Construction firms are increasingly relocating professionals from outside Ireland and beyond the EU, to address skills shortages as the industry continues to grow strongly. Tom Parlon, Director General, Construction Industry Federation (CIF) said: “As the Irish construction industry has continued to grow over the last number of years, many of our members have reported difficulties […]
Cairn Homes plc, the leading Irish homebuilding company, announces three senior management appointments; Maura Winston as Director People and Organisation; Fergus McMahon as Commercial Director and Kevin Cleary as Technical Director. Commenting on the new appointments, Michael Stanley, Chief Executive of Cairn Homes said: “I’m delighted to be adding to the already exceptionally strong team that […]
As well as being conservation and restoration experts, Francis Haughey Construction also specialise in social housing schemes and offer keen design-and-build solutions for commercial premises. We had a chat with Pat Haughey to get an update on this exceptional family business. Established in 1974, Francis Haughey Construction is a leading conservation and restoration company specialising […]
In June, celebrated Donegal Town headquartered McCabe Architects hit the headlines by beating off strong competition to scoop gold in the ‘Tourism & Hospitality Project of the Year’ category at the 2019 Irish Construction Industry Awards in the Citywest Hotel, Dublin. Building Ireland had a chat with founder / managing director Declan McCabe to find […]
Steel Formed Sections is Ireland’s premier manufacturer and supplier of cold rolled sections for internal partitions, MF ceilings and external Steel Framing Systems. Building Ireland visited their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Castleblayney, County Monaghan and touched base with sales director Tommy O’Neill to find out more. A world-class manufacturer of steel formed products for the […]
In June, St Mary’s Primary Care Centre, Cork won the ‘Health Project of the Year’ at the 2019 Irish Construction Industry Awards. Avanti Architects were the lead architects on the project and Building Ireland caught up with company Regional Director, Ronan Conneely to learn more about the success and the business itself. Practicing in Ireland […]
Since its establishment, Kiernan Engineering Contractors has earned a reputation for quality workmanship and service. Building Ireland caught up with company director Finbarr O’Regan recently to learn more. Now operating with 180 staff from its base at Airport East Business & Technology Park, Co Cork, Kiernan Engineering Contractors is very much a leader in the Irish electrical […]
Salaries in the construction sector have continued to rise over the last year. Many construction firms are experiencing increased competition to attract talent, particularly professionals like quantity surveyors, engineers and project managers. According to Azon Recruitment Group’s Salary Guide 2020, salaries in the construction sector rose by approximately 4.5% in 2019, with many companies also […]
Little Lambe Consultancy, Ireland’s only dedicated construction marketing agency has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2nd Irish Women’s awards 2020. The international awards brought to Ireland by Creative Oceanic, are in their second year in Ireland, following on from their amazing success at the Scottish Women’s Awards and English Women’s Awards. The awards […]
Celebrating 20 years in business, North-West Mechanical Services Ltd (NWMS) in Derry has proven itself as a national mechanical services contractor which has built a solid reputation for providing a sterling service for its clients. Founded in 1999 by lifelong friends Gerry Campbell and Gary Hegarty, who are plumbing and heating engineers by profession, NWMS […]
