Collen has appointed David Barron as the company’s technical director. In his new role, Barron will also serve on Collen’s executive management team, which comprises eight senior executives who will oversee the strategic direction of the business to facilitate growth both in Ireland and internationally.
Barron will oversee Collen’s technical and engineering processes and strategies to ensure their efficiency and alignment with the company’s larger strategic objectives. He will also drive the company’s adaptation of the latest advances in digital construction, MEP, modular construction, planning processes and design management across the group.
David Barron brings over 21 years of experience in senior engineering positions across the construction sector to the role. His career started with Mercury Engineering before moving to BAM as MEP director.
Speaking about his appointment, David Barron said: “I am delighted to join a best-in-class organisation with a reputation for quality and excellence and a rich history spanning over 200 years. As a member of Collen’s executive management team, I look forward to contributing to the firm’s overall strategic direction as we seek to capitalise on our substantial growth to date. The construction industry is constantly evolving, and Collen is best placed to capitalise on key growth areas while maintaining the reputation for excellent service for our clients, which we have earned.”
Collen’s executive management team is now focused on a number of strategic priorities, including its work with data centre service providers and the energy sector, both of which are forecast as growth markets. It will also seek to build on the growth of its Irish operations and internationally in the Nordics region.
The business has been in the Collen family for eight generations and over 210 years. During that time, it completed a number of iconic projects, including the RDS, Croke Park, Fitzwilton House, Dublin Port, and Inishthrahull Lighthouse.
In recent times, Collen’s projects include The Freight Building/Premier Inn, 1 & 2 South County Leopardstown and Haymarket Smithfield.
