The Midland’s Region is set to receive an economic boost following the announcement that Bord na Móna is to develop Ireland’s first dedicated renewable energy business park on 3,000 hectares of its landbank in Meath, Offaly and Westmeath. The Bord na Móna Energy Park will be developed across peatlands close to Junction 3 of the […]
Based in Tuam, Co Galway, Furey Construction specialises in building houses using Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF). Building Ireland touched base with owner and founder Brendan Furey to learn all about the ins and outs of the company, as well as the state of business at the moment. This year sees Furey Construction mark 20 years in […]
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) has today published the latest figures from the BPFI Mortgage Approvals Report for August 2021. The following are the key elements: A total of 4,572 mortgages were approved in August 2021 – first-time buyers (FTBs) were approved for 2,462 mortgages (53.8% of total volume) while mover purchasers accounted for 1,181 (25.8%). […]
Based in Ballina, Co Mayo, North Mayo Construction & Hire Co Ltd specialises in commercial trade projects all throughout Co Mayo and across its borders. Building Ireland touched base with company director Jim Mescal to learn more about the ins and outs of the business, along with some of its current projects. Business is good […]
Established in Newtowncunningham, Co. Donegal in 2018, Don Contracts Ltd has grown rapidly to employ 15 people directly and to assert itself as the leading full-service construction company in the region. While Don Contracts is still a relatively new business, its directors have a wealth of experience in the construction industry. Specialising in new build, […]
Based in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, Skyline Scaffolding Ltd has built an enviable reputation for delivering a quality service with a strong commitment to both customer service and safety. This past year has been one like no other for the Irish construction industry. The Covid-19 pandemic, and the government restrictions which have followed in order to […]
Drawing on decades of experience, tradition and expertise, Donegal-based building contractor Terence Ponsonby Ltd. has demonstrated remarkable capabilities since the onset of the global coronavirus pandemic. Building Ireland touched base with managing director Barrie Cox to find out more about this outstanding operation, which continues to set the standards and reach new heights. There exists […]
For more than 30 years, Sweeney Construction in Killorglin, County Kerry have been delivering unrivalled building contracting services on an impressive portfolio of residential and commercial properties across the Kingdom. Building Ireland got an insight from hands-on director Jim Sweeney Jnr., who was runner-up in the inaugural Ireland / UK Screwfix Top Tradesperson awards last […]
Boutom Building Ltd, trading as Joe Dunne Construction, is a family-run business which has established itself as one of Dublin’s highest quality builders. Based in Greenhills Industrial Estate, Walkinstown, the company was founded in 1989 and is run by father-and-son Joe and Warren Dunne. It employs up to 10 directly, including three site managers. Having earned an outstanding reputation over the […]
Established in 2004, MMT Builders Ltd is a leading general building contractor based in Fethard, Co. Tipperary and specialising in one-off house building, listed building restoration, social housing and Government projects. The company has earned an outstanding reputation for building quality and excellence, and continues to go from strength to strength under the guidance of […]
