Bechtel overhaul project delivery
ronan McGlade ronan McGlade

Bechtel overhaul project delivery

Our customers’ ambitions continue to grow, and advances in technology are creating new opportunities for our industry to improve productivity and speed

Read More
Ireland launches I-C3…
ronan McGlade ronan McGlade

Ireland launches I-C3…

The initiative builds on Ireland’s vibrant and extensive semiconductor industry comprising over 130 indigenous and foreign subsidiary companies

Read More
Taiwan’s First 12-Inch Semiconductor R&D Facility
ronan McGlade ronan McGlade

Taiwan’s First 12-Inch Semiconductor R&D Facility

The groundbreaking ceremony took place on February 10, 2026, at the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) campus in Hsinchu, a region long known as the heart of Taiwan’s semiconductor industry.

Read More
Ireland to develop quantum computing chips..
ronan McGlade ronan McGlade

Ireland to develop quantum computing chips..

Coordinated by the University of Twente in the Netherlands, P4Q brings together leading research organisations, semiconductor foundries and deep-tech companies with a shared goal: creating the industrial ecosystem Europe needs to manufacture high-quality quantum photonic chips at scale.

Read More
Ireland’s Top AI Startups Flexing Their Muscle’s….
ronan McGlade ronan McGlade

Ireland’s Top AI Startups Flexing Their Muscle’s….

In Ireland, employer support appears to be a key driver of adoption. Around 37% of workers say their organisation actively encourages AI use — a level of backing that Indeed links directly to higher engagement and everyday integration of AI tools.

Read More
RnD Fabs on the Rise
ronan McGlade ronan McGlade

RnD Fabs on the Rise

European universities and governments are making similar investments. In Ireland, Tyndall National Institute at University College Cork is set for a major upgrade.

Read More
SK hynix Pushes on with Plant Construction
ronan McGlade ronan McGlade

SK hynix Pushes on with Plant Construction

Industry sources reported on February 9 that SK hynix will start installing fencing at the construction site in West Lafayette, Indiana, from February 23, marking the start of preliminary work. From March 2, the company is expected to begin key preparatory activities for the main build, including ground grading, compaction and civil engineering work.

Read More
Fab Builders Make Big Moves
ronan McGlade ronan McGlade

Fab Builders Make Big Moves

In the global race to build semiconductor capacity – from American chip fabs and Asian assembly lines to European material plants – Jacobs and Fluor have emerged as critical players.

Read More
Tesla to build an in-house ‘TeraFab’?
ronan McGlade ronan McGlade

Tesla to build an in-house ‘TeraFab’?

Tesla’s original factory in Fremont, California became the birthplace of Model S, 3, X and Y production. In 2014 Tesla broke ground on “Gigafactory 1” in Nevada, a huge complex to mass-produce batteries, electric motors and powertrains and now also the Tesla Semi truck. Soon after, Tesla opened Gigafactories in Shanghai, China, Berlin-Brandenburg, Germany and Austin, Texas.

Read More
Infineon to invest €500m
ronan McGlade ronan McGlade

Infineon to invest €500m

The company has increased its planned capital expenditure for the 2026 fiscal year to €2.7 billion, with much of the spending directed toward chips used in data centre power systems.

Read More
NXP Semiconductors - upbeat quarter
ronan McGlade ronan McGlade

NXP Semiconductors - upbeat quarter

The chipmaker, which supplies microcontrollers and radar sensors, is seeing growing demand for its secure connectivity products used in modern vehicles and factory automation.

Read More
Corning Secures $6bn AI Deal with Meta
ronan McGlade ronan McGlade

Corning Secures $6bn AI Deal with Meta

The Meta contract will feed directly into this fast-growing enterprise business over the coming years, potentially driving another phase of accelerated growth. Strong demand has also improved Corning’s pricing power, supporting higher margins.

Read More