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Turnover for top Irish construction companies reaches €8.39 billion in 2018, an increase of 25% from 2017

12 Jun , 2019  

The combined turnover for Ireland’s top construction companies increased by 25% to €8.39 billion last year according to Construction magazine’s annual Top 50 CIF Contractors listing for 2019. The annual listing gives a snapshot of the overall growth in Irish construction as it delivers many largescale projects throughout Ireland and the world, attracting foreign direct investment to […]

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A one stop shop for Civil and Marine construction

7 Jun , 2019  

Cunningham Civil and Marine Ltd is a privately-owned family run business run by Eoghan and Danielle Cunningham in Westport, Co. Mayo that is quickly establishing a name for itself as a company that can be trusted upon to deliver quality workmanship. Headquartered in Westport, County Mayo, they offer many services. At the heart of the […]

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Ireland’s most energy efficient residential and commercial building projects honoured at 2019 ISOVER awards

6 Jun , 2019  

Simply Architecture, and their new build residential project ‘The Fairways ’in Cork, has been named the winner of the 2019 Overall ISOVER Award, as well as Designer of the Year 2019, at the third ISOVER Awards this afternoon. The awards ceremony, which took place at the Smock Alley Theatre on 6th June 2019, saw over 100 […]

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KMCS does it again!

6 Jun , 2019  

­­­For the second time in three years, Dublin-based KMCS was named Fit Out Project Management Firm of the Year at the 2018 Fit Out Awards which took place at The Convention Centre, Dublin on Thursday, November 1 last. The largest Fit Out Awards to date featured 27 different categories as the biggest names in Irish […]

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Delivering the highest standard of finish on time, every time

5 Jun , 2019  

In November, Seán Doyle Painting Contractors Ltd picked up the award for Supply Chain Partner of the Year for Ireland East at the 2018 Sisk Supply Chain in Dublin. Building Ireland learned more about the thriving company, as well as its recent success, from Contracts Director Patrick Laffan. Based in Gorey, Co Wexford, Seán Doyle […]

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Joint venture will bring quality, long term housing solutions to Ireland

5 Jun , 2019  

SG Modular UK Limited and Brian Conneely & Co sign agreement for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in Ireland. Brian Conneely & Co and the UK/Turkey modular house manufacturer SG Modular UK have signed an agreement to deliver modular and mobile homes to Ireland through a new joint venture based in Ireland. During the launch […]

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Lagan Cement achieve success at NISO Health and Safety Awards 2018

31 May , 2019  

Last October saw Lagan Cement announced as winners at the 27th National Irish Safety Organisation / Northern Ireland Safety Group (NISO/NISG) Annual Safety Awards. Building Ireland heard more from John McNamara, who is the Group Health & Safety Manager in Kinnegad. Health and Safety continues to be top of the priority list at Lagan Cement […]

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Increase in construction exports positive step towards ending boom and bust

30 May , 2019  

Construction exports have increased by 22% to €1.97 billion over the last year.  This increase was the largest recorded by any sector according to Enterprise Ireland. Director of Communications and Government Relations, Shane Dempsey, stated: “The reason behind this significant increase is the world-class expertise construction companies have gained in the past decade.  During the […]

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Double delight at fit out awards for O’Donnell O’Neill

30 May , 2019  

Since 2001, O’Donnell O’Neill Design has been specialising in experiential and atmospheric interior design solutions for the hospitality industry. November saw the company scoop two awards at the Fit Out Awards at the Convention Centre in Dublin, so Building Ireland learned more from co-managing director Ann-Marie O’Neill. 2018 ended in style for O’Donnell O’Neill Design […]

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Saint-Gobain Build Better Roadshow coming to Galway, Waterford and Limerick

30 May , 2019  

Kieran Holohan, Marketing Director of Saint-Gobain Ireland, announced that the Saint-Gobain Build Better Roadshow will travel to Galway (25th June), with Waterford and Limerick following in October and November. This announcement follows the success of the first two Build Better Roadshows which took place in Belfast on 3rd April, 2019 and in Cork on 14th May 2019. The […]