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DPS Group
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DPS Group
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1974
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DPS Group is a privately held global engineering and project management firm headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, founded in 1974 with a workforce of 501–1,000 employees. The firm delivers design-build services to industrial clients worldwide, with disclosed activity concentrated in advanced-technology and semiconductor R&D infrastructure. Its most prominent visible engagement is as a design-build services provider for NYCREATES' NanoFab Reflection (NFR) building at the Albany NanoTech Complex — a four-story R&D facility featuring a 50,000 SF ISO 5 cleanroom and a $10 billion High NA EUV Lithography Center — where it is partnered with Gilbane under a joint delivery arrangement.

The company's core offering centers on integrated engineering, design, and project management for complex capital projects, with execution capacity evidenced by long-tenured operation (50+ years) and the ability to staff programs of significant technical complexity. Its business model is project-based and services-driven, monetizing through design-build contracts for capital facility owners; no productized offerings, software platforms, or subscription revenue are disclosed. Historical inorganic activity includes the 2017 acquisition of Alban Technical, suggesting M&A has been used to broaden technical capability.

Revenue, pricing structure, customer roster beyond NYCREATES, and ownership details are not disclosed in the available sources, limiting visibility into segment mix, contract economics, and geographic revenue distribution. The available evidence supports a profile of a mid-sized, established EPC/design-build specialist with selective exposure to high-value semiconductor infrastructure programs.

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DPS Group is a privately held, Dublin-based global engineering and project management firm founded in 1974 that delivers design-build services to industrial clients, with disclosed work including a $10 billion semiconductor R&D facility for NYCREATES alongside partner Gilbane.

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1,001–5,000
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HeadquartersDublin, Ireland
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Serves global market

Keyword5 values
engineering project management, design-build services, construction management, facility engineering services, semiconductor facility construction
NAICS code3 codes
  • Utility System Construction2371
  • Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction237130
  • Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services5413
SIC code1 code
  • Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction1623
Product category
Engineering & Construction Services
Cost components3 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
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DPS Group is a global engineering and project management company that provides design-build services for complex industrial and high-technology facilities. The company delivers engineering, procurement, and construction management solutions for clients in advanced industries, including semiconductor R&D infrastructure such as the NYCREATES NanoFab Reflection building at the Albany NanoTech Complex, which features a $10 billion High NA EUV Lithography Center and a 50,000 SF ISO 5 cleanroom.

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Product overview1 text field

No specific product or service offerings for DPS Group are detailed in the provided source data. The available information indicates that DPS Group provides design-build services as a construction/project partner.

Product and service2 records
1Design-Build Services
CategoryEngineering & Construction Services
Description

Integrated design-build delivery for complex industrial and high-technology facilities, including engineering, procurement, and construction management under a single accountable contract. Currently evidenced by DPS Group's role on the NYCREATES NanoFab Reflection (NFR) building at the Albany NanoTech Complex, a four-story R&D facility with a 50,000 SF ISO 5 cleanroom and a $10 billion High NA EUV Lithography Center.

2Global Engineering and Project Management Services
CategoryEngineering & Construction Services
Description

Global engineering and project management services delivered to clients in industries such as semiconductors, nanotechnology, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. The company's self-described offering is serving industries around the world through engineering and project management expertise.

Scale indicator1 record

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Partnership2 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-01-09
Description

DPS Group is providing design-build services for NYCREATES' Next-Generation Semiconductor Research Center at the Albany NanoTech Complex. The project, called the NanoFab Reflection (NFR) building, will house a $10 billion High NA EUV Lithography Center for developing advanced computer chips. The expansion also includes a 900-car parking garage and high-voltage switchyard upgrade.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-01-09
Description

DPS Group and Gilbane are jointly providing design-build services for the NYCREATES NanoFab Reflection (NFR) building project at Albany NanoTech Complex. Both companies are collaborating on the four-story R&D facility featuring a 50,000 SF ISO 5 cleanroom and the $10 billion High NA EUV Lithography Center.

