Irish construction firm Sisk to acquire Northern Ireland-based contractor Farrans from CRH

Farrans employs 625 people in Ireland and UK

John Sisk & Son has reached an agreement with building materials giant CRH to acquire Northern Ireland based, building and civil engineering contractor Farrans Construction. 

John Sisk & Son has reached an agreement with building materials giant CRH to acquire Northern Ireland based, building and civil engineering contractor Farrans Construction. 

The sale is subject to regulatory approval and the value of the deal has not been disclosed. Farrans Construction employs 625 workers in sectors including aviation, water and renewable energy in Ireland and the UK. Farrans operates from offices in London, Belfast, Monaghan, Edinburgh, and Leeds.

The Farrans business will continue to trade under its own brand, and all project operations will continue as normal. 

“The acquisition of Farrans represents an excellent opportunity for Sisk to broaden its sectoral reach across the UK and Ireland," said Sisk chief executive Paul Brown. "Their strong reputation and track record in delivering complex infrastructure projects aligns well with our strategic growth ambitions. This acquisition creates significant opportunity to capitalise on the growing aviation, energy, water and utility sector markets, leveraging the combined capability and highly skilled workforce.”

Founded in Cork in 1859, Sisk employs over 2,500 people in construction services with extensive operations across Ireland, the United Kingdom, and mainland Europe.