Through the consistent delivery of exceptional solutions, GMD Engineering Services has quickly established itself as the go-to electrical contracting partner to a growing list of satisfied clients. Building Ireland interrupted contracts director and co-founder Mick Deally’s busy schedule for an update on this industry-leading outfit.
Since its inception in 2018, GMD Engineering Services has built up an extensive and impressive portfolio, delivering a stunning array of new-builds, refurbishments, fit out and shell & core projects across all sectors. Boasting extensive experience in design & build, GMD’s hands-on directors are fully focused on quality of workmanship and customer satisfaction.
Excelling in the core competencies of electrical installations, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarms, voice and data cabling, electrical design and much more besides – and also running a dedicated maintenance division which carries out all planned preventative maintenance works as well as emergency call out services – GMD Engineering Services handle projects from initial concept through to completion.
Through the consistent delivery of quality services, they have built up strong working relationships with some of the leading electrical engineers and main building contractors in Ireland, building up an excellent track record for bringing in projects on budget and within programme.
Supplementing quality, GMD also pride themselves on the exceptional turnkey and aftercare services delivered on all projects, irrespective of size, scale, scope or complexity. Fuelled by flexibility, expertise and a refreshing can-do attitude, they invariably leave a fantastic finished project behind them and – as the photographs accompanying this editorial readily testify – each completed project is a work of art in its own right.
When I asked Mick Deally – who established and runs the standard-setting electrical contracting company alongside partners Paul Guyatt and Leon Meade – what is the most satisfying aspect of being at the helm of such a successful and exciting entity as GMD Engineering Services, it immediately became evident that everything is geared towards the client:
“When you walk away from a project and you see the client and the main contractor smiling, you can’t beat that feeling. That’s what we are here for. When they are smiling, then we are smiling too because we know we have delivered another quality project to everybody’s satisfaction.
“That’s why, from start to finish, we try to deal with the client as much as possible, so that their expectations are fully met, that the client is happy with the space and that it’s both user-friendly and also looks nice. We do a lot of office fit outs, for example, and since Covid an office has to be much more than a desk and a chair. Clients today – and their end users – demand and deserve so much more, and we are very happy to deliver that.”
Headquartered in Dublin 2, the company’s aim is to ensure that a quality installation, which represents value-for-money, is delivered in a safe manner and in full compliance with the overall construction programme. Each project is individually assessed to ensure that it is adequately resourced and a Risk Assessment and Method Statement are implemented.
GMD Engineering Services are committed to the philosophy that all projects are carried out in partnership with the design team, main contractor and client. It is their policy to be flexible at all times to ensure the client’s requirements are fully satisfied. They are always focussed, work hard, plan smartly, reduce risk, price sensibly, communicate well, think outside the box, perform to their best and remain at all times respectful of others.
By investing in these basic principles, GMD have earned a reputation for trustworthiness, reliability, collaboration, fairness, innovation, safety and quality. This reputation, coupled with competitive pricing, has led to the company carrying out repeat work for some of the most respected customers in the commercial and industrial sectors.
To this end, GMD Engineering Services’ impressive client list includes major fit out specialists such as Roccul and The Interiors Group, property management companies like Savills and BNP Paribas, as well as celebrated names like McGarrell Reilly Group, Glenveagh Properties, EBS, Netscout, Regus, Nokia, Uninest Student Residences, Securitas, World Courier, IPUT and Apollo Aviation Group.
With regard to the workload at the time of writing, Mick reveals: “We’re on site at the minute with Roccul doing a strip-out and client-specific CAT B fit out for Regeneron across one floor on Mount Street – a 16-week programme – and for The Interiors Group we’re also doing a full CAT B fit out of BidVest Noonan’s new head office beside Ryanair at Airside Green, Swords – a 20-week programme.
“Inside the last year we also did the upgrade of Jazz Pharma’s head office on Waterloo Road as well as upgrading Bauer Media’s offices and sound studio at Marconi House, working in a full live environment on a phased basis.”
Projects like these give a good indication of the flexibility and specialist capabilities of GMD Engineering Services, as does the full electrical installation package at Barry’s Gym on Dawson Street – the first Barry’s Gym to open in Ireland where the exacting bespoke fit out was as ever delivered to the highest standard. Meanwhile, Western Union’s new office in Dundrum Shopping Centre – again with The Interiors Group – is another striking project where GMD delivered in trademark style.
“We’re tipping along nicely, nicely.” Mick modestly notes. “Our work is nearly all repeat business for a core of clients that we are very happy to be associated with. We don’t want to be massive, with a bigger turnover and huge staff numbers. We’re not looking to over-expand; we’re happy at the size we’re at and to just give the client a good service.
“We don’t subcontract; we carry all our own staff directly so we can have complete control of the quality of work delivered. All three directors are onsite every day – that hasn’t changed and it won’t. There are no egos here and we are hands-on all the time. If there are any issues or problems, the owners of the business are there and we’ll deal with clients directly. We’re available 24/7 and people really appreciate that approach.”
GMD Engineering Services Ltd.,
71 Lower Baggot Street,
Dublin 2.
Tel: 087 243 2620 / 085 772 0510
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.gmdeng.ie
This article was published in Building Ireland Magazine, Winter 2026, Vol 12 No 13
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