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  We are happy to confirm our appointment as the Main Contractor for PepsiCo Ireland’s current building works programme. The project in the PepsiCo Carrigaline plant in Cork involves a substantial upgrade to their existing offices. Working with us again in the Cork area will be CTS Group, who will be acting as our combined […]

Tom O’Brien’s were delighted to attend the rejuvenated CIF South East Branch Ball in Faithlegg House Hotel in Waterford this February. The construction ball had been off the menu for over 9 years, so it’s nice to see the upswing in the economy has seen the event make it back on the high society calendar. […]

  Work is progressing at pace to Clonmel Healthcare’s new warehouse extension. Recent milestones include the completion of all structural steel, the commencement of roof covering and cladding and the commencement of precast slabs, precast stairs and blockwork to the office areas.   Extensive external groundworks are well advanced and the tie-in to the existing […]

A massive congratulations to our Managing Director Tom O’Brien from all the team here at Tom O’Brien Construction on his recent Graduation. Tom received a 1.1 First Class Honours in the (MSc) Master of Science in Construction Project Management from the Waterford Institute of Technology. A huge achievement stemming from two years hard work, well […]

Congratulations to the Tom O’Brien team on the Haematology Laboratories fit-out at University Hospital Waterford. Another laboratory upgrade completed ahead of time for our client Sysmex. Our management team comprising of Bosco Mahony and Pat Roche ensured the project was completed with a minimum of fuss. A combination of forward planning and a committed workforce […]

It must be Munchausen Syndrome because we are back in the Hospital again! We are delighted to have been appointed as Main Contractor for the new Angiograph Project at University Hospital Waterford. The project, underway as of this week, will involve the stripping out of the existing medical equipment and an extensive upgrade of the […]

Huge progress has been made at our Seed Technoloy project in Belview Port over the last number of weeks. Working to an extremely tight programme, we have managed to see all concrete walls now complete, the roof covered, all floor pours close to completion along with blockwork, plastering and cladding well underway! The installation of […]

We are delighted to see works complete to the multi million euro fit-out of the WIT Arena in Carriganore, Waterford. The WIT Arena is the largest Conference and Events Centre in the South East making it the perfect venue for large-scale national exhibitions, conferences, concerts and events. This extremely impressive sports campus now boasts a […]

    Tom O’Brien Construction are delighted to be working in conjunction with Sysmex, a leading global manufacturer of laboratory equipment for the healthcare industry, on the renovation and laboratory kit-out of the Department of Haematology Laboratories at Universal Hospital Waterford. Works have begun this week and will take in the region of 8 weeks […]

  Tom O’Brien’s are delighted to have commenced works to a large new warehouse extension for Clonmel Healthcare Limited in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Works will include the brand new construction of an extension to an existing warehouse, re-modelling of site entrances, the relocation of live utilities and services and all ancillary site works. Works are […]

  All at Tom O’Brien Construction are delighted to see GROW HQ opening it’s doors this week! It was great to see the Café full of happy customers! Well done to all members of the Design team, Tom O’Briens’ Contracts Manager Dan Casey, Foreman Derek O’Connor, QS Nicky Furness and all the Tom O’Brien team […]

Tom O’Brien Construction are delighted to see works complete and Christchurch National School open on time for the start of the new school term. There was a large scope of works involved in this €1.3m project, including the demolition of and refurbishment to existing 1950’s and 1980’s school buildings. Also included were major excavation works […]

Seed Technology is a fifth generation Waterford owned business. They are a leading wholesale seed company selling directly to large and small retailers throughout the market. Based in Ballymountain, Seed Tech are investing in new facilities close to Belview Port. They in turn have sought out  another Waterford owned business to help them meet their expansion requirements. Tom […]

We have now begun conservation works to Saint Molleran’s Church in Carrick-on-Suir. The church, which stands on the site of a 13th century friary, is an historic part of the town and a major part of the community and the boundary walls were constructed during the famine. Having previously completed similar heritage works to St. […]

Tom O’Brien’s are delighted to have followed up last years Safe-T-Cert A grade accreditation by being awarded the same mark for 2016! The award of the highest Safe-T-Cert grade possible indicates the importance placed on all matters Health and Safety by members of the Tom O’Brien team. Safe-T-Cert is a certification scheme designed for certifying […]

Tom O’Brien Construction were delighted to be joined on site this week by the GIY team and all members of the Design team for the contract signing of Grow HQ! Located at Ardkeen Waterford, works to GIY’s new HQ are approaching the halfway stage and progressing excellently. Pictured (L-R): Laura Firth HKTT, Tom O’Brien MD […]

Tom O’Brien Construction are delighted to have commenced works to the Harbour Master Offices in Dunmore east, Co. Waterford. This exciting project further extends our relationship with both the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Bord Iascaigh Mhara. We have previously completed two ice plants for Bord Iascaigh Mhara in Kilmore Quay, Co. […]

Tom O’Brien Construction have successfully completed works at St. Paul’s Community College, Lisduggan, Waterford. This project consisted of the refurbishment of 3 Science rooms, associated prep rooms, stores and demonstration rooms. Tom O’Brien’s carried out the complete redecoration of all rooms to give a complete aesthetic upgrade. Tom O’Brien’s worked closely with the appointed mechanical […]

Tom O’Brien Construction are delighted to announce that we have signed a contract with Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) to complete the multi-purpose sports arena building at WIT’s Carriganore Sports Campus, and works are now underway. The completion of the building will include a 2,000 sq m ‘aula maxima’ or great hall where large scale […]

Tom O’Brien Construction were delighted to have Tánaiste Joan Burton and GIY founder Michael Kelly on-site this week at the official sod turning ceremony for the new Grow HQ at Ardkeen, Waterford! Pictured above L-R: Tom O’Brien – MD Tom O’Brien Construction, Pearse Douglas – Douglas Carroll, Laura Firth – HKTT, John Cummins – Mayor […]

Tom O’Brien Construction are delighted to have begun work on site today, at St. Paul’s Community College, Waterford. The works involved in this project will comprise of the refurbishment of the school’s three science labs, associated prep rooms, stores and demonstration rooms. Works are expected to be completed in February 2016.

Tom O’Brien Construction have recently completed a refurbishment of the reception areas at St. John’s Hospital, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. All areas of the building remained operational throughout the construction process, which was overseen by our Contracts Manager, Mr. Dan Casey. Tom O’Brien Construction are delighted to have completed another successful project with the HSE and […]

  Tom O’Brien’s have just completed an eight week refurbishment of the on-call facility at Wexford General Hospital for the HSE. The project required phased works in the unit with tight deadlines for the return of completed areas in order to reduce any disruption to the live unit. All works were co-ordinated by our Contracts […]

  Yet another highly successful new school has been delivered on time and within budget by Tom O’Brien Construction.  Glenville National School involved the construction of a new state of the art eight classroom, two storey Primary School and GP hall of circa 1,697m2. The existing school was demolished upon completion of the new school […]