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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 […]

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Mountmellick’s best for Plant Hire

6 Apr , 2016  

Hinch Plant Hire Ltd is renowned as one of Ireland’s leading plant hire operators and suppliers of plant hire machinery and contracting to the construction and civil engineering industry. Building Ireland spoke to the company’s Managing Director Trevor Hinch to find out all about the business. These past few years may have been difficult ones for the […]

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Reaching new heights

31 Mar , 2016  

There are many different aspects to the construction industry as it takes people with various skills in the sector to see a job through to the end. From electricians to plumbers to bricklayers to plasterers and carpenters, all have a common link in that they rely on scaffolders at some point in their job. Scaffolding […]

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Make your home a Warm n’Cosy home

23 Mar , 2016  

Warm n’Cosy Homes was set up six years ago by Gerry Donnelly in response to the growing need for energy efficient homes. The Co. Roscommon-based company has since established itself as one of the leading home insulation specialists in the midlands and west. Offering a quality product which is delivered professionally into the market and […]

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Irish Company Actavo expands into the US

21 Mar , 2016  

Actavo, a leading international engineering solutions company headquartered in Dublin, has announced that it has acquired a key division of U.S. company, Atlantic Engineering Group, Inc. The deal, for an undisclosed amount, represents Actavo’s first acquisition in the US. Specialising in design engineering, field services, GIS (geographic information systems) services and permitting, primarily within the […]