Have you seen our new website?

Last year we updated our website to reflect the changing face of our brand. Duke McCaffrey has been entering new markets and undertaking some significant projects in Ireland too.

We are currently working on the transformational project NEOM – New Future. A truly exciting vision for Saudi Arabia, creating a new infrastructure for people to live, dream big, work and play in a sustainable way. You can find out about our role in this exciting project here:
dukemccaffrey.ie/projects/neom.

The website is a new platform to exhibit the success of the Duke McCaffrey team!

Do let us know your thoughts by email:
rebecca.coffey@dukemccaffrey.ie.

Productivity and availability of resources in Ireland?

As a standalone issue, inflation is indeed only catching up on years of low increases. However, there are other challenges that our industry faces. While global banks are announcing increased interest rates and preparing us “for the long haul” of currency fluctuations and volatility, in the shorter term this may quell inflation but, in fact, could adversely affect the long-term profile of bespoke investments. This combined with an energy crisis, Brexit, ongoing covid issues, and supply chain issues with materials delay and shortages have dealt us a hand like no other time. The period we are in right now could only be likened to a Disney rollercoaster ride where we are being thrown around while trapped in our seats!

As an industry, we are, however, exceptionally resilient to these issues and the speed and scale of adaptability has been remarkable. Engineering has come alive and collaboration is born again. Our industry is finding solutions to alternative fuel sources for main and backup power generation to handle the energy crisis. Hydrogen and gas power generation on site is now being implemented on hyperscale sites.

We are developing offsite construction techniques at a faster rate than ever to deal with supply chain issues, with modern methods of construction leading the charge bringing higher levels of quality and speed to construction sites. We are attracting talent from other technology sectors who see the scale of our challenges and want to be part of the solution to deal with the endless demand for data. With a spirit of collaboration between colocation providers and end users, we could be part of the new solution turning the somewhat negative image of heavy consumers into a positive of the most advanced in technology ever in our industry.

2022 was another successful year for Duke McCaffrey, thank you to everyone who has helped us to achieve so many milestones throughout last year.

Last year our team excelled in many industry awards having been finalists at both the ‘Irish Building & Design Awards’ and the ‘Irish Construction Industry Awards’. We have kicked off the New Year with Joe McCaffrey being shortlisted at the Irish Construction Excellence Industry awards for Construction Project Manager of the Year.

Our projects continue to grow in numbers and diversity after being appointed on several new projects across a range of sectors including a new 10,000sq.m. Primary Care Centre in Navan, Fit Out project at Stemple Exchange in Blanchardstown, New School Extension at Kildare Place National School, Residential development at Elm Park, Dublin 4, Keppel Data Hall 1 and 2 projects and a New Build Facility for Disability Services at St. Otteran’s in Waterford.

We are looking forward to another successful year in 2023!

World Suicide Prevention Day – Mizen to Malin Challenge

Later this year, we will be taking part in the Mizen to Malin Head challenge. Inspired by Adrian Shanahan, there will be three of us cycling the distance including David Madden and Joe McCaffrey. To give them a head start, we are covering the entry costs so everything you give will go directly to the charity.

Every year we hear of someone close to us has been tragically affected. World Suicide Prevention Month gives us a moment to acknowledge those affected by suicide and help raise awareness. Follow Adrian Shanahan on LinkedIn as he will be posting regular updates of our training about what is a truly epic challenge over the coming months!

If you are in a position to do so I would welcome any donation you can give to this fantastic cause.