Duggan Brothers has been named the overall winner at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025, held at the Convention Centre Dublin, after its transformative work on a new medical residential treatment facility for Dublin Simon Community secured the contractor project category award.
The awards ceremony, hosted by Colm O’Regan, brought together 820 attendees from across Ireland’s construction sector to celebrate excellence and innovation.
A total of 180 entries from 104 companies competed for 32 trophies, with attendance at this year’s event increasing by 51% compared to 2024.
Established in 1923 by brothers William and James Duggan, Duggan Brothers is a renowned national contracting business with a turnover exceeding €100m.
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Now led by David and Seamus Duggan, the company has built its reputation delivering landmark projects across Ireland.
The winning project, located on Usher’s Island in Dublin city centre, provides 100 beds and specialised medical and recovery services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
The six-storey extension features modern amenities, including gyms, counselling and meeting rooms, and semi-acute medical spaces designed to support detoxification, rehabilitation, and care for blood-borne viruses.
In their award citation, the judging panel said: “We were deeply impressed by this entrant’s delivery of a project with such vital social impact. Through exceptional expertise, collaboration, and innovation, they brought to life a state-of-the-art medical residential treatment facility that will serve the community for years to come. Their commitment to quality and care sets a benchmark in construction excellence and demonstrates the power of building with purpose.”
A Duggan Brothers spokesperson commented: “This recognition celebrates what can be achieved when teams unite behind a common purpose – creating spaces that truly change lives.”
In addition to the company’s overall victory, Pat O’Neill, project manager at Duggan Brothers, was named construction project manager of the year.
Other award winners on the night included McCabe Group, RKD, Reddy A+U, Strata, Mulcahy McDonagh, Arcadis, BAM, Shareridge, Kilcawley Construction, Vision Contracting, Mitchell McDermott, O’Carroll Engineering, and Sisk.
Since launching in 2014, the Irish Construction Industry Awards have been a beacon for recognising, encouraging, and celebrating originality and innovation in contractors, businesses, teams, consultants, and projects that demonstrate excellence in the built environment.
Barry McAuley, one of the judging coordinators, said that the awards continue to highlight significant transformation within the sector, showcasing key trends in sustainability, digital innovation, and health and safety.
“Overall, these awards bring attention to an industry that is increasingly client-centric, technologically forward-thinking, and dedicated to delivering exceptional, sustainable outcomes across residential, healthcare, educational, and infrastructure projects,” he added.
“The awards continue to inspire continuous improvement through the showcasing of best practices and outstanding professionals driving progress in Ireland’s built environment.”
Cathal McKeever, director at awards sponsor Breagh Recruitment, described the awards event as a fantastic evening celebrating the best of Irish construction.
“The innovation, collaboration, and quality of work on display were truly inspiring,” he said.
“At Breagh-Recruitment, we’re proud to support the people and companies driving this industry forward, and events like these remind us just how strong the construction sector in Ireland really is.”
Among the award winners, Fergal Meagher, managing director at Kilcawley Construction, said a huge effort by the firm’s project team delivered the Kilsaran headquarters projects in advance of schedule and to an extremely high standard.
He praised project partners ABK Architects, supported by Punch Engineering, as well as IN2, McCullagh Lupton Quinn and fire consultants Jensen Hughes.
“Thanks to all our supply chain and subcontractor partners for delivering this wonderful project,” he stated.
Phil Kelly, COO at H&MV Engineering, said the firm was honoured to receive the innovation in construction award for its Performance Hub. He described the facility as “a breakthrough that’s transforming how we manage data, reporting, and collaboration, driving greater accuracy, efficiency, and proactive decision-making across every part of H & MV.”
On winning the contractor of the year award, Paul McNamara, CEO at Shareridge, commented: “This is a proud moment that celebrates our people, their skill, integrity, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of construction through innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to our clients and communities.”
Among the finalists, Sinead Ni Dhomhnaill, PR and marketing at Buildcost said the awards event was a fantastic evening celebrating excellence in the sector. “We’re proud to be part of such an inspiring industry and commend everyone driving innovation and success across construction,” she added.
Pierce O’Reilly, communications manager at Source Civil stated: “We don’t get too many opportunities to go from work boots to black ties, and the Irish Construction Industry Awards certainly put our work on a pedestal for everyone in the industry to see.”
Alan Byrne, director at Fire Containment remarked: “It was our first time at the awards, and although we didn’t win, we were honoured to be among such outstanding talent. A brilliant night for Fire Containment and the industry.”
Ciara Delahunt, group commercial manager at awards gold sponsor U Value Insulation, remarked: “We’re proud to support the Irish Construction Industry Awards, which recognise excellence, innovation and leadership across our sector. These awards shine the light on the people and projects driving the industry forward, setting new standards for quality, sustainability and collaboration.”
Judging coordinator Daniel Clarke Hagan noted that sustainability, innovation and new technologies were at the forefront of the awards.
“The range of innovative design solutions that incorporate sustainability and use new and emerging technologies prove that Irish construction companies lead the way in adopting and using new techniques and technology, some developing their own platforms, tailored to their needs,” he explained.
“The awards are a showcase for each company to demonstrate how they have overcome challenges, and how they excel across a wide of categories. The awards inspire and promote collaboration among entrants, encourage continuous improvement and boost best practices.”
