How we select the top construction projects in Northern Ireland
We’ve curated the Barbour ABI data to bring you the top construction projects in Northern Ireland in 2026. This includes the top construction projects by total value across all sectors with a start date 6 months back, and 6 months forward. Please note that we have excluded all masterplans from our league tables.
Casement Park GAA Development is Top Construction Project in Northern Ireland
According to Barbour ABI’s extensive building intelligence, the top construction projects in Northern Ireland shows the Casement Park GAA Development in Belfast in first place with a value of £128m. In second place is a residential development in Carrickfergus with a project value of £126. Another residential development in Derrymore is in third place with a value of £80m.
Last Updated: April 2026
Top Construction Projects 2026
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| Position | Project | Main Sector | Location | Start Date | Project Value | Project ID | View Project |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casement Park GAA Development in Belfast | Sports | Northern Ireland | 26/01/2026 | £ 128,000,000 | 11938196 | View project |
| 2 | Residential Development in Carrickfergus | Residential | Northern Ireland | 01/10/2026 | £ 125,860,000 | 12795835 | View project |
| 3 | Residential Development in Derrymore | Residential | Northern Ireland | 20/08/2026 | £ 80,290,000 | 12790096 | View project |
| 4 | Apartments Development in Belfast | Residential | Northern Ireland | 02/06/2026 | £ 74,500,000 | 12395664 | View project |
| 5 | Student Accommodation Development in Belfast | Residential | Northern Ireland | 01/08/2026 | £ 72,000,000 | 12790136 | View project |
| 6 | Leisure Centre Development in Enniskillen | Sports | Northern Ireland | 09/12/2025 | £ 70,000,000 | 12676415 | View project |
| 7 | Queen’s University Extension in Belfast | Education | Northern Ireland | 24/11/2025 | £ 70,000,000 | 12780143 | View project |
| 8 | Student Accommodation Development in Belfast | Residential | Northern Ireland | 06/01/2026 | £ 70,000,000 | 12802885 | View project |
| 9 | Student Accommodation Development in Belfast | Residential | Northern Ireland | 01/09/2026 | £ 65,000,000 | 12838744 | View project |
| 10 | City Quays 5 Belfast Harbour Commercial Development in Belfast | Commercial & Retail | Northern Ireland | 27/03/2026 | £ 64,000,000 | 12770957 | View project |
| 11 | Forensic Science Office Development in Carrickfergus | Commercial & Retail | Northern Ireland | 30/04/2026 | £ 51,000,000 | 12730286 | View project |
| 12 | Housing Development in Dungannon | Residential | Northern Ireland | 20/09/2026 | £ 46,200,000 | 12813823 | View project |
| 13 | Apartment Development in Belfast | Residential | Northern Ireland | 30/04/2026 | £ 46,000,000 | 12730223 | View project |
| 14 | City Quays 4 Belfast Harbour Development in Belfast | Residential | Northern Ireland | 18/03/2026 | £ 46,000,000 | 12690604 | View project |
| 15 | Housing Development in Portadown | Residential | Northern Ireland | 20/02/2026 | £ 43,340,000 | 12729608 | View project |
| 16 | Housing Development in Fintona | Residential | Northern Ireland | 31/05/2026 | £ 39,370,000 | 12671913 | View project |
| 17 | Housing Development in Lisburn | Residential | Northern Ireland | 22/05/2026 | £ 37,510,000 | 12801345 | View project |
| 18 | Housing Development in Craigavon | Residential | Northern Ireland | 23/03/2026 | £ 36,580,000 | 12781876 | View project |
| 19 | Apartments Development in Belfast | Residential | Northern Ireland | 05/01/2026 | £ 34,750,000 | 12655001 | View project |
| 20 | Housing Development in Dundonald | Commercial & Retail | Northern Ireland | 30/11/2025 | £ 33,660,000 | 12154891 | View project |
| 21 | Residential Development in Belfast | Residential | Northern Ireland | 28/10/2026 | £ 31,000,000 | 12337950 | View project |
| 22 | Apartments Development in Belfast | Residential | Northern Ireland | 16/04/2026 | £ 30,250,000 | 12654367 | View project |
| 23 | Residential Development in Derry | Residential | Northern Ireland | 15/10/2026 | £ 30,070,000 | 12801342 | View project |
| 24 | Care Home Development in Rostrevor | Care Residential | Northern Ireland | 15/12/2025 | £ 30,000,000 | 12565190 | View project |
| 25 | Housing Development in Ballymoney | Residential | Northern Ireland | 15/03/2026 | £ 27,720,000 | 12709414 | View project |
| 26 | Housing Development in Mallusk | Residential | Northern Ireland | 06/02/2026 | £ 27,720,000 | 12650229 | View project |
| 27 | Housing Development in Portrush | Residential | Northern Ireland | 27/12/2025 | £ 27,500,000 | 12779218 | View project |
| 28 | Residential Development in Coleraine | Residential | Northern Ireland | 13/09/2026 | £ 24,800,000 | 12819881 | View project |
| 29 | Housing Development in Belfast | Residential | Northern Ireland | 20/09/2026 | £ 22,880,000 | 12790274 | View project |
| 30 | Food Factory Development in Lurgan | Industrial | Northern Ireland | 26/09/2026 | £ 22,000,000 | 12843808 | View project |
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