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First in Ireland for Solar Energy Systems

15 Jun , 2016  

With twelve years’ experience of the solar panels industry and more than 7,000 systems installed across Ireland and the UK, Activ8 Energies is Ireland’s premier installer of solar energy systems. We visited their base in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan and met general manager Aidan Marron and MD Ciaran Marron to find out more about this exceptional, […]

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Competence, Quality and Competitiveness

10 Jun , 2016  

Over the past decade, Riverside Mechanical Ltd has grown to become one of the market leaders in the building services sector. Building Ireland spoke to one of the company’s Quality Managers – Helen McManus to find out about the company’s growth and some of the major projects they’ve undertaken as of late. Since their inception […]

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Brehon Construction are true building professionals

8 Jun , 2016  

Brehon Construction Ltd is a leading building and civil engineering company with offices in Curraghroe, Co. Roscommon and Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. Run by brothers Gary and Rory Brehon, it was founded in 2007. Also offering plant hire, demolition, maintenance and haulage services, the family-run business operates nationwide, working on small and large-scale projects within the […]

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SRS are steeled for success

1 Jun , 2016  

Steel & Roofing Systems Ltd is a leading steel fabricator and supplier of roofing and cladding systems based in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Managing director Michael Whelan explains more. From humble beginnings in 1988, Steel & Roofing Systems Ltd (SRS) has become a household name in the Irish structural steelwork and cladding supply sector. The company […]

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Harvesting free energy from daylight

27 May , 2016  

As Master Installers of the revolutionary SurfacePower fuel heating and hot water system to homes and businesses across Ireland and the UK, Roscommon-based Ecoflex Energy is an exciting new company with the potential to completely transform its customers’ lives. We met up with founder John Freeman to find out more about this 100% transparent and […]

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Doherty Build set the standards

25 May , 2016  

In June, Doherty Build were double winners at the 2015 Irish Construction Industry Awards, earning gongs for ‘Overall Excellence in Construction Award’ and ‘Health Project of the Year’. Building Ireland spoke to Sean Doherty to find out more about a special night for the Dundalk-based company. With over 40 years’ experience in the Construction Industry, building everything from Bespoke Houses, […]

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Quality and Consistency – the key to Collen’s longevity

18 May , 2016  

Collen Construction is Ireland’s longest-established construction company. We met up with Senior Contracts Manager John Sweeney to get an insight into the success of this exceptional family-run operation, which has been going strong for more than two centuries. Established in 1810, Collen Construction is a superb family-owned business with a strong reputation for building quality […]

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Flood Construction celebrates first 10 years

4 May , 2016  

A decade ago, brothers Laurence and Michael Flood set up Flood Construction in north Co. Dublin. The family-run business has successfully completed many new build, renovation and repair projects since then, and has earned a reputation for excellence, high standards of workmanship and value-for-money. Operating out of The Ward, which is a stone’s throw from […]

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Gannon Eco continue to deliver

20 Apr , 2016  

We talk to a Westmeath company that provide sustainable solutions The recession that hit this country devastated the construction industry which was without the hardest sector hit.  Unfortunately, many businesses involved in the industry could not take the impact that the end of the Celtic Tiger had on Irish society and they were forced to […]

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Leetherm: care, confidence and the customer

15 Apr , 2016  

Once again, we look set for a long winter as the evenings close in quicker than ever. People are already thinking of stocking up on solid fuel and home heating oil as the extra expense comes to the forefront of people’s minds. It is a burden that we all endure not only do you spend […]