🏆 Sisk brought together its Sustainability Advisory Council, clients and supply-chain partners during UN Global Goals Week to discuss its refreshed Sustainability Roadmap and the sector’s evolving sustainability expectations. A panel discussion and site visit explored how to translate commitments into practical outcomes across construction.