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And the award for Contractor of the Year goes to …

20 Aug , 2020  

Brooklyn Engineering Services’ commitment to quality was a key ingredient in their winning formula at this year’s Electrical Industries Federation of Ireland National Awards. Financial Director and Company Secretary Dermot McNamara was proud to accept the AECI Contractor of the Year award on behalf of the progressive company. 300 people attended the 2019 Electrical Industries […]

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Employee mental well-being now a major safety concern for construction companies

20 Aug , 2020  

A survey carried out by Empathy Research on behalf of the Construction Industry Federation has shown that mental well-being has become a significant safety concern for construction companies. Director of Safety, Dermot Carey said, “The construction industry is well recognised as an industry that takes safety very seriously.  During industry shutdown, our membership designed a […]

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The fireproofing specialists

18 Aug , 2020  

Fitzpatrick & Heavey Construction is a multifaced development company, offering the highest quality building and construction advice to the commercial and residential sectors. It is also recognised as one of Ireland’s leading fireproofing providers, offering the complete construction package under one roof. Established in 2012 by Ciaran Fitzpatrick and Michael Heavey, who hail from Tipperary […]

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QBM invest in state-of-the-art technology JOUNANEL

18 Aug , 2020  

Investing in the latest innovative materials and products has been a key factor in the success of Baldoyle based Quality Building Materials, who deliver high performance waterproofing systems to the construction industry across Ireland and the UK. As part of their continued growth, QBM have invested in the state of the art JOUNANEL metal profiling […]

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Jabes Interiors set the standards

12 Aug , 2020  

Established in 2017, Jabes Interiors provides its clients with a high-quality service within the building refurbishment, fit out & new build sectors of the construction industry, The experience that Managing Director Michael Keogh and Construction Director Des Gibbons bring the company is rivalled by few of their competitors. Michael has worked for 2 of the […]

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Law change could herald Solar PV electricity generation revolution in Ireland

7 Aug , 2020  

A proposed change in planning legislation could herald a quiet revolution that would see Ireland generate 5% of its electrical needs from its rooftops. The proposal in the Programme For Government to remove the current restrictions on solar panels of 50% of roof space, or 12m2, could see each household form a two-way relationship with […]

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Hi-Tec Construction aim high

7 Aug , 2020  

Construction is in a new era of building technology where sustainability and energy efficiency are at the forefront. The design and construction of low energy projects should now be a requirement for any person considering building. An energy efficient house has not only low running costs but you also get to enjoy more comfortable heating […]

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Saint-Gobain Construction Products Ireland appoints Pádraig Barry as Managing Director

6 Aug , 2020  

Saint-Gobain Construction Products Ireland has today announced the appointment of Pádraig Barry as their new Managing Director. Pádraig has been appointed to the role following the retirement of Brian Dolan in June. Pádraig has worked with the Saint-Gobain group since 2007 and has spent the last 10 years in the UK as Managing Director of Saint-Gobain Weber (UK & Ireland).  Prior to this, Pádraig was […]

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Maghera Developments going strong on all fronts

5 Aug , 2020  

Headquartered in Castlewellan, County Down, Maghera Developments Ltd boasts a wealth of experience in delivering high quality projects across a wide range of construction sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, leisure, historical, residential and modular buildings. We touched base with founder / MD Eugene Walker to get an update on this exceptional operation. Concentrating on three […]

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Joyce’s Hardware & Home – one of the best in the west

30 Jul , 2020  

Synonymous with the consistent delivery of outstanding products and service levels, Joyce’s Hardware & Home was nominated for three prestigious awards at the Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards 2019. Building Ireland headed west to Headford in County Galway and spoke to Jim Joyce and his daughter Dearbhaile about this industry-leading, third-generation family business. Providing customers […]