Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Engineering is once again asserting its place at the heart of global progress. Strategic investment, digital transformation and sustainable infrastructure are reshaping the sector, uniting precision with purpose. KP Group has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Fabtech Group to jointly develop and implement green energy-powered life sciences projects worldwide. The collaboration marks a major stride in integrating renewable power into pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare infrastructure. Jacobs secures a five-year framework with EirGrid to deliver engineering, design, and project management services supporting Ireland’s Shaping Our Electricity Future strategy and the transition to 80% renewable power by 2030. Sustainability and excellence also take centre stage with Ayesa winning Engineering Project of the Year for the Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant, a benchmark for how advanced design can deliver environmental and community benefit simultaneously. These stories capture a profession in motion, technical yet visionary, innovative yet grounded, building the systems and solutions that will define the next industrial era. Read more of these stories and insights in our newsletter today.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ayesa Engineering has been awarded the prestigious Engineering Project of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025 for its transformative work on the Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Author: PR Newswire

Agile Defense expands its partnership with the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command under a $44 million IT engineering contract, advancing digital transformation, cybersecurity, and mission-critical system resilience worldwide.

Author: Irish Independent

Fortivum Consulting, a fast-growing Wicklow-founded engineering firm, has opened a new Tallaght office, creating 50 new jobs and expanding its global data centre operations across Europe, Africa, and beyond.

Author: Plant & Civil Engineer

Irish Water has launched a new collaborative forum uniting contractors, engineers, and safety leaders to strengthen safety culture and standards across its €1B annual capital works programme.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The engineering sector continues to play a pivotal role in economic growth, infrastructure resilience, and technological advancement. Collaboration, strategic investment, and innovative solutions are shaping an industry that spans borders and industries. As Ireland strengthens Germany ties, trade and investment initiatives show how international collaboration can drive infrastructure development and boost competitiveness, reinforcing Ireland’s position in global engineering markets. Meanwhile, US Army Corps pauses projects highlights the vulnerabilities of large-scale programmes to external factors such as government shutdowns. The pause on $11 billion in projects underscores the importance of strategic planning and risk management to maintain continuity. Innovation remains central to progress. Luminate Medical’s Lily device demonstrates how pioneering technology is transforming healthcare engineering with precision, design, and practical application. Together, these stories reflect an industry defined by vision, adaptability, and a commitment to solutions that meet global needs. Explore more insights on the leaders and innovations shaping the future of engineering in our newsletter.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ireland’s most visionary engineers and innovators are preparing to take centre stage as the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025 return to celebrate the projects and people shaping the nation’s future.

Author: ENR East

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is pausing over $11 billion in lower-priority projects due to the government shutdown, affecting water infrastructure and bridge programs in New York, Massachusetts, San Francisco, and other states.

Author: Engineers Ireland

Penn State researchers converted street lights into low-cost EV chargers, cutting emissions and costs while improving urban accessibility. Tested in Kansas City, the scalable framework supports equitable, efficient charging for dense communities.

Author: Ireland Live

Smiths Group will sell its Smiths Interconnect unit to US firm Molex Electronic for £1.3 billion, advancing its plan to streamline operations and return proceeds to shareholders.