Client Partnership

McDermott Homes Construction Director Pays Tribute to GRS

EXPERIENCED CONSTRUCTION DIRECTOR PAYS TRIBUTE TO GRS

When a Construction Director with over 40 years of industry experience says he would take a contractor "anywhere" and recommend them "anywhere," it is worth paying attention. For Tony Lynch and McDermott Homes, that reliable partner for the last eight years has been GRS Civil Engineering.

A Partnership Built on Reliability

Tony Lynch has worked in the construction industry for four decades and has seen countless contractors come and go. In that time, he has learned one fundamental truth: you need people you can rely on. The partnership between McDermott Homes and GRS isn't just about technical capability—it’s about understanding how each other works, maintaining open communication, and delivering consistently, project after project.

"I find the quality of the work they produce very good," says Lynch. "What makes it easy for us is that they are so approachable and they have great gangs that deliver for us—and that's the main thing. They know how I work and we have a programme to follow."

"Furthermore, the most difficult job we have, I'd be looking at them to deliver it as they have that level of expertise in their workforce which means they can deliver it. As a Construction Director, that's important—there's jobs out there that are extremely hard to do and only a certain type of contractor can deliver it for you. GRS would be that contractor." – Tony Lynch, Construction Director at McDermott Homes

Efficiency on the Front Line

Currently, GRS is completing the final stretch of road on the Miners Gates development in Blackburn for McDermott Homes, with more projects already lined up ahead. Lynch notes that for him, the focus is always on efficiency. In an industry where contractors often shy away from complex or challenging work, GRS actively embraces it, becoming the go-to choice when the stakes and technical requirements are highest.

A Resounding Endorsement

Tom Keane, Managing Director at GRS, says that validation from someone of Tony’s calibre validates everything the firm has worked to build. "Our relationship with McDermott Homes reflects our core values—delivering exceptional quality, maintaining open communication, and approaching every challenge with the expertise and professionalism our clients deserve."

With the Miners Gates project nearing completion and more McDermott Homes developments on the horizon, the partnership between the two companies shows no signs of slowing down.