Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The engineering sector is entering a phase of accelerated transformation, driven by research and development, international demand, and technical excellence. This edition reflects that momentum, demonstrating how organisations are scaling innovation, expanding global reach, and setting new operational benchmarks. ‘Johnson & Johnson MedTech expands neurovascular R&D hub in Ireland’ exemplifies how strategic investment in research infrastructure is enhancing innovation capacity and fostering advanced medical solutions. Building on this, ‘Egypt’s engineering exports rise 12.4% as global demand strengthens’ highlights how international market dynamics are driving production growth and reinforcing competitiveness. Additionally, ‘PanelDuct named Manufacturing Engineering Project of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025’ earlier this year for its bespoke plenum solution at Pfizer’s Grange Castle facility. Completed in just 13 weeks, the precision-engineered project combined modular ductwork, Class D airtightness, and tool-free flyscreens to enhance airflow, hygiene, and efficiency while reducing on-site labour and waste. These stories reveal a sector advancing through innovation, strategic expansion, and operational excellence. Readers are encouraged to explore these developments further, gaining insight into the forces shaping the future of engineering.

Author: OFFSHORE ENGINEER

Ireland has awarded a 900 MW offshore wind farm project, Tonn Nua, to a joint venture between Denmark’s Orsted and Irish utility ESB, securing a 20-year contract-for-difference at €98.72/MWh.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

PanelDuct won Manufacturing Engineering Project of the Year at the 2025 Engineering Excellence Awards last month for its bespoke plenum solution at Pfizer’s Grange Castle facility, showcasing precision engineering, modular innovation, and industry-leading manufacturing standards.

Author: ENR Texas & Southeast

Arkansas approved nearly $154 million for 59 water and wastewater projects, funding treatment-plant upgrades, distribution improvements, and rural system rehabilitation, supported by state and federal programs, including IIJA and Clean/Drinking Water State Revolving Funds.

Author: Daily News Egypt

Egypt’s engineering industries exports rose 12.4% to $5.33bn in the first 10 months of 2025, driven by electrical, machinery, and transportation sectors, supported by expanded international markets, trade missions, and government export programmes.

Author: University of Limerick

Ei Electronics donates to University of Limerick, funding a state-of-the-art Science and Engineering Laboratory that enhances hands-on learning across multiple engineering programmes, strengthening STEM education, industry-academic collaboration, and future talent development.

Author: Mass Device

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is expanding its R&D hub in Galway, Ireland, enhancing stroke and neurovascular innovation, deepening engineering talent, and strengthening its Neuro Thromboembolic Initiative to develop advanced treatment solutions.

Author: Archie Villaflores

The engineering sector continues to demonstrate both resilience and ambition as firms navigate evolving demands and opportunities. Dairymaster Engineering Team Named Engineering Team of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025 held last month recognises the consistent technical skill and collaborative approach that underpin project success. The accolade highlights the role of structured innovation and teamwork in delivering measurable impact across the industry. Leadership transitions are also reshaping infrastructure priorities. Sisk appoints Leo Martin to lead infrastructure division marks a strategic step for civil engineering operations across Ireland and the UK. Martin’s extensive experience promises to strengthen executive oversight, operational efficiency, and long-term project delivery, positioning Sisk to manage increasingly complex infrastructure programmes. Global expansion underlines the sector’s reach and influence. Walter P Moore opens Riyadh office to expand engineering services exemplifies how firms leverage local expertise and international experience to deliver high-standard structural and civil engineering solutions in emerging markets. The move reinforces the importance of regional hubs in supporting transformative projects across diverse sectors, from aviation to healthcare. Collectively, these developments emphasise technical excellence, strategic leadership, and international vision as core drivers of the engineering industry’s growth trajectory.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Dairymaster’s engineering team won Engineering Team of the Year at the 2025 Engineering Excellence Awards held last month. Their development of DM3X+ and RoboSpray highlights their commitment to the next generation of engineers.

Author: The Business Journal

Blair, Church & Flynn, a US-based consulting engineering firm, launches a sports design team in Clovis, California. Former NFL players David and Derek Carr will collaborate on high-performance athletic facility projects across schools and communities.