COWI Acquires PUNCH Consulting Engineers to Advance Low-Carbon Infrastructure and Sustainable Buildings in Ireland

COWI Acquires PUNCH Consulting Engineers to Advance Low-Carbon Infrastructure and Sustainable Buildings in Ireland

(IN BRIEF) COWI has acquired PUNCH Consulting Engineers, a long-established Irish engineering consultancy, in a strategic move to strengthen its position in Ireland and expand its capabilities in low-carbon infrastructure, energy and sustainable buildings. PUNCH, founded in 1973, has more than 150 specialists and offices across Ireland and the UK, bringing strong local market knowledge, client relationships and experience across the built environment. The acquisition supports COWI’s growth ambitions in Ireland, where national priorities around renewable energy, infrastructure investment and sustainable development are creating rising demand for future-ready engineering solutions. By combining PUNCH’s local presence with COWI’s global expertise, the enlarged organisation will be better equipped to deliver major national programmes and complex projects across buildings, industry, transportation and energy. The deal also strengthens COWI’s position in sectors such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, data centres and residential development, while creating broader opportunities for collaboration, international project work and long-term impact.

(PRESS RELEASE) LYNGBY, 2-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — COWI has expanded its presence in Ireland through the acquisition of PUNCH Consulting Engineers, strengthening its ability to deliver low-carbon infrastructure, energy projects and sustainable buildings across one of its priority growth markets. The acquisition brings together PUNCH’s established Irish market position and client relationships with COWI’s international engineering expertise, creating a broader platform for complex projects that support Ireland’s green transition and long-term infrastructure ambitions.

Founded in 1973, PUNCH Consulting Engineers is one of Ireland’s leading engineering consultancies, with offices across Ireland and the UK and a team of more than 150 specialists. The company has built a strong reputation across the built environment, supported by deep local knowledge, long-standing customer relationships and a track record of delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

For COWI, the acquisition represents a strategic step in strengthening its Irish operations at a time when the country is advancing major plans in renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, buildings and climate-focused development. By integrating PUNCH’s local expertise with COWI’s global technical capabilities, the combined organisation will be better placed to support large-scale programmes and increasingly complex projects across Ireland.

The transaction will enhance COWI’s ability to deliver future-ready solutions across buildings, industry, transportation and energy. It also strengthens the company’s capacity to support nature-positive and low-carbon development, helping public and private sector clients respond to rising demand for infrastructure and buildings that are more resilient, sustainable and aligned with climate objectives.

The acquisition is expected to create new opportunities in the buildings and industry sector, particularly in areas such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, data centres and residential development. With a larger combined team and wider technical base, COWI will be positioned to take on more advanced projects and support customers from early planning and design through to delivery.

A central part of the acquisition is the alignment between COWI and PUNCH around people, expertise and long-term impact. The combination of the two teams will enable closer collaboration, stronger knowledge sharing and greater access to international project opportunities, while continuing to focus on engineering quality, sustainability and client service.

The expanded organisation will support Ireland’s infrastructure and climate goals by delivering solutions that combine local market understanding with global experience. With strengthened capabilities and a larger presence, COWI aims to contribute to resilient communities, sustainable economic growth and the delivery of low-carbon infrastructure that supports Ireland’s future.

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SOURCE: COWI