Construction Management in Ireland

Title: Construction Management in Ireland 

3 credits: CM49900

Location: Ireland- Dublin, Cork, Cobh, Bunratty, Galway

Dates: May 13- 27, 2025

 

Program Cost: $3,621.70

(round trip airfare not included) 

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Program Description

The construction industry is rapidly globalizing. With increasing foreign competition and a need to expand their markets, American construction companies are seeking international opportunities. To succeed in these markets, students must broaden their understanding of construction methods, contract delivery systems, and cultural factors. The International Construction Management in Ireland program addresses this need by connecting Purdue University students with Irish construction professionals, educators, and students. Through lectures at Technological University Dublin, students gain insights into the Irish construction industry. These classroom experiences are complemented by visits to local construction sites and historical landmarks in the cities of Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and Galway. Cultural visits include the Guinness Brewery, GPO (site of the Irish Easter Uprising), Christ Church Cathedral, kissing the Blarney Stone, Cliffs of Moher, Cobh Heritage Museum, and the Aran Islands.  

Objectives for the course include:

  • Understand Construction methods used by Irish Contractors
  • Understand Irish construction safety practices
  • Identify Green Building and jobsite recycling efforts in Ireland
  • Evaluate differences between European and United States' construction practices
  • Explain historical, cultural and social issues in Ireland

 

Tentative Program Itinerary

DAY 1-3: DUBLIN

 · Guinness Brewery

 · Technological University Dublin (TUD)

 · Construction Site Visit (TBD)

 · Henrietta Street Renovation

 · GPO Heritage Museum

 · Dublinia Museum / Christchurch Cathedral

DAY 4-6: CORK/COBH

 · University of Cork

 · Walking Tour of Cork

 · Construction Site Visit (TBD)

 · Ring of Kerry

 · City of Cobh Waterfront

 · Cobh Heritage Museum

 · Blarney Castle / Blarney Stone

DAY 7-8: CASHEL/BUNRATTY CASTLE

 · Rock of Cashel

 · Bunratty Castle Tour

 · Walking Tour of Bunratty Folk Park

 · Medieval Banquet in Bunratty Castle

 · Durty Nelly’s Pub

DAY 9: BURREN AREA/CLIFFS OF MOHER

 · Bus Tour of Burren Area

 · Caher Connell Stone Fort

 · Poulnabrone Portal Tomb

 · Cliffs of Moher

DAY 10 –12: GALWAY/ARAN ISLANDS

 · Construction Site Visit (TBD)

 · Ferry Ride to Aran Islands

 · Bike Tour of Aran Islands

 · Ross Emily Friary

 · Cong Village

 · Connemara region

DAY 13-14: DUBLIN

 · Jameson Distillery

 · Dublin Castle

 · Brazen Head Pub

 

The 2025 Ireland Study Abroad course is led by Professor James L. Jenkins, who led the 2009-2019 & 2022-2024 Ireland Study Abroad courses and lived in Ireland for a faculty exchange during the Fall 2009 semester.

 

Contact program leader James Jenkins via email with your questions.

Department Location Duration Professor
Construction Management Technology Ireland Maymester/Summer James Jenkins