Northern Construction Hits Record High | Belfast News

Northern Ireland’s construction sector just smashed records, hitting £4.9 billion last year — fueled by a 27.4% housing boom that’s now at a 15-year peak. Even with a slight dip in Q1 this year, output remains 10.1% higher year-on-year, and 23% above pre-pandemic levels when adjusted for inflation. Private housing surged 23% in real terms, social housing jumped 38%. But architects warn that political gridlock is stalling progress — no clear budget, infrastructure plans, or building regulations are holding back momentum. Without decisive action, the industry says the economy, environment, and housing supply face serious long-term risks. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/064e7181e800010f