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“It’s quality over quantity” at Paul Breslin Construction

20 Aug , 2024  

Based in Brenter, Co Donegal, Paul Breslin Construction Ltd specialises in new builds, renovations and refurbishments for its clients. Building Ireland caught up with Managing Director Paul Breslin to hear all about the company – from its origins to the state of business at the moment. Since becoming a limited venture six years ago, Paul […]

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Molloy Concrete serving Ballina and North Mayo surrounds for over 65 years

19 Aug , 2024  

Molloy Concrete Ltd has been synonymous with manufacturing and supplying quality ready-mix concrete and concrete blocks as well as washed sand, aggregates, and stone for over 65 years. From its quarry halfway between Ballina and Foxford, the longstanding family business delivers to customers throughout North Mayo and beyond. Molloy Concrete was founded in the late 1950s by the late Bernie and Mary Molloy as a […]

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Architects call on Government to deliver affordable housing and sustainable communities in Budget 2025

16 Aug , 2024  

In its Pre-Budget Submission, the RIAI lays out eleven targeted actions that will enable the delivery of more affordable housing, introduce plan-led development of our towns and cities, and create more sustainable and climate-friendly communities across all of Ireland. Speaking at the launch of their Pre-Budget Submission, Sean Mahon, RIAI President said: “The actions identified in […]

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Clancy Construction – one of Ireland’s leading firms

16 Aug , 2024  

One of Ireland’s leading building companies, Clancy Construction was delighted to be a finalist in the 2024 Irish Construction Excellence Awards for its successful delivery of the new Tallaght Innovation Centre. No stranger to winning prestigious accolades, Clancy Construction was been shortlisted in the ‘Commercial – Up to €20 million’ category. The Irish Construction Excellence Awards (ICE Awards) are the original and premier recognition of performance […]

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TPG Invests in Quintain Development Ireland

15 Aug , 2024  

TPG Real Estate, the dedicated real estate platform of global alternative asset management firm TPG, today announced it partnered with company management to acquire Quintain Developments Ireland (“QDI”), the largest, privately owned residential developer in Ireland. QDI was previously owned by funds managed by Lone Star.  The partnership with TPG Real Estate provides QDI additional […]

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Kilkenny’s ICF specialists

15 Aug , 2024  

Based in Kilkenny City, MCF Projects Ltd is a family-run building contractor which is currently immersed in projects nationwide. Building Ireland learned all about this Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) specialist, which was shortlisted at this year’s Irish Construction Excellence Awards, from its Managing Director Dermot Flynn recently. Since its inception in 2019, MCF Projects Ltd […]

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Industrial Waste Heat to be Transformed into Sustainable Energy Solution

14 Aug , 2024  

Global energy-intensive, high-temperature processing industries such as cement, steel and glass are losing more than 50% of their energy as waste heat during production. This amounts to approximately 400 TWh of power each year, which is almost one seventh of the total European electrical power demand.  Despite the availability of technologies to convert waste heat […]

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Passionate about painting

14 Aug , 2024  

Having celebrated a decade in business in 2023, 13 Painting Contractors Ltd is looking forward to what the next 10 years brings as it continues to go from strength to strength. Based in Perrystown, Dublin 12, 13 Painting Contractors has earned an enviable reputation for delivering professional commercial painting across the capital and beyond. The […]

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Busy times for Wexford’s top heating, solar and geothermal specialist

13 Aug , 2024  

Operating out of Foulksmills, Co Wexford, Heat Doc Ltd is a specialist registered installer of energy saving technologies. Building Ireland touched base with Managing Director Damien Mullins to learn all about the ins and outs of the business and the projects it’s currently immersed around the country’s south east region. Business has been flourishing as […]

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Where planning meets precision

12 Aug , 2024  

Colum Smith Quantity Surveyors Ltd is a professional quantity surveying practice which acts on behalf of a wide range of clients in both the private and public sectors. Established in 2018 in Stradone, Co. Cavan by Colum Smith, the practice continues to go from strength to strength by offering an unrivalled service. Through collaboration and effective communication with clients such […]