Copius Group were delighted to be shortlisted in two categories at the 2025 Irish Construction Excellence Awards (ICE Awards) in Dublin’s Convention Centre.
The global engineering and contracting solutions provider was up for two awards – ‘Civil Engineering Up to €20m’ for Shannonbridge Power Station and ‘Construction Project Manager – Project Over €100m’ for Terry Regan. Founded in 1993, the ICE Awards are the original and premier recognition of performance excellence for the construction sector in Ireland, and provide an opportunity for the industry to showcase and reward best practice across the full range of construction disciplines and project categories.
“We were thrilled to receive two nominations. It’s always nice to be recognised for your work,” says Terry, who was Contracts Manager on the aforementioned Shannonbridge Power Station project in Co. Offaly.
“It’s an opportunity to meet fellow contracts managers and to network. These nominations are down to our amazing team in Shannonbridge, including our Lead Engineer Patrick Lenehan and all the quantity surveyors. They’re an acknowledgement of the excellence of our entire team.”
The Shannonbridge Power Plant is a 264MW emergency gas-fired facility, repurposing the former peat-fuelled plant’s 110kV grid connection. This innovative project plays a critical role in stabilising Ireland’s electricity grid during renewable energy shortfalls, enhancing national energy security while supporting decarbonisation targets. The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has underscored the urgency of this initiative, warning of potential power outages without its implementation.
The facility includes eight GE LM2500XPRESS open-cycle gas turbines, advanced exhaust stacks, fuel storage, and fire suppression systems. Modular construction of administrative and electrical facilities has accelerated deployment while minimising disruption. The project overcame significant challenges, including maintaining live operations of the existing substation while integrating new infrastructure, strict environmental compliance, and managing high water tables affecting excavation and drainage.
With stringent safeguards protecting nearby Natura 2000 habitats, the project sets new benchmarks in sustainable construction. Shannonbridge underscores Copius Group’s expertise in delivering complex power generation projects through innovation and adaptive problem-solving.
“I would have no hesitation in saying that it was the best project I’ve ever worked on,” Terry enthuses.
“We enjoyed an excellent working relationship with the client, APC (Atlantic Projects Company), who developed the project on behalf of GE and the ESB. The morale onsite was fantastic. We went 675,000 man hours without an incident which speaks volumes for the Health & Safety procedures that were implemented.”
Already awarded a GE Safety Champion medal for his contribution to Health & Safety in Shannonbridge, Terry Regan is a high-performing Project Manager with extensive experience in delivering critical infrastructure projects across Europe’s most demanding environments. His expertise spans hyperscale data centres, TEG power plants and other high-profile developments, ensuring efficient execution while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance.
Terry has successfully led large, multi-disciplinary teams, managing complex projects to strict deadlines and budgets. His expertise in project scheduling, risk management and client communication has been instrumental in delivering high-value infrastructure across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. With a strong focus on power generation and mission-critical facilities, he builds and leads expert teams, ensuring seamless project execution in sectors where precision and reliability are paramount.
Committed to continuous improvement, the Charlestown, Co. Mayo native operates robust Safety and Quality Systems, enhancing processes through ongoing training and industry best practices. He takes a client-centric approach, collaborating closely with stakeholders to drive project success. Currently leading projects across Ireland and the UK, he leverages his experience to deliver high-impact infrastructure that supports critical industries across Europe.
Fronted by Brendan Carlin and Cathy McCorry, and employing over 1,000 people, Copius Group is a premier provider of construction and engineering services, delivering comprehensive solutions for offshore and onshore projects across the globe. With offices in Ireland, the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Germany and the US, Copius Group is founded on the values of Integrity, Empathy, Progressive Thinking and a Passion For What We Do, and supports clients worldwide with the delivery of integrated engineering projects by some of the industry’s most talented professionals.
Specialising in Electrical, Mechanical, Construction and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services, Copius supports essential infrastructure developments in a range of sectors, including Power Generation, Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Heavy Industry and Mission-Critical Infrastructure. The Group delivers full M&E services and HV/MV design and construction within the Power & Energy, Data Centres, Life Sciences, Industrial, Commercial, Renewables and Oil & Gas industries.
Its expert technical team manages all stages of the project life cycle, from design to construction, installation, testing, commissioning, operations and maintenance. From engineering design and construction to specialised offshore access solutions, its teams are dedicated to meeting the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency.
“We pride ourselves on our ability to provide the very best people and resources to meet the demands of our clients,” Terry concludes.
Copius Group (Head Office)
303a Antrim Road,
Newtownabbey,
Co Antrim,
BT36 7AP.
Telephone: +44 (0) 2890589500
Web: www.copiusgroup.com
This article was published in Building Ireland Magazine, October 2025, Vol 11 No 11
