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Irish Construction Sector Records Sharp PMI Rebound in July

Wednesday 12 August 2026

Ireland's construction sector experienced a sharp PMI rebound in July, marking a return of momentum for building and design industries.

Ireland's construction sector experienced a sharp PMI rebound in July, signalling renewed momentum for building and architecture leaders.

According to information highlighted by the Building & Architect of the Year Awards, the performance indicators for July point to a recovery in sector momentum. The rebound is expected to influence decision-making for leaders across both the building and architectural sectors.

Specific underlying figures, including exact index scores or growth rates for individual sub-sectors, were not detailed in the announcement. However, the reported trend indicates a positive shift in overall activity levels within the Irish construction industry during the mid-summer period.

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