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The Reddin effect

23 Jun , 2021  

Experience can only be built up over the course of time and the longer in business, the more experienced you become. Martin Reddin has over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry and thus when it comes to knowledge of the building sector, he has few peers. That is not to say that Martin is […]

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It’s in the blood

22 Jun , 2021  

You often hear of a family business going back a generation or two, but not many can go back five generations to the early 1800s. However, that is exactly what Laois based Terry Higgins Builders can lay claim to. From William Higgins in 1810, the Higgins family has been associated with building work and the […]

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H&F Electrical provides the spark

21 Jun , 2021  

For over 30 years, H&F Electrical Contractors Ltd has been a leading electrical and structured cabling contractor with a proven track record for high quality installations across all market sectors. The Limerick-based company’s client list covers both the private and public sectors as managing director Neilus Sheehy explains. Established in 1989, H&F Electrical Contractors Ltd […]

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Dornan Group Confirms Appointment of Micheál O’Connor as Managing Director

18 Jun , 2021  

The Irish Headquartered Dornan Group has announced the appointment of Micheál O’Connor in the role of Managing Director for the business.  A Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Past President of the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland, Micheál brings almost 30 years’ experience in the construction industry to the role. Prior to joining Dornan, Micheál was Vice President and General Manager for Ireland and Northern Europe with Jacobs.  Today’s announcement also marks the continued growth and success of the company in […]

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Galway’s extension and renovation specialists

18 Jun , 2021  

Established in 2015, Griffin Gaughan Ltd specialises in extension and renovation work from its base in Menlo village outside Galway City. Building Ireland recently touched base with company co-director David Gaughan to find out all about what is very much a thriving business. This past August saw Griffin Gaughan Ltd mark five years as a […]

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Secon to none

17 Jun , 2021  

For a decade and a half, Secon Building Contractors have been successfully delivering unrivalled bespoke, high-end residential new build projects, with the keenest attention to detail and outstanding finishes guaranteed. Building Ireland popped into their base in Loughrea, County Galway and spoke to founder / managing director Shane Egan to find out more about this […]

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North West Aluminium grow UK sales team with three new appointments

16 Jun , 2021  

North West Aluminium’s roofing accessory brand Kytun, along with  Gutterclad – their aluminium rainwater system range, have bolstered  their national sales team with three new appointments across the UK.  Combined, the new recruits bring more than 55 years’ roofing sales experience to North West  Aluminium.   Working alongside the current team, they will be responsible for […]

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Droumleigh Construction’s vital signs look very good!

16 Jun , 2021  

One of West Cork’s premier building contractors, Droumleigh Construction has carved out a niche for itself as a proven specialist operating within the healthcare sector. With two huge projects currently up and running for the HSE in Clonakilty and Castletownbere, we had a chat with managing director Damian O’Neill to find out more. Over the […]

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Limerick’s Finest

15 Jun , 2021  

Longevity is a good gauge when trying to find out how successful a business has been. The longer a company has been in business more than suggests that they have been providing an excellent and reliable service to their customer base. And for this month’s edition of Building Ireland, we profile a Limerick based construction firm that […]

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The concrete specialists

15 Jun , 2021  

Concrete plays an integral part in the construction industry, simply put, without concrete, there would be no construction industry, especially in the commercial and industrial sector where millions of tonnes of concrete are pumped into on an annual basis. In some cases, it can be difficult for the bottle trucks to get into and make […]