The AIB Ireland Construction PMI fell to 45.4 in June 2026 from 50.2 in May, marking the sharpest contraction in construction activity since September 2025. The downturn was broad-based, with activity declining across all three sectors, led by the residential segment, which recorded its steepest fall in nearly four years, while commercial activity contracted for the first time in five months. New orders also declined at the fastest pace since August 2023 as sharply rising prices discouraged clients from committing to new projects. In response, firms reduced purchasing activity for the first time in eight months, although employment continued to grow for an eighth consecutive month. Supplier delivery times lengthened due to shipping disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict, while input costs remained elevated amid higher oil and raw material prices, despite inflation easing slightly for a second straight month. Lastly, business confidence improved for a second consecutive month. source: S&P Global

Construction PMI in Ireland decreased to 45.40 points in June from 50.20 points in May of 2026. Construction PMI in Ireland averaged 52.85 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 decreased to 45.40 points in June from 50.20 points in May of 2026. Construction PMI in Ireland is expected to be 48.00 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 1789.00 1647.00 Units Mar 2026
Construction Output YoY -4.10 -1.00 percent Mar 2026
Existing Home Sales 2781.00 2763.00 Units May 2026
Home Ownership Rate 70.90 69.30 percent Dec 2025
Residential Property Prices MoM 0.50 0.10 percent May 2026
Residential Property Prices YoY 6.20 6.20 percent May 2026
Housing Index 206.00 205.00 points May 2026
New Home Sales 1080.00 978.00 Units May 2026
Price to Rent Ratio 115.55 115.11 Mar 2026
Residential Property Prices 6.74 6.98 Percent Mar 2026


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 Construction Shrinks the Most in 9 Months
The AIB Ireland Construction PMI fell to 45.4 in June 2026 from 50.2 in May, marking the sharpest contraction in construction activity since September 2025. The downturn was broad-based, with activity declining across all three sectors, led by the residential segment, which recorded its steepest fall in nearly four years, while commercial activity contracted for the first time in five months. New orders also declined at the fastest pace since August 2023 as sharply rising prices discouraged clients from committing to new projects. In response, firms reduced purchasing activity for the first time in eight months, although employment continued to grow for an eighth consecutive month. Supplier delivery times lengthened due to shipping disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict, while input costs remained elevated amid higher oil and raw material prices, despite inflation easing slightly for a second straight month. Lastly, business confidence improved for a second consecutive month.
2026-07-14
Irish Construction Sector Returns to Growth
The AIB Ireland Construction PMI increased to 50.2 in May 2026 from April’s five-month low of 47.1, driven by a renewed increase in output and new orders. New orders grew following their first decline in five months in April, reflecting an improvement in customer demand. The rebound was driven by an increase in commercial activity, which grew at the fastest pace since March 2022. In response to the rise in new orders, firms increased staffing and purchasing activity, with employment rising at a solid pace for the seventh straight month, while input buying rose modestly. Delivery times lengthened, although the rate of deterioration was less severe than in April. On the price front, input costs increased, driven by higher fuel and oil prices amid the war in the Middle East, although inflation eased slightly compared to the previous month. Finally, sentiment improved from April's 41-month low, amid optimism that an end to the war in the Middle East would help improve business conditions.
2026-06-09
Irish Construction Shrinks the Most in 5 Months
The AIB Ireland Construction PMI dropped to 47.1 in April 2026 from March’s 10-month high of 53.2, marking the first contraction in three months. The latest figure also marked the steepest decline since last November, as new orders fell for the first time in five months and the steepest drop since August 2023 due to the impact of the Middle East conflicts. The decline was driven by a fall in housing activity for the first time in three months, while the civil engineering category continued to contract. Employment rose at the fastest rate in just over two years, while purchasing activity continued to increase. Suppliers’ delivery times lengthened to the greatest extent since May 2022 amid shipping delays linked to the conflict in the Middle East. On the price front, input cost inflation accelerated to its highest level since June 2022 due to higher fuel prices. Lastly, sentiment weakened to its lowest level in almost three and a half years amid intensifying inflationary pressures.
2026-05-12