Irish Construction Industry Awards 2024: Celebrating Excellence in Construction

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The Irish Construction Industry Awards once again showcased the best of Ireland’s construction sector during its 2024 edition, recognising innovation, dedication, and outstanding achievements across a diverse range of categories. Often referred to as the Oscars of the Irish construction industry, the event highlighted projects and individuals leading the way in shaping the future of construction both nationally and globally.

Key Winners and Highlights

The winners of this year’s awards represented excellence across various sectors, including residential, commercial, engineering, and sustainability. Below are the winners from the event:

Contractor of the Year

FINALISTS:

  • CField Construction CField Construction
  • Clarke Construction Clarke Construction
  • Collen Collen
  • CUNNINGHAM CUNNINGHAM
  • FKM Fit Out FKM Fit Out
  • Glebe Builders Glebe Builders
  • McKeon Group McKeon Group
  • Shareridge Shareridge

Sponsored by:

U-Value Insulation

Architecture Practice of the Year

FINALISTS:

  • Harcourt Architects Harcourt Architects
  • RDF Architects & Planning RDF Architects & Planning
  • Reddy A+U Reddy A+U
  • TODD Architects TODD Architects

Engineering Firm of the Year

FINALISTS:

  • IN2 Engineering Design Partnership IN2 Engineering Design Partnership
  • Strata Strata

Sponsored by:

Eastgate Engineering

Sub-Contractor of the Year

FINALISTS:

  • Callaghan Electrical Callaghan Electrical
  • DECO Engineering DECO Engineering
  • Fire Containment Fire Containment
  • Kerrigan Mechanical Kerrigan Mechanical
  • M&P Mechanical M&P Mechanical
  • NWCS NWCS
  • O'Carroll Engineering O'Carroll Engineering

Sub-Contractor of the Year - Small

FINALISTS:

  • Radon Ireland Radon Ireland
  • Savage Groundworks Savage Groundworks
  • Titan Roofing Titan Roofing

Consultancy of the Year

FINALISTS:

  • Cogent Associates Cogent Associates
  • IN2 Engineering Design Partnership IN2 Engineering Design Partnership
  • KPMG KPMG
  • Mitchell McDermott Mitchell McDermott
  • SLS Consultants SLS Consultants
  • Strata Strata
  • Turner & Townsend Turner & Townsend

Sponsored by:

PanelDuct

Consultancy of the Year - Small

FINALISTS:

  • 3D Design Bureau 3D Design Bureau
  • Axiseng Axiseng
  • Buildcost Buildcost
  • Construction Dispute Solutions Construction Dispute Solutions
  • McGrath Quantity Surveyors McGrath Quantity Surveyors
  • Mulcahy McDonagh & Partners Mulcahy McDonagh & Partners

Sponsored by:

PanelDuct

Construction Project Manager of the Year

FINALISTS:

  • Ardmac - David McGrath Ardmac - David McGrath
  • Clarke Construction - Colin Clarke Clarke Construction - Colin Clarke
  • Duggan Brothers - Pat O'Neill Duggan Brothers - Pat O'Neill

Sponsored by:

Breagh Recruitment

Civil Construction Project of the Year

FINALISTS:

  • Arcadis - Belfast Grand Central Station Arcadis - Belfast Grand Central Station
  • Ayesa, Ward&Burke, ClancyMoore - Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant Ayesa, Ward&Burke, ClancyMoore - Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant
  • McCallion Group - Lidl Stewartstown McCallion Group - Lidl Stewartstown
  • Shareridge - Windmill Hill Reservoir and Trunk Watermain to Ratoath Shareridge - Windmill Hill Reservoir and Trunk Watermain to Ratoath

Contractor Commercial Project of the Year

FINALISTS:

  • Bathrooms4u - Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa Bathrooms4u - Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa
  • Duggan Brothers - Leeson Lane Office Development Duggan Brothers - Leeson Lane Office Development
  • Kilcawley Construction - Kilsaran Headquarters Redevelopment Kilcawley Construction - Kilsaran Headquarters Redevelopment
  • Martin  Reddin - McDonald’s Newbridge Martin Reddin - McDonald’s Newbridge
  • PJ Hegarty - Building N1, Central Park PJ Hegarty - Building N1, Central Park

Contractor Tourism & Hospitality Project of the Year

FINALISTS:

  • Conack - Moxy Hotel & Residence Inn Conack - Moxy Hotel & Residence Inn
  • Gilbert-Ash - citizenM Dublin Gilbert-Ash - citizenM Dublin
  • Vision Contracting - Meakstown Community Centre Vision Contracting - Meakstown Community Centre

