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Constructional Steelwork – Buildings

14 projects
Castolin Eutectic Production Extension
Finalist
BBSF

Castolin 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

Voting ID #11139
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Blackrock Clinic - Prefabricated Plant Room
Finalist
Hayes Mechanical & Engineering

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.

Voting ID #35177
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Breedon Cement SRF Facility
Finalist
Ryan Structural Steel Services

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.

Voting ID #26111
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Ceannt Station Redevelopment
Finalist
Swift Engineering Services & Sales

Ceannt Station Redevelopment

Swift Engineering Services & Sales

Redevelopment of Ceannt station

Voting ID #42186
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Citywest Library
Finalist
The Forge Mechanical Engineering

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.

Voting ID #92139
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Community Nursing Unit
Finalist
McMenamin Engineering

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.

Voting ID #27180
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Croom Medical Expansion Project
Finalist
ODS Engineering

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.

Voting ID #102189
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Dexcom Stadium Galway - Connaught Rugby Grounds
Finalist
Willis Steel

Dexcom Stadium Galway - Connaught Rugby Grounds

Willis Steel

Structural Steel Fabricator

Voting ID #50174
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DFC New workshop
Finalist
Dundalk Fabrication & Coatings

DFC New workshop

Dundalk Fabrication & Coatings

DFC New fabrication Workshop and Head Offices.

Voting ID #80171
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Eden
Finalist
Ryan Structural Steel Services

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.

Voting ID #49197
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Poolbeg Open Cycle Gas Turbine
Finalist
KH Engineering

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

Voting ID #16132
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Údarás na Gaeltachta, Ballyconnell Industrial Estate
Finalist
McMenamin Engineering

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.

Voting ID #32152
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University Hospital Kerry
Finalist
ODS Engineering

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.

Voting ID #103164
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Waterways Ireland
Finalist
McMenamin Engineering

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.

Voting ID #28126
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Constructional Steelwork – Civil Works

3 projects
Ceannt Station Redevelopment
Finalist
Swift Engineering Services & Sales

Ceannt Station Redevelopment

Swift Engineering Services & Sales

Redevelopment of Ceannt station

Voting ID #42186
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Maynooth Train Station
Finalist
The Forge Mechanical Engineering

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.

Voting ID #90130
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Saunders Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge
Finalist
Murphy Ireland

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.

Voting ID #82116
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Constructional Steelwork – Sheds

4 projects
Heatguard Dairy Shed, Roscommon
Finalist
Ryan Structural Steel Services

Heatguard 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.

Voting ID #25109
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John Mooney Shed
Finalist
Marcus P Graham Ironworks

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.

Voting ID #73161
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NUA Saw Building
Finalist
Marcus P Graham Ironworks

NUA Saw Building

Marcus P Graham Ironworks

NUA Saw Building

Voting ID #70126
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UCD Lyons Dairy Calf Education and Research Facility
Finalist
Dungarvan Precision Engineering

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.

Voting ID #53164
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Constructional Steelwork – Special Projects

10 projects
Castolin Eutectic Production Extension
Finalist
BBSF

Castolin 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

Voting ID #11139
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Automated Rail Scanner Building
Finalist
The Forge Mechanical Engineering

Automated Rail Scanner Building

The Forge Mechanical Engineering

Portal Frame Steel and Cladding for housing automated Rail Car Inspection Scanning Machine

Voting ID #89109
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Blackrock Clinic - Prefabricated Plant Room
Finalist
Hayes Mechanical & Engineering

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.

Voting ID #35177
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Dexcom Stadium Galway - Connaught Rugby Grounds
Finalist
Willis Steel

Dexcom Stadium Galway - Connaught Rugby Grounds

Willis Steel

Structural Steel Fabricator

Voting ID #50174
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Downeys Filling station Portlaoise
Finalist
Green Square

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

Voting ID #44167
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Escape Walkway, Gresham Hotel
Finalist
Dundalk Fabrication & Coatings

Escape Walkway, Gresham Hotel

Dundalk Fabrication & Coatings

Escape Walkway, Gresham Hotel: A Challenge up High

Voting ID #81141
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Gas Turbine Air Inlet Filter Support Structure
Finalist
Kerry Mechanical Engineering

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.

Voting ID #12166
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Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Pipe Racks OSM
Finalist
OMC Technologies

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.

Voting ID #36168
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Islandeady GAA
Finalist
Ryan Structural Steel Services

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.

Voting ID #29188
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Vital Energi RDF Upgrade – Port Clarence
Finalist
Turmec

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.

