2026 Shortlist
Browse 81 exceptional projects shortlisted for this year's Irish Steel Awards.
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Finished Projects Shortlist
Celebrating excellence in completed steel fabrication projects across Ireland.
Constructional Steelwork – Buildings
14 projectsCastolin Eutectic Production Extension
BBSF
Design, Fabricate, Powder Coat and install a three level extension to workflows and equipment supports within the Castolin Eutectic Dublin Production facility
Blackrock Clinic - Prefabricated Plant Room
Hayes Mechanical & Engineering
At Blackrock Clinic, Hayes M&E delivered a prefabricated steel plantroom built on a 110 mm composite concrete floor to match the hospital's frequency. Fully fitted off-site in Mayo — steel, AHU, pipework, cladding — the ~28 t module was hauled 250 km and craned into a live hospital under radioactive-dispatch and exam-restricted working hours.
Breedon Cement SRF Facility
Ryan Structural Steel Services
Breedon Cement Kinnegad – New Industrial Process Tower The Breedon Cement Kinnegad Process Tower project involved the design and construction of a new multi-storey industrial structure within a live cement manufacturing facility. Delivered in a highly constrained operational environment, the project enhanced the site's operational capability while maintaining strict safety, quality, and production requirements. The completed structure provides a modern, durable, and future-ready asset that integrates seamlessly into one of Ireland's leading cement production facilities.
Ceannt Station Redevelopment
Swift Engineering Services & Sales
Redevelopment of Ceannt station
Citywest Library
The Forge Mechanical Engineering
Construction of a new state of the art public library with rooftop outdoor terrace space to serve the growing population and provide upgraded library services to Citywest and its surrounding areas.
Community Nursing Unit
McMenamin Engineering
McMenamin Engineering supplied and installed structural steelwork, cold-rolled purlins, and a bespoke staircase for the new €38 million, 90-bed Community Nursing Unit in Carrick-on-Shannon. The project's key challenge was a complex multi-pitched roof spanning three axes, achieved through advanced 3D detailing, precise setting-out coordination, and close collaboration with the main contractor.
Croom Medical Expansion Project
ODS Engineering
Designed by O'Neill O'Malley Architects, constructed by Lymar Ltd, and engineered by DRA Consulting Engineers, the Croom Medical Expansion Project is a landmark industrial and healthcare-related development that combines striking architectural design with high-quality steel construction.
Dexcom Stadium Galway - Connaught Rugby Grounds
Willis Steel
Structural Steel Fabricator
DFC New workshop
Dundalk Fabrication & Coatings
DFC New fabrication Workshop and Head Offices.
Eden
Ryan Structural Steel Services
The Eden Unit, Isle of Man is a high-quality industrial development delivering modern, flexible commercial units designed to support local businesses and future economic growth. The project combined striking architectural design with efficient construction methods to create durable, energy-conscious industrial space finished to an exceptional standard, despite a challenging programme and demanding site conditions.
Poolbeg Open Cycle Gas Turbine
KH Engineering
KH Engineering delivered over 1,000 tonnes of structural steel for the Poolbeg OCGT Project in Dublin, including fabrication, specialist corrosion protection, logistics and erection. Despite challenging programme constraints, the team successfully coordinated complex supply chains, including plate girders from Scotland, to support this critical national energy infrastructure project
Údarás na Gaeltachta, Ballyconnell Industrial Estate
McMenamin Engineering
In North Donegal, a 1980s factory space, once a dark, flat-roofed warehouse, has been transformed into a modern workspace with new offices, new roofing, air-to-water heating, and daylight harvesting via raised roof lights, ensuring longevity for decades.
University Hospital Kerry
ODS Engineering
ODS Engineering successfully delivered the complete structural steelwork package for the University Hospital Kerry 30-bed extension in Tralee, Co. Kerry. The project involved the installation of two additional floors of steelwork and composite decking above an operational hospital, requiring detailed planning, precise execution, and strict adherence to safety procedures. The extension significantly increases healthcare capacity for the region, providing modern accommodation and improved patient facilities.
Waterways Ireland
McMenamin Engineering
McMenamin Engineering supplied and erected the structural steel framework for three separate buildings at Waterways Ireland's new Craft Centre of Excellence in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. This state-of-the-art facility will bring together up to 70 team members in the same location, supporting Ireland's inland waterways heritage while safeguarding employment and traditional crafts in the region for years to come.
