(L-R) Minister for Education & Youth, Helen McEntee with Meath County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr. Sharon Tolan, Mark Whitehead, Construction Director at CPAC Modular , An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, Seán Murphy, Managing Director of CPAC Modular and Minister of State for European Affairs & Defence, Thomas Byrne (right) pictured, officially turn the sod on the construction of CPAC Modular’s new €16million headquarters.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin turns the sod on new €16m modular building manufacturing facility

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One of Ireland’s leading modular building contractors broke ground on a new €16m manufacturing facility in Dunshaughlin with Taoiseach Micheal Martin in attendance.

The official turning of the sod ceremony by CPAC Modular’s new facility represents a €16M investment by this family-owned business, operating successfully in Ireland for over 40 years. The development will create 100 new jobs over a 5-year period, spanning roles in engineering, project management, construction, administration, technical support and more.

An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin (centre) Mark Whitehead, Construction Director at CPAC Modular (left) and Seán Murphy, Managing Director of CPAC Modular (right). Photo by Robbie Reynolds
An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin (centre) Mark Whitehead, Construction Director at CPAC Modular (left) and Seán Murphy, Managing Director of CPAC Modular (right), pictured officially turn the sod on the construction of CPAC Modular’s new €16million headquarters. Photo by Robbie Reynolds

Situated on a 22-acre greenfield site, the new facility will triple CPAC Modular’s construction capacity, enhancing its ability to deliver permanent modular solutions across education, healthcare, commercial and residential sectors, including housing, apartments, and purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). The new HQ is due for completion by summer 2026.

Speaking ahead of the event, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin commented “I am delighted to turn the sod on this modern manufacturing facility for CPAC Modular in Dunshaughlin. This significant investment of €16m will provide a substantial boost to the wider Meath area with the creation of new jobs in a wide range of areas in engineering and manufacturing. I look forward to seeing the completion of this wonderful facility next year."

An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin (centre) Mark Whitehead, Construction Director at CPAC Modular (left) and Seán Murphy, Managing Director of CPAC Modular (right). Photo by Robbie Reynolds

Seán Muphy, Managing Director of CPAC Modular said “this €16 million state-of-the-art facility marks a transformative step for CPAC Modular, strengthening our position as Ireland’s leading modular main contractor. With enhanced capacity and cutting-edge technology, we are committed to leading the modular construction sectors, driving innovation, creating jobs, and delivering high-quality modular solutions that address Ireland’s growing infrastructure needs across industry, education and large-scale residential."

Mark Whitehead, Director of Construction for CPAC Modular added “with a threefold increase in capacity, we are poised to deliver high-quality, sustainable infrastructure at scale and with accelerated project timelines. The new HQ will meet the growing demands of modern construction with efficiency and excellence.”

An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, pictured using an immersive virtual reality headset to explore a 3D model of the up and coming manufacturing facility set to be open by summer 2026. Photo by Robbie Reynolds

Kevin Sherry, Interim CEO, Enterprise Ireland said “CPAC Modular has emerged as a true leader in the area of offsite modular construction and this announcement by the company today is a major milestone in their journey. Enterprise Ireland is proud to work with CPAC Modular, including through our Built to Innovate programme, which aims to bring greater efficiencies to the sector and increased productivity.”

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