Recent move3 records

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Expansion highlight4 records

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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Employee-owned EPCM firm delivering industrial and high-tech facility projects. Comparable in size, private ownership, and project-based delivery model.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global design and consultancy with deep engineering and project management capabilities across infrastructure, industrial, and high-tech sectors. Larger-scale incumbent operating in many of DPS's end markets.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

International professional services consultancy with property and buildings, industrial, and high-tech facility engineering practices that overlap with DPS's scope.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global infrastructure consultancy with industrial and advanced-technology engineering capabilities serving semiconductor and life-sciences clients.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global engineering, architecture, and environmental consultancy with industrial and life-sciences practice areas relevant to DPS's end markets.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large publicly listed professional services firm with global engineering, design, and project management across semiconductor, life sciences, and advanced facilities.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Employee-owned EPCM firm specializing in advanced technology, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor facilities globally. Directly comparable to DPS in client base, project type, and delivery model.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm serving industrial and advanced technology clients with design-build and EPCM delivery similar to DPS.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Global high-tech facility engineering and construction specialist (formerly M+W Group) focused on semiconductors, life sciences, and data centers. Closest comparable in mission-critical cleanroom delivery scope.

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TypeDirect peer
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Engineering, architecture, and construction firm serving life sciences and advanced technology clients. Overlaps with DPS on regulated, process-intensive facility design and construction.

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat3 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

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M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

DPS Group

Engineering & Construction Servicesdpsgroupglobal.com

DPS Group is a privately held, Dublin-based global engineering and project management firm founded in 1974 that delivers design-build services to industrial clients, with disclosed work including a $10 billion semiconductor R&D facility for NYCREATES alongside partner Gilbane.

What DPS Group does

DPS Group is a privately held global engineering and project management firm headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, founded in 1974 with a workforce of 501–1,000 employees. The firm delivers design-build services to industrial clients worldwide, with disclosed activity concentrated in advanced-technology and semiconductor R&D infrastructure. Its most prominent visible engagement is as a design-build services provider for NYCREATES' NanoFab Reflection (NFR) building at the Albany NanoTech Complex — a four-story R&D facility featuring a 50,000 SF ISO 5 cleanroom and a $10 billion High NA EUV Lithography Center — where it is partnered with Gilbane under a joint delivery arrangement.

The company's core offering centers on integrated engineering, design, and project management for complex capital projects, with execution capacity evidenced by long-tenured operation (50+ years) and the ability to staff programs of significant technical complexity. Its business model is project-based and services-driven, monetizing through design-build contracts for capital facility owners; no productized offerings, software platforms, or subscription revenue are disclosed. Historical inorganic activity includes the 2017 acquisition of Alban Technical, suggesting M&A has been used to broaden technical capability.

Revenue, pricing structure, customer roster beyond NYCREATES, and ownership details are not disclosed in the available sources, limiting visibility into segment mix, contract economics, and geographic revenue distribution. The available evidence supports a profile of a mid-sized, established EPC/design-build specialist with selective exposure to high-value semiconductor infrastructure programs.

DPS Group firmographics

Firmographics
Name
DPS Group
Legal name
DPS Group
Website
https://dpsgroupglobal.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1974
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Short description
DPS Group is a privately held, Dublin-based global engineering and project management firm founded in 1974 that delivers design-build services to industrial clients, with disclosed work including a $10 billion semiconductor R&D facility for NYCREATES alongside partner Gilbane.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where DPS Group is headquartered

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Dublin
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Ireland
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Europe

Markets served

DPS Group business model

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GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

DPS Group product offering

Product offering

Core offering

DPS Group is a global engineering and project management company that provides design-build services for complex industrial and high-technology facilities. The company delivers engineering, procurement, and construction management solutions for clients in advanced industries, including semiconductor R&D infrastructure such as the NYCREATES NanoFab Reflection building at the Albany NanoTech Complex, which features a $10 billion High NA EUV Lithography Center and a 50,000 SF ISO 5 cleanroom.

Product overview

No specific product or service offerings for DPS Group are detailed in the provided source data. The available information indicates that DPS Group provides design-build services as a construction/project partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Design-Build Services Integrated design-build delivery for complex industrial and high-technology facilities, including engineering, procurement, and construction management under a single accountable contract. Currently evidenced by DPS Group's role on the NYCREATES NanoFab Reflection (NFR) building at the Albany NanoTech Complex, a four-story R&D facility with a 50,000 SF ISO 5 cleanroom and a $10 billion High NA EUV Lithography Center.
  • Global Engineering and Project Management Services Global engineering and project management services delivered to clients in industries such as semiconductors, nanotechnology, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. The company's self-described offering is serving industries around the world through engineering and project management expertise.