Constructional Steelwork – Civil Works
3 projectsCeannt Station Redevelopment
Swift Engineering Services & Sales
Redevelopment of Ceannt station
Maynooth Train Station
The Forge Mechanical Engineering
Works for the upgrading of rail service facilities and user accessibility to Maynooth Rail Station as part of a wider infrastructure upgrade project.
Saunders Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge
Murphy Ireland
Saunders Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge, Mullingar is a 40 metre long weathering steel footbridge that combines complex plate fabrication, exceptional welding craftsmanship to deliver a striking active travel link over the Royal Canal in Westmeath, showcasing the very best of Irish Steel Fabrication.
Constructional Steelwork – Sheds
4 projectsHeatguard Dairy Shed, Roscommon
Ryan Structural Steel Services
Heatguard Dairy Shed, Roscommon – Delivering a Bright, Cooler and More Efficient Livestock Environment Ryan Structural Steel supplied and installed a seven-bay agricultural shed in Roscommon featuring innovative Heatguard roof sheeting. Designed to maximise natural daylight while reducing solar heat gain, the project provides a durable, comfortable and energy-efficient environment for livestock, helping to improve animal welfare and farm productivity.
John Mooney Shed
Marcus P Graham Ironworks
MGI successfully detailed and erected the structural steelwork for the Mooney agricultural building. Modeled in Tekla, the robust, portal-frame structure utilizes precision-engineered UB and SHS sections. The project showcases efficient on-site assembly, providing a durable and functional space designed to meet rigorous industrial structural standards.
UCD Lyons Dairy Calf Education and Research Facility
Dungarvan Precision Engineering
Fabricated a Portal Frame Unit 38.2m long in 6 No. bays by 21.1m wide by 4.8m high at eaves. The unit will be standing on 2no. lines of stanchions. Roof sheeted in 0.6mm agribild cladding, curragh green in colour including 2 No. safe span Perspex’s per bay with a metal ridge flashing fitted at apex. Yorkshire boarding double skin fitted on both sides and both gables sheeted to the walls as per drawing. less 11no. door opes. Barges & flashings supplied and fitted to match the cladding plus 2 No. runs of 152mm box galvanised box gutters, with 4 No. stacks of grey wavin down pipes. Supply and fit 5 No. sliding doors, running on single track system with all necessary running gear. Includes door guides, handles, drop bolts and stock board fitted 1.2m up from the bottom of each door.
Constructional Steelwork – Special Projects
10 projectsCastolin Eutectic Production Extension
BBSF
Design, Fabricate, Powder Coat and install a three level extension to workflows and equipment supports within the Castolin Eutectic Dublin Production facility
Automated Rail Scanner Building
The Forge Mechanical Engineering
Portal Frame Steel and Cladding for housing automated Rail Car Inspection Scanning Machine
Blackrock Clinic - Prefabricated Plant Room
Hayes Mechanical & Engineering
At Blackrock Clinic, Hayes M&E delivered a prefabricated steel plantroom built on a 110 mm composite concrete floor to match the hospital's frequency. Fully fitted off-site in Mayo — steel, AHU, pipework, cladding — the ~28 t module was hauled 250 km and craned into a live hospital under radioactive-dispatch and exam-restricted working hours.
Dexcom Stadium Galway - Connaught Rugby Grounds
Willis Steel
Structural Steel Fabricator
Downeys Filling station Portlaoise
Green Square
Designed and constructed a new forecourt canopy for a new service station on the main Dublin Road in Portlaoise, The canopy is a large footprint, supported on just 6 columns with large spacings between them. There also is a very large dome rooflight in the centre of the canopy, which is the widest span we have supplied on a forecourt canopy in Ireland
Escape Walkway, Gresham Hotel
Dundalk Fabrication & Coatings
Escape Walkway, Gresham Hotel: A Challenge up High
Gas Turbine Air Inlet Filter Support Structure
Kerry Mechanical Engineering
KME successfully delivered the design development, fabrication, protective coating, transportation, and installation support for the Gas Turbine Air Inlet Filter Support Structure at SSE’s Tarbert Next Generation Power Station, Co. Kerry.
Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Pipe Racks OSM
OMC Technologies
OMC Technologies successfully fabricated 106 structural stainless steel pipe racks for an API manufacturing facility in Denmark. Manufactured from 600 tonnes of EN 10088-4 Grade 304 stainless steel and built to Execution Class 3 standards, the project was delivered through close collaboration with the client, achieving high-quality and efficient project outcomes.
Islandeady GAA
Ryan Structural Steel Services
Islandeady GAA Pitch Canopy & Spectator Stand The Islandeady GAA Pitch Canopy and Spectator Stand project delivered a modern, durable, and visually striking covered viewing area that significantly enhances the match-day experience for players, supporters, volunteers, and the wider community. Designed to complement the existing grounds while providing year-round weather protection, the structure combines functionality, quality craftsmanship, and community-focused design to create a valuable new asset for the club and its members.
Vital Energi RDF Upgrade – Port Clarence
Turmec
Port Clarence RDF Upgrade – Transforming Energy Infrastructure Through Structural Steel Turmec's Port Clarence RDF Upgrade showcases how innovative structural steel engineering transformed an existing biomass facility into a future-ready Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) handling system, delivering greater operational resilience, sustainability, and long-term reliability through an integrated, high-performance design.
Engineering & Fabricated Assemblies
13 projectsAggregate Hopper
McAree Engineering
McAree Engineering manufactured a complete bespoke aggregate hopper system for the Client including the hopper shell, lid assembly, integrated toolboxes, fittings, and wet-spray finish. Combining advanced steel fabrication, precision welding, and robust design, the project delivered a durable, high-quality solution for demanding road maintenance and infrastructure operations.
BMS Leiden
OMC Technologies
OMC Technologies was commissioned to design, manufacture, and install 670 bespoke furniture units for the cleanroom facilities of a Cell Therapy manufacturing plant located within a leading Bioscience Park in the Netherlands. The project involved the design and production of a wide range of custom Grade 316 stainless steel furniture, incorporating European Schuko power outlets and integrated data connections to support critical cleanroom operations. In addition, OMC Technologies supplied and installed 79 utility poles complete with certified compressed air and gas distribution services, providing essential infrastructure throughout the facility.
Coastal Protection
Midland Mould & Engineering
We manufactured Tetrapod moulds which will be used to help prevent coastal erosion.
Evara Portmarnock
Marcus P Graham Ironworks
Marcus P Graham Ironworks detailed and fabricated a bespoke outdoor steel bike enclosure for the Evara Portmarnock development. Modelled entirely in Tekla, the structure features robust steel framing, secure mesh sides, and a Black RAL finish ,with integrated colour-matched gutters.
Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Pipe Racks OSM
OMC Technologies
OMC Technologies successfully fabricated 106 structural stainless steel pipe racks for an API manufacturing facility in Denmark. Manufactured from 600 tonnes of EN 10088-4 Grade 304 stainless steel and built to Execution Class 3 standards, the project was delivered through close collaboration with the client, achieving high-quality and efficient project outcomes.
Hot Gas Duct and Valve Replacement – Irish Cement
Tusker
Tusker successfully delivered the replacement of the 36539 Coal Mill 3 Hot Gas Duct and Valve for Irish Cement during the plant's annual shutdown. The project required detailed planning, precision fabrication, specialist lifting operations, and efficient installation within a tightly controlled shutdown programme. The works involved the complete removal and replacement of a critical hot gas duct and valve assembly, ensuring the new system was fabricated, installed, and commissioned safely and efficiently within the allocated shutdown period.
Mill Road: Ireland's First Offsite Manufactured Ground Floor Balcony System
Extreme Balconies
Extreme Balconies delivered 159 fully assembled balconies for Cairn Homes at Mill Road, including Ireland’s first offsite manufactured ground floor balcony system. Manufactured and assembled across our Newcastle and Clane facilities, the project significantly reduced site labour, eliminated site welding and achieved exceptional quality throughout.
Prestige Automotive Manufacturing Expansion
King & Moffatt Offsite
King & Moffatt Offsite designed and delivered an industry-leading offsite MEP solution for a major prestige automotive manufacturing expansion in the south of England, eliminating approximately 12,000 on-site labour hours and delivering €1,000,000 in project value through eight large, prefabricated modules produced in our 40,000 sq ft manufacturing facility.
Pump Station Access Cover with Integrated Fixed Fall Protection
Keltec Engineering
The integrated cover provides secure access to underground equipment while protecting workers from falls. The integrated fixed safety system enables safe entry and exit of goods during inspection and maintenance, helping reduce risk, improve compliance with safety standards, and enhance operational efficiency.
