Grange Close Project Wins Prestigious IStructE Small Projects Award 2025

Under the leadership of Charlie Beattie and The Grange Close Project, CBA Consulting Engineers has been honored with the 2025 Small Projects Award by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), underscoring its excellence in structural engineering. This accolade is among the most prestigious in the field, celebrating projects that exemplify innovation, sustainability, and societal impact. Winning an IStructE Award highlights not only the project's outstanding structural design but also its contribution to advancing the profession globally.

Charlie Beattie and the CBA team are at the heart of this achievement, and their unwavering commitment to excellence ensured the project's success. Their dedication to delivering high-quality engineering solutions has been rightfully recognised with this esteemed award.

A critical aspect of the Grange Close Project's success was its adherence to rigorous standards. CBA's, Harcourt Architects, and the rest of the design team’s meticulous efforts ensured full compliance with all Irish building standards and regulations and the ISO/ASTM 52938:2023 additive manufacturing standard. This commitment to safety and quality underscores the team's dedication to upholding the highest industry standards.

The project's accomplishment is also a testament to the collaborative efforts of numerous partners:

Louth County Council, for their forward thinking and support.

Louth & Meath ETB and Chief Executive Martin O Brien.

Roadstone Ltd. for materials and their partnership.

Harcourt Architects, CBA Consulting Engineers, GARLAND Consulting Engineers, VCL Consultants, Creagh Concrete, Future Cast, MGM Partnership, and CSD Engineering Limited for their expertise.

B&C Contractors LTD for project execution.

McCann FitzGerald LLP for legal guidance.

National Standards Authority of Ireland for quality and safety assurance.

Gregor Reischle - Qualified AM GmbH for contributions to additive manufacturing.

This collective effort showcases the power of collaboration in achieving engineering excellence. The Grange Close Project is a beacon of what is possible when expertise, dedication, and innovation converge. The IStructE Small Projects Award recognises the project's structural brilliance and positive impact on the community and the environment.

As we celebrate this achievement, it inspires future projects to strive for excellence, uphold stringent standards, and embrace collaborative efforts to push the boundaries of structural engineering.