What We Do
The ‘John Paul Way’
As industry-leading builders and contractors, we have worked hard to establish a reputation for consistently and successfully delivering complex construction projects.
We have comprehensive expertise across all sectors, including Data Centres, Pharma/Life Sciences, Industrial, Healthcare, Commercial & Retail, Fitout, Residential & Student Accommodation, Tourism & Leisure, Public, Transport, Energy/Renewables, and Civil Infrastructure.
John Paul Construction is more than just a contractor – we are construction partners who take pride in being good people to do business with.
We are tireless in our pursuit of excellence, always looking for ways to improve performance.
Sectors
Data Centres 
Pharma / Life Sciences 
Industrial 
Healthcare 
Commercial & Retail 
Fitout 
Residential & Student Acc 
Tourism & Leisure 
Public / Heritage 
Transport 
Energy / Renewables 
Civil Infrastructure International
We are a proud Irish company that is also privileged to work in several international markets. In Europe we have an office presence in London, Amsterdam and Frankfurt. And through our sister company Absal Paul, our success in the Middle East has seen us open a head office in Riyadh and regional offices in both Al Khobar (Saudia Arabia) and the Kingdom of Bahrain. Learn more about our work here.
Featured Case Studies
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48MW High-Capacity Data Centre, Meath 48MW High-Capacity Data Centre, Meath
Construction of a new two storey, 48MW data centre comprised of 12 data halls delivered on a phased basis.
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MSD Dunboyne BioNX Project MSD Dunboyne BioNX Project
Design and build construction of a new 19,000m² bio-pharma facility using the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) model.
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Beverage Concentrate Manufacturing Facility Beverage Concentrate Manufacturing Facility
The project comprised the fast-track design and build, remodelling and alterations of a 20-year-old, 30,000m² distribution centre in Newbridge.
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University Hospital Galway – Radiation Oncology Centre University Hospital Galway – Radiation Oncology Centre
Construction of a new state-of-the -art Radiation Oncology Centre on the grounds of University Hospital Galway.
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20 Kildare Street 20 Kildare Street
Landmark office development on Kildare Street with a new 7-storey office building and the faithful restoration of the protected 18th Century buildings at 19-22 Kildare Street.
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Department of Health Office Fitout Department of Health Office Fitout
Cat A and B fitout of an 8-storey building over basement including all core finishes and the coordination of all fixtures, fittings and equipment.
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Sandyford Central Residential Development Sandyford Central Residential Development
Landmark residential development comprising 564 apartments spread over six distinct blocks, anchored by a 18 storey tower.
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Adare Manor Adare Manor
The redevelopment of Adare Manor comprised recreating a luxury 5-star hotel and golf resort on an 840-acre estate in Limerick.
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Garda Security & Crime Operations Centre Garda Security & Crime Operations Centre
The Garda Security and Crime Operations Centre is comprised of office accommodation and conference facilities, providing vital Garda infrastructure designed to support the delivery of national policing and security services.
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A1 Craighall Junction A1 Craighall Junction
Alterations to the A1 Craighall junction including formation of new slip roads, an underpass, retaining wall, roundabout, foot and cycle paths, and SuDS ponds.
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16MW High-Capacity Data Centre, West Dublin 16MW High-Capacity Data Centre, West Dublin
Site enabling works and Design and Build of a new two-storey, 16MW data centre in West Dublin.
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DUB04 9MW High-Capacity Data Centre, West Dublin DUB04 9MW High-Capacity Data Centre, West Dublin
Design and Build of a new COLO 2-storey data centre 16MW high-capacity data centre.
History
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1949
1949 Company founded
Tom Simington (left) and John Paul (right) with the then Minister for Transport, Erskine Childers at an Industry Event
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1955
1955
Completion of a new bridge as part of the Lee Hydroelectric Scheme
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1960
1960
Completion of the Cork Airport Runway
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1964
1964
Completion of the ESB Power Station at Shannonbridge
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1969
1969
Completion of Carroll’s Factory in Dundalk
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1972
1972
Completion of a new cement kiln at the Platin Works Cement Plant
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1979
1979
Completion of the iconic Water Tower in University College Dublin
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1985
1985
Completion of the landmark Wood Quay Offices for Dublin City Council
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1988
1988
Refurbishment of the historic Dublin Castle
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1997
1997
Tallaght Hospital – completion of the largest healthcare project in the history of the state
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2002
2002
Directors management buy-out from the Paul and Simington families
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2008
2008
Awarded the contract for St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, one of Ireland’s largest private hospitals
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2010
2010
Commenced international operations in the United Kingdom and Middle East
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2016
2016
Completion of the landmark Chelsea Creek – a 25 storey tower block
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2017
2017
The multi-award winning Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort is handed over
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2019
2019
Liam Kenny appointed as Managing Director, and transition of company leadership and ownership to new Executive Team
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2021
2021
Commenced work on a 16MW high capacity data centre in the UK
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2023
2023
Awarded the contract for the Upgrade of Terminal 7 at Rosslare Europort in Wexford
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2024
2024
Celebrating 75 years in business