News Archive

1,416-units at Clongriffin gets the go-ahead 13 January 2020

Planning permission for 943 build-to-rent apartments and 473 build-to-sell units has been approved at the 53-hectare site in north Dublin.

Waterman’s Christmas campaign to spread the cheer this holiday 18 December 2019

Waterman’s staff across the UK and Ireland took part in a number of charitable enterprises as part of our Christmas appeal.

Capital Dock takes home Irish Building Design Award 2 December 2019

Prime 4.8 acre-waterfront scheme in Dublin’s central business district won ‘Housing Project of the Year’.

Work underway for new residential community at Tandy’s Lane 27 November 2019

750 new homes and local community facilities will be built as part of the ambitious 215 ha Adamstown Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) in west Dublin.

Dublin's history restored at Clery's Quarter 26 November 2019

The major redevelopment will include the demolition of the existing 1970’s Earl Building, which will be replaced with new retail, café and Grade A office facilities.

New offices delivered for IDA Ireland 6 November 2019

4,000 m² of high-quality office space has been handed over at the Business and Technology Park in Limerick.

1,950-unit development up for planning at Clongriffin 18 September 2019

Approval is being sought for 223,556 m² of residential and mixed-use amenities within the ambitious Clongriffin New Town masterplan in Dublin.

Crossing the finish line at the Grant Thornton Corporate 5K 17 September 2019

Four members of Waterman Moylan completed the 5k team challenge in aid of Simon Community, a charity that supports the homeless in Ireland.

Crowned champions at Cosgrave’s charity football tournament 12 September 2019

Waterman Moylan took home the cup at the 18^th annual Cosgrave Development’s charity five-a-side football tournament.

Minister for Housing turns the sod at Enniskerry Road 11 September 2019

Eoghan Murphy, Minister for Housing, gets Dublin’s latest social housing project underway in south Dublin.

Kingswood Community College receives its first intake of students 3 September 2019

Newly completed 1,000 pupil college prepares for the start of the 2019 Academic Year.

Capital Dock scoops Irish Construction Excellence Awards 14 June 2019

Waterman Moylan are delighted to celebrate Capital Dock taking home the Construction Industry Award for Residential Project of the Year – Large.

MSc at Technological University of Dublin scoops ICE Award 9 April 2019

The Technological University Dublin MSc in applied Building Information Modelling and Management suite has won the Irish Construction Excellence award for best Third Level / Postgraduate course

Dublin residential boom puts Clongriffin on the map 2 April 2019

Following a decade of stagnation in residential construction across Ireland, signs of a resurgence are everywhere to see. Find out more in our latest edition of Waterman Times.

Waterman Moylan takes part in Engineer’s Week 27 March 2019

The annual Engineer’s Week hosted 600 events throughout Ireland as part of the Engineers Ireland campaign to promote engineering as a career choice and to increase awareness of the importance of the profession to society generally.

Niall Coughlan promoted to Director 22 March 2019

We are delighted to announce that Niall Coughlan, previously Associate Director, has been promoted to Director of Waterman Moylan.

Hotel checks-in to site of Dublin's former River House 9 January 2019

Construction is now underway on the development transforming the site of Dublin’s River House office block, find out more about the project in our latest edition of Waterman Times.

Multiple projects shortlisted for Civic Trust Awards 7 November 2018

A whole host of our fantastic projects – Albion Primary School, Belham Primary School, Charles Dickens Primary School, Westgate Oxford, Clancy Quay 2, Harrogate Civic Centre, Marlborough Primary School and UCLan Social Spaces have been shortlisted for the 2019 Civic Trust Awards!

Earlsfort Terrace Redevelopment adds Grade A office space to Central Dublin 9 October 2018

Waterman’s Dublin team have been appointed for the redevelopment of Davitt House and Seagrave House on a prominent site at the corner of Earlsfort Terrace and Adelaide Road in central Dublin.

Emergency Repairs at Dublin’s Dun Laoghaire Harbour 12 September 2018

Fuelled by the heavy snowstorms and continued severe weather of the first half of 2018, very heavy seas and elevated sea levels resulted in coastal flooding and damage to coastal structures and harbours along the east coast of Ireland in March.

Dublin’s Harcourt Terrace National School gets the go-ahead 4 September 2018

Harcourt Terrace National School in central Dublin has secured planning permission from An Bord Pleanala, the Irish planning appeals board, and is set to proceed towards construction in 2019.

John Doherty, heads to South Korea to represent Ireland in the World Kendo Championships 22 August 2018

Thoroughly enjoying his career as an Electrical Engineer in our Dublin office, designing a range of residential and commercial developments, outside of work John’s passion is with martial arts.

Green light for major residential scheme in Sandyford, Dublin 1 August 2018

An Bord Pleanala has granted planning permission for what is set to become one of the highest density residential developments in Ireland.

