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Glan Agua’s excellence celebrated at ICE Awards

1 Oct , 2019  

For their outstanding work in delivering the Kerry Central Regional Water Supply Scheme, Glan Agua were named as outright winners in the Civil Engineering category at the 2019 Irish Construction Excellence Awards. Building Ireland touched base with Contracts Manager Andrew Driver to find out more about this industry-leading, multi-award-winning project… and the company behind it! […]

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BuildR: The project management specialists

30 Sep , 2019  

Formed in 2013, BuildR’s original focus was on the private housing sector, but their experience led them into other areas such as retail and commercial developments. Over the course of the past six years, the company have completed a large number of projects to a high standard, which has earned them a reputation for providing […]

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Excellence guaranteed from M.L. Quinn construction

27 Sep , 2019  

M.L. Quinn Construction secured headlines early this year when their social housing project at Ballyboughal, completed for Fingal County Council, was shortlisted in the Residential category for a prestigious Irish Construction Excellence Award. Building Ireland had a chat with Contracts Manager Caolan Quinn to find out more about this exceptional family-run construction company. M.L. Quinn […]

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Tips on Tackling a Trade Show

26 Sep , 2019  

With trade show season well underway it can be an overwhelming and confusing time for everyone involved, from sales and business development to marketing and communications. Trade shows are a live marketing event; therefore, you have one opportunity to create one unique first-time impression. There is an opportunity to turn attention into interest and ultimately […]

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The Traditional approach

26 Sep , 2019  

The Traditional Lime Company are providers of lime putties, natural hydraulic limes, lime washes, natural paints and general traditional building materials. The Tullow, Co Carlow based concern is the brainchild of husband and wife duo Edward and Marion Byrne and they boast a wealth of knowledge in this specialised sector. Edward was the first person […]

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“Attention to detail, reliability and customer service are the key things”

24 Sep , 2019  

Need a floor screed installed? Look no further than Premier Floor Screed of Tipperary. Managing Director Paul Cahalan kindly took time out of his busy schedule to tell us why they should be your first port of call. Premier Floor Screed has developed an enviable reputation as one of Ireland’s leading screeding companies. This reputation […]

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Salt water running through the veins

23 Sep , 2019  

Salt water runs through the veins of the O’Malley family that operates O’Malley Marine Plant Ltd of Clare Island, Westport, Co Mayo. Building Ireland caught up with company director Charles O’Malley who gave an insight into the day-to-day operations of the ever-growing concern. The family-run O’Malley Marine Plant Ltd owns and operates specialist cargo vessels, […]

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The Collen way

20 Sep , 2019  

In keeping with its ethos of providing a quality service and forging long-lasting relationships, Collen Construction deploys a proactive and progressive approach to implementing the best possible Health & Safety initiatives. Collen Construction’s exceptional safety management system has been acknowledged at many awards events as the long-established construction giant – which has delivered over two […]

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CIF survey: 64% of Construction companies believe they have an inclusive culture

19 Sep , 2019  

The CIF is encouraging construction companies to sign up to a Diversity and Inclusion pledge launched last night by its President Pat Lucey.   Those companies signing up to the CIF Diversity and Inclusion Charter commit to improving D&I in their organisations.   The initiative is seen as a step by industry to ensure all people feel […]

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Best practice standards in conservation

16 Sep , 2019  

Irish Construction Excellence Awards shortlisted RBR Specialist Conservation Contractors deliver a personal, flexible and professional approach to all conservation projects. The 2019 Irish Construction Excellence Awards Gala Awards event took place in the Round Room at the Mansion House, Dublin on Friday, March 29th last. The RBR team were there in numbers as they were […]