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Don’t risk it, let O’Brien shift it

31 Jan , 2017  

With over six decades of experience, Wm. O’Brien Crane Hire has provided its proven expertise to a Who’s Who of main contractors on prestigious construction projects all across the island of Ireland, the UK and beyond. As the renowned family business continues to go from strength to strength, we caught up with Group chief executive […]

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The Perfect Match

27 Jan , 2017  

As a civil engineering and groundworks specialist with strong GAA connections, it was entirely fitting that Foran Construction should be awarded the main groundworks contract for the £4.17 million redevelopment of the Irish TV Grounds in Ruislip, which is the home of London GAA. After nine years of talks and deliberations, work has finally commenced […]

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The scaffolding experts

26 Jan , 2017  

Celebrating 10 years in business, Maor Scaffolding Ltd is one of Ireland’s leading scaffolding companies. A commitment to high quality workmanship, service, safety and value-for-money ensures the firm continues to go from strength to strength. Maor Scaffolding was founded in 2006 by Joe O’Riordan (managing director) and Thomas Magan (director) who between them have over […]

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Over three decades experience

25 Jan , 2017  

John Kirrane Plant Hire Ltd. has established itself as a reliable contracting company from its base near Claremorris, Co. Mayo. They specialise in Plant Hire, Civil Engineering and Land Reclamation. John Kirrane started his business in 1984 and the company was incorporated in 2002 as John Kirrane Plant Hire Ltd. That year the company diversified […]

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The Light Way

24 Jan , 2017  

There are many electrical contractors throughout Ireland, but few have the expertise and experience that O’Neill Electrics Ltd have at their disposal. The company was established in 1985 by Kevin O’Neill, the current Managing Director.  With over thirty years’ experience in the electrical industry the company has grew from strength to strength over the years […]

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Quality and Quantity

23 Jan , 2017  

One of Ireland’s largest decorating contractors, John Codd Decorators Ltd in Co Wexford are beginning to creep up on 40 years since they first opened up shop. Building Ireland caught up with Denise Codd to learn all about the company and some of their current projects. These past 12 months or so have seen a […]

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High quality engineering since 1928

20 Jan , 2017  

By any measure it is fair to say that Daniel Whelan Engineering Works Ltd in Borris, Co Carlow are experts when it comes to architectural metalwork. Building Ireland recently had the opportunity to speak with Daniel Whelan to learn more about the company and range of products/services. They say that success breeds success and it’s hard to argue a case against it when you look at what […]

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On solid ground thanks to McDonnell Piling & Foundations

18 Jan , 2017  

Providing a range of geotechnical solutions for any ground condition in Ireland, McDonnell Piling & Foundations investigate, review and recommend, then give practical and realistic advice to their ever-expanding customer base. For this month’s edition of Building Ireland, we profile Cork based company and speak to General Manager Liam O’Brien about the success of the […]

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Unrivalled mechanical services

17 Jan , 2017  

For 15 years, Walsh & Sheehan Ltd. has been providing commercial clients and residential developers and customers across Munster, Leinster & Connacht with unrivalled plumbing, heating and mechanical services solutions. We popped into their Waterford base and caught up with co-founding director Owen Sheehan to find out more about this exceptional, market-leading operation. As well […]

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Providing high quality mechanical installations

13 Jan , 2017  

Quinn Downes have been a leader in mechanical services in this country for more than 15 years now, so Building Ireland felt it was time to catch up with company co-owner Derek Downes to learn more about the Dublin-based business. Since its inception in 1999, Quinn Downes in Dublin 12 has endeavoured to ensure that […]