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Significant decline in buy-to-let investors in housing market

9 Mar , 2021  

The latest Housing Market Monitor Q4 2020 published today by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) shows that as the role of individual Buy-to-Let investors continues to decline, accounting for less than 1% of total mortgage drawdowns in 2020, non-household buyers, including private companies, charitable organisations, and state institutions, now account for 23% of all […]

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15 years for Coom Construction Ltd

9 Mar , 2021  

Established in 2005, Coom Construction Ltd is one of Munster’s more experienced groundworks and site excavating contractors. Building Ireland touched base with owner and founder Denis O’Brien recently to learn all about the Co Cork-based business. Business is good down in Bantry, Co Cork at the minute for Coom Construction Ltd and its Managing Director […]

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Launch of Engineers Ireland, Women in Engineering Group

8 Mar , 2021  

Engineers Ireland has today launched a new Women in Engineering Group as part of the organisation’s International Women’s Day celebrations with a virtual panel discussion attended by over 130 delegates. The group, which welcomes engineers of all gender identities and backgrounds, aims to support women, pre- and post-graduation, including those returning from a career break, […]

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Azure Contracting: the fit out specialists

8 Mar , 2021  

Azure Contracting Ltd is an Irish owned construction services company specialising in refurbishment, fit out, and also provide a range of specialist services. They are an innovative, forward thinking company with the flexibility to undertake all types of construction projects. Regardless of whether they are working on small scale bespoke projects or large-scale developments, the […]

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Ecoppipe Ireland – the professionals choice

5 Mar , 2021  

Established in 2009, Ecopipe Ireland has carved a niche for itself in the Irish construction sector. Building Ireland heard all about the company and the current state of business from Managing Director, Macartan McCague, recently. Business is on the up again at Ecopipe Ireland and Mac McCague very much intends to keep it that way […]

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Ballinluska Services – built on quality

4 Mar , 2021  

Based in Carrigaline, Co Cork, Ballinluska Services undertakes Mechanical and Electrical Contracting and Consultancy works on a variety of residential, commercial, industrial, HSE, Department of Education and heritage Projects. Building Ireland learned more about the company from its Managing Director, Jim O’Rourke recently. Since its establishment in 2016, Ballinluska Services has built its reputation on […]

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Cornacloy setting the construction standards in Leitrim / Sligo

3 Mar , 2021  

Backed by over half a century of experience, Cornacloy Construction is one of Connacht’s premier building contractors, delivering a full range of residential and commercial solutions throughout the greater Leitrim / Sligo region. Building Ireland caught up with office manager Michael O’Hara to find out more about this standard-setting, industry-leading operation. Synonymous with excellence and […]

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No.1 nationwide for property maintenance, construction, building upgrades and fit out for social housing

2 Mar , 2021  

With dedicated property maintenance and development divisions, Premier Property Group is the fastest growing provider of property services in Ireland. Building Ireland touched base with managing director John Powell, to find out more about this industry-leading, multifaceted operation, which he established alongside his father James in 2009. Premier Property Group was established by father and […]

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Eugene Foley Construction, specialists to the core

1 Mar , 2021  

When it comes to the construction industry, experience is never as more important and for this month’s edition of Building Ireland, we profile a company with 20 years’ experience behind them. Kilkenny based Eugene Foley Construction has grown significantly to increase its expertise and experience to its present capability spanning various construction disciplines. A contractor […]

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Latest mortgage approvals figures show continued year-on-year growth in January 2021

26 Feb , 2021  

Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) has today published the latest figures from the BPFI Mortgage Approvals Report for January 2021. The following are the key elements: A total of 3,355 mortgages were approved in January 2021 – first-time buyers (FTBs) were approved for 1,709 mortgages (50.9% of total volume) while mover purchasers accounted for 911 (27.2%). […]