Monday 7 July 2025

BAM has officially commenced construction on the second bundle of facilities in the Higher Education PPP Programme, a transformative initiative that will deliver state-of-the-art educational facilities across Ireland.

This project is being delivered in partnership with Invesis, with BAM as the design and construction contractor and BAM FM providing long-term facilities management.

Contemporary teaching, learning, and research environments

The Higher Education PPP Programme involves the development of modern buildings and facilities for multiple third-level institutions, designed to support contemporary teaching, learning, and research environments.

Carlow campus.

Galway campus.

The facilities in this bundle include South East Technological University (Waterford and Carlow campuses), Technological University of the Shannon (Limerick), and Atlantic Technological University (Letterkenny and Galway campuses).

Letterkenny campus.

These new facilities, ranging from STEM and IT buildings to libraries and general teaching spaces will significantly enhance capacity and capability in key academic disciplines such as engineering, computing, science, and applied technologies.

Limerick campus.

Alasdair Henderson, executive director of BAM Ireland, said: “This project reflects our commitment to building a better Ireland through purposeful, sustainable construction. By expanding capacity and delivering modern, inclusive facilities, this project will enable more students to access high-quality education while also enriching the communities these institutions serve.”

Delivered under the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science PPP programme, the project is expected to generate significant economic and social value throughout its lifecycle, supporting local communities and contributing to Ireland’s long-term educational goals. 

Waterford campus.