Sportect Cabinet
McAree Engineering
McAree Engineering partnered with Dentech to design, engineer and manufacture a bespoke mobile cabinet for the AirDog SporTect air sanitisation system. Developed from concept through production, the solution combined hygienic stainless-steel construction, innovative weld-free assembly, advanced manufacturing technology and design-for-manufacture principles to create a robust, scalable and industry-compliant product.
Turmec & Impact Recycling – Bespoke Process Drum for Syklo Finland
Turmec
Engineered for Performance: Precision Structural Fabrication Supporting Critical Infrastructure Supporting critical industrial infrastructure is fundamentally different from manufacturing conventional structural steel. The structural frames developed for this project were required to act as the primary support platform for specialist equipment where dimensional accuracy directly influenced overall system performance.
Turmec Custom Conveying Systems
Turmec
Rather than adapting catalogue products, Turmec engineers each conveyor from the ground up, ensuring optimum performance throughout its operating life.
Woodbrook Train Station (DART)
Graepels
Graepels developed a bespoke SafeDeck flooring system for Woodbrook Station’s pedestrian bridge, combining cambered galvanised panels, high-performance drainage and interchangeable ColourGrip nosings. Engineered for heavy public use and exposed rail conditions, the solution delivers exceptional slip resistance, maintainability, structural performance and visual clarity without compromising the bridge’s architectural design or passenger safety.
Industrial Engineering – Construction Projects
6 projectsCastolin Eutectic Production Extension
BBSF
Design, Fabricate, Powder Coat and install a three level extension to workflows and equipment supports within the Castolin Eutectic Dublin Production facility
Blackrock Clinic - Prefabricated Plant Room
Hayes Mechanical & Engineering
At Blackrock Clinic, Hayes M&E delivered a prefabricated steel plantroom built on a 110 mm composite concrete floor to match the hospital's frequency. Fully fitted off-site in Mayo — steel, AHU, pipework, cladding — the ~28 t module was hauled 250 km and craned into a live hospital under radioactive-dispatch and exam-restricted working hours.
Gas Turbine Air Inlet Filter Support Structure
Kerry Mechanical Engineering
KME successfully delivered the design development, fabrication, protective coating, transportation, and installation support for the Gas Turbine Air Inlet Filter Support Structure at SSE’s Tarbert Next Generation Power Station, Co. Kerry.
Hot Gas Duct and Valve Replacement – Irish Cement
Tusker
Tusker successfully delivered the replacement of the 36539 Coal Mill 3 Hot Gas Duct and Valve for Irish Cement during the plant's annual shutdown. The project required detailed planning, precision fabrication, specialist lifting operations, and efficient installation within a tightly controlled shutdown programme. The works involved the complete removal and replacement of a critical hot gas duct and valve assembly, ensuring the new system was fabricated, installed, and commissioned safely and efficiently within the allocated shutdown period.
Lakeland Dairies Milk intake Extension
Tusker
The project scope included the partial demolition and extension of the existing milk intake canopy, construction of a new entrance road, development of a new yard area, new staff and trailer parking, two new silo plinths, a new CIP bunded area, a surface water drainage network for the expanded hardstanding, in-take pipe bridge, electrical switch room, administrator room and the extension of the effluent drainage network, along with associated works.
Prestige Automotive Manufacturing Expansion
King & Moffatt Offsite
King & Moffatt Offsite designed and delivered an industry-leading offsite MEP solution for a major prestige automotive manufacturing expansion in the south of England, eliminating approximately 12,000 on-site labour hours and delivering €1,000,000 in project value through eight large, prefabricated modules produced in our 40,000 sq ft manufacturing facility.
Industrial Engineering – Equipment Manufacturing
8 projectsAggregate Hopper
McAree Engineering
McAree Engineering manufactured a complete bespoke aggregate hopper system for the Client including the hopper shell, lid assembly, integrated toolboxes, fittings, and wet-spray finish. Combining advanced steel fabrication, precision welding, and robust design, the project delivered a durable, high-quality solution for demanding road maintenance and infrastructure operations.