Companies that use DPS Group

Customer profile

Ideal customer profiles1 record

DPS Group technology and API

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DPS Group partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • NYCREATEScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2026DPS Group is providing design-build services for NYCREATES' Next-Generation Semiconductor Research Center at the Albany NanoTech Complex. The project, called the NanoFab Reflection (NFR) building, will house a $10 billion High NA EUV Lithography Center for developing advanced computer chips. The expansion also includes a 900-car parking garage and high-voltage switchyard upgrade.
  • GilbanecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2026DPS Group and Gilbane are jointly providing design-build services for the NYCREATES NanoFab Reflection (NFR) building project at Albany NanoTech Complex. Both companies are collaborating on the four-story R&D facility featuring a 50,000 SF ISO 5 cleanroom and the $10 billion High NA EUV Lithography Center.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

DPS Group competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • SSOE Group: Employee-owned EPCM firm delivering industrial and high-tech facility projects. Comparable in size, private ownership, and project-based delivery model.
  • Integrated Project Services (IPS): Employee-owned EPCM firm specializing in advanced technology, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor facilities globally. Directly comparable to DPS in client base, project type, and delivery model.
  • Exyte: Global high-tech facility engineering and construction specialist (formerly M+W Group) focused on semiconductors, life sciences, and data centers. Closest comparable in mission-critical cleanroom delivery scope.
  • CRB: Engineering, architecture, and construction firm serving life sciences and advanced technology clients. Overlaps with DPS on regulated, process-intensive facility design and construction.

Broad incumbents

  • Arcadis: Global design and consultancy with deep engineering and project management capabilities across infrastructure, industrial, and high-tech sectors. Larger-scale incumbent operating in many of DPS's end markets.
  • WSP Global: International professional services consultancy with property and buildings, industrial, and high-tech facility engineering practices that overlap with DPS's scope.
  • AECOM: Global infrastructure consultancy with industrial and advanced-technology engineering capabilities serving semiconductor and life-sciences clients.
  • Stantec: Global engineering, architecture, and environmental consultancy with industrial and life-sciences practice areas relevant to DPS's end markets.
  • Jacobs Solutions: Large publicly listed professional services firm with global engineering, design, and project management across semiconductor, life sciences, and advanced facilities.
  • Burns & McDonnell: Employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm serving industrial and advanced technology clients with design-build and EPCM delivery similar to DPS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

DPS Group social profiles

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DPS Group financial estimates

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DPS Group leadership team

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Profiles1 record

DPS Group funding detail

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

DPS Group M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about DPS Group

What does DPS Group do?

DPS Group is a global engineering and project management company that provides design-build services for complex industrial and high-technology facilities. The company delivers engineering, procurement, and construction management solutions for clients in advanced industries, including semiconductor R&D infrastructure such as the NYCREATES NanoFab Reflection building at the Albany NanoTech Complex, which features a $10 billion High NA EUV Lithography Center and a 50,000 SF ISO 5 cleanroom.

When was DPS Group founded?

DPS Group was founded in 1974. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is DPS Group based?

DPS Group is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, in the Europe region.

Who are DPS Group's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are SSOE Group, Integrated Project Services (IPS), Exyte and CRB. Broad incumbents are Arcadis, WSP Global, AECOM, Stantec, Jacobs Solutions and Burns & McDonnell.

Does DPS Group have an API?

No public API is recorded for DPS Group.

