A new report from Goodbody indicates that Ireland’s construction sector has entered a multi-year “super cycle,” with output growth forecasted at 5% for 2026—double the western European average. This expansion is supported by a robust labour market, which saw employment reach 192,000 in Q4 2025, a 9.1% year-on-year increase.
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While AIB’s Construction PMI shows new orders at a four-year high, the “super cycle” will demand significant technical innovation to bypass current capacity limits in energy and water infrastructure.
Original Article – Constructionnews.ie
Full report – Goodbody.ie
A new report from Goodbody indicates that Ireland’s construction sector has entered a multi-year “super cycle,” with output growth forecasted at 5% for 2026—double the western European average. This expansion is supported by a robust labour market, which saw employment reach 192,000 in Q4 2025, a 9.1% year-on-year increase.
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