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ARTICLE · 14 APRIL 2026

Matheson: In The Works

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From construction cost inflation and the implementation of RIAI 2025 contracts to landmark adjudication rulings and the UK's abolition of retention payments, this quarterly bulletin examines the forces reshaping Ireland's construction sector.

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Welcome to In the Works, Matheson’s quarterly construction bulletin with news, views and legislative updates.

It is hard to believe that the first quarter of 2026 is behind us and what a busy quarter it has been. We have seen increased activity across all sectors, most notably in residential and commercial offices but also in industrial and logistics. In this edition of In the Works, we look at recent case law, the implementation of RIAI 2025, construction cost inflation, the abolition of retention in the UK and catch-up on new and upcoming legislation.

In the industry: Construction costs, RIAI contracts

With oil prices and availability dominating the headlines, it’s no surprise that the impact is trickling down into construction contracts. In an industry that has run the gauntlet over recent years, price fluctuation has never truly been off the agenda.

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