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Tritech engineering’s health & Safety record recognised at NISo/NiSG awards

12 Jul , 2019  

The strong emphasis placed on Health & Safety by Tritech Engineering was recognised at the 2018 NISO/NISG awards ceremony. The company’s Health & Safety Manager Niamh Dixon and Maintenance & Safety Director Peter Keane outlined the company’s approach to Health & Safety. The 27th National Irish Safety Organisation / Northern Ireland Safety Group (NISO/NISG) Annual […]

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Busy times at Halcon Plant Hire

11 Jul , 2019  

Set-up in 2004, Halcon Plant Hire Ltd in Dundalk are renowned experts in ground work, demolition and general plant hire. Building Ireland learned more from the company’s Managing Director, Philip Halpin. Business is good right now at Halcon Plant Hire Ltd and the plan for founder and director Philip Halpin is to keep things that […]

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ICL: the specialist provider of fibre solutions

10 Jul , 2019  

Integrated Communications Ltd. (ICL) is one of Ireland’s premier providers of optical fibre services. Building Ireland had a chat with MD Padraig Kelly and CFO Sonya Walshe to find out more about this industry-leading operation, which has been providing essential services to the telecommunications industry for almost a quarter of a century. Established in Carlow […]

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One of the best in the west …

3 Jul , 2019  

Based in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, Connaught Contractors has grown into a leader when it comes to Building & Civil Engineering in the west of Ireland. Building Ireland heard more from company Managing Director, Pat Murphy. Quality comes first at Connaught Contractors and its been that way ever since its owner Pat Murphy started off in […]

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Timber processors par excellence

2 Jul , 2019  

Established in 2013 following the merger of Grainger Sawmills and Palfab, Co. Cork-based GP Wood has established itself as one of Ireland’s foremost timber processing companies with an annual turnover of in excess of €50 million. To coincide with the 40th anniversary of the original family-run companies, GP Wood completed a €14 million investment programme […]

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GMC’s excellent Health & Safety systems celebrated

28 Jun , 2019  

GMC Utilities Group unwavering dedication to Health and Safety was acknowledged at the 2018 NISO / NISG Occupational Safety Awards, where the multidisciplined contractor – a major player in the utility sector in Ireland – picked up two prestigious awards. Building Ireland touched base with Project Manager Walter Laffey to get an insight. The annual […]

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Safety first

27 Jun , 2019  

The Heath and Safety Authority have carried out many investigations/studies as to what are the biggest cause of fatal accidents on building sites and they always come back with the same result that falls from heights are the number one contributor to these fatalities. Indeed, falls from heights are also the second biggest cause of […]

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A reputation for excellence

26 Jun , 2019  

CMD is a full service fit-out and construction company offering specialist services to clients across Ireland and the UK. Building Ireland caught up with directors Niall Finnegan and John O’Hanlon recently to learn all about their rapidly growing business venture. Established in 2016, CMD (Contracting Management Development) on Dublin’s Lower Hatch Street has grown considerably […]

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“A family-run business with a family ethos”

25 Jun , 2019  

Portarlington, Co Offaly headquartered Dunnes Building Services Limited is a general construction company widely recognised as one of the leading building companies in the midlands. Building Ireland caught up with Managing Director Dermot Dunne to find out more. Since its inception the company has completed contracts for numerous high-profile clients including the Department of Education […]

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DTA Architects celebrate multiple award success with St Luke’s/Thomas Burgh House project

24 Jun , 2019  

DTA Architect’s cutting edge work on the St Luke’s/Thomas Burgh House project was recognised at the National Fit Out Awards which were held at the Convention Centre, Dublin on Thursday, November 1st last. Since launching in 2012, the Fit Out Awards has established itself as the benchmark for those demonstrating excellence, creativity and innovation in […]