About us
At Diarmuid Keane + Associates, we are an experienced and highly skilled firm offering expert professional services in Architecture, Engineering, and Building Surveying. We provide a wide range of services to various clients, including homeowners, solicitors, estate agents, management companies, builders, and other construction professionals.
We have a deep understanding of how buildings function and why they sometimes fail. This knowledge, combined with a flair for architectural design and a sharp eye for identifying defects in existing structures, allows us to offer a professional service that ensures our clients receive high-quality results and peace of mind.
Our commitment to sustainable architecture reflects our dedication to meeting both current and future client needs while respecting the environment. From building design to planning, tendering, and project supervision, we offer a comprehensive service that not all consultants can match. We stay involved from project inception to completion, ensuring the process is hassle-free for our clients.
At Diarmuid Keane + Associates, we tailor our services to meet each client’s specific needs, whether offering advice or managing the entire project. Clients have the flexibility to choose our level of involvement, ensuring a customised experience that fits their requirements.
We proudly serve clients in Clare, Limerick, and throughout Ireland, delivering exceptional architectural, engineering, and surveying services.
Our Achievements
Diarmuid Keane + Associates has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious All-Star Accreditation from the All Ireland Business Foundation for three consecutive years (2021-2023). Additionally, we have been awarded Clare Architecture & Design Firm of the Year 2021 and Munster Architecture & Design Firm of the Year 2022 and 2023. Diarmuid himself was honoured with the title of Clare Business Person of the Year 2022.
About Diarmuid
Diarmuid Keane founded Diarmuid Keane + Associates in 2015, after gaining a decade of experience at another building surveying consultancy in County Clare. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Building Surveying and a Higher Certificate in Science in Construction, both from Limerick Institute of Technology.
Diarmuid is a Registered Building Surveyor with the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (Registration No. B0375), a Chartered Construction Manager through the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and a Chartered Building Engineer with the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE). Additionally, he is a Profile Candidate with the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).
He remains committed to continuing professional development (CPD), continuously expanding his knowledge and expertise to better serve his clients.
Diarmuid is the founder and Managing Director of Diarmuid Keane + Associates, having founded the company in 2015 starting out in a small office in Kilkee Community Centre. Diarmuid is a fully qualified Building Surveyor with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Building Surveying from Limerick Institute of Technology and a Higher Certificate in Science in Construction from Limerick Institute of Technology. He is a Registered Building Surveyor with the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (Registration no. B0375). Diarmuid is a chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and has achieved the status as a Chartered Construction Manager and is also a Chartered Building Engineer having achieved full membership of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) and he is also a Profile Candidate of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).
Diarmuid oversees all aspects of the business with a special interest in Architectural Design.
Diarmuid oversees all aspects of the business with a special interest in Architectural Design.
Dylan joined the team in early 2022 as Senior Engineering Consultant having spent eight years working in a similar position with an engineering company in the Mid-West. Dylan has quickly progressed within the company and has progressed to an Associate Director position, leading the engineering and fire safety side of the firm.
Dylan holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering and Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Civil Engineering Management from Limerick Institute of Technology. He is a member of Engineers Ireland.
Dylan specialises in fire safety engineering and also building engineering and also has a flair for modern design.
Dylan holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering and Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Civil Engineering Management from Limerick Institute of Technology. He is a member of Engineers Ireland.
Dylan specialises in fire safety engineering and also building engineering and also has a flair for modern design.
Andrew joined the team in early 2020 and works as a Building Surveyor within the firm, specialising in Building Surveys and Measured Surveys. Andrew also carries out design work and construction drawings as well as land registry mapping and topographical surveys.
He qualified from Limerick Institute of Technology having achieved a Degree in Construction Management and has past experience working as a carpenter, giving him a keen insight to the technical side of construction.
He qualified from Limerick Institute of Technology having achieved a Degree in Construction Management and has past experience working as a carpenter, giving him a keen insight to the technical side of construction.
Michael joined the team in early 2023 and is primarily based in our Limerick office. Michael has achieved a Bachelor of Architecture Degree in Architecture from University of Westminster, London and a Diploma in Architecture from Mackintosh School of Architecture, Glasgow. He has worked with several well known architecture firms in the West of Ireland and has worked in architecture and construction in London, Canada and San Francisco. Michael brings a wide range of experience to the firm and is an important member of our design team.
Ciara joined the team in early 2018 and is responsible for the day to day running of the office and business and is also the accounts manager. Ciara's background is in Childcare having obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Early Early Years Education from Mary Immaculate College Limerick. Before joining DKA, Ciara had several years experience in a management role within a busy childcare facility and she has brought that level of leadership and organisational experience to the team.
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