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‘25 years in business – over 200 years in construction’

17 Dec , 2024  

McGrory Homes is a new homes, residential refurbishment and retrofit specialist based in Waterford city which has earned an enviable reputation for delivering projects of the highest quality. While his thriving company is celebrating 25 years in business, Keith McGrory is quick to point out that he has been involved in construction for a lot longer and comes from a long line […]

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Tipp’s top building, fit-out and project management specialists  

16 Dec , 2024  

Based in Ardfinnan, Co Tipperary, Marlhill Construction Services Ltd is a building, fit-out and project management company which is renowned for its excellent projects in the Premier County and across its borders. Building Ireland caught up with co-director Jamie Butler to hear all about the company’s current projects, newest clients and overall hopes going forward. […]

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Milestone Construction: Integrity in Building

13 Dec , 2024  

Milestone Construction is one of the leading building contracting firms in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, specialising in bespoke new builds, renovations and extensions, retail and commercial as well as conservation and restoration works. While the company has the experience, knowledge and expertise to handle residential and commercial projects of all sizes, its main focus is on […]

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Building better since 2007

12 Dec , 2024  

Toomey Building Services Ltd is a well-established general contracting firm in Donard, Co. Wicklow which has earned an enviable reputation for quality construction. Specialising in new builds, extensions and renovations, Toomey Building Services continues to go from strength to strength after 17 years in business. The company was founded by Colm Toomey who initially provided […]

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Sligo Park Hotel’s investment in photovoltaic (PV) solar panels estimated to cut energy bills by €25,000 a year

12 Dec , 2024  

JV Tierney and Company Consulting Engineers engaged Cool Air Ltd to install the 400 PV solar panels across 13,000sqft of the building’s roof between June and August this year. However, the PV solar panels only began contributing to the hotel’s energy use last month after being commissioned by the ESB.  Cool Air estimates that the […]

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DPPS Contracts – experts in heavy civil construction

6 Dec , 2024  

Operating in Ireland, the UK and Europe, DPPS Contracts specialises in reinforced concrete works, precast concrete installation, groundworks and labour hire. Building Ireland sat down with directors John and Kevin McCafferty to learn more about this industry-leading family business. Celebrating ten years in business in the UK, DPPS Contracts is an international construction company with […]

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Donaghy + Dimond Architects Win Prestigious RIAI Gold Medal for the Model School, Inchicore

5 Dec , 2024  

The Gold Medal 2013-2015 has been awarded to Donaghy + Dimond Architects for its design of The Model School, Inchicore. The Medal was presented by RIAI President, Sean Mahon FRIAI to Architects Marcus Donaghy MRIAI and Will Dimond FRIAI, co-founders of the practice at a ceremony in the RIAI.  The Jury was unanimous in awarding the RIAI Gold […]

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Breague in a league of their own

5 Dec , 2024  

With an innate flair for building backed by decades of experience, Meath contractor Enda Rogers is delivering a fantastic portfolio of luxury homes under the industry-leading Breague Construction banner. Adopting a professional, client-focused approach to every project undertaken as a prerequisite, Breague Construction has established itself as one of the premier builders of new homes […]

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A premium electrical service guaranteed at Armour Group

4 Dec , 2024  

Operating out of Lobinstown, Co Meath, Armour Group offers a premium electrical service for both commercial and residential customers. Building Ireland touched base with Managing Director Michael Sweeney to learn all about the company – from its origins to the state of business at the moment. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Armour Group’s […]

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MJ Conroy wins on the double

3 Dec , 2024  

There was double delight for MJ Conroy Construction at the recent 2024 Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Awards in Dublin’s Convention Centre when it triumphed in two categories – ‘Commercial (up to €20 million)’ and ‘Health, Safety & Wellbeing Initiative (T/O up to €100 million)’. The accolades recognised MJ Conroy’s latest project for client GCID PorterShed – PortShed a Dó – in […]