‘Go-Ahead Ireland’ opens new depot in Dublin 16 July 2018

The new Go-Ahead bus depot in Ballymount, Dublin, was officially opened by Ireland’s Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, on 9 July.

Block H Central Park wins ICIA Commercial Project of the Year 20 June 2018

We are delighted that Block H, at the prestigious Central Park office campus in south Dublin, has won Commercial Project of the Year for Large Projects at the Irish Construction Industry Awards.

Clancy Quay, Phase 2 wins 'Housing' RIAI Architecture Award 10 June 2018

We are delighted that Clancy Quay Phase 2, a high profile residential scheme in Dublin, has won the Housing award at the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Architecture Awards.

St Pancras, Harolds Cross phase one completes 5 June 2018

We are delighted to celebrate the completion of the first phase of St Pancras, Harolds Cross, a stunning new development of six spacious houses and apartments in the heart of Dublin.

Transforming City Square in Waterford  2 May 2018

Ireland’s oldest city has been through a major extension and revamp into a premier shopping destination.

New Building Regulations set to increase energy efficiency standards 13 April 2018

The Near Zero Energy Buildings standard introduced to all new homes In Ireland from April 2019.

Clifden Community School 20 March 2018

The new school was completed in October 2017, as part of a €100 million investment initiative to upgrade older school premises to meet modern day standards

Kieran O’Neill joins the Irish Construction Excellence Awards judging panel 28 February 2018

Kieran O’Neill, Senior Health & Safety Consultant in our Dublin team, joining the judging panel of the Irish Construction Excellence Awards.

Update from the Top – Dublin’s tallest building 12 February 2018

Work continues apace on the Capital Dock development in Dublin, on which we are providing civil and structural engineering services and also acting as PSDP.

Solving the housing shortage in Ireland 17 November 2017

The global financial crisis of 2008 and its aftermath affected all developed economies. Ireland was particularly badly hit. The years leading up to the crash had seen a massive Irish property bubble develop alongside a rapidly growing economy.

Dublin’s Tallest Tower Capital Dock Tops Out 16 October 2017

We are pleased to celebrate the ‘topping out’ of the prestigious Capital Dock, a mixed-use contemporary office, residential and retail development located in the heart of Dublin’s South docklands.

Waterman Moylan appointed on 400-unit residential scheme 10 October 2017

We are delighted to have been appointed by Cairn Homes to provide building services design for their 400-unit residential development at Coolagad, Greystones.

Waterman Moylan wins 16th annual Cosgrave charity football tournament 27 September 2017

Our Dublin team has won the 16^th annual Cosgrave Development’s five-a-side football tournament in aid of Aware, a charity raising money for mental health support groups.

Dublin’s Kingswood School turns the sod for new 1,000 pupil facility 21 September 2017

Kingswood Secondary School, a new scheme designed by ARPL which will provide facilities for 1,000 pupils in Dublin, celebrated an important milestone on 20th September with a ‘sod-turning’ ceremony marking the start of construction works.

Works commence on Block 2 of the Clongriffin development 18 September 2017

We are pleased to announce that the piling work for the foundations has commenced on Block 2 of the Clongriffin development in North Dublin.

Waterman Moylan moves into new office in Dublin 4 September 2017

We are delighted to announce that we have now moved into our new office in Dublin which marks a new era of the planned growth in Ireland.

Waterman Moylan takes part in Dragons at The Docks charity boat race 4 September 2017

Our Moylan team battled it out in the Dragons at The Docks charity boat race together with AECOM on 31st August 2017 at Grand Canal Dock, Dublin.

Baggot Plaza wins at the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 13 June 2017

We are delighted that our project Baggot Plaza has won ‘Building of the Year – Office (Medium)’ at the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2017.

Waterman extends appointment at Clongriffin Development 25 May 2017

We are proud to support Gannon Homes by providing continued consultancy services for the Clongriffin Town Centre Development in North Dublin.

Waterman Moylan’s Building Services Team Celebrates 3 Years 15 May 2017

Waterman Moylan, a leading engineering and environmental consultancy in the built environment, provides specialist services to its clients in the property, infrastructure and environment markets across Ireland.

Planning permission granted for Scoil Phadraig National School, Ireland 11 May 2017

We are pleased that Laois County Council has granted planning permission for The Minister for Education’s new primary school in Portarlington, Ireland, which could eventually cater for over 700 pupils.

Major School Development Programme in Ireland 24 March 2017

With Ireland experiencing continued long term growth in its population over the last 15 years, the Department of Education and Skills has identified the need for new school facilities to meet the needs of expanding communities.

Waterman Moylan shortlisted for ACEI Emerging Professional Consulting Engineer 15 February 2017

Mark Duignan and James Fegan, Associate Directors from our Dublin office, have been shortlisted within the ACEI (Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland) Emerging Professional Consulting Engineer (EPCE) award category.

