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Housing association delivers more than 600 in-demand one- and two-bed social homes

24 Jul , 2024  

Clúid Housing, Ireland’s leading AHB, provided 1,085 new safe, secure and affordable life-time homes in 2023, including 621 one- and two-bed homes.  At the launch of their annual report for 2023 – Partnering for Progress – Clúid Housing confirmed that, for the second year in a row, they had delivered more than 1,000 new homes […]

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Dún Laoghaire Baths named Winner of AR Public Awards 2024

22 Jul , 2024  

The Dún Laoghaire Baths by dlr Architects and A2 Architects has been announced as the proud winner of the prestigious AR public awards 2024.  Originally built in 1843, the Dún Laoghaire Baths have been redeveloped by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, and include the restoration of a pavilion, a new jetty featuring in-built seating, a changing […]

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Uisce Éireann commencing €22m upgrade of water treatment plant at Whitegate, Co. Cork

22 Jul , 2024  

Uisce Éireann has announced the commencement of an upgrade at Whitegate Water Treatment Plant (WTP). The upgrade will ensure a safe, secure, and reliable supply of drinking water to approximately 10,300 people served by the Whitegate Regional Water Supply.  This significant investment, which is being carried out in partnership with Cork County Council, will address risks […]

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BauWatch introduces cutting-edge security solutions to combat construction site crimewave in Ireland

22 Jul , 2024  

BauWatch, a leading provider of construction site security solutions across Europe, has opened a new office in Ireland to service both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Spun out of Dutch construction group Visser Assen over a decade ago, BauWatch has played a lead role in shaping the global market for temporary outdoor security […]

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Busy times at Kenmart Construction Ltd

19 Jul , 2024  

Based in Castlebar, Co Mayo, Kenmart Construction Ltd is a specialist when it comes to carrying out refurbishment and new build works for its customers. Building Ireland touched base with company co-director Kenneth Casey to hear all about the company – from its origins to the current state of business. When Kenneth Casey and Martin […]

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Quality and innovation to the fore at award winning Eamon Costello (Kerry) Ltd

17 Jul , 2024  

An unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and client satisfaction earned Eamon Costello (Kerry) Ltd richly deserved success at the 2024 Irish Construction Excellence Awards. The long-established main contractor came top of the pile in the ‘Education Project – Up to €10m’ category for the successful delivery of its St Brogan’s College, Bandon project for Cork […]

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Major recognition for O’Reilly Group’s Jasenka Culina

15 Jul , 2024  

In an industry where women continue to be under-represented, Jasenka Culina excels in her role as O’Reilly Group Project Manager, so much so that she was shortlisted in the ‘Construction Project Manager – Over €10m’ category at the 2024 Irish Construction Excellence Awards. Jasenka was recognised for her critical role in supplying €6.3 million worth of precast […]

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Kingdom Structural Steel closing in on 20 years in business  

12 Jul , 2024  

Established in 2005, Kingdom Structural Steel Ltd specialises in the fabrication and erection of structural steel for the industrial, commercial and agricultural sectors while also manufacturing gates, railings and garden sheds. Building Ireland touched base with its Managing Director Paul Sheehan recently to hear about the company, its current projects and the overall state of […]

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Glen claims Fit Out Project Manager of the Year award

10 Jul , 2024  

Celebrating excellence in the execution of world-class fit outs, and the people and clients who drive these projects, the 2023 Fit Out Awards were staged in the Clayton Hotel on Wednesday, November 22nd last and Cogent Associates director / PM Glen Roche was one of the night’s big winners as he was honoured by his […]

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Purcell remains on the right track

8 Jul , 2024  

Purcell Construction is delighted that the prestigious National Train Control Centre (NTCC) is a finalist in the 2024 Irish Construction Excellence Awards in the BIM Excellence Category – Up to €50M. The landmark project at Heuston Station in Dublin was constructed using BIM Level 3, a fully integrated working method using a common data environment (CDE) that enables better collaboration and […]