Sisk to acquire Farrans Construction

John Sisk & Son (Sisk) has agreed to acquire Farrans Construction from CRH, in a deal that will see two leading contractors combine their strengths across the UK and Ireland.

Farrans, based in Northern Ireland, employs more than 600 people and is active in aviation, water, civil engineering and renewable energy. The company will continue to operate under its own brand, with all projects and operations proceeding as normal. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval.

Sisk, Ireland’s largest construction and civil engineering firm, said the move aligns with its strategic growth ambitions in core infrastructure markets. Paul Brown, Sisk CEO, commented: “The acquisition of Farrans represents an excellent opportunity for Sisk to broaden its sectoral reach across the UK and Ireland. Their strong reputation and track record in delivering complex infrastructure projects aligns well with our ambitions. 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.”

For the UK concrete construction sector, the merger brings together two Tier 1 contractors with extensive experience delivering concrete-intensive infrastructure, from water treatment plants and energy facilities to major transport projects. The combined business is expected to increase demand for ready-mixed, precast and reinforced concrete across large-scale projects.

Farrans is currently active on projects including water infrastructure upgrades and major civils schemes, while Sisk is delivering significant works on HS2 and large building frameworks. Together, the businesses will represent a strengthened force in concrete-heavy markets such as utilities, aviation and renewable energy.