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Broomfield sweeps the competition aside

19 Jun , 2017  

Operating from Castleblayney for over 40 years, Broomfield Construction Ltd has built an enviable reputation as a multi-disciplined main contractor and a trusted construction partner in the healthcare, education and local authority sectors. The Co. Monaghan-based contractor, which directly employs over 35 people from the local area, was set up in 1973 by Patrick Reilly, […]

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Carroll O’Keeffe & Co have a proud reputation

16 Jun , 2017  

Coming up on 30 years in business, Carroll O’Keeffe & Co Ltd continues to be one of the leading general construction companies in the Midlands.  Building Ireland spoke with Managing Director John Carroll to find out all about the business and learn about some of their current projects. First established in 1988, Carroll O’Keeffe & […]

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RB Coogan Ltd – a leading builders merchants in Monaghan

15 Jun , 2017  

Castleblayney, County Monaghan-based RB Coogan Ltd Homevalue Hardware has a history dating back to the early 1800’s in supplying the local construction industry and they stock a comprehensive range of building materials. We spoke to joint manager Stephen McAneney who told us that they are the first port of call for local builders. As a […]

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Exceptional bespoke façade solutions

15 Jun , 2017  

Over the past 33 years, Mealey Architectural Façades Ltd. (MAF Ltd.) has developed into Ireland’s premier provider of bespoke façade solutions. We visited their state-of-the-art County Carlow facility and touched base with director Joe O’Connor to discuss the full range of excellent services provided by this pioneering, award-winning, industry-leading operation. The new Hybrid Cardiac Catheterisation […]

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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 […]