Building bridges starts young—and close to home

Author: Engineers Ireland
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BAM’s latest initiative at the Narrow Water bridge site isn’t just about concrete and cables—it’s about futureproofing the engineering talent pipeline. By uniting 148 pupils from both sides of the Irish border to build a 13-metre cable-stayed bridge, BAM is investing early in cross-community engagement and STEM inspiration. It’s a timely reminder that the projects we build today shape the minds that will engineer tomorrow.

Read the full story behind ‘The Big Bridge’ and its strategic impact on talent and commu nity. 



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