Tue, 02 Sep 2025 | BUSINESS SALE
Farrans Construction, a Northern Ireland-based building and civil engineering contractor, is set to be acquired by Sisk. Farrans Construction delivers projects in renewable energy, water and aviation across the UK and Ireland.
Sisk, Ireland’s largest construction and civil engineering company, has struck a deal to acquire the company from building materials provider CRH. According to the buyer, the deal brings together two strong contracting brands and will unlock new opportunities to deliver major infrastructure projects in the UK and Ireland.
The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval and is for an undisclosed sum, will see Farrans continue to trade under its existing brand, with all project operations continuing as normal.
Paul Brown, Chief Executive of Sisk, said that the deal “represents an excellent opportunity for Sisk to broaden its sectoral reach across the UK and Ireland.” According to Brown, Farrans’ “strong reputation and track record in delivering complex infrastructure projects aligns well with our strategic growth ambitions.”
Brown added: “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.”
Farrans Managing Director Dominic Lavery added: "This is a positive development for Farrans, and we believe that Sisk is the right strategic fit for our business as we look to the future. We’re pleased that Farrans' people, culture, and brand will be retained, and we look forward to working together to deliver for our clients across the UK and Ireland."
The deal comes nearly three years after building materials giant CRH put Farrans up for sale and just four months after fellow CRH-owned firm Tarmac sold contracting brand Alun Griffiths to its namesake former owner and founder.
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