Donnachadh O'Brien & Associates

What Donnachadh O'Brien & Associates does

Donnachadh O'Brien & Associates is a civil and structural engineering consultancy founded in 2004 and headquartered in Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland, with a headcount of 16 staff. The practice delivers civil and structural engineering design, Building Information Modelling to BIM Level 2 (ISO 19650-1/2 and PAS 1192), project management, PSDP coordination, and conservation engineering services to public and private sector clients across education, healthcare, commercial, residential, sports and recreation, industrial and infrastructural sectors in Ireland. Technical delivery is anchored in established design and analysis tooling — Revit Structure, Robot Structural Analysis, Tekla Fastrack, Building Designer and AutoPIPE — including a niche AutoPIPE piping-stress-analysis service line with around ten years of experience serving large-scale data-centre schemes. Notable engagements span the €325M Southwest Quarter mixed-use development with Lioncor, the €40M Oldtown SHD residential scheme, the €33M Tenters Hotel and €34M Tenters Student Accommodation for BAM Properties, the €27M Leopardstown Park Hospital redevelopment for the HSE, the BER A-rated St. Conleth's Park redevelopment for Kildare GAA, and a multi-site Applegreen service-station programme delivered in partnership with Corgan's architects. Revenue is generated on a project-by-project fee basis through competitive tendering, design-team appointments and repeat-client referrals from a mix of public bodies (HSE, Department of Education, Kildare & Wicklow ETB, Fingal County Council) and private developers (BAM Property, Lioncor, Nazareth Sisters, Applegreen), with the Managing Director serving as Convenor of the ACEI Standing Committee on Structures and member of the ACEI Executive Committee.

Name

Donnachadh O'Brien & Associates

Legal name

Donnachadh O'Brien & Associates

Website

https://doba.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Donnachadh O'Brien & Associates is a 16-person civil and structural engineering consultancy based in Naas, Ireland. Founded in 2004, it delivers engineering design, BIM, project management, PSDP and AutoPIPE piping analysis to public and private clients across Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Consulting Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Drafting Services (541340)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN), Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep) (IMAFAAAC)

Keywords

• Civil engineering consulting
• Structural engineering design
• Building information modelling
• Construction project management
• PSDP services

Headquarters

HQ city

Naas, Kildare

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancy: Professional engineering consulting services providing civil and structural design, design team leadership, and project management for construction projects across multiple sectors. Revenue is generated through fee-based engagements on a project-by-project basis, typically appointed as lead consultant or specialist sub-consultant.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Donnachadh O'Brien & Associates provides civil and structural engineering design, assessment, and project management services for construction projects across commercial, residential, educational, healthcare, sports, infrastructural, and conservation sectors. The practice acts as lead designer and C&S consultant on major projects, offering BIM coordination, AutoPIPE piping analysis for data centres, and PSDP services from feasibility through to construction completion. Revenue is generated through fee-based professional engagements on a project-by-project basis.

