Dublin, Ireland, September 21, 2025
News Summary
Research forecasts steady long-term expansion in the civil construction market, with a projected 4.1% CAGR to reach USD 216.9 billion by 2034 driven by government infrastructure programmes and large-scale projects. Irish airport operator daa has awarded a €325m-plus airside and landside civil engineering framework to the Sisk/Lagan joint venture and appointed Atkins as multidisciplinary design consultant under a five-year framework tied to a €2.9 billion capital programme for Dublin and Cork airports. Construction management services and large-scale projects are highlighted as prime revenue drivers that will sustain pipelines for tier-1 and tier-2 contractors.
Global civil construction services market set to expand while Dublin Airport awards major civil engineering and design contracts
The Global Civil Construction Contract Services Market was valued at USD 148.7 billion in 2024 and is forecast to grow, while a major airport operator in Ireland has moved to lock in local and international contractors for a multi-year campus upgrade.
Top lines
Research and Markets released a report showing The Global Civil Construction Contract Services Market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% to reach USD 216.9 billion by 2034. At the same time, the airport operator selected a joint venture to deliver an airside and landside civil engineering framework worth more than €325 million (US$430 million), and appointed a multidisciplinary engineering consultant on a framework tied to a €2.9 billion capital investment programme.
Market forecast and drivers
The report, published on September 19, 2025, cites large-scale infrastructure initiatives led by governments across North America, Asia, and Europe as primary growth drivers. National infrastructure programs are described as aiming to stimulate economic recovery, support urbanization, and transition toward resilient infrastructure systems. In the Asia-Pacific region, policy frameworks cited include India’s National Infrastructure Pipeline and Japan’s National Resilience Program, both said to create multi-year demand pipelines for EPC firms and contract service providers.
The report highlights that policy-backed investments allocate billions of funding and set up institutional mechanisms for faster project approval, producing a structural increase in long-term contracts, particularly for tier-1 and tier-2 service providers able to scale operations and meet compliance criteria.
Segments and services
The Construction management services (CMS) segment generated USD 41.3 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 56.9 billion by 2034. CMS is described as dominating the market because it oversees, coordinates, and optimizes every phase of the construction lifecycle and serves as the nerve center connecting owners, designers, subcontractors, suppliers, and regulators.
The large-scale projects segment generated USD 58.8 billion in 2024 and held a 39.6% share. Large-scale project examples listed include cross-country expressways, mass transit systems, industrial corridors, and international airports. Civil construction services named as indispensable for such projects include project management, engineering design, cost estimation, and risk mitigation.
U.S. market note
The report also states The U.S. Civil Construction Contract Services Market was stated as valued at USD 148.7 billion in 2024 and anticipates a compound growth rate of 4.1% between 2025 and 2034. Reasons cited include an expansive infrastructure network, sustained federal investment, and a mature contractor and regulatory ecosystem. Many U.S. projects are executed through service-driven models like Design-Build and EPC.
Market players and strategies
The report lists major players across the sector and notes common strategies: expanding service offerings to cover the full project lifecycle, investing in technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), drones, and artificial intelligence, and forming strategic partnerships and joint ventures to access new markets and local expertise.
Dublin airport framework award and design appointment
The airport operator selected Sisk/Lagan Joint Venture (JV) to undertake Dublin Airport airside and landside civil engineering framework worth more than €325 million (US$430 million). The framework, described as Airside and Landside Lot 1, is part of the airport’s Capital Investment Program 2020+ for Dublin Airport (CIP 2020+), which is designed to deliver continued growth over the medium term. The scope covers pavement, drainage, and electrical system upgrades across boarding gate piers, aircraft stands, terminals, aprons, taxiways, and the general airfield campus.
Separately, the airport operator appointed Atkins as its multidisciplinary design consultant for the delivery of civil and airfield engineering design services at Dublin and Cork airports under a 5-year Civil Engineering Design Services Framework contract, extendable by 3 years. The appointment is tied to a €2.9 billion capital investment programme and builds on a 15-year relationship. The design role will integrate with the operator’s in-house team to upgrade landside and airside infrastructure including aprons, runways, and taxiways.
Context and additional items
The airport reached a pre-pandemic peak in 2019 with 32.9 million passengers and flights to more than 190 destinations operated by almost 50 airlines. The capital program also includes new runway work and broader campus upgrades overseen in part by an external infrastructure advisor.
Related corporate movements
Separately, owners of a Belfast-headquartered building and civil engineering contractor have been reported as not confirming whether a long-running sale is close to completion. That contractor is part of a materials group whose parent company switched its stock market listing from London to New York in 2023 and reported increased revenues of USD 35.6 billion in its last reported year.
Report structure
The market study provides a detailed chapter list covering methodology, executive summary, industry insights, competitive landscape, segmented market estimates by service, contract, project type and size, regional forecasts, and company profiles.
Why it matters
Together, the market forecast and the airport framework and design appointments illustrate rising demand for civil contractors and specialist engineering design services to deliver long-term, phased infrastructure projects that require strict quality control, digital delivery methods, and integrated project management.
FAQ
Q: What was the global market value in 2024?
A: The Global Civil Construction Contract Services Market was valued at USD 148.7 billion in 2024.
Q: What is the projected growth to 2034?
A: The Global Civil Construction Contract Services Market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% to reach USD 216.9 billion by 2034.
Q: What contract was awarded for Dublin Airport civil engineering?
A: daa selected Sisk/Lagan Joint Venture (JV) to undertake Dublin Airport airside and landside civil engineering framework worth more than €325 million (US$430 million).
Q: What design consultancy appointment was made by the airport operator?
A: Atkins was appointed by daa as its multidisciplinary design consultant for the delivery of civil and airfield engineering design services at Dublin and Cork airports under a 5-year Civil Engineering Design Services Framework contract, extendable by 3 years.
Q: What is the size of the capital programme tied to the design appointment?
A: The appointment is part of a €2.9 billion capital investment programme.
Q: What was stated about the U.S. market?
A: The U.S. Civil Construction Contract Services Market was stated as valued at USD 148.7 billion in 2024.
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Key features at a glance
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Global market value (2024) | USD 148.7 billion |
| Projected value (2034) | USD 216.9 billion at a 4.1% CAGR |
| CMS segment (2024) | USD 41.3 billion (expected USD 56.9 billion by 2034) |
| Large-scale projects (2024) | USD 58.8 billion and 39.6% share |
| Dublin Airport civil framework | €325 million (US$430 million) awarded to Sisk/Lagan JV |
| Design services framework | Atkins appointed under a 5-year contract, extendable by 3 years |
| Capital programme | €2.9 billion |
| Notable report date | September 19, 2025 (Research and Markets) |
Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic
Additional Resources
- Passenger Terminal Today: Contractors named for Dublin Airport civil engineering works
- Wikipedia: Dublin Airport
- New Civil Engineer: Sisk JV wins €269m Dublin Airport civils contract
- Google Search: Sisk Lagan JV Dublin Airport civils
- Dublin Airport: Atkins to deliver civil and airfield engineering design services
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Atkins
- New Civil Engineer: Unique single-leaf bascule bridge at Dublin Port submitted for planning
- Google Scholar: bascule bridge Dublin Port
- New Civil Engineer: Atkins wins another Dublin and Cork airport contract
- Google News: Atkins Dublin Cork airport contract
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