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Engineering Excellence Awards 2026 reveals shortlist ahead of October ceremony
The Engineering Excellence Awards 2026 has revealed its shortlist, recognising leading individuals, companies and projects across Ireland’s engineering industry. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 21 October at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry. The finalists span engineering innovation, sustainability, infrastructure, manufacturing, renewable energy and people development. The awards highlight engineering excellence across a broad range of sectors and disciplines in Ireland.
Ireland's Infrastructure Reform Plan Changes the Rules Engineering Firms Have Built Their Delivery Models Around
The Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan sets out concrete reforms across planning, judicial review and procurement to accelerate delivery of the €102 billion capital expenditure programme committed by 2030. The reforms change the commercial environment in which every engineering company working on public infrastructure in Ireland operates.
HJCE secures engineering role on major West Yorkshire scheme
Wakefield-based HJ Consulting Engineers has been appointed to provide civil and structural engineering services for a 93,000sq ft industrial scheme in Calderdale. The appointment reflects growing demand for HJCE's engineering expertise as its workload expands nationally.
Lotus Technology completes full acquisition of Lotus UK
Lotus Technology, the Nasdaq-listed, Geely-owned mobility company, has completed its acquisition of UK-based Lotus UK. The deal unifies Lotus Engineering's consultancy work with sports car manufacturing at Hethel under one global structure.
AtkinsRéalis appoints chartered engineer to lead transport arm
AtkinsRéalis has appointed Chartered Engineer Justin Norman as Managing Director of its Transportation business for the UK and Ireland. Norman will oversee engineering delivery across rail, highways and maritime as the sector adapts to decarbonisation.
Glanua names Conor Gilligan managing director of UK-Irish unit
Glanua has appointed Conor Gilligan as managing director of its Municipal Ireland and UK division. The appointment comes as demand and funding for water and wastewater infrastructure rise across the public sector.
Exponent backs Irish telecoms and power engineering firm KTL
Exponent has agreed to invest in KTL, the Naas-headquartered telecoms and power infrastructure provider, backing CEO Alan Hanamy's team. The deal targets rising demand across mobile network capacity and grid electrification investment in Ireland and the UK.
Dr Morteza Tabatabaeipour Brings Advanced Manufacturing and AI Expertise as Judge for Engineering Excellence Awards 2026
Dr Morteza Tabatabaeipour, Assistant Professor in Advanced Manufacturing at Ulster University, joins the judging panel for the Engineering Excellence Awards 2026, bringing expertise in smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0, robotics, and artificial intelligence to the evaluation process. A PhD graduate of KU Leuven and EPSRC Innovation Launchpad Network+ Researcher in Residence, Dr Tabatabaeipour's work at the intersection of machine learning, automated inspection, and digital manufacturing systems positions him as a highly credible voice in the assessment of Irish engineering excellence.
Engineering the Future: What the EII Industrial Strategy 2026 to 2029 Means for Irish Engineering Leaders
Engineering Industries Ireland’s Industrial Strategy 2026 to 2029 sets a four-year blueprint across advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, digital transformation, and talent development. For engineering sector leaders, the strategy’s four pillars provide a directly actionable framework for investment, workforce, and project delivery planning.
NCMT secures £13.5 million NatWest package to fund MBO and unlock larger machine tool contracts
NCMT has completed a management buyout backed by a £13.5 million NatWest facility. The £4 million bond facility is the commercially distinctive element, enabling NCMT to bid for large turnkey production line contracts it previously could not guarantee.
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