Our Team

Collectively, we are a team of workplace creative thinkers and makers that turn ideas into spaces which improve working lives and help people build success.

The Team

Rob Brennan

Managing Director

Rob Brennan

Managing Director

With 20+ years’ experience in the construction industry, Rob set up Connect Construct to assist domestic and foreign direct investment companies setting up their offices in Ireland. Connect provides a full ‘Turnkey Solution Consultancy’ for tenants who wish to relocate to new offices or refurbish their existing office. He has a BSc in Management and MSc in Planning & Development from DIT.

Ivan Loza

Commercial Director

Ivan Loza

Commercial Director

Ivan Connected in 2016. He has a B.A. in Urban Economics from Trinity, MSc in Management from UCD and a MSc in Construction Economics. Ivan is responsible for project delivery and cost control for numerous projects running concurrently. Working alongside the design team, Ivan plays a vital role in the successful completion of a wide variety of projects ranging between 2,500sqft to 100,000sqft over single to multiple floor levels mainly in Dublin city centre.

Liam Walsh

Cost Manager

Liam Walsh

Cost Manager

Liam connected in 2021. He has a BSc in Construction Management from Technological University Dublin and is currently working towards a MSc in Quantity Surveying from TUD. Liam’s role in Connect has developed from working with the site management team to now playing a vital role within the commercial department.  Working as a cost manager, Liam’s roles span across all stages of the projects from the initial design to project completion. Liam’s responsibilities include cost planning, value engineering, production of bills of quantities, managing project costs, budgets and cash flow projections.

Des Beirne ​

Cost Manager

Des Beirne ​

Cost Manager

Des connected in 2024. Joining the commercial department, Des works as a cost manager for Connect. His role spans across all stages of the projects from the initial design to project completion. He has a BSc in Finance from NUI Galway and is currently completing a M.Sc. in Quantity Surveying from TU Dublin. Des has great knowledge of Business Administration and Commercial Awareness.

Anthony Chaanine

Senior Interior Architect

Anthony Chaanine

Senior Interior Architect

Anthony connected in 2022. During his twelve years as an Interior Architect, Anthony has honed his skills through a wide range of experience including time spent working on high end projects in Europe and The Middle East. Passionate, and with an eye for details, he brings his own unique aesthetic and refined taste to the team. An enthusiastic traveller, Anthony educates his eyes and inspires his mind through every journey. His fine understanding and expertise in management and communication finds its way into his work with clients.

Julia Mello

Interior Architect

Julia Mello

Interior Architect

Julia connected in 2024. With a BA in Architecture and Urban Planning, a postgraduate degree in Sustainable Construction and Building Rehabilitation and over 7 years of experience, Julia is a highly skilled and innovative architect. She takes pride in ensuring projects are both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally sustainable. Julia’s career is marked by her dedication to enhancing living spaces and urban landscapes through creative and functional design solutions.

Darren Nolan

Project Manager

Darren Nolan

Project Manager

Darren connected in 2022. Darren is a project manager for Connect with over 25 years of extensive experience in both residential and commercial construction. For the past 15 years, he has specialized in project and contract management successfully overseeing a diverse range of projects. He is a safety-minded professional with a proven track record of understanding customer preferences and delivering services that guarantee satisfaction. His strong analytical skills enable him to approach problems from a multifaceted perspective, ensuring effective solutions. He excels in operating within predefined budgets and timelines while maintaining robust processes and quality control.

Padraig Costello

Project Manager

Padraig Costello

Project Manager

Padraig connected in 2021. He has a BSc in Construction Management from Coventry University. Padraig has over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry working on high end projects with tier one main contractors. He has worked on several multimillion-euro award winning projects in Dublin and London. Padraig is responsible for project delivery from pre-construction through to handover stage. His core expertise is in planning and coordinating projects while building effective relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Neal Clancy

Project Manager

Neal Clancy

Project Manager

Neal connected in 2022. Neal is a highly experienced construction manager and has been involved in many high-end projects for Connect. Having started his career as a carpenter, he has gone on to obtain a degree in Construction Site Management, followed by a diploma in Construction Project Management. Neal has excellent organisation skills and is great at creating working relationships with the client, design team and the subcontractors in turn creating a good work environment onsite.

