John Paul Construction claimed three awards at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026, securing Contractor Project of the Year and Contractor Industrial Project of the Year for the Dexcom Medical Devices Facility in Galway, alongside Civil Construction Project of the Year for the Rosslare Europort Terminal 7 and Enabling Works. Together, these wins reflect a sustained standard of excellence across industrial and civil delivery. The results show a contractor able to deliver both highly controlled manufacturing environments and large-scale public infrastructure, two project types that demand different disciplines, supply chains, and stakeholder structures.

The Dexcom Medical Devices Facility demonstrates exceptional construction expertise, meticulous planning, and a commitment to quality in delivering a state-of-the-art facility for the medical technology sector. Judges were particularly impressed by the scale, technical complexity, and sustainability performance of the project, which carries significant regional and national importance. Medical device facilities leave little room for error, as installation sequencing, environmental controls, and documentation must meet exacting standards before operations can begin. The recognition of sustainability alongside technical complexity signals that industrial projects of this scale are now judged on environmental outcomes as well as build quality.

At Rosslare Europort, the company combined technical excellence with strong stakeholder collaboration, managing a project of national significance while addressing complex engineering requirements. Working within an active port environment requires careful coordination with operators, public bodies, and the wider supply chain. Judges highlighted this collaborative approach as a defining feature of the entry.

Judges highlighted the strength of John Paul Construction’s delivery. “Our judges recognised this finalist for its delivery of the Dexcom Medical Devices Facility in Galway,” the panel said. “The project demonstrates exceptional construction expertise, meticulous planning and a commitment to quality in delivering a state-of-the-art facility for the medical technology sector. This entrant delivered an exceptional civil construction project, combining technical excellence with strong stakeholder collaboration and a clear focus on safety and sustainability.”

These three awards set a high benchmark for organisations competing in the 2027 awards cycle, demonstrating how technical capability, collaboration, and safety performance combine across industrial and civil delivery. Entrants preparing for next year’s awards can take a clear lesson from this result: judges look for evidence that technical depth, stakeholder engagement, and safety standards are documented and demonstrated within every submission.

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