Moylan

Margaret Dolan shortlisted for Engineering Excellence Award

lrichards — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:33:00 +0000

Margaret Dolan shortlisted for Engineering Excellence Award

We are delighted to celebrate another outstanding achievement for Margaret Dolan, who has been shortlisted in the ‘Women in Engineering’ category at the upcoming 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards.

This latest recognition follows Margaret’s recent shortlist in the ‘Women in Construction’ category at the Irish Construction Industry Awards, making this her second major award shortlist of this year.

The ‘Women in Engineering’ Award recognises female professionals who have made a significant contribution to the industry through exceptional leadership, innovation, creativity and professionalism, as well as those helping to break down barriers and inspire the next generation of engineers.

Being recognised in two major industry award programmes is a fantastic achievement and reflects Margaret’s continued leadership, expertise and contribution to the engineering profession.

Congratulations to Margaret on this well-deserved recognition, and to all of the outstanding finalists recognised in this year’s category.

The winners will be announced at the 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards ceremony on 21 October 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry.

We wish Margaret the very best of luck!

Double shortlist at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026

lrichards — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:27:00 +0000

Double shortlist at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026

We are delighted to be shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 Irish Construction Industry Awards. Liberties House has been nominated for ‘Engineering Project of the Year’, while Margaret Dolan has been recognised in the ‘Women in Construction’ category.

The Irish Construction Industry Awards celebrate the most innovative individuals and companies driving excellence in Ireland’s construction sector.

Liberties House is a landmark Build-to-Rent development that demonstrates the successful integration of multidisciplinary engineering, sustainable design and community-focused living. Delivered through collaborative design, the project transformed a challenging city-centre site into a high-quality residential development, achieving BREEAM ‘Excellent’ certification while supporting Dublin’s urban regeneration and housing needs.

Margaret Dolan is a Chartered Building Services Engineer whose 45-year career has combined technical excellence, leadership and mentorship. As the first female Chair of CIBSE Ireland and a recipient of the CIBSE Bronze Medal, Margaret has made a significant contribution to Ireland’s built environment. Throughout her career, she has championed professional development and supported the next generation of engineers.

The winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on 16 October 2026 at the Convention Centre Dublin.

Congratulations to everyone involved, and fingers crossed for Margaret and the Liberties House team!

Click here to view the full shortlist.

Waterman Moylan Announces Senior Promotion

lrichards — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:31:44 +0000

We’re delighted to celebrate Fernando De Maio’s promotion to Associate (Transportation), recognising his outstanding contribution to the growth of our transportation services.

Fernando joined us in January 2024, bringing extensive international experience in transportation infrastructure. He spent 11 years with a leading Argentine engineering consultancy where he worked on the design and project management of major transportation infrastructure projects. He also gained further experience with an Italian construction firm before relocating to Ireland.

Since joining Waterman Moylan, he has been committed to delivering high-quality transportation engineering solutions, identifying innovative approaches to transport challenges, and contributing to the continued growth and development of our transportation capability.

In his new role as Associate, Fernando is excited by the opportunity to further develop and grow the Transportation team, expand our service offering, and continue building strong relationships with our clients. He looks forward to driving the continued growth of the business, helping to develop the next generation of transport professionals, and delivering sustainable and effective transport solutions across Ireland.

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Fernando has made a significant contribution to Waterman Moylan since joining the business. His technical expertise, commitment to our clients and leadership within the team have been instrumental in growing our transportation capability. This promotion is thoroughly deserved, and we look forward to seeing Fernando continue to develop the team and our transportation offering in the years ahead.

Paul O’Connell, Managing Director
Commenting on the promotion

Congratulations to Fernando on this well-deserved promotion. We look forward to supporting him as he continues to develop his career with Waterman Moylan.

Waterman Moylan partners with Hometree to support woodland restoration in Ireland

dbough — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Waterman Moylan partners with Hometree to support woodland restoration in Ireland

The partnership will support Hometree’s community-led work to restore native ecosystems, boost biodiversity and create lasting environmental change across Ireland.

Waterman Moylan is pleased to announce a new partnership with Hometree, the west of Ireland-based environmental charity dedicated to restoring and protecting Ireland’s native woodlands. Through afforestation, conservation, ecosystem restoration and education, Hometree is helping to strengthen biodiversity while fostering deeper connections between communities and the natural environment. Its flagship Wild Atlantic Rainforest Project is working to safeguard and expand Ireland’s rare temperate rainforests, some of the country’s most ecologically significant habitats.

Hometree was founded with a vision to rebuild and sustain resilient ecosystems, with a particular focus on native temperate rainforest. While as much as 80% of Ireland was once covered in native wildwood, today it is one of the most deforested countries in Europe. Hometree is working to help change that.

Earlier this year, members of the Waterman Moylan’s team visited Hometree’s headquarters, including its tree nursery, where native Irish species are cultivated for reforestation projects. Our support will contribute to initiatives at the Cnocán Bán landholding in Connemara, where Hometree has acquired a 280-acre farm in a remote valley that was traditionally used for sheep farming.

Since taking ownership of the site, Hometree has worked closely with the local community to carry out ecological surveys and shape a targeted habitat restoration strategy. To date, the charity has also planted over 155,000 native trees across Ireland, including Scots pine, willow and alder.

Led by CEO Matt Smith, Hometree’s work is rooted in community partnership, bringing together education, collaboration and volunteering to restore native woodlands and support climate action across Ireland.

Commenting on the partnership, Smith said:

“The restoration of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Rainforest, one of Europe’s rarest and most distinctive ecosystems, is a long-term undertaking that depends on strong partnerships and sustained investment. Support from Waterman Moylan will help us advance critical restoration work, protecting biodiversity, strengthening ecosystem resilience and supporting the recovery of native woodlands for future generations. We are delighted to have their support as we continue to scale our impact.”

Paul O Connell, Managing Director at Waterman Moylan, said:

“We are very excited to support Hometree’s work and contribute to making a meaningful difference in land regeneration. Our partnership reflects a shared commitment to addressing biodiversity loss and climate change in a practical, community-focused way. Hometree’s approach, rooted in both science and community engagement, aligns closely with our own values, and we look forward to contributing to their incredible efforts at Cnocán Bán and beyond.”