Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) has published the latest figures from the BPFI Mortgage Drawdowns Report for Q2 2021 and the BPFI Mortgage Approvals Report for June 2021. The following are the key figures from the Mortgage Drawdowns Report for Q2 2021. The following are the key elements: A total of 9,625 new mortgages to the value of €2,230 […]
One of Ireland’s leading mechanical, electrical & maintenance contracting companies, Tritech Engineering Ltd marks 21 years in business this year. Building Ireland touched base with its Managing Director, Joe Delaney to learn the latest about the Dublin-based firm, including its latest success at the annual NISO Awards. Since its inception in 1999, Tritech Engineering Ltd […]
Taoiseach, Micheál Martin T.D. and Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin T.D have announced that the contract for the design for the redevelopment at the historic Crawford Art Gallery has been awarded to Grafton Architects. The overall plan provides for the investment of some €29m in the redevelopment, including design, […]
In a move appealing to contractors working in high reach demolition applications, Komatsu has announced details of a new K100 boom change system for its PC490HRD-11 excavator, enabling operators to change machine configuration in minutes from inside the cab. With six different working configurations, the PC490HRD-11 is equipped to handle a range of demolition attachments, […]
Respond, the Approved Housing Body and community services provider, despite the Covid-19 restrictions, delivered 572 new homes and most importantly, commenced construction of another 907 homes on site in 2020. Respond, which has a building programme valued in excess of €1bn, says it delivers homes in 15 to 18 months from commencement on site at an […]
Synonymous with high-quality, high-tech roofing and cladding installations, it was no major surprise to see SIAC Roofing & Cladding shortlisted for a major award at the 2020 Irish Construction Excellence Awards. Building Ireland touched base with managing director Alan Ahern to discuss the project for which they were nominated – Western Road Student Accommodation – […]
Working regularly alongside Tier One contractors on prestigious projects nationwide, Allstar Tiling continues to set the standards as Ireland’s premier commercial tiling contractor. Building Ireland renewed acquaintances with commercial manager Seanie Fogarty to get an update on this industry-leading family business. From their headquarters in Thurles, County Tipperary, Allstar Tiling have been delivering professional tiling […]
Not many building contractors have been around since 1916, which was the year of the Easter Rising, but P McGovern & Son Ltd has and continues to go from strength to strength over a century later. Based in the village of Bawnboy in west Co. Cavan, the third-generation family-owned business has a long and proud […]
Based in Ennis, Co Clare, O’Keeffe Electrical caters for all electrical instrumentation and engineering needs for its clients. Building Ireland touched base with O’Keeffe Electrical recently with Director Jerry O’Keeffe recently to learn all about the family-run business. O’Keeffe Electrical is a company that holds an excellent reputation amongst its clients and has a proven […]
Galileo Energy Services is a leading M&E consultancy based in Celbridge, Co. Kildare. Since its inception in 2010, the business has earned an enviable reputation across a range of sectors as Managing Director Gerd Benndorf explains. Gerd, who set up the building services engineering consultancy firm along with his wife Maria, has always been passionate […]