Blackrock Clinic - Prefabricated Plant Room
Hayes Mechanical & Engineering
At Blackrock Clinic, Hayes M&E delivered a prefabricated steel plantroom built on a 110 mm composite concrete floor to match the hospital's frequency. Fully fitted off-site in Mayo — steel, AHU, pipework, cladding — the ~28 t module was hauled 250 km and craned into a live hospital under radioactive-dispatch and exam-restricted working hours.
Coastal Protection
Midland Mould & Engineering
We manufactured Tetrapod moulds which will be used to help prevent coastal erosion.
Combi-XL (Express Loader)
Combilift
The COMBi-XL6 (Xpress Loader) is a fully customisable heavy-duty straddle carrier developed to meet the evolving needs of the steel industry. With lifting capacities of up to 45 tonnes, it is engineered to safely handle oversized steel components both indoors and outdoors. Its versatile design improves material flow, enhances operator safety, increases productivity and provides an innovative solution for high-duty-cycle steel operations
O'Carroll Engineering - Industrial Access Systems & Walkways - Liebherr Container Cranes.
O'Carroll Engineering
O'Carroll Engineering, off-site fabricate industrial access systems and walkways for Liebherr Container Cranes, one of the world's leading ship-to-shore crane manufacturers. In 2026, that entailed approximately 260,000 precision-cut parts and 18,000 assemblies across 16 cranes. Zero trial fit, delivered on a critical path programme to some of the most demanding industrial standards.
Pump Station Access Cover with Integrated Fixed Fall Protection
Keltec Engineering
The integrated cover provides secure access to underground equipment while protecting workers from falls. The integrated fixed safety system enables safe entry and exit of goods during inspection and maintenance, helping reduce risk, improve compliance with safety standards, and enhance operational efficiency.
Turmec & Impact Recycling – Bespoke Process Drum for Syklo Finland
Turmec
Engineered for Performance: Precision Structural Fabrication Supporting Critical Infrastructure Supporting critical industrial infrastructure is fundamentally different from manufacturing conventional structural steel. The structural frames developed for this project were required to act as the primary support platform for specialist equipment where dimensional accuracy directly influenced overall system performance.
Turmec Custom Conveying Systems
Turmec
Rather than adapting catalogue products, Turmec engineers each conveyor from the ground up, ensuring optimum performance throughout its operating life.
Architectural Metalwork – Staircases
7 projectsBT2 Stairs
BBSF
Design, Fabricate and install a feature stair case to a live premium retail space, replacing an escalator.
Cairns T2 External stairs with perforated panels
Marcus P Graham Ironworks
MPGI successfully detailed and fabricated bespoke architectural railings for the Cairns T2 Block A external stairs. Featuring 6mm folded steel panels with custom perforations, the fully galvanized and RAL 7015 finished system combines robust structural safety with a striking, modern architectural aesthetic.
Google Bolands Mills Dublin
OMC Technologies
Suspended Helical Stairs . This magnificent staircase in Google Bolands Mills is manufactured from curved steel stringers and suspended from the main structure by special Macalloy rods. LED lighting and stainless steel cables are a big feature of the balustrade. Polished stainless steel handrails and stone treads complete the look
Google Treasury Building
Tara Steel & Engineering
Fabricate and fit of mild steel balustrades and wall rails to Google Treasury Building, with dual colour balustrade panels.
Mercy Convent School
Coughlan Engineering
Bespoke Flat Bar Fall Arrest and Stainless Steel Handrails
No. 3 Dublin Landings
OMC Technologies
OMC were contracted to install this superb helical stair in the main atrium of No. 3 Dublin landings for IPUT. No.3 forms part of Dublin Landings, which is a mixed use development extending to over 1 million sq ft (92,900 sq m). The scheme is home to the National Treasury Management Agency of Ireland (NTMA) and the Central Bank of Ireland. High-end apartments, dining, leisure, and a boutique hotel complete the development ensuring occupiers will attract a dynamic and talented workforce. Dublin Landings has become a location of choice for leading organisations.
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Learning & Development College
Peter Martin Engineering
This project involves the development and construction of a new Learning and Development Centre with classrooms that will provide a national base for high quality standardised training and education for the NIFRS. The facility will include a specialist driving and road traffic collision training area and a training environment for collapsed buildings and below ground rescue.