Contractor Health Project of the Year

FINALISTS:

  • Carey Building Contractors - Laboratories at The Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital Carey Building Contractors - Laboratories at The Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital
  • Duggan Brothers - Dublin Simon Community Medical Residential Treatment Facility Duggan Brothers - Dublin Simon Community Medical Residential Treatment Facility
  • Nevin Construction - Refurbishment of St. Paul’s Building at St. Otteran’s Hospital Complex, Waterford Nevin Construction - Refurbishment of St. Paul’s Building at St. Otteran’s Hospital Complex, Waterford

Contractor Education Project of the Year

FINALISTS:

  • Ganson Building & Civil Engineering - O'Carolan College Nobber Ganson Building & Civil Engineering - O'Carolan College Nobber
  • Glasgiven Contracts - Rosmini Community School Glasgiven Contracts - Rosmini Community School
  • OHMG - Ulidia Integrated College OHMG - Ulidia Integrated College
  • Walls McKeon Joint Venture - The Polaris Building at Dublin City University Walls McKeon Joint Venture - The Polaris Building at Dublin City University
  • Woodvale Construction Company - Ardnashee School and College Woodvale Construction Company - Ardnashee School and College

Contractor Conservation Project of the Year

FINALISTS:

  • Broomfield Construction - The Castleblayney Library Broomfield Construction - The Castleblayney Library
  • Jackie Greene Construction - Dalkey Forge Jackie Greene Construction - Dalkey Forge
  • Michael M Lyons Building Contractors - The Village Arts Centre Michael M Lyons Building Contractors - The Village Arts Centre
  • Nevin Construction - Refurbishment of St. Paul’s Building at St. Otteran’s Hospital Complex, Waterford Nevin Construction - Refurbishment of St. Paul’s Building at St. Otteran’s Hospital Complex, Waterford

Contractor Industrial Project of the Year

FINALISTS:

  • CField Construction - Merck F2.0 Project, Blarney Business Park, Cork CField Construction - Merck F2.0 Project, Blarney Business Park, Cork
  • Collen - Grange Back Up Power Collen - Grange Back Up Power
  • McCabe Group - Schutz/Gem Plastics Kilvanny, Ballyhaise, Co Cavan McCabe Group - Schutz/Gem Plastics Kilvanny, Ballyhaise, Co Cavan
  • Woodvale Construction Company - Mallon Foods Facility Extension Woodvale Construction Company - Mallon Foods Facility Extension

Contractor Residential Project of the Year - Over 5M

FINALISTS:

  • BAM Ireland - Newmarket Yard BAM Ireland - Newmarket Yard
  • Braidwater Group - Beech Hill View Braidwater Group - Beech Hill View
  • Carey Building Contractors - Benedictine Monastery, Kylemore Carey Building Contractors - Benedictine Monastery, Kylemore
  • Ganson Building and Civil Engineering - Richmond Place, Inchicore Ganson Building and Civil Engineering - Richmond Place, Inchicore
  • GEM Construction - Malahide Road Apartment Development GEM Construction - Malahide Road Apartment Development
  • Jackie Greene Construction - Dalkey Forge Jackie Greene Construction - Dalkey Forge
  • Monami Construction - Alta Verde, Cross Avenue, Blackrock Monami Construction - Alta Verde, Cross Avenue, Blackrock

Contractor Residential Project of the Year - Under 5M

FINALISTS:

  • Broomfield Construction - Bowden Court, Swords Broomfield Construction - Bowden Court, Swords
  • Clarke Construction - Howth Road Clarke Construction - Howth Road
  • Harcourt Technologies - Grange Close 3D Construction Printed Social Housing Development Harcourt Technologies - Grange Close 3D Construction Printed Social Housing Development
  • RBK Construction - Extension to Family Home RBK Construction - Extension to Family Home

Design Project of the Year

FINALISTS:

  • Ballymore - Sea Gardens Ballymore - Sea Gardens
  • Henry J Lyons - Coopers Cross Henry J Lyons - Coopers Cross
  • Henry J Lyons - Two Grand Parade Henry J Lyons - Two Grand Parade
  • MDO Architects - RCSI Education and Research Centre Connolly MDO Architects - RCSI Education and Research Centre Connolly
  • Reddy A+U - Newmarket Yards Reddy A+U - Newmarket Yards
  • RKD - Advanced Manufacturing Facility RKD - Advanced Manufacturing Facility
  • TOT Architects - The Sidings TOT Architects - The Sidings

Engineering Project of the Year

FINALISTS:

