Egis UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Helen Bray as Finance Director of the company’s Operations and Maintenance division. Helen has been promoted to the position following an extensive career in Egis in which she has held a number of senior financial roles. A native of Cahir, in Co Tipperary, Helen initially worked […]
Gas Networks Ireland has connected College Group’s new €30 million biomethane facility in Nobber, Co. Meath, to Ireland’s national gas network, enabling the business to transform waste into renewable gas. The biomethane produced at the facility will not only increase the amount of renewable gas on the network but will also be used to power […]
A coalition of leading organisations from across Ireland’s built environment sector has launched Constructing Equality Ireland. This new industry-led initiative, facilitated by Business in the Community Ireland, aims to accelerate progress on gender equality and increasing the representation of women at all levels across the construction industry. Established by Founding Partners from across the construction sector, Constructing […]
In January 2024, Hugh Kelly amalgamated his practice into Reddy Architecture + Urbanism. Building Ireland caught up with the company’s Limerick office director recently to hear about the transition, which has opened the door to larger-scale work across residential, healthcare and education. Limerick is changing quickly. New residential developments are reshaping the suburbs, healthcare infrastructure […]
The Land Development Agency (LDA) and O’Callaghan Properties have announced plans to deliver 103 homes in Cork’s South Docks. The new homes are being developed at Kennedy Quay next to the River Lee. The project is a core part of the ongoing regeneration of the Cork Docklands and will act as a catalyst for further […]
Coffey’s Daire Kiernan was delighted to be finalist in the Construction Project Manager category of the Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Awards. A native of Belleek, Co. Fermanagh now living in Co. Wexford with his wife Doireann and children Cliodhna (seven), Beibhinn (five) and Croidh (four), Daire was shortlisted for his leadership and delivery excellence as project manager on […]
Celebrating 21 years in business, Wave Electrical Services Ltd provides a full suite of electrical services to the pharmaceutical, date centre, telecommunications and healthcare sectors nationwide. Established in May 2005 by Donal and Ruairí Looney – who aren’t related – the Cork-headquartered company has grown to employ 60 people, who are mainly based locally with […]
Galway Plumbing Solutions founder and proprietor Tom Murphy has been consistently delivering unbeatable plumbing and heating services in and around Galway city for 21 years and counting. Building Ireland headed west and touched base with Tom to find out more. Tom Murphy boasts vast experience of every aspect of commercial and domestic plumbing and heating […]
Transforming a Kerry landmark, long-established local contracting company Ned O’Shea Construction Ltd.’s stunning redevelopment of the old CBS building into Sacred Heart University Dingle was recognised at the 2026 Building and Architect of the Year Awards, triumphing in the prestigious ‘Building of the Year – Educational (Under 10M)’ category. Celebrating and rewarding architectural and construction […]
The builder behind the award-winning Clon Road & An tÁrd social housing development scheme in Ennis, County Clare – Gildoc Ltd. t/a Liam O’Doherty Building Contractor – has forged an unrivalled reputation for the consistent delivery of industry-leading excellence to local communities for three-and-a-half decades and counting. The winners of the 2026 Building and Architect […]