Pat Lawless

Technical Services Project Manager

Pat Lawless

Technical Services Project Manager

Pat connected in August 2023. Having started his career as an apprentice learning the trades of welding, fitting and plumbing, he has spent past 25 years working in different roles across the UK and Ireland gaining a vast amount of knowledge. Some of these roles include Mechanical Site Manager, Facilities Manager and Contracts Manager. Pat applies his expertise to aid in the successful completion of Connect projects as the company’s Technical Services Project Manager.

Allan O’Rourke

Facilities Project Manager

Allan O’Rourke

Facilities Project Manager

Allan connected in 2021. With a BSc Hons in Property Management from University of South Wales and an MSc in Strategic Facilities from DIT, he has over 18 years’ experience successfully managing and representing numerous high-end clients as well as managing a mixed property portfolio of 800,000 sq. Ft. He is customer focused, always striving to provide quality services to clients to suit all workspace requirements. Allan also has a MSc in Construction Health & Safety from Trinity College. He uses this knowledge to ensure health and safety is a top priority across all Connect projects.

Martin Redmond

Senior Site Manager

Martin Redmond

Senior Site Manager

Martin connected in 2021. He has over 25 years’ experience in the construction industry having started his career as a carpenter. He is currently working towards a BSc in Construction Management from ATU. He has worked in numerous sectors ranging from domestic, retail and commercial. Martin has worked on office fit outs for many multinational and high-profile retail companies. His carpentry background has given him a great eye for detail, and he prides himself on fine finishes.

Yuriy Loza

Site Coordinator

Yuriy Loza

Site Coordinator

Yuriy connected in 2022. He has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry. He has worked across various roles in Ireland ranging from a general operative to building management. Working as a site coordinator for Connect, Yuriy plays an important role on site. His main goal is to act as a point of contact between sub-contractors on site and the client, ensuring that all parties are cooperating efficiently to achieve project deadlines.

Jonathan Hurst

Site Manager

Jonathan Hurst

Site Manager

Jonathan connected in 2024. He is an experienced construction site manager with 20 years’ experience in the industry. Jonathan honed his skills across residential and commercial projects in the UK and Ireland. Currently working as a site manager for Connect, he possesses a strong attention to detail, excellent time management, and a focus on delivering high-quality finishes.

Marin Bazon

Labour Foreman

Marin Bazon

Labour Foreman

Marin Connect in 2021. Marin has over 10 years’ experience working in the construction industry, joining Connect as the Labourer Foreman. Marin works on a wide variety of Connect projects as the point of contact between the labourers and management. Marin takes pride in ensuring safety compliance and quality control, while also managing the materials onsite.

Ciaran Walsh

Document Control Manager

Ciaran Walsh

Document Control Manager

Ciaran Connected in 2020. With a B.A in Construction Management from Technology University Dublin he has quickly built-up experience managing a diverse variety of projects from large scale educational institutions to high-end multimillion dollar properties in Los Angeles. Constantly striving for perfection, he has worked on a wide variety of Connect projects in site management roles. His role in Connect has also developed into a document control manager, assisting with online platforms such as Procore.

Our Values

Foundations

Professionalism, accountability, integrity, and financial stability are the FOUNDATIONS of our success.

Relationships

Our dedication to long-term RELATIONSHIPS ensures we create partnerships for life.

Excellence

A focus on EXCELLENCE allows us to provide the best service possible, exceeding expectations.

Creativity

In order to provide the most CREATIVE solutions, we encourage inspirational thinking and challenge.

Success

Our strong family values drive us to work as a team to build a SUCCESSFUL workplace.

WE MANAGE. WE DESIGN. WE BUILD.​

WE MANAGE. WE DESIGN. WE BUILD.​

Sustainability

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As a member of the Irish Green Building Council, we commit to support and abide by the Vision, Mission and objectives of the Irish Green Building Council.

The Irish Green Building Council will provide a framework and leadership to accelerate the transformation of the built environment, industry and supply chain to one that is sustainable based on accepted scientific principles of sustainability.

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Connect is a proud member of the Irish Green Building Council, demonstrating our commitment to creating a more sustainable built environment. The IGBC was set up in 2011 to promote sustainable building in Ireland. IGBC is now Ireland’s leading authority on green building best practices. The IGBC works with government, public and private enterprises to accelerate the adoption of green building principles, policies, standards, and tools.

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