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New Chairperson of the CIF Cork branch

9 Mar , 2026  

Patsy Supple has been appointed the new Chairperson of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Cork branch. Outgoing Chairperson Cian O’Mahony of Cumnor Building and Civil Engineering Contractors handed over the chain at the organisation’s AGM held in Little Island. Patsy Supple is a Director at Mavro Property Ltd, with 35 years of experience in the building […]

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Galway Contractors among the best in the West 

4 Mar , 2026  

Galway Contractors Ltd is a highly-regarded family business offering a wide range of domestic construction services to clients across Galway city and county. From new build construction to renovations, extensions and groundworks, the company offers a full, turnkey service that you can rely on.  When David McNamara established Galway Contractors in Craughwell in 1997, he […]

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The plumbing and heating experts in Sligo 

3 Mar , 2026  

Taaffe Plumbing & Heating Ltd is a new company with a 50-year heritage. Fronted by Adrian Taaffe, it has hit the ground running by offering a reliable, friendly, value-for-money and first-class service to an existing and new client-base.  Specialising in boilers oil / solid fuel, water pumps treatment UV, heat pumps underfloor heating, solar hot […]

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Stunning workmanship the hallmark of BOC Build 

2 Mar , 2026  

Over the past 15 years, County Meath based BOC Build has consistently delivered a stunning portfolio of residential new builds, large scale extension / renovations and commercial fit out projects that invariably exceed customer expectations. Building Ireland interrupted hands-on founder / proprietor Brendan O’Connell’s busy schedule to find out more about this industry-leading building contractor.  […]

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A winning combination for Denis O’Neill Electrical Services

27 Feb , 2026  

As Denis O’Neill Electrical Services Ltd continues to go from strength to strength, so too does its sister company Beltane Fire Safety Systems which has enjoyed a very successful first four years in business.  Since its inception in 1998, Denis O’Neill Electrical Services has set the standard in electrical contracting, successfully delivering a vast array […]

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Kingspan delivers 2.8 million tonne emissions reduction since 2020 under Planet Passionate 

26 Feb , 2026  

Kingspan, the global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions, has reached the midpoint of its 2030 Planet Passionate targets, reporting a reduction of more than 2.8 million tonnes of CO₂e since 2020 – equivalent to over 7 million return flights between Ireland and France.  Launched in 2020, the global programme, Planet Passionate sets clear […]

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JJ Rhatigan helping make dreams come true 

26 Feb , 2026  

JJ Rhatigan & Company’s ongoing commitment to social responsibility and community engagement was to the fore on a remarkable home transformation delivered for Kyle Ferguson and his family for a moving episode of RTÉ’s acclaimed television series ‘DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland’ – a project that was particularly close to contracts manager Ciarán Crosby’s […]

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Property Sector projects 100,000 additional construction workers required to meet housing and infrastructure goals

25 Feb , 2026  

Property Industry Ireland (PII), the Ibec trade association representing the property sector, has today published a new skills report examining the future workforce requirements for housing and critical infrastructure. According to the report, the Irish construction sector- which currently employs over 177,600 workers- will need to add between 95,000 and 110,000 additional roles. This equates […]

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Crown’s upward trajectory continues 

25 Feb , 2026  

Established since 1993, Crown is a family-owned business which has grown into a leading provider of full building envelope solutions. Building Ireland touched base with Crown’s Group Health Safety and Environmental Director, Darren Bourke to hear more about this award-winning company, its latest rebrand and what he feels sets it from the competition.   When the […]

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National recognition for MGF Electrical Supplies 

24 Feb , 2026  

Roscommon-based, family business MGF Electrical Supplies came up trumps at the 2025 EIFI (Electrical Industries Federation of Ireland) Awards, where founder Michael Fleming and his team were Highly Commended by their industry peers in the prestigious AEW Wholesaler of the Year category. Building Ireland touched base with Michael to find out more.  For coming up […]