  • Ayesa, Ward&Burke, ClancyMoore - Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant Ayesa, Ward&Burke, ClancyMoore - Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant
  • Jones Engineering Manufacturing - 88MW Data Centre Jones Engineering Manufacturing - 88MW Data Centre
  • PanelDuct - Bespoke Plenums for Pharmaceutical Facility PanelDuct - Bespoke Plenums for Pharmaceutical Facility
  • Source Civil - AMS 11 Data Centre Source Civil - AMS 11 Data Centre

Green Project of the Year

FINALISTS:

  • Ballymore - Drumnigh Oaks Ballymore - Drumnigh Oaks
  • Copper Coast Renewables - Follain Copper Coast Renewables - Follain
  • FKM Fit Out - Clover Aviation FKM Fit Out - Clover Aviation
  • FKM Fit Out - Synechron FKM Fit Out - Synechron
  • Flynn Management & Contractors - LinkedIn 4WP Flynn Management & Contractors - LinkedIn 4WP
  • Northern Ireland Housing Executive - MMC Passivhaus Northern Ireland Housing Executive - MMC Passivhaus
  • Sisk - OPW Kilcairn Government Building Sisk - OPW Kilcairn Government Building
  • Vision Contracting  - Meakstown Community Centre Vision Contracting - Meakstown Community Centre

MMC Project of the Year

FINALISTS:

  • COADY Architects - Innovation Square Apartments, Tallaght COADY Architects - Innovation Square Apartments, Tallaght
  • CPAC Modular - Lucan East Educate Together National School CPAC Modular - Lucan East Educate Together National School
  • Creagh Concrete Products - Guildford Crescent Creagh Concrete Products - Guildford Crescent
  • Harcourt Technologies - Grange Close Harcourt Technologies - Grange Close
  • Jones Engineering Manufacturing - Pre-Manufactured 3D Primary  Structural Air Cooled Plantroom Jones Engineering Manufacturing - Pre-Manufactured 3D Primary Structural Air Cooled Plantroom
  • OCC Construction - Clai Mor MMC Development OCC Construction - Clai Mor MMC Development
  • PanelDuct - Data Centre Modular Ductwork PanelDuct - Data Centre Modular Ductwork
  • Procon Modular & KSNPM - Goatstown ETSS Procon Modular & KSNPM - Goatstown ETSS

BIM Initiative of the Year

FINALISTS:

  • Ardmac - Digitalising ESG: Leveraging BIM to Measure and Manage Impact Ardmac - Digitalising ESG: Leveraging BIM to Measure and Manage Impact
  • BAM Ireland - A Modern Digital Contractor BAM Ireland - A Modern Digital Contractor
  • IMEP - Intelligent MEP Design Consultancy - St. Finbarr’s Community Nursing Home IMEP - Intelligent MEP Design Consultancy - St. Finbarr’s Community Nursing Home
  • Linesight - AI Assisted BIM Advisory Linesight - AI Assisted BIM Advisory
  • MDO Architects MDO Architects
  • National Standards Authority of Ireland National Standards Authority of Ireland
  • PanelDuct PanelDuct
  • Sisk - Everyday Integration of Advanced BIM Tools Sisk - Everyday Integration of Advanced BIM Tools

Innovation in Construction

FINALISTS:

  • Callaghan Electrical - Innovation Everywhere Callaghan Electrical - Innovation Everywhere
  • H&MV Engineering - Digital Performance Hub H&MV Engineering - Digital Performance Hub
  • Harcourt Technologies - Grange Close 3DCP Social Housing Project Harcourt Technologies - Grange Close 3DCP Social Housing Project
  • McCool Controls & Engineering - CoolSúil IoT at Shanganagh Residential Project McCool Controls & Engineering - CoolSúil IoT at Shanganagh Residential Project
  • McKeon Group -  Hereworks Happy and Hereworks Solve McKeon Group - Hereworks Happy and Hereworks Solve
  • O'Carroll Engineering - Alta Verde Project O'Carroll Engineering - Alta Verde Project
  • Supply Chain Sustainability School Supply Chain Sustainability School
  • Writech - Workshop Upgrade Initiative Writech - Workshop Upgrade Initiative

Innovation in Construction - Large

FINALISTS:

  • AstraZeneca - Project Joyce AstraZeneca - Project Joyce
  • Cairn - Passive House at Scale Cairn - Passive House at Scale
  • Jones Engineering Manufacturing - Condenser Compound Room  Design Using SolidWorks Jones Engineering Manufacturing - Condenser Compound Room Design Using SolidWorks
  • Kingspan Group - PowerPanel Kingspan Group - PowerPanel
  • Sisk - Citywest Smart Building Sisk - Citywest Smart Building
  • Sisk - Optimisation & Optineering Tool Sisk - Optimisation & Optineering Tool

