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Leading Irish-owned pitch manufacturer makes €2m investment in manufacturing facility

25 Apr , 2019  

A leading Irish-owned pitch manufacturing company has invested €2 million (stg£1.8 million) in a new turf production facility, safeguarding more than 50 jobs, and creating an additional 15 positions by 2022. Despite the uncertainty facing businesses through Brexit, SIS Pitches has re-affirmed its commitment to manufacturing with this major investment. The purchase of a new […]

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Vision Contracting are All-Ireland champions!

24 Apr , 2019  

From innovators and early-adopters of cutting-edge Health & Safety technology to first-time winners in the All-Ireland Occupational Safety Awards – Vision Contracting have now seen their commitment to setting the highest standards recognised by their peers. The burgeoning construction services company was honoured as the Best New Entry – Small Sized Organisation at the recent […]

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The rise and rise of Mayfair Civils Limited

24 Apr , 2019  

Mayfair Civils Limited is a rapidly growing family-owned and operated groundworks and civil engineering contractor based in Rostrevor, Co. Down whose experienced management and skilled staff bring a wealth of knowledge to the groundworks and civil engineering sector. Mayfair Civils is formed on a strong team work ethic and with its skilled and experienced personnel […]

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‘People are everything’ at Clifton Scannell Emerson Associates

23 Apr , 2019  

Dublin-based Clifton Scannell Emerson Associates are multidisciplinary Consulting Engineers celebrating over 60 years of providing integrated, high quality Engineering Design and Management services. They pride themselves on being an indigenous, progressive and innovative firm and work with a widespread portfolio of both public and private clients offering Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, […]

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ELCON Engineering: ‘our commitment – your advantage’

19 Apr , 2019  

ELCON Engineering is a leading electrical contractor based in Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny and specialising in MV / LV cable installations. Founded in December 2007 by Eddie Aylward, the company has grown to employ 30 staff comprising electricians, general operatives and apprentice electricians. Operating extensively throughout Ireland and overseas on some of the largest capital programs, […]

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New look for former Metropolitan Police Headquarters as The Deluxe Group completes £5.5M project

18 Apr , 2019  

Bespoke joinery company , The Deluxe Group, has completed a major project at the former Metropolitan Police Headquarters in London’s Whitehall. The historic landmark building which was developed by Galliard Construction, has been transformed into The Great Scotland Yard Hotel, a 153-key luxury lifestyle hotel featuring several sophisticated food and beverage outlets. Working in association with Galliard’s in-house team along with HBA, […]

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37% of construction companies recently hired an Irish worker returning from abroad

18 Apr , 2019  

37% of Irish construction companies recently hired Irish workers returning from living and working abroad, according to recent survey findings. The survey, which was conducted by the Construction Industry Federation, also shows that family was the main reason for the returning diaspora. The housing crisis has seen a huge need for more homes to be […]

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Komatsu PC360LCi-11 Intelligent Control Excavator launched in Ireland

18 Apr , 2019  

Komatsu’s Intelligent Machine Control was to the fore at the recent Bauma exhibition with the launch of their latest PC360LCi-11 excavator – a unit recognised as bringing benchmark technology to the construction industry and is said to deliver step changes in terms of productivity, efficiency and cost saving. Launched in Ireland through distributors McHale Plant […]

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The Roofing Specialist

18 Apr , 2019  

John Fetherston Asphalt Roofing Specialists was established in 1961 in the Cabra area of Dublin and is headquartered at Western Parkway Business Park in the Ballymount area of Dublin. From humble beginnings, this fourth-generation company has grown to be one of the leading and most reputable specialist roofing contractors in the country. They facilitate asphalt […]

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Home improvements and energy upgrades drive €2,471 million spend in Ireland

18 Apr , 2019  

Irish homeowners have spent over €2,471 million in total through the Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) since its launch in 2013. This incentive has facilitated homeowners throughout Ireland in carrying out 147,349 home improvement projects over the last four years. These projects throughout the country have had an average spend of €16,774 per project, providing a […]