Primecore’s High-Stakes Pivot to Power the Global Tech Boom

DUBLIN, Ireland – June 02, 2026

In a move that signals a sharp strategic pivot, international program management company Primecore has announced it is launching an Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) division, aimed squarely at the booming semiconductor and data center sectors. The announcement comes on the back of a remarkable 50% revenue surge to over $18 million in the past six months, a financial updraft the company is now harnessing to chase one of the largest capital expenditure waves in modern history. This isn't just a story of corporate growth; it's a calculated entry into the high-stakes game of building the very backbone of the digital world.

The New Infrastructure Gold Rush

Primecore's expansion is timed to perfection, targeting sectors fueled by an insatiable global appetite for data, processing power, and connectivity. The infrastructure required for artificial intelligence, 5G, and high-performance computing is driving a construction and engineering boom of unprecedented scale. Market projections underscore the magnitude of this opportunity. The global data center construction market, for instance, is on a trajectory to exceed $430 billion by 2035, while semiconductor plant construction is expected to nearly double, reaching almost $100 billion in the same period.

These are not just construction projects; they are monumentally complex undertakings where capital intensity, speed to market, and technical certainty are paramount. Legislative tailwinds, like the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act with its $52 billion in incentives, are further accelerating the race to build domestic fabrication capacity. For companies like Primecore, which specialize in navigating these intricate capital programs, the market is ripe with opportunity. The firm is now forecasting revenues will hit $50 million by 2028, a bold projection anchored in the vast capital flows reshaping the technological landscape.

“We have expanded our multinational client base to include major advanced technology and semiconductor blue chip clients as we support capital programmes in complex operating environments,” said Aidan O’Dwyer, CEO of Primecore. He noted that the move is a “natural extension of our Life Sciences heritage and our core strengths,” leveraging Ireland's reputation in engineering and advanced manufacturing to support clients on both sides of the Atlantic.

Assembling a Veteran Team

The credibility of this pivot rests heavily on the talent Primecore is assembling. The centerpiece of the announcement is the appointment of Kevin Fenton as managing partner of the new ATS division. An industry heavyweight with over 30 years of experience, Fenton was previously a managing director at DPS Group, a leading engineering and construction management firm specializing in life sciences and semiconductor facilities.

The context of Fenton's previous role is critical. DPS Group was acquired by global giant Arcadis in 2022 for approximately $270 million, a price tag that highlights the immense value placed on the specialized expertise required to deliver these high-tech facilities. Fenton now joins a leadership team at Primecore that includes several of his former DPS colleagues, including CEO Aidan O’Dwyer, CFO Eddie Kent, and Chair Donal Roche. This represents less of a simple hire and more of a strategic reunion of a team with a proven track record in precisely the sectors Primecore aims to dominate.

“Our clients in life sciences and ATS need senior people who have been in the seat before, who understand the complex programmes, and who can be accountable from advisory through to delivery,” O’Dwyer explained, articulating the core of the firm's strategy.

Fenton echoed this sentiment, stating, “Primecore has a strong platform for sustainable growth because it understands the leadership and strategic outcomes clients need from major capital programmes. In advanced technology solutions, clients need partners who can bring structure, clarity and senior delivery experience into fast-moving environments.”

The 'Practitioner-Led' Playbook

In a market with large, established players like Bechtel and Jacobs Engineering Group, Primecore is differentiating itself with what it calls a 'practitioner-led model.' This approach moves beyond traditional consulting or contracting to act as an operational partner and client advocate. The firm's model is to embed its experienced professionals directly within client organizations, guiding projects from the earliest strategic decisions through to final operational handover.

This hands-on approach is designed to de-risk investments where the stakes are astronomically high. A delay in bringing a new semiconductor fab online can cost a company billions in lost revenue and market share. The 'practitioner-led' model aims to ensure that massive capital investments translate directly into commercial success by placing leaders with firsthand experience at the helm. By focusing on turning complex capital programs into tangible strategic and operational outcomes, the company is betting that this deeper, more accountable partnership is what blue-chip clients need to navigate the complexities of the current tech build-out.

This strategy is now being backed by a significant expansion of its workforce. Having already added 15 staff in the last quarter, Primecore is revising its hiring targets upwards by 50%, now planning to create 150 new jobs across its offices in Cork, Dublin, Philadelphia, and Boston by 2028. This investment in human capital, particularly in key tech and life science hubs, underscores the firm's confidence in both its growth trajectory and its ability to attract the senior talent required to deliver on its ambitious promises.