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A household name for windows and doors

10 Dec , 2020  

Window and door specialists for both the domestic and commercial sectors, Tyrone-based McMullanODonnell design, manufacture, install and guarantee and are a household name in Ireland’s construction circles. Established by Peter McMullan and Francis O’Donnell in 1981, the company has evolved into one of Ireland’s leading lights in their field of expertise. They offer a wide […]

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Reaching the Highest Standards in Rainwater Drainage

9 Dec , 2020  

If you need a drainage specialist you can trust with large-scale project experience, look no further than Capcon Engineering Ltd who were nominated in the ‘Specialist Contractor of the Year’ category at last year’s Irish Building and Design Awards. The winners of the 2019 Irish Building and Design Awards were announced on Friday, November 29 […]

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Defying the odds

8 Dec , 2020  

Surely, there was no way that anyone would start a business at 20 years of age and certainly not in the construction industry as the recession began to grip the nation. Well, in fact there was and that business is still thriving 12 years later. Dublin man Niall Healy was told that he was ‘stone […]

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Housing commencements feeling the impact of Covid-19

8 Dec , 2020  

The latest Housing Market Monitor published today by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) shows that housing supply is feeling the impact of Covid-19 disruptions and won’t match demand until at least the end of 2023. With a decline in both completions and commencements of new builds this year due the current pandemic the supply […]

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Safety consultants par excellence

7 Dec , 2020  

Established in September 2016, DCON Safety Consultants is a leading independently-owned Built Environmental Safety, Health & Wellbeing Consultancy based in Dublin city centre. Managing director Diarmuid Condon explains more. The consultancy prioritises and specialises in the highest levels of informed and intelligent advice, senior project resource allocations and compliance assurance. It knows that every project […]

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The domestic renewable energy experts

4 Dec , 2020  

Supplying and installing a comprehensive range of domestic renewable energy solutions through The Brooks Group, BroMur Energy Ltd. commands a leading position at the very forefront of Ireland’s rapidly-expanding renewable energy sector. Building Ireland spoke to director James Murphy to get an insight into the products and services provided by this outstanding industry-leading operation. With […]

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A ‘Ferm’ favourite for nearly 15 years

3 Dec , 2020  

Based in Donegal Town, Ferm Engineering Ltd is a leading mechanical and electrical engineering company operating almost 15 years now. Building Ireland heard all about the thriving company and its current projects recently from founder and Managing Director, Jim McCabe. Ferm Engineering Ltd has enjoyed a steady growth since setting up shop in 2006 and […]

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Lacey’s offer the A to Z of heating, plumbing, tile, and bathroom supplies

2 Dec , 2020  

Lacey’s is your one stop shop for all heating, plumbing, tile, and bathroom supplies.  With a warehouse and showroom in both Dublin and Kildare, Lacey’s stock a comprehensive range of products and supplies, sourced from the world’s leading manufacturers.   Whether you are a plumber in need of supplies or a homeowner undertaking a bathroom renovation, the expert and experienced team at Lacey’s are always on hand to […]

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The Kerry contractor with a genuine passion for all things construction

2 Dec , 2020  

Quality and passion permeate every project delivered by meticulous, highly-driven County Kerry based O’Callaghan Brothers Ltd., a family-run contractor that turns out superbly-finished buildings. We travelled to the Kingdom and met director Ciaran O’Callaghan to find out more about this truly exceptional operation. With a keen eye for detail and boundless enthusiasm for the art […]

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Investment is the key

1 Dec , 2020  

For any business to be successful, it is essential to be able to invest in the latest technology in order to develop your offerings whilst maintaining the highest standards possible.To this end, Kildare headquartered Carnehill Contracting continue to strive to improve the level of services and product variety they provide to their ever-expanding customer base. […]