The AIB Ireland Construction PMI increased to 53.2 in March 2026 from 52.1 in February, marking the fastest expansion since March 2025 amid a further solid rise in new orders. New orders increased for the fourth consecutive month, though the rate of expansion softened slightly from the four-year high posted in February. Employment rose, with job creation the fastest in 15 months. Growth was driven by both commercial construction and housing activity, with rates of growth hitting one-year highs. Meanwhile, civil engineering activity continued to decline, though at the slowest pace in the current 11-month downturn. Purchasing activity also recorded its largest increase in just over four years. On prices, input cost inflation accelerated to its highest level since December 2022, driven by higher fuel prices. Suppliers’ delivery times lengthened amid courier shortages and rising fuel prices. Finally, sentiment weakened to a four-month low due to the impact of the war in the Middle East. source: S&P Global

Construction PMI in Ireland increased to 53.20 points in March from 52.10 points in February of 2026. Construction PMI in Ireland averaged 52.96 points from 2013 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 68.80 points in February of 2016 and a record low of 4.50 points in April of 2020. This page provides - Ireland Construction Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Construction PMI in Ireland increased to 53.20 points in March from 52.10 points in February of 2026. Construction PMI in Ireland is expected to be 51.50 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Ireland AIB Construction PMI is projected to trend around 53.40 points in 2027 and 52.90 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Building Permits 1647.00 1842.00 Units Dec 2025
Construction Output YoY 0.80 6.30 percent Dec 2025
Existing Home Sales 2558.00 2686.00 Units Feb 2026
Home Ownership Rate 69.30 69.40 percent Dec 2024
Residential Property Prices MoM -0.20 0.40 percent Feb 2026
Residential Property Prices YoY 6.80 7.10 percent Feb 2026
Housing Index 204.90 205.20 points Feb 2026
New Home Sales 812.00 1095.00 Units Feb 2026
Price to Rent Ratio 115.11 115.15 Dec 2025
Residential Property Prices 7.02 7.48 Percent Dec 2025


Ireland AIB Construction PMI
The AIB Ireland Construction PMI, compiled by S&P Global, is based on monthly survey responses from approximately 150 construction firms, selected to represent the industry by workforce size and GDP contribution. Conducted in the latter half of each month, the survey measures month-on-month changes across various construction metrics. Results are presented as diffusion indices, where a reading above 50 signals growth, below 50 indicates contraction, and 50 represents no change. The headline figure—the Total Activity Index—tracks overall construction output and is seasonally adjusted for comparability over time. Though sometimes referred to as the "Construction PMI," it differs from the headline manufacturing PMI.

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Irish AIB Construction PMI Rises to 12-Month High
The AIB Ireland Construction PMI increased to 53.2 in March 2026 from 52.1 in February, marking the fastest expansion since March 2025 amid a further solid rise in new orders. New orders increased for the fourth consecutive month, though the rate of expansion softened slightly from the four-year high posted in February. Employment rose, with job creation the fastest in 15 months. Growth was driven by both commercial construction and housing activity, with rates of growth hitting one-year highs. Meanwhile, civil engineering activity continued to decline, though at the slowest pace in the current 11-month downturn. Purchasing activity also recorded its largest increase in just over four years. On prices, input cost inflation accelerated to its highest level since December 2022, driven by higher fuel prices. Suppliers’ delivery times lengthened amid courier shortages and rising fuel prices. Finally, sentiment weakened to a four-month low due to the impact of the war in the Middle East.
2026-04-14
Irish Construction Activity Returns to Growth
The AIB Ireland Construction PMI rose to 52.1 in February 2026 from 48.6 in January, marking the first expansion since April 2025 amid stronger demand. New orders increased for the third straight month at the fastest pace since February 2022. Growth was driven by commercial construction, while housing activity returned to growth after ten months, albeit modestly. Meanwhile, civil engineering activity continued to decline, though at the slowest pace in the current downturn. With workloads rising, firms boosted employment for the fourth straight month, the strongest gain since January 2025. Purchasing activity also recorded its largest increase in nearly four years. Input costs continued to climb sharply, largely due to higher metals prices, though inflation eased slightly from January. Suppliers’ delivery times lengthened amid courier shortages and congestion at Dublin port. Business sentiment remained strongly positive, supported by expectations of further growth in new orders.
2026-03-10
Irish Construction Shrinks the Least in 7 Months
The AIB Ireland Construction PMI increased slightly to 48.6 in January 2026 from 48.4 in December 2025, signaling the ninth consecutive month of contraction in the sector. All three sub-sectors registered contraction, with civil engineering remaining the weakest, although the rate of contraction eased slightly. The latest reading also marked the softest contraction since June, mainly supported by solid growth in new orders. New business expanded for the second consecutive month, and at the fastest pace since March last year. In response to rising new orders, firms further increased employment and purchasing activity, although job creation remained modest. Meanwhile, suppliers’ delivery times lengthened due to stock shortages and traffic delays. On the price front, input cost inflation accelerated, driven by higher copper prices. Looking ahead, business sentiment improved to its highest level in a year, amid expectations of a pickup in construction activity.
2026-02-10