Kevin O’Driscoll, director of partnership programmes at awards organiser Business River, commented: “Events like this are made possible through the support of sponsors. We are thankful to our 2025 sponsors, U-Value Insulation, KSN Horizon, PanelDuct, Crown, LPI Group, Hays Ireland, Kärcher Hire, PepTalk, Eastgate Engineering, Lumen Search, Cunningham, and Breagh Recruitment. I also want to recognise our Strategic Partner, Considerate Constructors Scheme, as well as our supporters, Cronin Group, Amarach Research and Lighthouse Charity. Their investment in the awards underlines their commitment and support of this key business area.”
Awards judges
● Daniel Clarke Hagan (judging coordinator), programme chair/lecturer, Atlantic Technical University
● Barry McAuley (judging coordinator), head of Geospatial Surveying and Digital Construction, Technological University Dublin
● Desiree Blamey, managing director, Considerate Constructors Scheme
● Collette Burns, head of campus planning, TU Dublin
● Thomas Campbell, founder and managing director, TA Group
● Stephen Clancy, managing director, Arken Construction
● Michael Curran, assistant professor, University of Limerick
● Helen Duffy, director, Sweco Ireland Ltd
● Mary Catherine Greene, director of Portfolio & Assets, Glenveagh Properties plc
● Greg Hayden, CEO, Ethos Engineering
● Ruairi Hayden, head of Construction Management, TU Dublin
● Máire Henry, director, dhb Architects
● Derry Kearney, partner, Cundall
● Davitt Lamon, head of Building Information Modelling, National Standards
Authority of Ireland
● Jane Larmour, director, Arigho Larmour Wheeler Architects
● Joseph Mady, CEO, DCT
● Robin Mandal, architect, Robin Mandal Architect
● Emma Maye, CEO, Ardale and CORE Building Providers
● Aidan McGovern, chartered engineer, OPW
● Henry McKinney, managing director, Newtownstewart McKinney
● James McNamara, lecturer, TUS Midlands/Midwest
● Dr Róisín Murphy, senior engagement manager: Engineering and Built
Environment, TU Dublin
● Brian Ó’ Neill, company director, MCORM Architects
● Ruth Quinn, assistant lecturer of Civil Engineering, Atlantic Technological
University – Sligo
● John Spillane, associate professor, University of Limerick
Award winners
Contractor project of the year (Sponsored by Lumen Search)
Winner: Duggan Brothers – Dublin Simon Community Medical Residential Treatment Facility
Contractor of the year (Sponsored by U-Value Insulation)
Winner: Shareridge
Women in construction award (Sponsored by Crown)
Winner: Penny Linton – TODD Architects
Contractor health project of the year
Winner: Duggan Brothers – Dublin Simon Community Medical Residential Treatment Facility
Contractor commercial project of the year
Winner: Kilcawley Construction – Kilsaran Headquarters Redevelopment
Contractor tourism & hospitality project of the year
Winner: Vision Contracting – Meakstown Community Centre
Contractor education project of the year
Winner: Walls McKeon Joint Venture – The Polaris Building at Dublin City University
Contractor industrial project of the year (Sponsored by Kärcher Hire)
Winner: McCabe Group – Schutz/Gem Plastics Kilvanny, Ballyhaise, Co Cavan
Design project of the year
Winner: RKD – Advanced Manufacturing Facility
Architecture practice of the year
Winner: Reddy A+U
Engineering firm of the year (Sponsored by Eastgate Engineering)
Winner: Strata
Consultancy of the year (Sponsored by PanelDuct)
Winner: Mitchell McDermott
Consultancy of the year – Small (Sponsored by PanelDuct)
Winner: Mulcahy McDonagh & Partners
Contractor residential project of the year – over €5M
Winner: Carey Building Contractors – Benedictine Monastery, Kylemore
Contractor residential project of the year – under €5M
Winner: Clarke Construction – Howth Road
Civil construction project of the year
Winner: Arcadis – Belfast Grand Central Station
Engineering project of the year
Winner: Ayesa, Ward & Burke, ClancyMoore – Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant
Contractor conservation project of the year
Winner: Jackie Greene Construction – Dalkey Forge
Green project of the year (Sponsored by KSN Horizon)
Winner: Flynn Management & Contractors – LinkedIn 4WP
Excellence in sustainability (Sponsored by U-Value Insulation)
Winner: BAM
Innovation in construction – Large
Winner: Cairn – Passive House at Scale
Innovation in construction
Winner: H & MV Engineering – Digital Performance Hub
Diversity, equality & inclusion strategy of the year (Sponsored by LPI Group)
Winner: Mitchell McDermott
Excellence in health & safety (Sponsored by PepTalk)
Winner: Arcadis Ireland
Excellence in health & safety – Contractor (Sponsored by PanelDuct)
Winner: Glenveagh Properties
Construction project manager of the year (Sponsored by Breagh Recruitment)
Winner: Pat O’Neill – Duggan Brothers
MMC project of the year
Winner: Harcourt Technologies – Grange Close
Considerate constructors scheme excellence award (Sponsored by Considerate Constructors Scheme)
Winner: Monami Construction
Sub-contractor of the year (Sponsored by Hays Ireland)
Winner: O’Carroll Engineering
Sub-contractor of the year – Small
Winner: Titan Roofing
Apprenticeship programme award (sponsored by Cunningham)
Winner: Jones Engineering Group
BIM initiative of the year
Winner: Sisk – Everyday Integration of Advanced BIM Tools
For more information on the Irish Construction Industry Awards, visit here