Architectural Metalwork – Boundaries
4 projectsEvara Balcony Rails Portmarnock
Marcus P Graham Ironworks
This project delivered high-precision, architectural balcony and terrace railings for a modern multi-unit residential development. Fabricated to strict CE standards (BS EN 1090-2 EXC2) with a hot-dip galvanized and powder coated finish, the sleek vertical-bar system flawlessly unifies robust structural integrity with a clean, striking aesthetic across continuous terrace elevations.
Louvered Gates & Boundary Fencing
Delahan Steel Fabrications
Louvered Gates & Boundary Fencing.
Lucan Demesne Park Entrance
Coughlan Engineering
Illuminated portal frame, illuminated signage with SDCC branding, cladding with integrated cantilevered bench to boundary wall and custom seating.ch
Student Accommodation - Parnell Street
Peter Martin Engineering
This renovation and new build are on the former St. Peter’s Bakery, the project integrates a protected structure dating back to c.1895, blending heritage conservation with contemporary design. The development delivers 276 student bed spaces across 249 bedrooms across five architecturally distinct blocks, complemented by an extensive range of amenities including study spaces, a gym, games room, common areas, landscaped courtyards, and roof gardens
Architectural Metalwork – Balconies
9 projectsBallymastone: Delivering Complex Balcony Solutions for Glenveagh's Flagship Development
Extreme Balconies
At Glenveagh's flagship Ballymastone development, Extreme Balconies delivered 142 balconies incorporating cantilevered, supported, L-shaped, Juliet and long-span balcony solutions. The project showcased engineering complexity, manufacturing excellence and high-quality architectural metalwork across a major residential development.
Charles Street House
Coughlan Engineering
Design, manufacture and install balconies and metalworks
Cherrywood T3, T4 and T5
Arc Engineering
Cherrywood T3, T4 and T5 presented Arc Engineering with a complex balcony package comprising 59 cantilevered balconies across apartments and duplex homes. Through innovative structural engineering, extensive stakeholder collaboration and precision offsite manufacture, Arc delivered streamlined, architecturally striking balconies that combined technical excellence with exceptional aesthetic quality.
Evara Balcony Rails Portmarnock
Marcus P Graham Ironworks
This project delivered high-precision, architectural balcony and terrace railings for a modern multi-unit residential development. Fabricated to strict CE standards (BS EN 1090-2 EXC2) with a hot-dip galvanized and powder coated finish, the sleek vertical-bar system flawlessly unifies robust structural integrity with a clean, striking aesthetic across continuous terrace elevations.
Griffin Point
Peter Martin Engineering
The Griffin Point project is located at the former Columban missionary site in Donaghmede. The project, worth €102m, provides much-needed homes for the Dublin region, with a total of 410 apartments, a childcare facility, and associated residential amenity areas.
Mill Road: Ireland's First Offsite Manufactured Ground Floor Balcony System
Extreme Balconies
Extreme Balconies delivered 159 fully assembled balconies for Cairn Homes at Mill Road, including Ireland’s first offsite manufactured ground floor balcony system. Manufactured and assembled across our Newcastle and Clane facilities, the project significantly reduced site labour, eliminated site welding and achieved exceptional quality throughout.
Modular Balconies, Cherry Lane, Ashbourne
McMenamin Engineering
McMenamin Engineering designed, manufactured and installed 30no. modular cantilevered balconies with glass balustrades at Cherry Lane, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. The bespoke steel, aluminium glass balustrade balconies were prefabricated off-site and delivered a minimalist, floating aesthetic while meeting all structural safety requirements.
O'Carroll Engineering Modular Balconies - Carrigmore Woods, Citywest.
O'Carroll Engineering
252 modular cantilevered OCE Modular Balconies™ across six residential blocks. Over 30 geometric configurations — curved façades, faceted slab edges, acute-angled corners — each engineered off-site through 3D laser scanning and a fully digital design-to-fabrication process. 100% fit-first-time, zero defects, delivered on programme, and installed with the efficiency that only off-site manufacture makes possible.
Sandymount Avenue Residential Development
Arc Engineering
Sandymount Place Luxury Apartments Offsite Manufactured Balconies
Architectural Metalwork – Façades
3 projectsHome of the Year
Graepels
Graepels supplied architectural perforated metal elements for 13a Portobello, a contemporary infill home in Dublin 8. The perforated metal features play a key role in the building’s appearance and performance, providing privacy, light filtration and durability while creating a distinctive modern aesthetic. The project demonstrates how Irish-manufactured perforated metal can enhance residential architecture where space, light and design quality are critical.
