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Ronan Group secures Planning for 25-storey Residential Docklands Scheme

26 Feb , 2025  

Dublin City Council has granted Ronan Group Real Estate planning permission to build a mixed-use development on its Waterfront South Central site on the Liffey’s north quays.  The project will enhance community living, and foster a dynamic environment for workers, residents and visitors by integrating residential, commercial and recreational space.  The approval allows the construction […]

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Digitisation and New Regulations top of agenda as Lift Associations meet in Dublin

26 Feb , 2025  

The Irish Lift and Escalator Association (ILEA) is hosting an important industry meeting with Mr. Wim Koster and Mr. Luca Pezzini, respectively President and Secretary General of the European Lift Association (ELA), and Mr. George Jackson and Mr. Nick Mellor, respectively Board Member and Managing Director of the UK Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA), […]

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MY Eco Construction has always been ahead of the curve 

26 Feb , 2025  

Mark Young (MY) Eco Construction Ltd is a dynamic and forward-thinking company which has been delivering high-quality, efficient and environmentally-friendly construction solutions to clients since 2006.  Long before the movement towards energy-efficient homes gathered pace in Ireland, Mark Young Eco Construction in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary had embraced passive housing standards. Energy-efficient homes are designed and […]

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Fitting recognition for McAleer & Rushe team leader, Paddy Connolly 

25 Feb , 2025  

McAleer & Rushe Project Manager Paddy Connolly was honoured with the Irish Construction Industry’s prestigious Construction Project Manager of the Year Award 2024. Paddy successfully delivered the challenging Bruce Street, Belfast student accommodation project, which was also nominated for the Contractor Residential Project of the Year Award.  All the leading lights from Ireland’s construction industry […]

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JLC Cranes keep reaching new heights 

24 Feb , 2025  

JLC Cranes Ltd. is a visionary, industry-leading family business that has been on an upward trajectory since its inception in 2017. Building Ireland caught up with hands-on founder / managing director Joe Brouder, who boasts a lifetime of invaluable experience and an unparalleled depth of knowledge in the highly specialist and critical-to-construction realm of cranes.  […]

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Double delight for FKM’s James Glynn 

21 Feb , 2025  

FKM Fit Out Ltd was delighted to be a finalist in five categories at the 2024 Fit Out Awards, including two directly involving talented project manager James Glynn.  Not only was James shortlisted for Fit Out Project Manager of the Year, but the Eastpoint P2 project – which he oversaw – was also been nominated for Fit Out Project of the Year – Large Office Under €7.5m, […]

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LDA and DCC seek planning permission for 137 affordable homes in Cherry Orchard

20 Feb , 2025  

The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Dublin City Council (DCC) have announced that they are seeking planning permission for 137 affordable purchase homes in Cherry Orchard in west Dublin. The new homes are planned as part of Phase 2 of the Cherry Orchard Point residential development, which the LDA and DCC are seeking to deliver […]

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Tom O’Brien Construction wins Contractor Health Project of the Year!  

20 Feb , 2025  

In November, Tom O’Brien Construction won the ‘Contractor Health Project of the Year’ at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2024 for its Emergency Re-Build and Restoration of the 4-storey 280-bed Wexford General Hospital following a devastating fire outbreak and subsequent full evacuation of the Hospital in March 2023. It was the firm’s second win at […]

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Dargle Grab Hire reaches landmark anniversary 

19 Feb , 2025  

As Dargle Grab Hire celebrates ten years delivering prompt, professional and value-added construction waste removal, site clearance and green waste services to builders and home owners across the greater South Dublin / North Wicklow area, we sat down with founder and hands-on proprietor David Hackman to find out more.  From humble beginnings and on the […]

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Property Industry Ireland urge Government to pause legislative progress around Zoned/Land Value Sharing 

18 Feb , 2025  

Property Industry Ireland (PII), the Ibec association representing the property sector, today hosted key stakeholders from across the housing sector for an event on the Housing Commission Report. The event featured insights from former Housing Commission members, including developer Michael O’Flynn, economist Dermot O’Leary of Goodbody, and the CEO of the Royal Institute of the […]