The construction industry in Ireland is showing increasing commitment to sustainability and net-zero goals, albeit with considerable room for improvement. According to the survey, 50 percent of respondents indicated that only 0-25 percent of their projects have a significant commitment towards reaching net-zero carbon. Similarly, 50 percent of respondents said that only 0-25 percent of their projects conduct an embodied carbon assessment.

Retrofit projects focusing on energy efficiency, insulation installation (roof, walls and floors) account for the largest share at 25 percent, followed by window installation at 23 percent. This indicates a growing focus on improving the energy efficiency of existing buildings.