Voting ID #79107
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Engineering & Fabricated Assemblies

13 projects
Aggregate Hopper
Finalist
McAree Engineering

Aggregate 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.

Voting ID #19170
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BMS Leiden
Finalist
OMC Technologies

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.

Voting ID #37103
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Coastal Protection
Finalist
Midland Mould & Engineering

Coastal Protection

Midland Mould & Engineering

We manufactured Tetrapod moulds which will be used to help prevent coastal erosion.

Voting ID #45142
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Evara Portmarnock
Finalist
Marcus P Graham Ironworks

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.

Voting ID #72111
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Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Pipe Racks OSM
Finalist
OMC Technologies

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.

Voting ID #36168
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Hot Gas Duct and Valve Replacement – Irish Cement
Finalist
Tusker

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.

Voting ID #77144
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Mill Road: Ireland's First Offsite Manufactured Ground Floor Balcony System
Finalist
Extreme Balconies

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.

Voting ID #85168
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Prestige Automotive Manufacturing Expansion
Finalist
King & Moffatt Offsite

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.

Voting ID #41187
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Pump Station Access Cover with Integrated Fixed Fall Protection
Finalist
Keltec Engineering

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.

Voting ID #99159
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Sportect Cabinet
Finalist
McAree Engineering

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.

Voting ID #23138
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Turmec & Impact Recycling – Bespoke Process Drum for Syklo Finland
Finalist
Turmec

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.

Voting ID #94184
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Turmec Custom Conveying Systems
Finalist
Turmec

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.

Voting ID #95189
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Woodbrook Train Station (DART)
Finalist
Graepels

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.

Voting ID #14172
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Industrial Engineering – Construction Projects

6 projects
Castolin Eutectic Production Extension
Finalist
BBSF

Castolin 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

Voting ID #11139
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Blackrock Clinic - Prefabricated Plant Room
Finalist
Hayes Mechanical & Engineering

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.

Voting ID #35177
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Gas Turbine Air Inlet Filter Support Structure
Finalist
Kerry Mechanical Engineering

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.

Voting ID #12166
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Hot Gas Duct and Valve Replacement – Irish Cement
Finalist
Tusker

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.

Voting ID #77144
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Lakeland Dairies Milk intake Extension
Finalist
Tusker

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.

Voting ID #24156
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Prestige Automotive Manufacturing Expansion
Finalist
King & Moffatt Offsite

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.

Voting ID #41187
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Industrial Engineering – Equipment Manufacturing

8 projects
Aggregate Hopper
Finalist
McAree Engineering

Aggregate 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.

Voting ID #19170
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Blackrock Clinic - Prefabricated Plant Room
Finalist
Hayes Mechanical & Engineering

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.

Voting ID #35177
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Coastal Protection
Finalist
Midland Mould & Engineering

Coastal Protection

Midland Mould & Engineering

We manufactured Tetrapod moulds which will be used to help prevent coastal erosion.

Voting ID #45142
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Combi-XL (Express Loader)
Finalist
Combilift

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

Voting ID #101128
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O'Carroll Engineering - Industrial Access Systems & Walkways - Liebherr Container Cranes.
Finalist
O'Carroll Engineering

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.

Voting ID #17104
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Pump Station Access Cover with Integrated Fixed Fall Protection
Finalist
Keltec Engineering

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.

Voting ID #99159
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Turmec & Impact Recycling – Bespoke Process Drum for Syklo Finland
Finalist
Turmec

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.

Voting ID #94184
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Turmec Custom Conveying Systems
Finalist
Turmec

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.

Voting ID #95189
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Architectural Metalwork – Staircases

7 projects
BT2 Stairs
Finalist
BBSF

BT2 Stairs

BBSF

Design, Fabricate and install a feature stair case to a live premium retail space, replacing an escalator.

Voting ID #10108
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Cairns T2 External stairs with perforated panels
Finalist
Marcus P Graham Ironworks

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.

Voting ID #69198
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Google  Bolands Mills Dublin
Finalist
OMC Technologies

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

Voting ID #20144
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Google Treasury Building
Finalist
Tara Steel & Engineering

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.

Voting ID #76159
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Mercy Convent School
Finalist
Coughlan Engineering

Mercy Convent School

Coughlan Engineering

Bespoke Flat Bar Fall Arrest and Stainless Steel Handrails

Voting ID #38138
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No. 3 Dublin Landings
Finalist
OMC Technologies

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.

