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Thirty years of electrical excellence

14 Jun , 2017  

With over 30 years’ experience, Mac Electrics Ltd is one of Ireland’s leading electrical contractors. Based in Armagh city, the family-run business is renowned for its specialist services, particularly in the educational, healthcare and public / heritage building sectors. Mac Electrics was established in October 1985 by the current managing director Maurice McBirney. It has […]

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Experience is the key for Robert Quinn Ltd

13 Jun , 2017  

A commonly known fact is that family run businesses that have experience behind them seem to do better than most other companies in Ireland. This is illustrated throughout this country with the majority of businesses that have been operating for many decades being family owned or run. Employers and clients entrust in the experienced, proven […]

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Building and maintaining standards

12 Jun , 2017  

Flynn were double winners in the recent CEF Construction Excellence Awards. Building Ireland spoke with Mark Spence, the company’s Business Development Director, to find out more about the Belfast-based firm. Family businesses often turn out to be the best ones and with its deep roots, Flynn continues to provide personal service to clients while serving […]

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A Civil Service

9 Jun , 2017  

One of Ireland’s most progressive civil engineering contractors is P&D Lydon Plant Hire Ltd which has a comprehensive fleet of modern plant and equipment. Formed in 1999, having previously traded as a partnership, they operate from sites throughout the country with their head office in Cross, Co. Mayo. P&D Lydon prides itself on delivering projects […]

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Knockbrack Plant Hire built on a foundation of excellence

8 Jun , 2017  

Since setting up in 2013, Knockbrack Plant Hire has endeavoured to offer a service where quality, efficiency and value are the key fundamentals. Building Ireland spoke with Contracts Manager Gary Murphy recently to find out more about the company and its projects as of late. Operated by Michael and Monica Gannon, Knockbrack Plant Hire has […]

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MD Electrical Installations lead the way

7 Jun , 2017  

Business “has experienced steady growth” as of late at MD Electrical Installations and Martin Conway, the company’s Contracts Director, recently outlined their continuing success with Building Ireland recently. Since the inception of MD Electrical Installations, the company’s philosophy of ‘Excellence in Electrical Engineering’ has helped to propel its business growth and have been leading the […]

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A systematic and practical approach

2 Jun , 2017  

James P. Cunningham Electrical Ltd. began life back in 1972. Fast forward 44 years and the company has earned an enviable reputation as a leading Electrical Services Company in the west of Ireland and beyond. The progressive Galway-based company provide electrical, voice, data and protective service solutions across a wide variety of public and private […]

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Formwork contractor par excellence

1 Jun , 2017  

Formwork and concrete specialist CNK Construction was set up by Liam Coleman and Colin Kearns in 2012 and has since grown to employ over 30 staff. The formwork contractor of choice for many leading construction companies, CNK Construction has earned a reputation for excellence and innovation in recent years. Formwork is the process of providing […]

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Sky’s the limit for Hyland Ceilings

31 May , 2017  

Since its genesis in 2006, Hyland Ceilings has cemented an outstanding reputation as one of the premier ceiling and partition installers, and internal and external plastering specialists in Ireland and the UK, delivering exceptional solutions across the residential commercial, industrial, educational and healthcare sectors. We met up with MD Mark Hyland at the company’s Claremorris, […]

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The ideal partner for all commercial glazing projects

30 May , 2017  

Established in 2002 as a design and build glazing contractor, Glass & A.L.U. CAD Ltd is one of Ireland’s premier commercial glazing contractors, delivering industry-leading façade, window, door and rain screen cladding solutions nationwide and in the UK. Fully self-sufficient and boasting enduring working relationships with many of Ireland’s leading main contractors, Glass & A.L.U. […]