Siobhan Breatnach

This special edition of Construction magazine, featuring the 2026 CIF Top 50 Contractors, goes beyond the rankings. While the figures provide a valuable benchmark, this edition is ultimately about recognising the industry’s wider impact and celebrating the people whose expertise, ambition and commitment continue to shape the built environment.

In every edition of CIF Construction magazine, we strive to do more than report on projects, policy, and progress. We look to capture the momentum shaping the future of Ireland’s built environment, and showcase the people leading that charge.

Sharp focus on how to reshape the housing landscape This month’s edition of Construction magazine is published in association with the annual CIF IHBA Housebuilding Summit. It brings together some of the country’s most distinguished voices at a decisive moment for Ireland’s housing sector. This year’s gathering in Croke Park, Dublin, on April 21 positions itself as a catalyst for action across development, planning and investment.