Excellence in Sustainability

FINALISTS:

  • Arcadis Ireland Arcadis Ireland
  • Ardmac Ardmac
  • BAM BAM
  • Cairn Cairn
  • McAleer & Rushe McAleer & Rushe

Sponsored by:

U-Value Insulation

Excellence in Health & Safety

FINALISTS:

  • Arcadis Ireland Arcadis Ireland
  • Crown Crown
  • Fire Containment Fire Containment
  • Mastertech - Facilitating a Safer Future Mastertech - Facilitating a Safer Future
  • NorDan Vinduer NorDan Vinduer

Sponsored by:

PepTalk

Excellence in Health & Safety - Contractor

FINALISTS:

  • Ardmac Ardmac
  • Cairn Cairn
  • FKM Fit Out FKM Fit Out
  • Flynn Management & Contractors Flynn Management & Contractors
  • Glenveagh Properties Glenveagh Properties
  • MJ Conroy Construction MJ Conroy Construction

Sponsored by:

PanelDuct

Apprenticeship Programme Award

FINALISTS:

  • Cairn Cairn
  • Callaghan Electrical Callaghan Electrical
  • Jones Engineering Group Jones Engineering Group
  • Leo Lynch Leo Lynch

Considerate Constructors Scheme Excellence Award

FINALISTS:

  • Monami Construction Monami Construction
  • Winthrop Technologies Winthrop Technologies

Sponsored by:

Considerate Constructors Scheme

Women in Construction Award

FINALISTS:

  • Ardmac - Vanessa Rafael Ardmac - Vanessa Rafael
  • CUNNINGHAM - Lisa Murtagh CUNNINGHAM - Lisa Murtagh
  • Fire Containment - Michelle Byrne Fire Containment - Michelle Byrne
  • FKM Fit Out - Breda Gleeson FKM Fit Out - Breda Gleeson
  • McKeon Group and Hereworks - Clíona Molloy McKeon Group and Hereworks - Clíona Molloy
  • McKeon Group and Hereworks - Veronica Lavelle McKeon Group and Hereworks - Veronica Lavelle
  • Reddy A+U - Zeljka Duszynski Reddy A+U - Zeljka Duszynski
  • TODD Architects - Penny Linton TODD Architects - Penny Linton

Sponsored by:

CROWN

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Strategy of the Year

FINALISTS:

  • BAM UK & Ireland BAM UK & Ireland
  • FKM Fit Out FKM Fit Out
  • Mitchell McDermott Mitchell McDermott
  • PJ Hegarty PJ Hegarty
  • STS Group STS Group

Sponsored by:

LPI Group

What’s Next for the Industry?

This year’s winners provide a glimpse into the priorities and innovations shaping the industry. From sustainability-focused projects to advanced engineering feats, businesses are adapting to address global challenges while maintaining efficiency. Looking forward, attendees and participants can expect ongoing advancements in the following areas:

     1. Sustainability and Green Construction

Projects like RKD's biopharmaceutical fit-out and BAM’s excellence in large-scale sustainability demonstrate the increasing emphasis on environmentally responsible construction. The focus on reducing carbon footprints, enhancing biodiversity, and implementing renewable energy systems is set to expand further.

     2. Digital Transformation and Innovation

Industry leaders are leveraging advanced technologies such as BIM (Building Information Modelling) and modular construction techniques. Companies like Sisk, recognised for its rapid modular projects, highlight the role of digital tools in improving efficiency and scalability.

     3. Community Impact and Diversity

Initiatives promoting inclusivity, such as dedicated awards like Women in Construction, signal a shift towards fostering a more equitable and empowered workforce. Programmes such as the Apprenticeship Programme Award also showcase the importance of nurturing talent to secure the future of the industry.

     4. Safety and Excellence Standards

Awards acknowledging advancements in health & safety, including this year’s win by Conack, underscore the importance of rigorous safety protocols and professional standards.

Why the Industry Awards Matter

Beyond the trophies, the Irish Construction Industry Awards celebrate the hard work, creativity, and perseverance of professionals and organisations that continue to raise the bar. Being recognised at these awards not only enhances national profiles but also sets benchmarks for future industry practices.

Mark Your Calendar for 2025

The Irish Construction Industry Awards continue to be a pivotal event for the construction sector. As innovation and sustainability remain at the forefront, the upcoming 2025 awards are set to spotlight the evolving trends and new players driving progress. Start preparing your submissions early to showcase your best work on a national stage and gain recognition among Ireland’s finest.

For more updates on next year’s event and details on participation, visit the official awards website at Irish Construction Industry Awards



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