Voting ID #21125
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Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Learning & Development College
Finalist
Peter Martin Engineering

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.

Voting ID #56167
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Architectural Metalwork – Boundaries

4 projects
Evara Balcony Rails  Portmarnock
Finalist
Marcus P Graham Ironworks

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.

Voting ID #93192
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Louvered Gates & Boundary Fencing
Finalist
Delahan Steel Fabrications

Louvered Gates & Boundary Fencing

Delahan Steel Fabrications

Louvered Gates & Boundary Fencing.

Voting ID #15104
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Lucan Demense Park Entrance
Finalist
Coughlan Engineering

Lucan Demense Park Entrance

Coughlan Engineering

Illuminated portal frame, illuminated signage with SDCC branding, cladding with integrated cantilevered bench to boundary wall and custom seating.ch

Voting ID #33165
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Student Accommodation - Parnell Street
Finalist
Peter Martin Engineering

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

Voting ID #58111
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Architectural Metalwork – Balconies

9 projects
Ballymastone: Delivering Complex Balcony Solutions for Glenveagh's Flagship Development
Finalist
Extreme Balconies

Ballymastone: 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.

Voting ID #86160
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Charles Street House
Finalist
Coughlan Engineering

Charles Street House

Coughlan Engineering

Design, manufacture and install balconies and metalworks

Voting ID #48152
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Cherrywood T3, T4 and T5
Finalist
Arc Engineering

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.

Voting ID #78123
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Evara Balcony Rails  Portmarnock
Finalist
Marcus P Graham Ironworks

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.

Voting ID #93192
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Griffin Point
Finalist
Peter Martin Engineering

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.

Voting ID #57140
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Mill Road: Ireland's First Offsite Manufactured Ground Floor Balcony System
Finalist
Extreme Balconies

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.

Voting ID #85168
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Modular Balconies, Cherry Lane, Ashbourne
Finalist
McMenamin Engineering

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.

Voting ID #31124
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O'Carroll Engineering Modular Balconies - Carrigmore Woods, Citywest.
Finalist
O'Carroll Engineering

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.

Voting ID #18116
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Sandymount Avenue Residential Development
Finalist
Arc Engineering

Sandymount Avenue Residential Development

Arc Engineering

Sandymount Place Luxury Apartments Offsite Manufactured Balconies

Voting ID #68139
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Architectural Metalwork – Façades

3 projects
DUB 089
Finalist
ProCraft Engineering

DUB 089

ProCraft Engineering

Delivered and installed bespoke aluminium fins that not only enhance the visual profile of the building but also contribute to solar shading and façade articulation.

Voting ID #91124
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Home of the Year
Finalist
Graepels

Home 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.

Voting ID #22172
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Pharmaceutical Company HQ, Dublin.
Finalist
Graepels

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.

Voting ID #39155
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Architectural Metalwork – Special Projects

8 projects
Grand Canal Wilton Terrace
Finalist
BBSF

Grand Canal Wilton Terrace

BBSF

Three podiums to extend as close to the canal waters as possible from the park foothpath

Voting ID #13176
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Cairns T2 Metal Edging
Finalist
Marcus P Graham Ironworks

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.

Voting ID #71164
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College Road Medical Centre
Finalist
IDS Irish Door Systems

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.

Voting ID #96158
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Greyhound stainless steel sculpture
Finalist
CJ Metal Crafts

Greyhound stainless steel sculpture

CJ Metal Crafts

A low poly stainless steel Greyhound sculpture.

Voting ID #75149
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James Whelan's Butchers - Bespoke Aged Drying Steel Cabinet & Shelving Units- Dunnes Store - Patrick Street Cork
Finalist
IDS Irish Door Systems

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.

Voting ID #97163
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level 10 Roof Terrace Pergolas & Planters  - 2 Grand Canal Quay
Finalist
OMC Technologies

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

Voting ID #40117
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Lucan Village Green
Finalist
Coughlan Engineering

Lucan Village Green

Coughlan Engineering

Design, fabricate and install landmark Bandstand, illuminated stainless steel handrails, steel & glass river guarding balustrade and other bespoke elements.

Voting ID #34127
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Portico for a private house
Finalist
Bushy Park Ironworks

Portico for a private house

Bushy Park Ironworks

Contempory portico for a private house that had a close connection with Saemus Heaney

Voting ID #74138
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Unusual & Restoration Projects

4 projects
Greyhound stainless steel sculpture
Finalist
CJ Metal Crafts

Greyhound stainless steel sculpture

CJ Metal Crafts

A low poly stainless steel Greyhound sculpture.

