Irish building and civil engineering contractor PJ Hegarty has appointed Barry Casey to its main board as construction director for the Southern Region, recognising more than three decades of leadership and technical delivery across the company's operations, as reported by Irish Building Magazine.

Casey joined PJ Hegarty in 1993 and has served as regional director since 2018. His project credits include Boston Scientific, MSD, Penrose Dock, Nano Nagle Place, the Clarion Hotel and Lapps Quay Development, and the Elysian development in Cork city, spanning the company's commercial, pharmaceutical, life sciences, and residential portfolios.

PJ Hegarty employs more than 500 people and operates across Ireland and the UK with an annual turnover exceeding €500 million. Current projects include the new Citibank headquarters in Dublin Docklands, a programme of works across Dublin and Cork Airports, major data centre and pharmaceutical developments for confidential multinational clients, and the 25-storey Railyard development in Cork, which is Ireland's tallest residential building.

Barry Casey, construction director for the Southern Region at PJ Hegarty, said: "PJ Hegarty has been part of my career from the very beginning, so I am proud to take on the role of Construction Director for the Southern Region and join the Main Board. Over the years, I have been fortunate to work on landmark projects including Clarion Hotel and Lapps Quay Development, Penrose Dock and the Elysian development in Cork city. I look forward to supporting our teams as we continue to deliver for our clients across the region, with safety, collaboration and quality at the centre of everything we do."

Maurice Killeen, managing director of PJ Hegarty Ireland, said: "Barry's appointment is very well deserved and reflects the outstanding contribution he has made to the company over more than 30 years. Barry has played a pivotal role in the success of our Southern Region, delivering high quality projects across the region, with a well-earned reputation for technical expertise, commitment and integrity. I look forward to working alongside him as we continue to grow the business while staying true to the values that have defined PJ Hegarty for more than a century."

The appointment follows PJ Hegarty's centenary in 2025 and forms part of its continued focus on safety, sustainability, responsible procurement, and diversity and inclusion across its operations.