Construction Insights Newsletter : December 2025

As we reach the final month of the year, December offers an opportunity to reflect on what has been another busy and successful year across Ireland’s construction sector. From major project milestones to continued demand for skilled professionals, 2025 has demonstrated the resilience, growth, and adaptability of the industry.

In this month’s Construction Insights, we take a look at current opportunities still available before year-end, key industry developments from the past month, and what lies ahead as we move into 2026. Whether you’re closing out projects or planning for the new year, our recruitment teams remain on hand to support both clients and candidates.

Current Job Openings

Uisce Éireann has submitted a planning application for the largest-ever water project in Irish history, with a budget estimate of between €4.58 billion and €5.96 billion. The applications for the Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region were submitted to An Coimisiún Pleanála, consisting of over 500 documents. The project is designed to provide a secure water supply to Dublin, Meath, Kildare, and Wicklow, supporting homes, businesses and future housing developments. Uisce Éireann said the project will also create a treated water supply ‘spine’ across the country, providing infrastructure with the capacity for future offtakes to serve communities along the route in Tipperary, Offaly, and Westmeath.

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2. Houses are taking longer to build amid construction skill shortage, report finds (Source: Irish Independent)

It is taking longer to complete housing projects, with a shortage of skilled construction workers contributing to the difficulties meeting the huge demand for homes, the banks have said. Construction on around 11,600 housing units started in the first 10 months of the year.

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3. EV-to-home energy supply could cut charging costs by up to 90% (Source: Engineers Ireland)

Electric vehicle (EV) batteries could save homeowners thousands of dollars on utility bills while helping cut emissions from the power grid, a study has revealed. The researchers, from the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company, tested several scenarios related to vehicle-to-home charging (V2H). They found that V2H could save drivers money, reduce emissions, and encourage people to switch from traditional internal combustion engine vehicles.

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4. Green light for 99 homes in Waterford despite fears that construction will interfere with flights (Source: Independent IE)

Plans for more than 70 new homes in Rochestown have been approved by the city council. Diamond Developments Ltd lodged plans in May to demolish existing agricultural sheds at Monfieldstown and Mounthovel in Rochestown to make way for 72 new residential units.The homes will comprise 10 three-bedroom houses and 62 apartments, which will be a mix of one- and two-bedroom units. These will be located across two apartment blocks up to five storeys in height.

Source: Independent IE

Looking Ahead to 2026

As the industry prepares for the year ahead, early hiring discussions are already underway for Q1 and Q2 projects. Securing the right talent early will be key as new developments progress across the country.

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Thank You & Stay Connected

As 2025 comes to a close, we would like to thank our clients, candidates, and partners for their continued trust and support throughout the year. We look forward to working with you in 2026 and supporting the next phase of growth across the construction industry.

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From all of us at BSS, we wish you a very happy holiday season and a successful year ahead.