Technical Bulletin: BREEAM Version 7 is here

BREEAM Version 7 is here – Setting a bold new benchmark for sustainable construction. In our latest technical bulletin Sustainability Engineer Mune Abdalla looks at the latest BREEAM update and what it means for sustainable construction. Going beyond operational energy, V7 now tackles whole-life carbon, assessing materials, construction, building services, and end-of-life impacts. It also […]

Preferred Bidder for €27M Future Living Labs Project at ATU Galway

Bennett Freehill has successfully secured preferred bidder status for the Atlantic Technical University’s ground breaking Future Living Labs building – a flagship development designed to serve as both a Living Lab and Sustainability Exemplar. The ambitious €27 million project will deliver a state-of-the-art 4,100m² facility on the existing Galway Campus, representing a significant investment in […]

Dragon Boat challenge smashes our fundraising goal for NI Hospice

We did it!  Our team wobbled wildly down the Lagan in last Friday’s Dragon Boat challenge – we didn’t take home the trophy, but we absolutely smashed our fundraising goal! £1,935 raised + £420 in Gift Aid = £2,355 for Northern Ireland Hospice. Our rowing technique might have been questionable, but our team spirit was […]

The Bennett Freehill Vikings are coming for that Crown!

This Friday (12th September at 2pm) we’re hitting the River Lagan in a bid to claim the coveted title of the NI Hospice 2025 Dragon Boat Race Champions! Whether we’re cutting through the water like legends or wobbling wildly down the Lagan we’re up for it! A big shout out to the Best Self Club […]

New Bennett Freehill sponsored Jerseys for Holywood FC 2014s

The Holywood FC 2014s couldn’t have asked for a better start to their season. Sporting their brand new jerseys sponsored by Bennett Freehill, the team delivered a commanding 7–0 victory in the weekend’s opening match. Bennett Freehill is proud to support grassroots football, helping young players pursue their passion. What a way to kick off […]

Join our Belfast Team – Two Senior Engineering Opportunities

We’re seeking exceptional talent for two key positions: Associate Director Electrical Senior Mechanical Engineer   What You’ll Do. Drive our continued growth by leading engineering teams and delivering outstanding project outcomes that exceed client expectations while meeting critical deadlines and budget requirements. Why Join Us? You will be part of a team focused on creating […]

Motivating and challenging our team at The Jungle NI

The Bennett Freehill team had a fun teambuilding day at The Jungle NI recently despite the weather! We were mentally and physically challenged through competitive team building exercises, and of course there were plenty of laughs along the way. Particularly with a lot of the activities turning into a giant water fight with everyone getting […]

Adam Crilly running for NI Hospice

This year, we’re proud to support Northern Ireland Hospice through a series of events and challenges designed to raise vital funds for this incredible organisation. And, in September our colleague Adam Crilly will be stepping up to the starting line in the Moy Park Belfast City Half Marathon to raise funds for the charity. Running […]

Sustainable School Design: A Collaborative Success Story at Ulidia Integrated College

One of our recently completed projects, Ulidia Integrated College in Carrickfergus, has been featured in the RSUA Perspective magazine (Issue 3 – 2025), showcasing the power of collaborative design in creating sustainable educational environments. Working as part of the Hamilton Architects led design team, we demonstrated how sustainability can be embedded from day one of […]

Cormac Freehill

MCIBSE MIET CEng MSc BEng

A Chartered Building Services Engineer with over 15 years’ experience working with some of the UK’s foremost engineering companies, Cormac has been pivotal to the successful award and delivery of multi-million pound projects since being appointed to the role of Managing Director in June 2020 and rebranding the business as Bennett Freehill.

Cormac brings a new vision, new energy and fresh leadership to the team and is responsible for the strategic growth and development of the business, through supporting and undertaking marketing activities, and the training and development of our technically accomplished staff.  In the role of design team leader and client liaison Cormac ensures that the team delivers pioneering, pragmatic MEP design excellence for our clients. 

Cormac specialises in Passivhaus and Nearly Zero-Energy Building (NZEB) construction and is passionate about, and professionally skilled in, Renewable Energy Systems, Energy, Procurement, Design Management and Consulting Engineering.

Cormac Freehill

MCIBSE MIET CEng MSc BEng

A Chartered Building Services Engineer with over 15 years’ experience working with some of the UK’s foremost engineering companies, Cormac has been pivotal to the successful award and delivery of multi-million pound projects since being appointed to the role of Managing Director in June 2020 and rebranding the business as Bennett Freehill.

Cormac brings a new vision, new energy and fresh leadership to the team and is responsible for the strategic growth and development of the business, through supporting and undertaking marketing activities, and the training and development of our technically accomplished staff.  In the role of design team leader and client liaison Cormac ensures that the team delivers pioneering, pragmatic MEP design excellence for our clients. 

Cormac specialises in Passivhaus and Nearly Zero-Energy Building (NZEB) construction and is passionate about, and professionally skilled in, Renewable Energy Systems, Energy, Procurement, Design Management and Consulting Engineering.