Since its inception in 2009, Murcom has established itself as one of Ireland’s most respected construction companies, delivering projects across the medical, educational, residential and commercial sectors. Renowned for combining technical expertise with a commitment to quality and client satisfaction, the company has developed a reputation for both precision and reliability.
With ambitious growth plans, repeat clients and a new focus on heritage conservation, Murcom is steadily expanding its footprint in the Irish construction landscape.
Building Ireland spoke with Murcom’s Commercial Director David Nelson, to gain insight into the company’s current projects, double nomination at the upcoming Irish Construction Excellence Awards and future aspirations.
“We’re up to a staff of 30 total now,” Nelson said, highlighting the company’s steady expansion. The past year has been particularly encouraging, with the business seeing strong growth and the beginnings of long-term client relationships.
“Business is good. 2025 was very good with a couple of new clients, and now they’ve started to give us repeat business based on the back of good work with them,” he noted.
Repeat business has become a hallmark of Murcom’s operations, reflecting both the quality of their work and their ability to build trust with clients.
Murcom’s client base spans both public and private sectors, allowing the company to undertake a wide variety of projects.
Recently, the company launched a new division, Murcom Conservation, reflecting a growing focus on heritage and restoration work.
“We always had a bit of a grá for conservation works,” Nelson explained, “and it was going so well for us that we said we’d better have a dedicated wing of the business.
“So, January 1, 2026, ‘Murcom Conservation’ was born. We’ve brought in a couple of employees to help run that side—specialists, stonemasons, and guys with good experience in that field.”
This move has enabled Murcom to deliver conservation projects with the specialist knowledge and craftsmanship that such work demands.
Alongside Murcom Conservation, the company continues to operate its core offering through Murcom Building Services, handling main contracting, fit-outs, refurbishments and other construction services.
The Commercial Director describes this arm of the business as a continuation of the company’s established work: “That side is already going very well in a short space of time, and then we have Murcom Building Services, where we’re doing main contracting, fit-outs, refurbs, and that type of thing, as we always did.”
Together, these divisions allow Murcom to offer clients a full spectrum of construction expertise, from modern fit-outs to sensitive heritage restoration.
The company’s current portfolio is a testament to this diversity. Among its active projects, Murcom is completing a refurbishment and fit-out at Belvedere College, marking the third project undertaken for the school in recent years.
“It’s all follow-on repeat business, which is always a great sign,” Nelson says.
At Dublin City University, Murcom has commenced a €3 million five-storey fit-out, a project that combines modern design with practical functionality to create a versatile academic space.
In Tallaght, the company is refurbishing shop units, installing new shop fronts, and improving accessibility through lift installations, demonstrating Murcom’s ability to address commercial and public needs simultaneously.
Murcom’s work with Sport Ireland at Abbotstown further illustrates the company’s adaptability. The team is managing three simultaneous projects on the campus: refurbishing a sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi area at the National Aquatic Centre, renovating a historic gate lodge, and restoring the large and historically significant Abbotstown House.
Nelson emphasises the care taken in these projects: “We’re refurbishing old stone buildings and ensuring their character is preserved while making them functional for modern use.”
Educational projects continue to form a significant portion of Murcom’s portfolio.
At Maynooth University, the company is creating a new student ‘Wellness Space’ within the library, designed to provide a calming environment that supports mental health and study needs.
Meanwhile, at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), Murcom is undertaking another office fit-out, further cementing its reputation for high-quality, repeat educational projects.
Murcom’s focus on heritage and conservation has not gone unnoticed. The company has received a double nomination at the 2026 Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Awards in the categories of ‘Fit-out up to €1.5m’ and ‘Heritage/Restoration’.
The heritage nomination celebrates Murcom’s work on the Campanile Tower at Trinity College Dublin, completed between June 2024 and February 2025.
Murcom stated that it was “were honoured” to be the main contractor on the complete conservation and repair of Trinity College Dublin’s iconic Campanile Tower.
The works addressed structural risks including failing cast-iron grilles, damaged stonework, deteriorated leadwork and hazardous internal access routes. The team at Murcom worked closely with the Grade 1 conservation architect to stabilise the structure, reinstate historic details, and reverse inappropriate earlier interventions. The careful restoration has safeguarded the Campanile for future generations, ensuring the protection of its fabric, decorative features and cultural significance.
The nomination for the fit-out category recognises Murcom’s transformation of the RCSI PBS Laboratory. Tasked with modernizing an outdated laboratory within a strict four-month summer window, Murcom delivered a state-of-the-art teaching and research facility while maintaining uninterrupted operations on the floor below.
The project doubled student capacity, introduced an advanced AV teaching system and upgraded all laboratory infrastructure to modern standards. The laboratory now features prominently in campus tours and international recruitment materials, reflecting both its quality and its long-term value to the institution. The success of the project has directly led to repeat business across multiple universities, demonstrating Murcom’s ability to combine innovation with practicality under tight constraints.
Looking ahead, Murcom has ambitious plans for growth and expansion.
In 2025, Nelson and Managing Director Michael Murray drafted a five-year plan with significant targets for the company’s development.
“We have huge growth targets now over the next five years. So, by 2030, we want to get to a certain level,” explained the Commercial Director.
“Our target for 2025 within that plan was more than exceeded. Please God it keeps going in the right direction and the work keeps coming in.”
For Murcom, success is measured not just in financial growth, but in the quality of work delivered and the long-term relationships built with clients.
Whether restoring historic landmarks like the Campanile Tower, transforming educational facilities like the PBS Laboratory, or refurbishing commercial and public spaces across Ireland, the company demonstrates an unwavering commitment to excellence, precision, and craftsmanship.
As Nelson observed, repeat business remains a key indicator of the company’s performance: satisfied clients return, entrusting Murcom with increasingly complex and high-profile projects.
With its dual focus on conservation and contemporary construction, Murcom continues to carve out a unique position in the Irish construction sector. By blending technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and careful attention to detail, the company has built a strong reputation that resonates with clients across public and private sectors.
Its growing team, expanding portfolio, and recent industry recognition position Murcom to continue delivering exceptional projects while pursuing ambitious growth targets over the coming years.
Murcom
Unit 12
Dunboyne Business Park,
Dunboyne,
Co. Meath,
A86 RY95.
Telephone: +353 (0)1 505 4999
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.murcom.ie
This article was published in Building Ireland Magazine, July 2026, Vol 12 No 7
