Associates
Building Success Together: Explore IPC's Dynamic Network of Associates.
Are you looking for extra expert help with a project that your in-house team has not got the time or capacity to do?
IPC can help you achieve your deadlines; fill in for holidays or illness, save the expense of more full time employees.
Our team can bring new ideas, techniques, and a new perspective to your designs.
IPC provides professional construction consultancy services and strategic support, in particular for infrastructure projects with a strong track record in transport and energy projects.
We guarantee open communication with all project stakeholders with regular, concise reporting to our Client.
IPC provides support in the following disciplines:
- Structural & Civil Engineers
- Project Managers
- BIM & CAD Design Technicians
- Setting Out Engineers
- Planning & Scheduling
- Quantity Surveying
- Cost Management
- Office Management
- Document Control
- Signalling, Electrical & Telecoms
- Railway Management System Enginering
- IT Support
- Site Supervision
- Design Engineers
Associates
Building Success Together: Explore IPC’s Dynamic Network of Associates.
Eoin Ryan
Policy & Government Affairs
Eoin is a seasoned Business Strategy and Management professional with 34 years of expertise in overseeing projects and businesses at the board level. His extensive experience spans Ireland, the UK, and Africa, where he has successfully managed large-scale campaigns and major strategic programs in energy and political networks. Beyond his business acumen, Eoin has a rich background, having served as a former Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Member of the European Parliament (MEP), Minister of State, TD, and Senator. As a skilled team leader, he excels in negotiating and lobbying at senior government levels, showcasing strategic thinking to assess complex situations, identify targets, and achieve results.
Christopher Stapleton
Railway Systems, Operations, Interface and IR
Christopher has over 40 years of experience in the railway industry, specializing in Railway Traffic Operations and Industrial Relations. Holding various positions such as Operating Schemes Development Manager, Operation Liaison Manager, Special Industrial Relations Role, Suburb District Operations Manager, and Stations Management and Regional Operations Manager.
Ciaran Fitzpatrick
Property
Ciaran brings extensive expertise in property development across private, industrial, and commercial sectors, specializing in negotiating property acquisitions and securing access permissions. With a deep understanding of the entire property journey, he is dedicated to guiding clients through complexities, ensuring successful outcomes.
Ciaran excels in Major Projects Wayleaves Management, overseeing landowner relations, readiness activities, and communication between the Wayleaves Team and landowners. His responsibilities span resolution of landowner issues, coordination of remedial works, and providing technical input for documentation and policies. Ciaran’s commitment to excellence extends to supporting Project Managers, ensuring successful project completion, and optimizing resources for effective landowner liaison.
David Keniry
Consultant
David Keniry advises on opportunities in the delivery and management of infrastructure projects and has been providing market leading intelligence on global opportunities and trends in infrastructure for over 10 years. He has advised organisations across the supply chain including public sector, developers, advisors, and industry bodies.
David is a consultant to the Association for the Improvement of American Infrastructure (AIAI), an industry body in the United States which serves as a resource for public and private sector leaders as they consider public-private partnerships as an alternative solution to address infrastructure.
Based in Midleton, David also supports the production of leading industry events in Ireland including the European Infrastructure Conference, the Power & Energy Conference, and the National Construction Summit
Cyril Keegan
HR and Safety
Cyril is a seasoned HR and Safety professional with 26 years of experience at Board level in major organizations, including leading Irish construction firms, CRH nationally and in Europe, and industry bodies like the Irish Concrete Confederation. His expertise spans the development and implementation of comprehensive HR and Safety strategies, policies, and practices. Cyril excels in areas such as manpower planning, recruitment, employee relations, union negotiations, change management, talent development, and performance management. He holds a Masters in HR and Training from the University of Leicester and a Diploma in Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work from UCD.
Cyril’s track record showcases his adeptness in managing multiple stakeholder interests, emphasizing his resourcefulness, honesty, and trustworthiness. As a seasoned trainer, he delivers impactful courses in both HR and Health & Safety, further highlighting his commitment to professional development.
Cathrina Coyle
Architecture, Fire Safety/Disability Access, Planning, Tender Preparation
Cathrina, as senior Architectural Technologist, has over 30 years experience in contributing to design, planning, detailing and construction for residential, commercial and industrial projects. Projects have also included flood relief designs in conjunction with a civil engineering company, street/landscaping designs for public open spaces and involvement in construction projects for the OPW, Aer Rianta, Collen Construction and Aviva. Cathrina is an Architectural Technologist Member of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI). Since qualifying in 1991; Cathrina has worked for various architectural and design firms, semi-state bodies and construction companies up until she formed her own company; CC & Associates in 2004 where she presently works and holds the position of Director
Conor Danaher
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Conor is currently completing an Electrical Services Engineering degree (BEngTech) in Technological University Dublin (TUD) (includes Sustainable Building, BIM Electrical, Revit, CAD, Electrical Services Design, Building Services, DIALux Evo, Life Safety Systems). He is experienced and interested in CAD and Revit through creating unique bespoke designs and learning new software where applicable. He is a result’s driven individual who enjoys creating unique solutions to business problems.
He enjoys being part of a team for large-scale impact, while having the ability to be self-motivated and deliver crucial parts of the overall business solution required. He also designs Excel spreadsheets for auditors and managers to assist with project planning and organization. Conor has completed the Electrical Engineering Internship with Iarnród Éireann. This exposed him to multiple electrical systems in the DART rail system in Dublin, learning multiple industry-leading skills relating to electrical engineering and how systems run.He has studied the electrical systems that run the DART line from Maynooth/Howth to Greystones, and visited multiple sites including substations and track paralleling huts to learn the systems that are used in electrifying the rail.
Niall Hehir
Engineering, Project Management, Surveying, Compliance.
Niall is a qualified Civil Engineer with over 25 years’ experience delivering building and civil engineering projects.
He has a proven record of accomplishment in the provision of engineering, surveying, project management, and compliance services, while ensuring projects are always executed with utmost professionalism, giving clients complete quality and confidence.
John Foley - Lifesize Plans Leinster
Project Visualisation
John has a vast range of knowledge gained from his international experience in the built environment. He has specific experience in the delivery of infrastructure projects. This experience was gained from his involvement in the delivery critical aspects of the Crossrail project where he managed and co-ordinated various aspects of the project from both an Architectural, Structural & Delivery perspective. Following re-location to Ireland from the UK – John has opened a business called Lifesize Plans Leinster.
Lifesize Plans provides the world’s first patented Scale 1:1 walkthrough technology. The technology enables you to view the plans of your design in a life-size scale prior to the commencement of your project. The application of this technology in Ireland is amongst the first in Europe and across the globe. The technology empowers people through visualisation, enabling those to be able to experience a space before it is built. This facilitates collaboration amongst internal and external stakeholders enabling a new dimension of project understanding & design optimisation. We have worked successfully with some of the leading construction, architects and interior designers in Ireland across private and semi state projects. References available on request.