Product overview

Donnachadh O'Brien & Associates is a civil and structural engineering consultancy practice that provides professional engineering services rather than a software product. The firm's service portfolio consists of three interconnected core offerings: Engineering Services (civil and structural design and assessment), BIM Services (using Revit Structure for 3D modelling and coordination), and AutoPipe Analysis (pipe stress analysis for industrial applications). These services are delivered together with Project Management capabilities, allowing the firm to serve as Lead Designer and C&S consultant on major construction projects from initial feasibility through to completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Civil and Structural Engineering Services Civil and structural engineering assessment and design services for new and existing developments, covering foundations, basements, floors, roofs, walls, and external works including drainage and roads. Provided to developers, contractors, government bodies, and property companies across Ireland.
• BIM (Building Information Modelling) Services Building Information Modelling services using Revit Structure for seamless structural design coordination, drawing, and 3D detailing, operating to IS EN ISO 19650-1, IS EN ISO 19650-2 and PAS 1192 frameworks. Delivered as BIM Level 2 across all design phases.
• AutoPIPE Piping Systems Analysis Specialist pipe stress analysis and piping systems design services for large-scale data centre schemes and similar projects, including HDPE and Carbon Steel materials analysis and pipe support bracketry design. The firm has 10 years' experience in this domain.
• Project Management and PSDP Services Project management and PSDP (Project Supervisor Design Process) services for construction projects from feasibility through to completion and handover. Supports clients as lead designer and project manager on major construction projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• First BER A-rated GAA stadium in Ireland achieved for St. Conleth's Park redevelopment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Corgan'scoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2025Architectural firm providing architectural design services alongside DOBA's civil and structural engineering on Applegreen service station projects. DOBA and Corgan's collaborate as part of the integrated design team, with DOBA providing structural and civil design that coordinates with Corgan's architectural方案.
• Lawler ConsultingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMechanical and Electrical consulting engineers engaged alongside DOBA on Applegreen projects. DOBA coordinates structural and civil design with M&E services provided by Lawler.
• HMLcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMain contractor for Applegreen developments. DOBA works closely with HML during construction stage, providing design support and site monitoring.
• Landmark DesignssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture firm providing landscape design for Corduff Park Upgrade project. DOBA leads the civil and structural engineering aspects while Landmark Designs delivers the placemaking and biodiversity elements.
• Alan Lewis Sports Surface ConsultantsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialist sports surface consultant providing input on pitch and surface performance for Corduff Park Upgrade. DOBA coordinates civil engineering with specialist sports surface expertise.
• McElligott Consulting EngineerssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectrical engineering consultants providing sports lighting and associated infrastructure design for Corduff Park Upgrade. DOBA coordinates structural and civil design with electrical engineering services.
• Sole Sports & Leisure LtdcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction contractor delivering sports and recreational facilities for Corduff Park Upgrade. DOBA provides design management and owner's representative services during construction delivery.
• Coady ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm for St. Conleth's GAA Grounds redevelopment. DOBA serves as C&S Lead Consultant working alongside Coady Architects as part of the multidisciplinary design team.
• OMPsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm for Hannover Quay temporary works and refurbishment project. DOBA provided structural engineering services to the demolition contractor to facilitate facade retention.
• Hegarty DemolitionsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDemolition contractor for Hannover Quay project. DOBA provided structural engineering services for temporary works design to facilitate demolition and basement construction.
• PLUS ArchitecturesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm for Tenters Pub temporary works and Blackpitts Hotel Project. DOBA provided temporary works structural engineering design coordinated with PLUS Architecture's permanent works design.
• BAM PropertiescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDeveloper/client for Tenters Hotel, Tenters Student Accommodation, and Blackpitts Hotel projects. DOBA appointed as civil & structural engineers and temporary works designers for multiple BAM Property developments.
• Tony Patterson SportsgroundssupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSports grounds contractor for all-weather pitch projects including Oatlands College and UCD artificial turf field. DOBA provides civil and structural design for these sports facility projects.
• Varming Consulting Engineers LtdsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsulting engineers collaborating on UCD artificial turf field project. DOBA provides civil engineering design in coordination with Varming's engineering services.
• Sports LabssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports surface specialists providing expertise for UCD artificial turf field. DOBA's civil engineering design integrates with Sports Labs' surface technology.
• Healy Partners ArchitectsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm for Colaiste Mhichil Limerick project. DOBA appointed as C&S engineers working with Healy Partners on this Type 3 project including works to a protected structure.
• McCarthy O'Hora ArchitectssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm for Scoil Bhride Portlaoise and Scoil Naomh Feichin Termonfeckin projects. DOBA provides civil & structural engineering as part of the multidisciplinary design team.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• PM Group: PM Group is an Irish-headquartered international engineering and project-management group serving advanced manufacturing, data centres, pharmaceuticals, and other complex facilities. It is a broader incumbent relevant to DOBA's data-centre piping, industrial, BIM, and project-management capabilities.
• Buro Happold: Buro Happold is a global multidisciplinary engineering consultancy specializing in structural engineering, building performance, and complex projects, with a strong design and BIM orientation. It is a broad incumbent peer for high-value, complex building work.
• Arup: Arup is a global engineering consultancy with structural, civil, geotechnical, and BIM design capabilities across complex buildings and infrastructure. It is a broad incumbent benchmark for DOBA's technical scope, although it is substantially larger and global.

Direct peers

• Roughan & O'Donovan: Roughan & O'Donovan is an Irish civil, structural, and transportation engineering consultancy known for bridges, buildings, and infrastructure. It is relevant as a domestic technical peer with complex public-works exposure.
• O'Connor Sutton Cronin: O'Connor Sutton Cronin is an Irish multidisciplinary engineering consultancy providing civil, structural, building-services, BIM, and project-management services. Its integrated design practice and domestic footprint make it a close direct peer to DOBA.
• Nicholas O'Dwyer: Nicholas O'Dwyer is an Irish civil, environmental, and infrastructure engineering consultancy working on water, energy, transport, and built-environment projects. It overlaps with DOBA's civil design and public-sector infrastructure work, although its portfolio is more infrastructure-heavy.
• Tobin Consulting Engineers: Tobin Consulting Engineers is an Irish multidisciplinary engineering practice covering civil, structural, environmental, and infrastructure design. It overlaps with DOBA's project-led C&S offering and public/private client base.
• Malone O'Regan: Malone O'Regan is an Irish engineering consultancy with civil, structural, environmental, and infrastructure capabilities. It is comparable to DOBA because it serves construction clients across public and private developments with project-led engineering services.
• Punch Consulting Engineers: Punch Consulting Engineers is an Irish civil and structural engineering consultancy delivering design, project management, and related services across building and infrastructure markets. It is a direct peer because of its similar C&S focus and public/private project mix.
• J. B. Barry & Partners: J. B. Barry & Partners is an Irish civil and structural engineering consultancy with building, infrastructure, water, and environmental projects. Its project types and domestic engineering focus make it a direct peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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