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; major airport frameworks awarded in Ireland
Top line
The Global Civil Construction Contract Services Market was valued at USD 148.7 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% to reach USD 216.9 billion by 2034. Forecast work in the study links that growth to government-led infrastructure programs across North America, Asia and Europe that are creating multi-year pipelines for engineering, procurement and construction firms and specialist contract service providers.
Why growth is expected
Large national programs aimed at economic recovery, urbanisation and resilience upgrades are driving steady demand. Policy frameworks cited for the Asia‑Pacific region include India’s National Infrastructure Pipeline and Japan’s National Resilience Program, which together with similar plans in other regions are allocating billions of funding and speeding approvals. That combination is described as creating a structural increase in long-term contracts for tier-1 and tier-2 service providers able to scale operations and meet compliance conditions.
Market segments to watch
The construction management services (CMS) segment generated USD 41.3 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 56.9 billion by 2034. The report notes CMS firms are playing an expanded role as project complexity rises, acting as the coordinating centre for owners, designers, subcontractors, suppliers and regulators under integrated delivery models such as EPC and Design-Build.
The large-scale projects segment generated USD 58.8 billion in 2024 and held a 39.6% share. Typical examples listed in the analysis include cross-country expressways, mass transit systems, industrial corridors and international airports, which demand phased execution, strict quality adherence and extensive risk-mitigation services.
Region and country notes
The U.S. Civil Construction Contract Services Market was stated as valued at USD 148.7 billion in 2024 and was anticipated to register a CAGR of 4.1% between 2025 and 2034. The report points to a broad inventory of highways, bridges, airports, railways and water systems that require modernisation, capacity expansion and resilience upgrades, with many projects delivered through service-driven models.
Company activity and strategies
The study lists major industry players and highlights common strategies: expanding service offerings across the project lifecycle from design to maintenance, investing in technologies like Building Information Modeling, drones and artificial intelligence to boost efficiency and safety, and forming joint ventures and partnerships to access local markets and scale resources.
Dublin airport programme: contracts and consultants
Irish airport operator 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). The Lot 1 framework is part of daa’s Capital Investment Program 2020+ for Dublin Airport and covers civil engineering and infrastructure projects to upgrade pavement, drainage and electrical systems at boarding gate piers, aircraft stands, terminals, aprons, taxiways and the general airfield campus.
The Sisk/Lagan JV draws on John Sisk & Son’s local building and civil engineering track record and Lagan Aviation & Infrastructure’s airport development experience. The airport authority expects the framework to support medium‑term campus works already underway, including major runway and apron activity overseen under the wider investment programme.
Design partner for campus upgrades
Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, 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, as part of a €2.9 billion capital investment programme. The role will see Atkins integrate with in‑house design teams to upgrade landside and airside infrastructure including aprons, runways and taxiways and to support terminal and ancillary building upgrades within the investment plan.
Other sector notes
Passenger traffic at Dublin Airport peaked at 32.9 million in 2019, with services to more than 190 destinations. Rebuilding connectivity is presented as key to economic recovery following the pandemic and a driver for continued campus investment.
Report contents and accessibility
The market study lists detailed chapters covering methodology, executive summary, industry insights, competitive landscape, market estimates and forecasts by service type, contract type, project type, project size, end use and region, plus company profiles and strategic recommendations. The report also notes additional market reports added on the same date covering other product markets.
FAQ
What did ResearchAndMarkets project for the global Civil Construction Contract Services market?
The Global Civil Construction Contract Services Market was valued at USD 148.7 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% to reach USD 216.9 billion by 2034.
How large was the construction management services segment in 2024?
The construction management services (CMS) segment generated USD 41.3 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 56.9 billion by 2034.
What share did large-scale projects hold?
The large-scale projects segment generated USD 58.8 billion in 2024 and held a 39.6% share.
Which joint venture won the Dublin Airport airside and landside framework?
Irish airport operator 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).
Who was appointed to provide civil and airfield engineering design services?
Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, 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, as part of a €2.9 billion capital investment programme.
What was stated about the U.S. market size and growth?
The U.S. Civil Construction Contract Services Market was stated as valued at USD 148.7 billion in 2024 and was anticipated to register a CAGR of 4.1% between 2025 and 2034.
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Key features at a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Global market value (2024) | USD 148.7 billion |
| Forecast (2034) | USD 216.9 billion |
| CAGR (2024–2034) | 4.1% |
| CMS segment (2024) | USD 41.3 billion; projected USD 56.9 billion by 2034 |
| Large-scale projects (2024) | USD 58.8 billion; 39.6% share |
| Dublin Airport framework | Sisk/Lagan Joint Venture awarded >€325 million (US$430 million) |
| Design services appointment | Atkins appointed under 5-year framework, extendable by 3 years, part of €2.9 billion programme |
| Notable regional program examples | India’s National Infrastructure Pipeline; Japan’s National Resilience Program |
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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
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