Baggot Plaza shortlisted for two Irish Construction Industry Awards 15 February 2017

We are delighted to announce that our project Baggot Plaza in Dublin has been shortlisted for ‘Commercial Project of the Year’ and ‘Green Project of the Year’ at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2017.

Planning Permission Granted for new Cruise Ship Facility at Dun Laoghaire Harbour 21 November 2016

An Bord Pleanala, the Irish planning authority, has granted permission for the development of a major new cruise berth at Dun Laoghaire Harbour.

SuDS: Good for Business, Environment and Society 20 October 2016

Climate NI and ICE recently hosted a workshop in Belfast to discuss the practical implementation of SuDS, Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems, in development projects across Northern Ireland.

Central Park expansion 18 July 2016

Work has commenced on a new office scheme at the prestigious Central Park office campus in south Dublin.

Exclusive Upmarket Residential Development in Foxrock 10 May 2016

Pembrin Wood is a high quality infill development consisting of 7 large detached houses which is currently under construction off Beech Park Road in the leafy suburb of Foxrock, in south County Dublin.

Hollybrook enters the Irish Market 15 August 2015

London based specialist residential developer, Hollybrook, has launched the first phase of a 155 unit residential scheme at Robswall, its first foray into the Irish residential market.

New nursing home in Cappagh 15 August 2015

Planning permission has been granted by Fingal County Council for a new 90 bed nursing home at Heathfield, Cappagh.

Waterman Moylan establishes Building Services division 20 May 2014

We are pleased to announce that we have expanded the range of services that can be offered to our property sector clients with the establishment of a building services division at Waterman Moylan.

Honeypark wins top environment award at the SEAI Sustainable Energy Awards 23 January 2014

The prestigious Honeypark residential development in Dun Laoghaire has won the award for best Environment project at the SEAI in its 2013 Awards.

Site development work commences for major distribution park at Killamonan 16 December 2013

Work has commenced at Killamonan on the provision of enabling infrastructure Roads, footpaths, cycleways, water supply, drainage and other utilities.

Housing market showing signs of renewed activity after long period of stagnation 21 August 2013

This year has seen the start of a revival in the housing construction market in the Dublin region, with a number of small housing schemes under construction or coming to the market.

John Moylan rejoins Waterman Moylan 4 August 2013

Waterman Moylan is pleased to announce that John Moylan, who founded the firm over 30 years ago and who has spent the past number of years working on a development aid project in Central Asia, has recently rejoined the firm as a senior consultant.

Monaghan Education Campus opens on schedule 11 April 2013

The campus is located on the site of the vacated former Army Barracks site, on the N12, outside Monaghan Town.

Honeypark - attenuation lake and wetlands 11 December 2012

Waterman Moylan are providing civil and structural engineer services in relation to the development of a 17ha site on the former Dun Laoghaire Golf Club Lands, adjacent to the Glenageary Road Upper in Dun Laoghaire.

Planning application lodged for major Islamic Cultural Centre in Dublin 18 October 2012

An application for planning permission has been lodged with Dublin City Council for a new 20,000m² Islamic Cultural Centre as part of the New Clongriffen Town Development in the North of Dublin City.

New Dun Laoghaire Bowling Club is handed over 26 June 2012

As part of the overall redevelopment of Dun Laoghaire Golf Club, a new home for the Dun Laoghaire Bowling Club has been provided at Eglington Park.

Waterman Moylan appointed for SuDS Strategy Studies 13 June 2012

Fingal County Council has appointed Waterman Moylan to prepare Sustainable Urban Drainage Strategies (SuDS) for two separate development areas in north Dublin, at Baldoyle-Stapolin and Portmarnock South.

Sean Treacy House wins Overall Award at 2011 Community Housing Awards 25 November 2011

Sean Treacy House, a 53-unit residential development in central Dublin, has been declared the best new social housing project in Ireland in the 2011 Community Housing Awards.

Monaghan Multi-User Education Campus goes to site 29 September 2011

Contracts have been signed for the construction of a new education campus at Monaghan, Ireland. The €38m campus is to be built by Ireland’s largest contractor, Sisk.

Waterman Moylan updates its image 22 August 2011

In tandem with its recent change of name from Moylan to Waterman Moylan, we have updated our corporate image to bring it in line with that of our parent company, Waterman Group.

Waterman Moylan appointed for Arzanah Retail Mall project in Abu Dhabi 22 August 2011

We have been appointed to provide civil infrastructure and transportation planning and design services to the proposed Arzanah Retail Mall development.

Waterman Moylan provides advice on Iron Pyrites Contamination to a number of Clients 22 August 2011

The use of stone fill containing the mineral iron pyrites has been a significant issue that the construction industry in Ireland has had to address over the last three years.