February 2019: Christchurch Cathedral Roof Refurbishment underway in Waterford City.
We are returning to Christchurch Cathedral again this time to begin much needed roof repairs following on from the number of storms over the last two years. Unfortunately the Cathedral roof’s existing natural slate covering has suffered considerable damage. It is always a pleasure to be working on a building of such historic importance and […]
Read more »November 2018: Upgrade works to Tramore Railway Station begin!
Upgrade works have begun to the Railway Station in Tramore, Co. Waterford. The works are to include renovation and repair works to the roof, floors, and existing timber lintels. Also included will be demolition and removal of block walls, asbestos roof covering, and suspended ceiling with limited drainage works. We look forward to working with […]
Read more »November 2018: Refurbishment to Enniscorthy Court House Kicks off!
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 […]
Read more »October 2018: Holy Ghost Hospital Extension Underway!
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 […]
Read more »October 2018: Repairs to Historical Our Lady’s Apartments in Waterford City.
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 […]
Read more »October 2018: Wadding Manor Demolitions for Respond!
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 […]
Read more »September 2018: €10m Eurofins Labs Complete
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 […]
Read more »September 2018: Completion of St. Killian’s Special School, Cork
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 […]
Read more »August 2018: O’Connell St. Fit-out Handed Over
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 […]
Read more »July 2018: €10 Million Eurofins Plant nearing completion!
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 […]
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