Built on Ideas. Designed for life.
Our Approach
Since the establishment of the practice in 2011, we have acted for numerous clients including those in the residential, education, healthcare, commercial, semi-state, and industrial fields from concept stage through to construction and completion. The practice places a strong emphasis on the delivery of projects of good quality design and focuses on providing all clients with a highly professional service.
Our Services
- BCA Reports under the Defective Concrete Blockwork Scheme
- Acting as Competent Building Professional (CBP) under the Defective Concrete Blockwork Scheme (including assisting in dealing with the scheme's paperwork)
- Advice on the use of renewable technologies and energy-saving measures
- Planning applications
- Building Control applications
- Fire Safety & Disability Access Certificate applications
- Detailed tender packages/construction drawings
- Contract Administration (site inspections, payment certs, snagging lists)
- Mortgage drawdown inspections
- Opinions on Compliance with Planning & Building Regulations
- Assigned Certifier Services
Our Clients
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Whether you are planning a new commercial venture, developing a local amenity, or simply extending your home, a RIAI Registered Architect has the qualifications, vision, and experience to take you expertly through your project.
Meet The Team
Founder and CEO, John has over 20 years experience as an architect. He holds a Degree in Architecture from De Montfort University Leicester and a Masters in Architecture from Sheffield University. He is a member of both the RIAI (Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland) and RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects). John also lectures part-time at NWRC in Derry
John McCay
Practice Founder
Senior Architect, MRIAI
A graduate of Letterkenny Institute of Technology (ATU) Peter is a qualified Architectural Technologist, qualifying in 2012. Since joining the practice in 2015, Peter has been involved in a wide range of residential, educational, industrial & hospitality projects ranging in construction values from €50k to €4m.
Peter Boyle
Senior Architectural Technologist,
RIAI (Arch. Tech.)
A graduate of Edinburgh Napier University and Atlantic Technological University, Michelle is a qualified Architectural Technologist and a RIAI (Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland) member. Since joining the team in 2022, she has been involved in a range of residential, educational & commercial projects.
Michelle Grant
Architectural Technologist,
RIAI (Arch. Tech.)
A part time student at NWRC, Shea is studying for a HND. He joined the practice in 2024 as an Architectural Technician and since then has been involved in the preparation of sketch proposals, planning applications, detailed design drawings & site progress inspections for dwellings being reconstructed under the Defective Concrete Blockwork scheme being operated by Donegal County Council.
Shea McKeever
Architectural Technician
The newest member to the team, Laura attended Letterkenny Institute of Technology from 2012-2017, graduating with a degree in Business Management. She also has a certificate in Payroll Manual & Computerised. Under Inishowen Development Partnership she completed courses in bookkeeping and in managing social media sites.
Laura Grant
Office Manager
Contact us
John McCay Architect Ltd
Cockhill Road, Buncrana, F93 HY2C