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BHP’s new concrete testing facility a statement of intent

19 Feb , 2021  

Ireland’s largest independent construction materials testing laboratory, BHP Laboratories, recently installed a brand-new, state-of-the-art concrete testing facility, which has been fully operational since September, 2019. Building Ireland met Materials Testing & Service Manager James Purcell to get an insight into this industry-leading, family-run laboratory, which provides world-class concrete quality assurance testing services to customers throughout […]

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Bringing Customer Service back to the Customer

18 Feb , 2021  

Set-up by Dave Sheridan and Darren Kane in 2015, Plumb4less Ltd is a Direct Plumbing and Heating Supplier based in Ashbourne, Co Meath. Building Ireland caught up with its Managing Director recently and learned all about what is very much a thriving business. Business is booming right now for Dave and his team at Plumb4less […]

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OpenSky’s Choice Based Lettings (CBL) platform reduces social housing refusal rates

17 Feb , 2021  

OpenSky, the automation specialists for government organisations and large private enterprises is supporting the effort to promote choice, increase engagement and improve transparency for social housing applicants in Ireland.   Social housing allocation presents a challenge for local authorities in providing a fair and transparent system with clear supply/demand information available to housing applicants to manage expectations of their housing applications through the CBL scheme.   OpenSky′s Choice Based Lettings platform was specifically developed to help local authorities efficiently manage the CBL scheme where […]

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DFK – delivering a high quality service

17 Feb , 2021  

Established in 2004, Doherty Finegan Kelly (DFK) specialise in civil, structural engineering and project management. Over the years, the Drogheda headquartered company have enhanced their reputation at providing a high-quality service to their client base throughout the country with attention to detail and cost effective solutions being their priority. The company is registered with the […]

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Building trust with better buildings

16 Feb , 2021  

Established in 2008, Magan Construction are one of Ireland’s leading turnkey contractors, a fact recognised by their inclusion on the shortlist for the 2020 Irish Construction Industry Awards which take place in the Citywest Hotel, Dublin on Friday, October 16 next and for winning the “Excellence in Business Construction Services Award 2020” in the Public […]

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Your build. Our Business

15 Feb , 2021  

Coming up on 15 years in business, Terra Nua Building Contractors offer a range of building solutions across the residential, commercial, industrial, retail and institutional sectors. The family-run business is an established and reliable contractor of distinction with a growing client-base in the South-East and beyond. Based in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Terra Nua offers the […]

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Fresh. Pure. Clear.

12 Feb , 2021  

Established in 1997 as a small air conditioning specialist, Crystal Air Ltd has expanded to become one of the leading HVAC companies in the construction and services sectors. The hands-on approach of directors Domnick Ward (managing director) and David O’Brien (contracts director) has been central to the award-winning company’s growth and success. Crystal Air’s expertise […]

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Over 200 years of Building Excellence

11 Feb , 2021  

In 2020, Collen Construction continued its excellent run of form at the Irish Construction Excellence Awards by being shortlisted in four different finalists’ categories. Senior Contracts Manager Derek McCaffrey filled Building Ireland in on the details. 2020 marks 210 years in business for Collen Construction Ltd, so it’s no surprise to have seen the company […]

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Attention to detail elevates Healy Construction’s homes to the next level

10 Feb , 2021  

Since its inception in 2005, Healy Construction has earned a stellar reputation as one of Kilkenny’s premier residential building contractors. Building Ireland travelled to Knocktopher and met founder / proprietor Brian Healy to find out more about this exceptional, industry-leading operation. Renowned for their craftsmanship and attention to detail, Healy Construction invariably deliver high-quality projects […]

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COVID-19 pandemic presents unique opportunity to restructure economy says BPFI

9 Feb , 2021  

The National Development Plan must focus on climate and sustainable related projects that will drive balanced rural development and growth across the regions, according to Banking & Payments Federation Ireland’s submission to the public consultation on reviewing the National Development Plan. Outlining the key points made within the submission, Brian Hayes, Chief Executive, BPFI said: “The […]