A New Chapter
As we begin this new chapter, PUNCH Consulting Engineers is becoming part of COWI. Together, we share a commitment to shaping a more sustainable and liveable world through engineering solutions that improve quality of life and create lasting value for people, communities and businesses.
For our customers, this means the same dedication, specialist expertise and close collaboration you know from PUNCH, combined with access to COWI’s broad multidisciplinary capabilities and international network.
By bringing together our shared values and complementary strengths, we are better positioned to help customers address tomorrow’s complex challenges across buildings, industry, transport and energy. Together, we can deliver integrated, low-carbon and resilient solutions at a larger scale while maintaining the local insight and personal relationships that have always defined PUNCH.
We are proud of what PUNCH has achieved and look forward to building on that legacy as part of COWI.
Our Projects
Excellence in innovation, quality & engineering
We began in Limerick in 1973, with a commitment to delivering efficient and high-quality engineering. Since then, we have grown into one of Ireland’s largest consultancies, expanding to Dublin, Cork, Galway, Macclesfield and Glasgow. Our growth reflects our trusted reputation, long-standing client relationships, and ability to adapt to the evolving needs of the industry.
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Our Focus
We are a recognised leader in delivering sustainable, multidisciplinary engineering solutions across the built and managed environment. We combine technical expertise with a responsive, solution-driven mindset across the following sectors:
Environmental Social and Governance (ESG)
To demonstrate our commitment to sustainability, PUNCH made the decision to sign the Pledge to Net Zero in 2022. As part of our Pledge, we have committed to a 42% reduction in our Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 25% reduction in our Scope 3 emissions by 2030.
At PUNCH, we understand the value of education. That’s why we support our staff who wish to undertake further education and training. We encourage staff members to maintain their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) accreditations with Engineers Ireland. We also continue to offer training in sustainable design and construction through seminars, in-house lectures, and external training programmes. We promote the achievement of professional titles with institutions such as Engineers Ireland, the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland, the Institute of Structural Engineers, and the Institute of Civil Engineers.
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