Constructional Steelwork – Buildings
This prestigious award celebrates the collective vision, meticulous engineering prowess, and superior construction skill behind Ireland’s finest steelwork in buildings. It recognises projects where the inherent strength, functional versatility, and architectural potential of Irish steel are maximised through exemplary teamwork and shared expertise. We seek to honour how inspired architectural design, precision structural engineering, skilled fabrication by dedicated people, and expert on-site erection converge to create structures that are not only fit-for-purpose but also enduring landmarks of quality and collaborative achievement across all building sectors.
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Submission Requirements
- Nomination Type (Own company or another member)
- Business Name
- Project Title (Ensure it’s approved for public release)
- Project Location (Full address or general location/county/country)
- Project Team (Essential where available): Provide comprehensive details for: Lead Architect/Architectural Firm; Lead Structural Engineer/Engineering Consultancy; Main Contractor; Steelwork Contractor/Fabricator; Steel Erector (if different); Key specialist sub-contractors or consultants (e.g., façade engineer, fire engineer if steel related); Project Management Team; Quantity Surveyor. Please specify roles clearly for each.
- Project Summary (max 50 words): A clear, concise, and impactful overview.
- Full Project Description (max 1,000 words): Tell us the story of the project. Include details such as the client’s brief, design philosophy, structural challenges, the steel solution chosen and why, fabrication process highlights, erection methodology, how collaboration was managed, any innovations, and specific sustainability or safety measures incorporated into the steel package.
- Why Should It Win? Focus on what makes this project exceptional: the results, originality, problem-solving, technical excellence, sustainability features, collaborative success, or real-world impact.
- Project Images: A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 high-quality images (JPEG/PNG), showcasing the steel structure during erection and in its completed state, as well as any particularly innovative or complex details.
- Company Logo (PNG format).
- Optional: Links to videos (e.g., drone footage, time-lapses), key drawings or BIM model excerpts, media features, or client testimonials supporting the nomination.
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View the shortlisted entries in this category
Access Stair, Hydro Station, Donegal
McMenamin Engineering Ltd
McMenamin Engineering deserve recognition in the Constructional Steelwork Civil Works for the access stair supplied to the ESB Hydro Station in Ballyshannon, as we demonstrated exceptional precision and care in design, fabrication, and installation in a highly sensitive ecological setting. The durable, low-maintenance galvanised steel stair was seamlessly installed over a live fish stream because of careful planning and coordination between all parties and is an example of how steelwork can be d
B2 Heat Pump Upgrade, Manufacturing Plant Dublin
Hayes Mechanical and Engineering
This project is a strong contender for an award due to Hayes Mechanical & Engineering's proven ability to deliver critical infrastructure upgrades with exceptional professionalism, minimal operational impact, and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction and safety. The direct testimonial from Fabien Eschbach, Ipsen's Engineering & EHS Director, is a powerful endorsement of this project's success. He explicitly praises Hayes Mechanical's "high level of professionalism, technical competence, a
Bracetown Hub A01, Co. Westmeath
Ryan Structural Steel Services Ltd
This project deserves to win because Ryan Structural Steel created a scalable system of template-based cutting, precision bracketry, and modular fixings that could ensure alignment, air and water sealing, and structural stability across complex façade geometries. The ambition was to enable tight construction tolerances while also allowing for differential thermal movement between the dissimilar materials of steel, glass, and composite cladding.
Coldstores, Mallow, Co. Cork
ODS Engineering
In conclusion, this project highlights ODS Engineering’s capabilities in managing and executing large-scale, technically complex projects in the industrial and cold storage sectors. From initial design and digital surveying to fabrication, fireproofing, and installation, every stage was handled with professionalism and accuracy. The successful delivery of this facility not only strengthens our relationship with Lyonara Coldstores but also reinforces ODS Engineering’s reputation as a trusted part
Evergreen Business Park, Little Island , Co. Cork
Noel C Duggan Structural Steel Ltd
In my opinion, this is the finest warehouse project completed in recent times in Ireland. Looking outside of our scope of works, which we feel was delivered to best in class and quality, the finish of the Park itself and its sustainable mindset from concept is a credit to all on the project team but especially JCD. I believe the photos included below will speak more then words could on this occasion.
Island House, Killybegs, Co. Donegal
McMenamin Engineering Ltd
Island House, Killybegs, deserves recognition in the Irish Steel Awards in the Constructional Steelwork Buildings category as McMenamin Engineering delivered a complex, high- precision steel structure on a logistically challenging, waterfront site. Meticulous planning, coordination, and commitment to safety all contributed to seamless integration of steel detailing, fabrication, and erection, all while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency. As a landmark civic building cent
Maria Goretti boundary railings and gate
Marmion Engineering
We are a small family company set up in 2005. Even though we get a lot of work locally , in the 20 years we are in business we have never had so many kind comments as we have had for this project it was under the spotlight as the respite is a massive part of the community and on the edge of the main road leading from the peninsula . This project brought all the team together due to the importance of this facility so everyone gave 100 percent . Our business is well know for going the extra mile f
Records Management Facility, Damastown, Dublin
Dundalk Fabrications & Coatings
The Structure itself was particularly interesting due to the height of the building being 18m to the eaves, its close proximity to the existing adjacent structure and the requirement to achieve a final envelope with the lowest possible airtightness, due to the final use of the building being a Document Storage Facility, where oxygen reduction equipment is installed to reduce the moisture in the air. The key factor here is that if the building does not achieve the air tightness required, the cost
Screens, Bolands Mill, Dublin
Graepel Perforators and Weavers Ltd
The Bolands Mills project is a powerful example of how steel can be transformed from a functional material into a vehicle for storytelling, place-making, and cultural renewal. Through the use of Graepels’ innovative Alpha-Perf —an advanced perforation process that forms readable text and imagery directly from steel—this project elevates architectural cladding/screening into an expressive, narrative-driven installation. Located at one of Dublin’s most historically significant industrial sites, th
Stainless Steel Balustrades, Brian Ború Bridge, Co. Clare
OMC Technologies
We believe this stainless steel balustrade is worthy of winning for its craftmanship, welding, polishing and attention to detail. Its a striking balustrade 400m long expertly crafted and really enhances the new Brian Boru Bridge crossing the River Shannon. This balustrade will be a focal point for tourists using the bridge and for boat enthusiasts on the Shannon.