Pharmaceutical Company HQ, Dublin.
Graepels
Graepels designed and manufactured bespoke Picture Perf aluminium screens for a Pharmaceutical Company HQ, in Dublin. Featuring a Bandstand feature wall. Working alongside the architect, contractor and lighting specialists, the team transformed architectural imagery into illuminated perforated metal panels, creating a striking focal point that combines design, engineering, precision manufacturing and visual storytelling.
Architectural Metalwork – Special Projects
8 projectsGrand Canal Wilton Terrace
BBSF
Three podiums to extend as close to the canal waters as possible from the park foothpath
Cairns T2 Metal Edging
Marcus P Graham Ironworks
Marcus P. Graham Ironworks fabricated a bespoke galvanized and painted steel edging system for the Cairns T2 Block A development. Modeled in Tekla, this modular system uses 5mm base plates and 4mm stiffening fins to create precise, durable, and clean landscape borders throughout the residential site.
College Road Medical Centre
IDS Irish Door Systems
IDS designed and manufactured a bespoke package of architectural steel glazing, combining E30 fire-rated systems with precision-engineered curved steel screens and reeded glass. Manufactured entirely in-house, the project showcases exceptional craftsmanship, technical innovation and compliance, delivering a striking architectural feature that seamlessly balances aesthetics, functionality and life safety.
Greyhound stainless steel sculpture
CJ Metal Crafts
A low poly stainless steel Greyhound sculpture.
James Whelan's Butchers - Bespoke Aged Drying Steel Cabinet & Shelving Units- Dunnes Store - Patrick Street Cork
IDS Irish Door Systems
IDS designed, manufactured and installed a bespoke temperature-controlled dry-ageing display cabinet, combining precision-engineered steel glazing, automated access and adaptable shelving into a striking retail feature. The project seamlessly integrated food safety, environmental control and architectural design, creating an engaging customer experience while showcasing premium dry-aged meat in a controlled maturation environment.
level 10 Roof Terrace Pergolas & Planters - 2 Grand Canal Quay
OMC Technologies
OMC were contracted to design manufacture and install Pergola & planters to Level 10 roof terrace 2GCQ. 2 Grand Canal Quay is a high-end, next-generation office tower built to attract big global firms to Dublin. It stands out because of: • Its size and prominence in the Docklands skyline (basement + 15 floors) • Basement includes parking, bike storage, showers, and plant areas • Upper floors are flexible, designed for single HQ tenant or multi-tenant use • Strong sustainability credentials • Premium design aimed at modern hybrid workplaces
Lucan Village Green
Coughlan Engineering
Design, fabricate and install landmark Bandstand, illuminated stainless steel handrails, steel & glass river guarding balustrade and other bespoke elements.
Portico for a private house
Bushy Park Ironworks
Contempory portico for a private house that had a close connection with Saemus Heaney
Unusual & Restoration Projects
4 projectsGreyhound stainless steel sculpture
CJ Metal Crafts
A low poly stainless steel Greyhound sculpture.
Kells Round Tower
Tara Steel & Engineering
Fabricate and Fit of Stainless Steel Window Guards to Kells Round tower
Newport Bridge
Ryan Structural Steel Services
Steel Bridge Restoration and Structural Stabilisation Project This project involved the restoration and structural stabilisation of an aging steel bridge that had suffered significant deterioration and was at risk of further structural decline. Through the installation of new steel stanchions and supplementary steel support members beneath the bridge deck, the project successfully extended the lifespan of the structure while preserving its existing character and functionality. The completed works provide a safe, durable, and cost-effective solution that protects a valuable piece of local infrastructure for future generations.
Private Residential Heritage Building Owner
IDS Irish Door Systems
IDS designed, manufactured and installed bespoke RP Technik steel glazed arched doors and fixed screens for the sensitive restoration of a historic stone property. Combining heritage aesthetics with modern thermal performance, each element was precision engineered to suit irregular masonry openings, delivering a contemporary solution that respects the character and craftsmanship of the original building.
Extra Mile Shortlist
Recognising companies that go above and beyond in innovation, safety, sustainability, and developing talent.
Initiatives – Innovation
7 projectsBlackrock Clinic: A Vibration-Tuned Plantroom for a Live Hospital
Hayes Mechanical & Engineering
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