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We here at Tom O’Brien Construction are very proud of the finished product at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Handover of this multi million euro facility has been recently achieved and the client has now taken possession. Phase 1 was constructing a new car park which then allowed us to build Phase 2, their […]

A couple of weeks have passed since we handed over the complete refurbishment of St. Killian’s Special School in Mayfield Co. Cork to our delighted client. Well done to Foreman Murt Hourigan and his site crew who have consistently delivered the goods for the client on this extensive refurbishment project. All construction was completed ahead […]

This fit-out contract in O’Connell St. Waterford City was overseen by new Foreman Mark Burke and Contracts Manager Dan Casey. The project involved a shell and core fit-out from bare walls to completed teaching facility in 12 weeks. The fit-out started out in May and was completed per the original programme on the 17th of […]

The new €10 million Eurofins Plant in Dungarvan Co. Waterford is really starting to shape up. The smart design by Architects Fewer Harrington and Partners and Engineers Frank Fox & Associates is garnering favourable comments, particularly on the steel cladding, extensive glazing, Ibstock brick and Limestone exterior. M&E is moving ahead internally, ground works are […]

After a little break out of our home city, Tom O’Brien’s are back! We have just commenced works to a new refurbishment and extension project in O’Connell Street, Waterford City. A quick turnaround is required for Mr Brian Cooke, chief architect with RKD Architects Waterford, and Consultant Engineer Ronan Meally of RMCE. The project is […]

Tom O’Brien Construction’s burgeoning reputation in the Building Conservation field continues apace. Teagasc have recently appointed us as the Main Contractor for the Johnstown Castle Refurbishment works in County Wexford. This Multi-Million euro development calls for the application of our specialised building conservation skills combined with our knowledge and appreciation of previous construction methods and […]

Tom O’Brien Construction are back in Cork again. We have just commenced a new project for St Kilian’s Special school in Mayfield. A major refurbishment will be carried out at the former St. John the Apostle National school working to an extremely tight deadline. This is our third major project in Cork over the last […]

Tom O’Brien’s are delighted to have handed over the new WIT Student Union Offices and Common Rooms to our delighted client three weeks ahead of programme! The eight week programme was carried out in just five weeks by the TOBC team consisting of Contracts Manager Dan Casey, ably assisted on site by Foreman Murt Hourigan, […]

The new year sees us back in Waterford IT again since completing the multi-million euro fit out of the College’s state of the art sports campus last year. This time around we are carrying out refurbishment works to the existing fitness suite, as seen above, located in the Dome bar building. The suite will be […]

Tom O’Brien Construction have just completed a modernisation program for the HSE at their Lakefield House facility in Waterford. The project involved the total replacement of all external existing doors & windows, the installation of new kitchen facilities including the provision of new white goods. In addition external lighting was upgraded and the facility received […]

We have just completed another School Refurbishment for the Dept of Education working in tandem with JPD Architects. This time at St. Senan’s NS in Kilmacow Co. Kilkenny our team removed the existing slate roof covering and the old sarking felt underneath. We recovered the existing carcass in a new breathable membrane then installed Thrutone […]

A fantastic day was had at the recent Official Opening of Clonmel Healthcare’s new Warehouse Expansion project, built by Tom O’Brien Construction over the last few months. It was a real pleasure to have worked with such facilitating clients in Clonmel Healthcare and we wish them every success for the future.

Tom O’Brien Construction are delighted to have begun works to a Multi Million Euro Laboratory Expansion Project for Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The project involves alterations to existing facades, a new three storey extension to the existing laboratory building incorporating new labs, circulation areas, administration areas, staff welfare facilities and plantroom complete […]

A number of people have asked us “what are we up to in the x-ray ward at University Hospital Waterford?” All they see is our signage and hoarding, so let us give you an update and a sneak peek in to the superb new Angiograph Suite. The refurbishment of the Angiograph Unit, situated within the […]

We were thrilled to be invited along to the Official Opening of Seed Technology’s new Grain Production Facility yesterday in Belview port, Co. Kilkenny, which we completed earlier this year. Best of luck to Seed tech with this fantastic new development! A project we all here at Tom O’Brien’s are extremely proud of!    

Our Refurbishment Project at PepsiCo Cork has now been handed over! We were extremely pleased to be appointed as the Main Contractor for PepsiCo Ireland’s current building works programme. This project in the PepsiCo Carrigaline plant in Cork involved a substantial upgrade to their existing offices. The project was headed up by Senior QS Mr. Nick […]

We are delighted to handover the brand new warehouse extension to our happy clients at Clonmel Healthcare Ltd! This project involved the construction of a warehouse extension to cater for the forecasted processing and storgae requirements of Clonmel Healthacre Ltd. The expansion was located adjacent to the existing warehouse facility, requiring precise connection of the […]

We are delighted to have begun works on the multi million euro Town Hall Refurbishment and Extension project in Carrick on Suir, Co. Tipperary. This project involves renovation and refurbishment works to the existing Town Hall with a new 3 storey extension adjoining the existing build to provide new public, office and Council facilities and […]

Tom O’Brien Construction are delighted to have signed contracts for the renovation of and extension to Carrick on Suir’s Town Hall. This project involves renovation and refurbishment works to the existing Town Hall with a new 3 storey extension adjoining the existing build to provide new public, office and Council facilities and all associated external […]

WINNERS!!! Tom O’Brien Construction were delighted to win ‘Retail Project of the Year’ at the Irish Construction Industry Awards on Tuesday May 9th for our GROW HQ Project in Waterford. This is the premier event for bench-marking excellence within Ireland’s construction industry! A massive achievement for everybody at Tom O’Brien Construction! Huge congratulations to all […]

Tom O’Brien’s portfolio of ecclesiastical works continues to grow with the completion of the St. Molleran’s Church in Carrick on Suir in Co. Tipperary. This project involved the removal and replacement of the existing roof in its entirety utilising exposed main trusses and a combination of natural slate, copper and lead sheet roofing techniques to […]

Tom O’Brien Construction have handed over the fantastic new Harbour Master offices in Dunmore East Co. Waterford to the Department of the Marine. Well done to all involved, the building is a significant upgrade on the previous building and represents a major enhancement to the harbourside. Whilst demonstrating our ability to provide a top notch […]

Another classy industrial unit approx 5,500 sq.m and brand new modern offices completed in time for our delighted client, Seedtech! We wish them all the best in their new facility in Belview Port. Many thanks to Mr. Roy Power and everybody at Seedtech who proved to be really good people to work for. Many thanks […]

  We are delighted to have been shortlisted for RETAIL PROJECT OF THE YEAR at the IRISH CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AWARDS 2017 with GROW HQ as our nominated project! This is the premier event for bench-marking excellence within Ireland’s construction industry! The Awards Ceremony takes place in the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin this May. Everyone […]