O'Hare and McGovern

What O'Hare and McGovern does

O'Hare and McGovern (OHMG Ltd) is a privately owned, family-run main contractor founded in 1972 and headquartered in Newry, Northern Ireland. The company delivers construction, infrastructure, and property development projects across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, with regional offices in Belfast and Dundalk, and a wholly-owned subsidiary (OHMG (ROI) Ltd) supporting operations in the Republic of Ireland. Its portfolio spans six core service areas: education, healthcare, residential, commercial, leisure and hospitality, and retail fit-out, serving clients such as the Department of Education (Ireland), Queen's University Belfast, the University of Surrey, Cluid Housing, NHS and HSE trusts, and Boots Ireland.

Revenue is generated through fixed-price construction contracts won primarily via competitive public sector tendering (for example, the €75m Department of Education and Skills Design & Build Schools Framework Lot 4) and direct private-sector engagement, supplemented by joint venture partnerships, particularly with OHLA Ireland and Lacuna Developments. Individual contract values range from approximately €1.5m to £75m, with revenue recognized on a project-by-project basis over multi-year durations. The business is project-led rather than product-led, and the company operates with zero external debt.

The technical foundation combines BIM Level 2 compliance, Modern Methods of Construction (including timber frame systems), BREEAM sustainability ratings, and an integrated management system accredited to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018, with additional BS EN ISO 14064-1:2018 carbon certification. Workforce digital skills are developed via a BIMcert training partnership with Belfast Metropolitan College. The company's market positioning rests on a 50+ year track record, more than 20 quality and sustainability awards, and selective joint ventures that expand capacity for large-scale public sector frameworks without compromising its family-owned, debt-free operating model.

Name

O'Hare and McGovern

Legal name

OHMG Ltd

Website

https://ohmg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

O'Hare and McGovern (OHMG Ltd) is a privately owned, family-run main contractor founded in 1972, headquartered in Newry, Northern Ireland. It delivers education, healthcare, residential, commercial, leisure, and retail fit-out construction projects across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland via public sector tendering and joint ventures.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Newry

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Construction Contract Revenue: OHMG generates revenue through fixed-price construction contracts for building projects across multiple sectors. Revenue is earned on a project-by-project basis with typical contract values ranging from €1.5m to £75m. The company operates as main contractor and in joint venture arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

OHMG Ltd is a privately owned, family-run construction contractor delivering new-build, refurbishment, and fit-out projects across education, healthcare, residential, commercial, leisure and hospitality, and retail sectors in the UK and Ireland. The company operates as main contractor, undertaking design and build schemes, PFI/PPP projects, and joint venture arrangements with contract values typically ranging from €1.5m to £75m. It also provides civil engineering, land surveying, waste management, and consulting services through integrated management systems accredited to ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.

Product overview

OHMG Ltd operates as a construction contractor offering sector-specific construction services rather than a unified software product. The company's portfolio is organized into six core service areas: Education Sector Construction, Healthcare Sector Construction, Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, Leisure and Hospitality Construction, and Retail Fit-out. Each service area delivers projects from initial design through to completion, working as main contractor across the UK and Ireland. The company also offers BIM Level 2 compliant design and build services, sustainable construction practices (including BREEAM excellence ratings), and phased delivery for live-environment projects. Projects range from new-build developments to complex refurbishments and adaptive reuse of existing structures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Education Sector Construction Construction and delivery of educational facilities including schools, colleges, universities, libraries, and research buildings across primary, secondary, and higher education. Delivered as new-build, refurbishment, and expansion projects for education clients across the UK and Ireland.
• Healthcare Sector Construction Design and construction of healthcare facilities including hospitals, health centres, primary care centres, and specialist medical units with focus on patient wellbeing, safety, and operational efficiency. Served NHS and HSE healthcare trusts and providers.
• Residential Construction Residential development services including social housing, student accommodation, private residential, and mixed-use developments. Delivers timber-frame, traditional build, and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) housing schemes for housing associations, local authorities, developers, and private clients.
• Commercial Construction Construction of commercial buildings including offices, retail outlets, industrial facilities, car parks, and civil engineering works across the UK and Ireland. Served private sector commercial clients.
• Leisure and Hospitality Construction Construction of leisure facilities including sports centres, hotels, stadiums, community hubs, and entertainment venues. Delivered fit-out and new-build hospitality projects across the UK and Ireland.
• Retail Fit-out Specialist retail fit-out services including store expansions, refits, and new build retail outlets for national retail chains, serving as full main contractor for retail rollouts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% client satisfaction rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OHLA IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership for delivery of major education projects including Belmayne ETSS and St Patrick's School Corduff. OHLA Ireland is a subsidiary of Obrascón Huarte Lain, a major Spanish construction group. The partnership enables combined expertise and capacity for large-scale public sector frameworks.
• OHLA IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture delivery of St Patrick's Junior School, Corduff as part of DoEY Rapid Build Framework of Schools. Strategic collaboration combining OHMG's local expertise with OHLA's international construction capabilities.
• BMET (Belfast Metropolitan College)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership for BIMcert training programme ensuring staff at all levels receive BIM Level 2 and Level 3 preparation training. Supports company's digital construction capabilities and workforce development.
• Lacuna DevelopmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for student accommodation developments including John Bell House (Belfast) and Botanic Studios Dublin Road. Lacuna Developments provides development funding while OHMG delivers construction expertise.
• Department of Education (Ireland)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFramework partner for DoES Design & Build Schools Framework 1, Lot 4. Enables competitive tendering for multiple new school construction projects across the Republic of Ireland.
• RightCall (Expolink)minorOthersIndependent reporting service for modern slavery and ethical compliance concerns. Provides confidential helpline for employees and supply chain to report potential breaches.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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