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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The National Rehabilitation Hospital The National Rehabilitation Hospital
This project consisted of the construction of 18,000m² of new hospital buildings on the existing live campus of the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dun Laoghaire.
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1-6 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay (1SJRQ) 1-6 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay (1SJRQ)
1-6 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay (1SJRQ) is a mixed-use development comprised of 2 retail units and 10,487m² of office space spread over six floors.
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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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Clancy Quay Phase III Residential Development Clancy Quay Phase III Residential Development
Detailed design, construction and fitout of 246 new residential units in 5 new blocks ranging from 6 -9 storeys above podium level.
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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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The National Gallery of Ireland The National Gallery of Ireland
Upgrade and refurbishment of the historic wings of the National Gallery.
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A9 Dualling A9 Dualling
Design and build conversion of 7.5km of online single carriageway to dual carriageway standard.
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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
Tommy Simington and John Paul pictured with Erskine Childers (President of Ireland 1973-74) 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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2001
2001
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.