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Architect’s body calls on Government to align fiscal and planning policies in Budget 2021 to unlock housing delivery in towns and cities

9 Oct , 2020  

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) is calling on government to use Budget 2021 to accelerate the delivery of housing in cities, towns and villages. The RIAI is highlighting that sustainable urban developments, such as ‘living over the shop’ and infill apartment schemes, are far more expensive to deliver than traditional development […]

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Providing knowledge and reliability in spades

8 Oct , 2020  

With 65 years of experience in commercial refrigeration, dispense, asset management and service; REL Group have cemented a reputation as industry leaders across a range of sectors. The group’s mechanical engineering division ‘RELTEC’ was established to specialise in the undertaking of large scale mechanical projects.Building Ireland learned all about Carlow-based RELTEC –from its Commercial Manager, […]

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Lightning Protection International, test and inspection co-ordinator takes to the skies for breast cancer awareness

7 Oct , 2020  

Having survived her own battle with breast cancer, mother of four and test and inspection co-ordinator with Lightning Protection International, Fiona Healy is taking to the skies in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland. Diagnosed with not one but two forms of breast cancer, one standard and one aggressive form which had spread to her lymph […]

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Phoenix Mechanical continue to rise

7 Oct , 2020  

The 2019 Plumbing & Heating Awards event sponsored by Calor Gas,  took place on Friday September 13 2019 at the Citywest Hotel, Saggart, Dublin. There was fantastic competition across the 15 categories which shows that this industry is operating at a very high level right across the country, from small businesses right through to major […]

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Built Around You

6 Oct , 2020  

Are you building a new home in the Cork area? If so, KMC Homes could be exactly what you are looking for. They will take the stress out of your project by looking after all the key steps including architect design, planning permission, building and all the finishes and they will project manage everything to […]

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Suir Engineering sets the standard in Health & Safety

5 Oct , 2020  

Suir Engineering continues to excel in the area of Health & Safety, and this was reflected in the awards it received in 2019. Not for the first time, the leading electrical and mechanical service provider received a Higher Distinction Award at annual NISO / NISG All-Ireland Occupational Safety Awards which took place in the Galmont […]

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Quality guaranteed with Doyle Bros Construction

2 Oct , 2020  

With an unrivalled reputation for excellence, Doyle Bros Construction is one of Cork’s premier building and civil engineering contractors, delivering a full range of professional residential and commercial construction solutions on time, within budget and to the highest standards. Building Ireland spoke to David Doyle to find out more about this exceptional family business. In […]

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Respond Housing launch annual report with 1,288 homes in construction

30 Sep , 2020  

Respond, a leading Approved Housing Body and service provider, reported today that they currently have 1,288 homes in construction around the country. The organisation said they increased their number of social homes to 4,056 in 2019; 9,480 tenants live in these homes, a 9% increase on 2018. The figures were released at the launch of […]

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Audrey Gaffney Associates – the perfect fit when it comes to interior architecture

30 Sep , 2020  

Audrey Gaffney Associates are an Interior Architectural Design Company specialising in the Hospitality Sector and working with clients to understand and realise their business brand and potential. Exceptional personal and professional service is guaranteed from their highly skilled design team. Launched in 2012, the Fit Out Awards celebrate excellence in the execution of world-class fit outs, […]

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The sands of time

29 Sep , 2020  

The large demand for road and building construction aggregates in Ireland supports a thriving quarrying industry. Aggregates are one of the world’s great natural resources and Ireland is rich in its reserves of aggregates. First used by settlers and farmers to fence their lands 5,000 years ago, stone and aggregate is as essential to our […]