Introducing the shortlisted entries for the 2016 awards, Engineers Ireland chief executive Caroline Spillane said: “Engineers solve all sorts of problems, and one of their most important tools is their own creativity. They are responsible for so many innovative design-led solutions that impact positively on our society. I think it is fair to say that we are all so very proud of these innovative projects and the creativity and sheer hard work that has gone into them.”
The award winners and shortlisted projects were:
President’s Award, sponsored by CRH
The President’s Award is presented to an individual who has shown exceptional leadership skills in the advancement of engineering and society through their contribution to the industry and profession.
William Egenton, Managing Director, Dromone Engineering
Innovative Student Engineer of the Year Award, sponsored by Siemens
Colm Morley, Shane Timoney, Caolan Treanor and Conor Walsh of Sligo IT with their project: Automatically fed post driver.
Best Presentation Award, sponsored by Beale & Company and Griffiths & Armour
Winner
Design and Construction of the Rosie Hackett Bridge – by Tony Dempsey and Joe Kelly (Roughan & O’Donovan Consulting Engineers) and Philip Brown (Graham)
Shortlisted
The Engineer as an Expert Witness by John Garrett, John T Garrett & Associates – nominated by Engineers Ireland Thomond Region – nominated by Engineers Ireland Geotechnical Society
The Inaugural Hanrahan Lecture Geotechnical Properties of Irish Glacial and Interglacial Soils by Dr Eric Farrell, AGL Consulting
Heritage and Conservation Award, sponsored by the Office of Public Works
Winner
Culfadda Bridge Conservation Repairs by Sligo County Council
Shortlisted
Beaver Row Footbridge Refurbishment and Restoration by Roughan & O’Donovan Consulting Engineers, Clonmel Enterprises Ltd and Blackwood Associates Architects
Boyne Viaduct Refurbishment by Irish Rail Iarnród Éireann
Mayo Medical Academy by NUI Galway, Taylor Architects, Arup Consulting Engineers and IN2 Design Partnership
Richmond Barracks by David Kelly Partnership Structural Engineers, Dublin City Council, Blackwood Associates with Margaret Quinlan Architects, Mitchell Associates Landscape Architects, DL Martin and Partners Quantity Surveyors, Cundall Ireland Ltd Building Services Engineers, FLN Fire Consultants and Purcell Construction
Outstanding Contribution to Engineering Award, sponsored by ESB
The Outstanding Contribution to Engineering award recognises an individual or group of individuals who have made a significant difference to the engineering profession over their careers.
Michael Philips, FIEI, FIAE, FICE
International Engineer of the Year Award, sponsored by ESB International
Acknowledging the contribution of the Irish engineering diaspora by recognising the excellent work of Irish engineers around the world.
Anthony O’Neill
Chartered Engineer of the Year Award, sponsored by Arup
The Chartered Engineer title is granted by Engineers Ireland to those professional engineers who, through a rigorous review process, have shown their ability to apply their professional competences in the workplace.
Winner
Marcello Corsi
Project title: Innovative Track Design for Urban Railways – the State of the Art on Luas
Shortlisted
Darragh Collins (Project title: House of Tomorrow)
Jonathan Cosgrove (Project title: Rousch (Pakistan Lifetime Extension Project)
Sarah Dunne (Project title: Northern Line Extension)
Orla Morley (Project title: Heathrow Terminal 5C Systems Integration with Terminal 5)
Nicholas Tarrant (Project title: Engineering Qatar’s Vision)
Technical Innovation of the Year Award, sponsored by NSAI
Winner
Network Innovation Competition (NIC) Robotics Project by RPS Group Ltd, Scotia Gas Networks (SGN) and ULC Robotics
Shortlisted
NTA Transport Models by Jacobs, National Transport Authority (NTA) and Systra
PAVEL by Onesynergy
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Employer of the Year Award, supported by the Department of Education and Skills and sponsored by Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland
PM Group
Geoscience Ireland Award, sponsored by Geoscience Ireland
Winner
Irish Rail Cutting and Embankment Decision Support Tool by Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions Ltd & Irish Rail Iarnród Éireann
Shortlisted
Design Optimisation of a Tidal Turbine Foundation by OpenHydro and Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions
Irish Soil Information System by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Teagasc, Cranfield University and UCD
Lisheen III Windfarm by TOBIN Consulting Engineers
Provision of Specialist Mine Training at Two Gold Mines in Siberia by LTMS Limited
Engineering Project of the Year Award, sponsored by Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Winner
The Corrib Project – Onshore Gas Pipeline by Shell E&P (Ireland) Ltd, RPS Group Ltd, Roadbridge Ltd, BAM / W&F JV
Shortlisted
Clean Out of Place – Abbott Diagnostics Division, Sligo
Irish Institute of Sport – High Performance Centre – Tobin Consulting Engineers
Mater Private Hospital Development – J.B. Barry and Partners Ltd
Mercer Institute for Successful Aging (MISA) – BAM
NUI Galway, HRB Clinical Research & Lambe Institute for Translational Research Facility (CTRF) – Barrett Mahony Consulting Engineers
Local Authority Engineering Initiative Award, sponsored by Cold Chon (Galway) Ltd
Winners
Returning Vacant Properties to Productive Use – 2014 to 2016 by Cork City Council
The City Quays, Limerick by Limerick City and County Council, O’Shea Consulting Civil & Structural Engineers, Nicholas de Jong Associates, Urban Design, Lawlor Burns & Associates
Shortlisted
Clanmoyle Road Flood Alleviation Scheme by Dublin City Council and Office of Public Works
The Design, Development and Implementation of the Fingal Pipe Closure Unit by Fingal County Council