Top 20 building firms see their exports top €1bn

Exports by the country’s top 20 construction firms have eclipsed the €1bn mark, with demand for industrial construction services showing particularly strong growth.

The companies have a combined turnover of €3.8bn, according to a recent report from the Construction Industry Federation, with estimates suggesting growth of 20% on last year.

The recovering strength of construction firms is helping them take advantage of opportunities in key export markets, PM Group chief executive Dave Murphy said.