CHH Civil and Structural Engineers

26/03/2026

Best of Luck to Carey Building Contractors at the Irish Construction Excellence Awards.
Delighted to have been Civil & Structural Engineers on the Design team involved in delivering this project to such a high standard 👏🤞

The new Monastery at Kylemore Abbey is the first of it's kind to be built for the Benedictine Order in Ireland in over 350 years. It forms part of a wider vision to enhance sustainability, heritage and the visitor experience across the estate. The project builds on earlier works delivered by Careys including the restoration of St. Joseph's building (student and educational facility for University of Notre Dame) and the creation of new visitor facilities.

Kylemore Abbey sits within an area of exceptional environmental and heritage significance in Connemara. Careful planning, detailed site knowledge and ongoing collaboration with the Benedictine community were essential in navigating these constraints and protecting the surrounding landscape.

The monastery itself was designed not only as a contemplative home for the nuns, but as a building that integrates seamlessly within the wider environment, balancing monastic life with the steady flow of visitors to the estate, which remains an important employer and destination in the region. It also affords community spaces as accommodation for visitors on retreat.

A unique project in every sense: shaped by heritage, guided by collaboration, and grounded in its setting.

Also a project that has been listed for the public to vote for as Project of the Year in the Irish Construction Excellence Awards. You can vote here: https://shorturl.at/UjwmI

Throughout the project, close collaboration with Axo Architects and design partners such as IN2 Engineering, CHH Civil and Structural Engineers and Peter F Costello Surveyors, ensured a cohesive and cooperative approach to design and delivery.

Photo credit: Fitzpatrick Creative/Edel Fitzpatrick

18/02/2026

Exciting week ahead for St. Gerald's College Castlebar with MVS Construction Ltd commencing proposed building extension and the school in Connacht Senior A final this weekend 🏐🏆

Delighted to be Civil & Structural Engineers on the proposed extension and we want wish the Best of Luck to all involved 👏🤞

17/02/2026

Great to see the work by Carey Building Contractors on Benedictine Monastery Kylemore Abbey has been nominated for award at Irish Construction Excellence Awards. Best of Luck on the night guys.

Delighted to have been Civil & Structural Consulting Engineers on the project 👏

We are delighted that 3 of our projects have been shortlisted for the 2026 Irish Construction Excellence Awards:
• Benedictine Monastery at Kylemore Abbey – Leisure/Tourism
• Station House Hotel – Fit-out or Refurbishment
• Coombe Hospital Laboratories – Healthcare Category

This is a great testament to our team’s strength, depth and commitment.

Our thanks also to the project teams, clients, and partners who made this possible, we are thrilled to see their work recognised.

And congratulations also to all the finalists, we look forward to celebrating with you at the awards ceremony!

https://iceawards.ie/finalists/ #

15/02/2026

Looking to add to our current team

Roles available for:
* Senior Structural Engineer
* Junior Structural Engineer
* Revit Technician

Roles available in Sligo/Midlands/Dublin areas

Anyone interested in full time positions, contact Paul on 087-9112656 & email to [email protected]

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28/10/2025

We are thrilled to have been the Civil & Structural Engineers on this project. It has been a privilege to work alongside Axo Architects to bring our expertise and teamwork to the table and to see the design come together successfully. Huge thanks to everyone involved!

We are incredibly honoured to have the Benedictine Monastery nominated to represent Ireland in the biennial European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture / Mies van der Rohe Awards 2026.

'The Prize highlights the achievements of European architects in the development of new concepts and technologies and provides citizens as well as public institutions with the opportunity to reach a better understanding of the importance of architecture in the construction of sustainable cities and communities where the essential relationship between the quality of life and the quality of the environment is a key priority'.

'The aim of the awards is to broadcast projects worldwide through exhibitions, debates, conferences, publications, press, and social media, and to improve our built and social environments'.

We are very proud of the collaborative effort of our great client, our design team partners, main contractor, sub-contractors, and suppliers in achieving this built project.

Results will be announced in Barcelona next May.

08/02/2025

# # WE ARE HIRING # #

We are looking to add the services of Senior & Junior Civil/Structural Engineers and a Revit Technician to our team. If you know of anyone who might be interested in a full time position, please contact the office 071-9161844 or Paul 087-9112656 or send email to [email protected]

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