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‘Only as good as our last pour’

14 Aug , 2019  

In the construction industry, every tradesman that takes part in a project wants to be a part of that success and to this end, the team at RAPS Construction Ltd have had that opportunity over the past decade. This June, the Johnstownbridge based company celebrates its tenth anniversary since Jason O’Keeffe and Francis McTeigue first […]

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Quality set in stone

13 Aug , 2019  

Murphystone is Ireland’s premier stone contractor, providing complete one-stop shop solutions to a vast customer base, including the design, sourcing, manufacture, supply and installation of high-quality stone products. Building Ireland touched base with managing director Tom Murphy to get an update. Since its genesis over a century ago, Murphystone Stone Contractors has been supplying the […]

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SKC providers close in on a decade

12 Aug , 2019  

Operating with three separate branches, SKC Providers Ltd offers a comprehensive selection of quality heating, plumbing and bathroom products to its customers. Building Ireland heard more from company founder and director Shane Connolly recently. Headquartered in Rathnew, Co Wicklow, SKC Providers Ltd has become a ‘one stop shop’ for all bathroom, heating and plumbing supplies, […]

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An electric partnership

9 Aug , 2019  

The ESB are renowned for sticking with what they know best and this includes their sub-contractors, many of whom have been carrying out services for the national electricity provider for many years. In this month’s edition of Building Ireland, we profile on such company as Donegal based Lynch Brothers North West Plant Hire Ltd have […]

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Mellett Electrical: one of Mayo’s finest

8 Aug , 2019  

Established in 2010, Mayo based Mellett Electrical has gone from strength to strength during the last nine years. Company director Brendan Mellett took time out of his busy schedule to speak to Building Ireland about the business and how they managed to survive during a recession. “After finishing my apprenticeship I went out on my […]

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Delivering on promise

7 Aug , 2019  

Thirteen Painting Contractors have had a quick rise under David Flanagan since setting up shop in the capital six years ago. Building Ireland caught up with the Managing Director of what is now a thriving business to learn more. These are busy times for 13 Painting Contractors and company founder and owner David Flanagan intends […]

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Maor Scaffolding continues to scale new heights

2 Aug , 2019  

As one of Ireland’s premier scaffolding contractors, Maor Scaffolding Ltd. has afforded its considerable expertise to countless landmark developments across the capital and beyond since its inception in 2006. Building Ireland touched base with managing director Joe O’Riordan to get an update on this exceptional, industry-leading operation. Delivering customised scaffolding services to a full range […]

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Lara Electrical Limited – a leading provider of electrical and security systems

1 Aug , 2019  

Founded by Managing Director Brian Higgins in 1986, and joined by his son Andrew Higgins in recent years, the wholly Irish owned Lara Electrical Ltd is the go to company for all your electrical requirements as they specialise in all areas of electrical installations from domestic to large commercial installations. In addition to electrical services, […]

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Roadbridge adds intelligent machine control to excavator fleet

1 Aug , 2019  

Contractor Roadbridge has committed itself to hybrid and intelligent machine control with the purchase of new Komatsu machines for service at Dublin Airport and on other projects that include a major road realignment at Collooney and the Facebook data centre in Clonee. In a multi-unit deal, their fleet is being expanded with the addition of two […]

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STS honoured at Sisk supply chain awards

31 Jul , 2019  

At the 2018 Sisk Supply Chain Awards ceremony in the Clayton Hotel on the last Thursday of November, STS Group was announced as the Supply Chain Partner of the Year for Ireland South, West & North – an honour which underlines the group’s high level of service and commitment to all clients and projects. Leaders […]