Design and Build
At Robert Quinn Ltd, our Design & Build service offers clients a straightforward and efficient route from concept to completion. By bringing design, planning, procurement, and construction together under a single contract, we provide one point of responsibility throughout the entire project journey.
Safety is our first priority. From the earliest design discussions through to project handover, we ensure that safety, buildability, quality, and long-term performance are embedded in every stage of the process.
For over 50 years, we have worked with clients to transform ideas into successful buildings and facilities. Our role is to manage the process from start to finish, coordinating designers, consultants, specialist contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and with minimal risk.
One of the key advantages of our Design & Build approach is the ability to add value at an early stage. Drawing on decades of practical construction experience, we work closely with clients and design teams to identify opportunities to improve buildability, simplify construction methodologies, reduce programme durations, and achieve cost efficiencies without compromising quality, functionality, or long-term performance. This collaborative approach helps clients make informed decisions and maximise the value of their investment.
Our experience spans Pharmaceuticals, Biopharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Consumer Healthcare, Pharmaceutical Packaging, Beverages, Education, Commercial, Industrial, Research, and Public Sector developments. This breadth of experience allows us to develop practical solutions that meet operational requirements while delivering certainty in programme, quality, and cost.
A successful Design & Build project depends on collaboration and trust. We work closely with our clients to understand their objectives, challenge assumptions where appropriate, and identify opportunities that support better project outcomes.
Whether delivering a new manufacturing facility, research laboratory, office development, extension, or refurbishment, our focus remains the same: to provide a well-managed, transparent, and dependable service that gives clients confidence from the first conversation through to final handover.
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A selection of Design and Build projects delivered across Ireland.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Design and Build is a project delivery method where a single contractor takes responsibility for both designing and constructing a project. It simplifies the client's position by removing the traditional separation between design team and contractor, placing full accountability under one contract.
The main advantages are cost certainty, programme control, and reduced client risk. Because one party is responsible for design and construction, coordination problems are resolved internally rather than becoming the client's problem. It also tends to speed up delivery as design and construction can overlap.
We have delivered Design and Build projects across healthcare, pharmaceutical, commercial, and public sector environments nationwide. Each project is individually tailored to meet the client's brief, budget, and programme requirements.
Pre-construction is the planning phase that takes place before any work starts on site. Our team works through design coordination, procurement, programme scheduling, and risk identification before construction begins. It's how we prevent problems on site rather than react to them.
Yes. We work with clients nationwide from our base in Carlow. Whether your project is in Leinster or elsewhere in Ireland, our team has the experience and resources to deliver.