Voting ID #75149
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Kells Round Tower
Finalist
Tara Steel & Engineering

Kells Round Tower

Tara Steel & Engineering

Fabricate and Fit of Stainless Steel Window Guards to Kells Round tower

Voting ID #83138
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Newport Bridge
Finalist
Ryan Structural Steel Services

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.

Voting ID #30104
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Private Residential Heritage Building Owner
Finalist
IDS Irish Door Systems

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.

Voting ID #98122
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Extra Mile Shortlist

Recognising companies that go above and beyond in innovation, safety, sustainability, and developing talent.

Initiatives – Innovation

7 projects
Extreme Balconies
Finalist

Ballymastone: Privacy by Design, Not Afterthought

Extreme Balconies

Voting ID #88101
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Hayes Mechanical & Engineering
Finalist

Blackrock Clinic: A Vibration-Tuned Plantroom for a Live Hospital

Hayes Mechanical & Engineering

Voting ID #100141
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Ryan Structural Steel Services
Finalist

Ryan Structural Steel Services - Extra Mile Award

Ryan Structural Steel Services

Voting ID #51175
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Ryan Structural Steel Services
Finalist

Ryan Structural Steel Services - Extra Mile Award

Ryan Structural Steel Services

Voting ID #55182
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Shortlisted Companies

The 35 companies behind this year's shortlist. Open a company to see all of their projects in one place and vote for them in each category.

Arc Engineering Arc Engineering 2 projects · shortlisted in 1 category BBSF BBSF 4 projects · shortlisted in 6 categories Bushy Park Ironworks Bushy Park Ironworks 1 project · shortlisted in 1 category CJ Metal Crafts CJ Metal Crafts 1 project · shortlisted in 2 categories Combilift Combilift 1 project · shortlisted in 1 category Coughlan Engineering Coughlan Engineering 4 projects · shortlisted in 4 categories Delahan Steel Fabrications Delahan Steel Fabrications 1 project · shortlisted in 1 category Dundalk Fabrication & Coatings Dundalk Fabrication & Coatings 2 projects · shortlisted in 2 categories Dungarvan Precision Engineering Dungarvan Precision Engineering 1 project · shortlisted in 1 category Extreme Balconies Extreme Balconies 4 projects · shortlisted in 3 categories Graepels Graepels 4 projects · shortlisted in 3 categories Green Square Green Square 1 project · shortlisted in 1 category Hayes Mechanical & Engineering Hayes Mechanical & Engineering 2 projects · shortlisted in 5 categories IDS Irish Door Systems IDS Irish Door Systems 3 projects · shortlisted in 2 categories Keltec Engineering Keltec Engineering 1 project · shortlisted in 2 categories Kerry Mechanical Engineering Kerry Mechanical Engineering 1 project · shortlisted in 2 categories KH Engineering KH Engineering 1 project · shortlisted in 1 category King & Moffatt Offsite King & Moffatt Offsite 1 project · shortlisted in 2 categories Marcus P Graham Ironworks Marcus P Graham Ironworks 6 projects · shortlisted in 6 categories McAree Engineering McAree Engineering 2 projects · shortlisted in 2 categories McMenamin Engineering McMenamin Engineering 4 projects · shortlisted in 2 categories Midland Mould & Engineering Midland Mould & Engineering 1 project · shortlisted in 2 categories Murphy Ireland Murphy Ireland 1 project · shortlisted in 1 category O'Carroll Engineering O'Carroll Engineering 2 projects · shortlisted in 2 categories ODS Engineering ODS Engineering 2 projects · shortlisted in 1 category OMC Technologies OMC Technologies 5 projects · shortlisted in 4 categories Peter Martin Engineering Peter Martin Engineering 3 projects · shortlisted in 3 categories ProCraft Engineering ProCraft Engineering 1 project · shortlisted in 1 category Ryan Structural Steel Services Ryan Structural Steel Services 7 projects · shortlisted in 5 categories Swift Engineering Services & Sales Swift Engineering Services & Sales 1 project · shortlisted in 2 categories Tara Steel & Engineering Tara Steel & Engineering 2 projects · shortlisted in 2 categories The Forge Mechanical Engineering The Forge Mechanical Engineering 3 projects · shortlisted in 3 categories Turmec Turmec 3 projects · shortlisted in 3 categories Tusker Tusker 2 projects · shortlisted in 2 categories Willis Steel Willis Steel 1 project · shortlisted in 2 categories

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