We have recently begun refurbishment works on site to the Enniscorthy Courthouse building from c.1820. The building will be refurbished for use as an office building for our Clients Wexford County Council. Works include insertion of mezzanine structure, new finishes and fittings throughout, modification of existing M&E installation, repair and conservation works. We look forward […]

We have started works in the Holy Ghost Hospital in Waterford City on a 2 phase construction project costing in excess of 1.25 Million Euro. The works, which will take in the region of 12 months to complete, will greatly enhance the features in the Holy Ghost building while ensuring patients and residents are provided […]

Repeat Business is something we take huge pride in at Tom O’Brien’s. We carried out minor repair works some years ago for our Clients in the Historical Mid 18th Century, Our Lady’s Home Apartments in Waterford City and we were asked back again recently to carry out some more serious structural repairs. Demolitions and structural […]

We have recently completed a demolition and site clearance project for Respond! Housing Agency in Ferrybank, Waterford. Demolition of the property required the securing of the building and full compliance with relevant demolition requirements. Our team was responsible for the safe removal of some Architectural pieces noted for preservation before demolition commenced. The demolition itself […]

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 […]