What Suirside Construction Ltd does

Suirside Construction Ltd is a privately held Irish main contractor founded in 2007 in Waterford by Ned Doherty, now led by Managing Director Eddie Doherty. The company delivers general contracting services across five core verticals — commercial, pharmaceutical, residential, conservation, and joinery/fit-out — with additional civil works and PSCS/EHS capabilities. Project values range from approximately €100,000 to over €3 million, with the largest documented contract being the €3,088,022 Walsh Park Phase 1 redevelopment for Waterford GAA. Operations are headquartered at expanded premises in Waterford's Airport Business Park following a 2023 relocation, with a stated team of 28-30 staff.

The company's most differentiated capability is pharmaceutical cleanroom construction in live operating environments. This is evidenced by multi-year relationships with Bausch + Lomb (€2M project, five dedicated staff on-site for 3-4 years), EirGen Pharma, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and Horizon Therapeutics. The firm also maintains an in-house joinery team with 20+ years of experience supporting both conservation and fit-out work, alongside specialist expertise in historic building restoration recognized with a 2021 Excellence in Construction Conservation Award.

Revenue is generated through project-based lump-sum contracts with payment milestones, sourced primarily through public sector tendering, architect referrals, and repeat commercial relationships. The technology stack is operational rather than digital-native: Procore for project management (introduced 2017) and OnlineInduction.com for visitor site inductions. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 (achieved 2024), CIRI registration, Safe-T-Cert, and CIF membership. Stated turnover is €9.5 million, and the company describes itself as 'constantly growing, particularly over the past three years.'

Name

Suirside Construction Ltd

Legal name

Suirside Construction Ltd

Website

https://suirside.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Suirside Construction Ltd is a Waterford-based Irish main contractor founded in 2007, providing commercial, pharmaceutical, residential, conservation, and joinery/fit-out construction services nationwide, with specialist expertise in pharmaceutical cleanroom construction in live operating environments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterford

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services Revenue: Project-based revenue from construction contracts including commercial, residential, pharmaceutical, conservation, and fit-out services. Revenue is generated through lump-sum contracts for specific projects with payment milestones.
2. Main Contractor Services: General contracting services managing entire construction projects including coordination of subcontractors, materials procurement, and project delivery

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Suirside Construction Ltd is a main contractor delivering building, construction and fit-out services across commercial, residential, pharmaceutical, conservation, and public sector projects in Ireland. The company manages full project delivery from design through to completion, including subcontractor coordination, materials procurement, and on-site construction, with specialist capabilities in pharmaceutical cleanroom environments and heritage building restoration. Projects range from €100,000 fit-outs to multi-million euro redevelopments, supported by an in-house joinery team, Procore-based project management, and an audited Health & Safety system.

Product overview

Suirside Construction Ltd is a construction services company offering five core service lines: Commercial Construction, Residential Construction, Pharmaceutical Construction, Conservation, and Joinery & Fit Out. Additional services include Civil Works and PSCS/EHS (Project Supervisor Construction Stage / Environmental Health & Safety) management. The company operates primarily in the South East of Ireland with projects nationwide. Services range from new builds and extensions to specialized pharmaceutical clean room construction and heritage conservation. The company also maintains in-house joinery capabilities for fit-out work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Construction General commercial construction services for enterprises and public sector clients including office renovations, retail spaces, leisure facilities, and industrial unit construction, delivered with nationwide experience and strong client retention.
• Residential Construction Residential building services including new builds, extensions, and full refurbishments delivered in partnership with clients and architects from design through to interior fit out, with attention to aesthetic and environmental standards.
• Pharmaceutical Construction Specialized construction services for pharmaceutical facilities including clean rooms, labs, manufacturing suites, and packaging facilities, operating in live pharma environments with strict GMP compliance, delivered for clients such as Bausch + Lomb, Teva Pharmaceuticals, EirGen Pharma and Horizon Therapeutics.
• Conservation Heritage building restoration and conservation services for historic and period buildings using traditional methods including handmade bricks, joinery, glass, and slate, addressing natural ageing and decay while maintaining architectural style and heritage character.
• Joinery & Fit Out In-house joinery and interior fit-out services including bar and restaurant fit-outs, office refurbishments, and custom furniture, also offering COVID-19 social distancing setup modifications, leveraging a joinery team with over 20 years of experience.
• Civil Works Civil engineering construction services including ground works, drainage, and site development supporting commercial and public sector projects.
• PSCS / EHS Services Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) and Environmental Health and Safety management services delivered across Suirside's sites, supported by the audited Health & Safety management system.

