OCC CONSTRUCTION has won the industrial project of the year at the Irish Construction Industry Awards (ICIA) for their development in Shannon.
Located in the Shannon Free Zone, Block R won the coveted industrial project of the year award for Galway based OCC Construction.
Block R is a 40,000-square-foot R&D advanced manufacturing facility designed to support technology-driven industries. It also includes a modern office block, collaborative spaces, and a beautifully designed feature courtyard.
It also has a Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) A-rating, LEED Silver certification, photovoltaic solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and green outdoor spaces.
This is the second award for the Shannon Airport Group properties, earlier this year they scooped the prestigious ‘Placemaking Initiative of the Year’ award at the National Property Awards.
Congratulating OCC on the ICIA award win, Gerry Dillon, Property Director at The Shannon Airport Group said: “The Shannon Airport Group is proud to have partnered with OCC on this exemplary project. Their exceptional professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to sustainable practices have delivered a world-class facility that supports our vision for the Shannon Airport Business Park as Ireland’s leading industrial and technology hub. It has been a pleasure working with OCC Construction on this transformational project”.
