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Construction plays a vital role in shaping the places where people live, learn, connect and access essential services.
Across Ireland, CIF members are delivering projects that strengthen communities, preserve heritage, improve accessibility and support quality of life. From sports facilities and social housing to healthcare infrastructure, active travel schemes and landmark restoration projects, these developments demonstrate the lasting social value created through construction.
Highlights include:
🏗️ ABM completed the St Thomas Fields Sports Facility in Rathfarnham for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. The campus includes an indoor sprint track, community facilities and a blue-green roof design.
🏗️ Mythen highlighted its role in delivering 48 homes at Plás Fhearann Hiúéid in New Ross. The post welcomed residents and recognised collaboration with Clúid Housing, Wexford County Council and other project partners.
🏗️ PJ Hegarty marked Culture Night by highlighting its restoration and conservation work at the GPO, Midleton Distillery Experience, the Four Courts and Kilmainham Gaol. The post emphasises construction’s role in preserving Ireland’s cultural heritage.
🏗️ Purcell attended the launch marking the start of construction of a new 24-bed inpatient unit with single-patient rooms at St Francis Hospice Dublin. The post also promoted the hospice’s Buy a Brick fundraising campaign.
🏗️ Sorensen announced the start of the South Circular Road Active Travel Scheme in Limerick. The project aims to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, accessibility and connectivity while supporting sustainable travel.
🏗️ Townlink reported the removal of scaffolding at the new Radiology Unit Extension at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh. The company highlighted progress towards completion and coordination of works within an operational hospital campus.