Quantifiable outcome

• €9.5 million turnover with constant growth over past three years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and regular.

• Weltec EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership on pharmaceutical construction projects including Bausch + Lomb and Teva Pharmaceuticals. Suirside works with Weltec as engineering contractor partner for general construction works in pharmaceutical facilities.
• Winthrop EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on EirGen Pharma construction project at Waterford campus. Winthrop Engineering as client and Suirside providing general construction works throughout the plant.
• Waterford GAAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Walsh Park Phase 1 redevelopment project - €3,088,022 stadium upgrade including Southern and North Stand construction.
• IDA IrelandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompleted €570,000 internal fitout of IDA's Waterford office. Project serves as benchmark for future IDA development.
• Fewer & HarringtonregularImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitectural partnership on EirGen Pharma construction project. Design team collaboration for pharmaceutical facility works.
• Rojo StudiosregularImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect partnership on Waterford Gallery of Art conservation project - late Georgian/early Victorian building conservation.
• Tyrell Quantity SurveyorsregularImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerQuantity surveying partnership on Waterford Gallery of Art conservation project.
• Ardlee ConsultingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHealth & Safety advisory partnership with Raymond Shelly providing H&S system implementation across all Suirside sites with regular audits.
• Bolger Quantity SurveyingregularImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerQuantity surveying partner on IDA Waterford office fitout project.
• Ciarán Ferrie ArchitectsregularImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect partnership on IDA Waterford office fitout project.
• Weltec EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhases 1 and 2 of Weltec Engineering Head Office fitout completed in Waterford - reception, boardroom, office spaces, canteen, and bathroom facilities.
• C.J. Falconer & Associates ArchitectsregularImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect partnership on De La Salle College extension project alongside Frank Fox & Associates, Leonard C Healy & Associates, and Geaney Engineering Consultants.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bennett Construction: Long-established Irish main contractor working across commercial, residential, restoration/conservation, and public-sector projects. Notable comparable on the conservation/heritage side of Suirside's business.
• McNamara Construction: Irish main contractor delivering commercial, residential, pharmaceutical, healthcare and education projects. Comparable scale and service portfolio, including pharma sector work across Ireland's South East and beyond.
• PJ Hegarty & Sons: Irish main contractor delivering commercial, residential, pharmaceutical, healthcare and public-sector projects. Closely comparable service mix to Suirside including pharma construction, with a similar mid-to-large project profile in Ireland.
• Pierse Construction: Irish main contractor delivering commercial, education, healthcare, residential and public-sector projects including conservation work. Comparable scale and similar public/private sector mix to Suirside.
• John Paul Construction: Irish construction company delivering commercial, pharmaceutical, healthcare, education and residential projects across Ireland. Comparable main-contractor model with strong pharma sector presence similar to Suirside's specialization.
• Flynn (Flynn Management & Contractors): Irish-headquartered contractor with operations across Ireland, the UK and Europe delivering commercial, life sciences/pharma, healthcare and residential projects. Direct overlap in pharma construction and commercial fit-out segments.
• Walls Construction: Irish main contractor specializing in commercial, fit-out, residential, healthcare and pharma construction. Direct peer in pharma cleanroom and commercial fit-out work, operating in the same Irish market with overlapping client base.

Emerging players

• L&M Keating: Irish construction firm delivering commercial, civil, marine and pharma projects with strong South West Ireland presence. Comparable in pharma construction capability, though with a different geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• John Sisk & Son: One of Ireland's largest construction and civil engineering firms operating across commercial, pharma, healthcare, education and residential sectors. Comparable in that it delivers main-contractor services for pharma and public-sector clients in Ireland, though at materially larger scale and broader geographic reach than Suirside.

Regional players

• Mowlem Construction (Ireland): Irish construction contractor focused on commercial, industrial, residential and refurbishment projects with main-contractor delivery model. Comparable scope but typically smaller commercial/industrial focus versus Suirside's pharma specialization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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