H&MV Engineering, a leading specialist in high voltage electrical engineering and design, has announced its acquisition of Skanstec Group, a European engineering company specializing in critical infrastructure projects in the
Mergers & Acquisitions
![CRH agrees $2.1 billion US acquisition and $1.1 billion European divestment](https://www.constructionbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CRHCementPlant-505x306_c.jpg)
CRH plc, the leading provider of building materials solutions, has reached an agreement to acquire an attractive portfolio of cement and ready-mixed concrete assets in Texas, USA from Martin Marietta
![Consulting engineer expands to Ireland](https://www.constructionbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/will-rudd-davidson-mj-o’shaughnessy-and-shane-mcgowan.-505x306_c.jpg)
Consulting engineer Will Rudd Davidson is expanding into Ireland with the opening of an office in Dublin. The privately owned engineering consultancy employs over 80 staff in Scotland and the
![Construction specialist ESS Modular creating 70 Manchester jobs welcomed by Leo Varadkar](https://www.constructionbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/0_ESS-Modular-expansion-in-the-UK-2jpeg-505x306_c.jpg)
The creation of about 70 jobs in Manchester by a Republic of Ireland construction specialist has been welcomed by the country’s Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar. The news of the move by
![Consumer confidence rises but business sentiment slips – Bank of Ireland](https://www.constructionbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/coin-505x306_c.jpg)
Bank of Ireland’s latest Economic Pulse shows that consumer confidence rose in August but business sentiment slipped. Bank of Ireland said the Consumer Pulse was in catch-up mode and moved
![Grafton expects prices for construction materials to continue rising](https://www.constructionbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/image-1-505x306_c.jpg)
Woodie’s owner reports record profits for first six month of 2021. Prices for key construction materials will continue rising into next year, Gavin Slark, chief executive of Woodie’s DIY-owner Grafton Group, predicted on
![German bank to lend €36m to Irish energy group to build solar power projects](https://www.constructionbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/sustain-505x306_c.jpg)
German bank Berenberg will loan €36 million to Irish group Elgin Energy to back the development of solar power projects in the Republic and UK. Elgin is building solar electricity and power storage plants
![STS Group Acquired by Dussmann Group of Germany](https://www.constructionbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/DussmannMay2019-505x306_c.jpg)
The international multi-service provider, the Dussmann Group of Berlin, has agreed to acquire Irish specialist engineering company STS Group. The deal is expected to be closed in June 2019 and
![CRH Completes $3.5 Billion Ash Grove Acquisition](https://www.constructionbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CRHCementPlant-505x306_c.jpg)
CRH has completed the acquisition of Ash Grove Cement Company for a total consideration of US$3.5 billion. Ashe Grove is a leading US cement manufacturer headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas.
![Hines and Peterson Group Acquire Landmark Dublin Properties](http://www.constructionbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Central-Bank-505x306_c.jpg)
Real estate companies Hines and Peterson Group have entered a partnership to acquire two iconic Dublin properties – the Central Bank buildings on Dame Street and 2 Grand Parade in
Blackstone has completed a deal to acquire the Blanchardstown Centre in one of the biggest property deals in the history of the state. The US private equity giant is believed to
Actavo, a leading international engineering solutions company headquartered in Dublin, has announced that it has acquired a key division of U.S. company, Atlantic Engineering Group, Inc. The deal, for an
![Kirby Group in strategic alliance with Mott MacDonald](http://www.constructionbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Kirby-and-Mott-mcDonald-505x306_c.jpg)
Irish-owned engineering services contractor Kirby Group has entered into a strategic alliance with Mott MacDonald, a UK-headquartered management, engineering and development consultancy. Through the alliance, the companies will offer design