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GilbaneNYCREATES – Albany NanoTech Complex Expansion (NFR)NYCREATES has begun construction on a new Next-Generation Semiconductor Research Center at the Albany NanoTech Complex, featuring a four-story R&D facility with a 50,000 SF ISO 5 cleanroom. Gilbane and the DPS Group are providing design-build services for the project, called the NanoFab Reflection (NFR) building, which will house a $10 billion High NA EUV Lithography Center for developing advanced computer chips. The expansion also includes a 900-car parking garage and high-voltage switchyard upgrade.GlobeNewswireArcadis completes the acquisition of DPS Group, creating a leading position in the Life Sciences and Semiconductor manufacturing marketArcadis completed its acquisition of DPS Group, adding 2,850 employees and increasing headcount by over 20% to 36,000. The Irish-based consultancy, specializing in Life Sciences and Semiconductor facilities, will join Arcadis' Places Global Business Area. Integration is expected to be completed before the end of 2023.GlobeNewswireArcadis completes the acquisition of DPS Group, creating a leading position in the Life Sciences and Semiconductor manufacturing marketArcadis completed its acquisition of DPS Group, a consultancy for Life Sciences and Semiconductor facilities, adding 2,850 employees and increasing headcount by over 20% to 36,000. The Irish-based business will join Arcadis' Places Global Business Area, with integration expected before end of 2023.PR NewswireDPS Group amplía su presencia en Europa gracias a la apertura de una nueva oficina en SuizaDPS Group, a private global engineering, procurement, construction management, and validation (EPCM) firm serving high-tech process industries, has opened a new office in Zug, Switzerland to expand its European operations and serve a growing base of clients in the Swiss pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. The firm already employs more than 70 people in Switzerland serving leading pharmaceutical companies, and holds a full SECO licence for contracted staff leasing. The expansion follows similar growth in the United States and Singapore, with further European market entries planned, as the company now employs over 2,000 people across 18 offices globally.PR NewswireDPS Group étend sa présence européenne avec l'ouverture d'un nouveau bureau en SuisseDPS Group, a private international engineering, procurement, construction management and validation (EPCMV) company serving high-tech process industries, has opened a new office in Zug, Switzerland to serve its growing pharmaceutical and life sciences client base in the country, with over 70 people already on the ground. The company, which employs more than 2,000 people across 18 offices globally, stated that this establishment reflects significant growth in its Swiss pharmaceutical sector activities and allows it to develop and expand its operations in the Swiss market. DPS plans further extensions to other European countries where it does not yet have a physical presence.PR NewswireDPS Group baut ihre europäische Präsenz durch die Eröffnung eines neuen Büros in der Schweiz ausDPS Group, a global engineering and project management company serving high-tech process industries, has opened a new office in Zug, Switzerland to serve its growing client base in the Swiss pharma and life sciences sector. The company already employs over 70 people in Switzerland and will offer staffing services, technical recruitment assistance, and full-service engineering to Swiss clients. DPS plans further expansion into other European countries where it currently does not have a presence, following recent office openings in the United States and Singapore.PR NewswireDPS Group Promotes Tom Struble to Director of CQVDPS Group has promoted Tom Struble to Director of Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV), effective immediately. In this new role, he will oversee project delivery and the development of personnel within the CQV group in Boston. The promotion highlights DPS Group's commitment to servicing life sciences companies with high-performing process facilities.PR NewswireDPS Group's Emily Thomas Expands Role as Project Controls ManagerDPS Group has expanded the role of Emily Thomas to Project Controls Manager, leveraging her expertise in Deltek software and construction project financial management. This internal promotion aims to enhance the firm's reporting, forecasting capabilities, and service delivery for its global high-tech industry clients.PR NewswireJohn Marr Joins DPS as Vice-President of Operations for Technical ServicesDPS Group has appointed John Marr as Vice-President of Technical Services Operations, based at the company's Cary, North Carolina office. Marr brings over 18 years of experience in design, engineering and construction management of advanced facilities, having previously overseen revenues exceeding $1 billion over three years. The company expects strong growth in the southeastern United States under his leadership, building on existing growth in northeast and mid-Atlantic regions.PR NewswireDPS Group arbeitet bei großem Laborprojekt in Utrecht für Bilthoven Biologika mit niederländischem Architekten und Bauträger zusammenThe Irish engineering and project management firm DPS Group has been contracted to design and build a new, future-ready laboratory facility for pharmaceutical company Bilthoven Biologicals in Utrecht, Netherlands. DPS Group is partnering with Dutch architecture firm Kuiper Compagnons and contractor Kropman Contamination Control to deliver the project, which will comply with GMP, Biosafety Level 3 (BSL3), and GAPIII standards. The facility is intended to support Bilthoven Biologicals' strategy of developing affordable vaccines for young children worldwide.