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Former PM Group CEO, Dave Murphy, inaugurated as President of Engineers Ireland

5 Jun , 2026  

Former PM Group CEO, Dave Murphy, has been inaugurated as President of Engineers Ireland, which represents more than 30,000 members across all disciplines of engineering. He was appointed at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting yesterday evening, becoming the 134th President of the Institution. Engineers Ireland is the statutory and regulatory body for all disciplines of professional engineering in […]

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LDA starts construction on 193 homes  at Golding Green, Kinsealy

3 Jun , 2026  

The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced the start of construction on 193 affordable and social homes at Golding Green, Kinsealy in north County Dublin. Lydon has been appointed as development partner and will deliver the scheme in a single phase, with all homes expected to be completed in 2028. The development will deliver 193 […]

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Hidden Killer on Site: All‑Island campaign targets Silica Dust in construction

2 Jun , 2026  

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and the Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) are launching a joint all‑island inspection campaign focusing on silica dust exposure in the construction sector. The campaign aims to highlight the serious health risks associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust, which can arise during activities involving concrete, […]

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Cronin Electrical powers forward 

2 Jun , 2026  

Cronin Electrical – incorporating Cronin Solar and Cronin Security Systems – continues to go from strength to strength by offering unrivalled electrical installation, security, solar and automation solutions across Co. Cork.  These are exciting times for the Kilbrittain-based company which recently relocated to a bigger and better premises. Cronin Electrical sees itself as one of Cork’s leading electrical contractors which […]

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Kelly Brothers delivers again with exceptional Dundalk housing project 

28 May , 2026  

Kelly Brothers Building Contractors’ commitment to excellence has been recognised once again by its inclusion on the shortlist in the ‘Residential Social & Affordable up to €25m’ category at the upcoming 2026 Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Awards.  Approaching its 60th anniversary, the Warrenpoint, Co. Down-based main contractor is delighted to be a finalist for its successful delivery of […]

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Double delight for Newtownstewart McKinney 

26 May , 2026  

Newtownstewart McKinney is delighted to be a finalist in both the Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) and Building & Architect of the Year Awards 2026.  The exceptional family-run building and civil engineering firm – which has offices in Ireland, the UK and Canada – has been shortlisted in the ‘Residential Private up to €30m’ category at the […]

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The Land Development Agency and BnM agree transfer  of Cork Docklands site with potential to deliver 300 homes

21 May , 2026  

The Land Development Agency (LDA) and BnM have completed the transfer of land with the potential to deliver up to 300 homes at Monahan Road in Cork City Docklands. Both parties reached an agreement allowing for BnM to transfer ownership of approx. 2.08 hectares (5 acres) of land to the LDA. The two state bodies […]

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Passion and experience the hallmarks of BCCL Building Contractors 

21 May , 2026  

Operating out of Togher in County Louth, BCCL Building Contractors is an exceptional contracting company fronted by Brendan Carragher – a man with an infectious enthusiasm for and vast experience of all things construction. Building Ireland touched base with this inspirational third-generation builder to find out more.  BCCL Building Contractors is in every respect an exemplary building […]

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PJ Hegarty appoints Maurice Killeen as Managing Director for Ireland

20 May , 2026  

Leading Irish building and civil engineering company PJ Hegarty has appointed Maurice Killeen as Managing Director for Ireland. Maurice joined the company in 1993 and has since delivered complex, high-value projects for PJ Hegarty across the civil, industrial, pharmaceutical, life science and commercial sectors. With more than 500 employees, PJ Hegarty is a leading company […]

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CPAC Modular shortlisted for 2026 ICE Awards

19 May , 2026  

CPAC Modular has been shortlisted for the 2026 Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Awards, earning a coveted place as a finalist in the Education category for their delivery of Ireland’s First Permanent Modular School in Lucan, Dublin. This recognition highlights CPAC Modular’s leadership in delivering high‑quality, design‑led modular buildings that meet the evolving needs of Ireland’s […]