Based in Portmarnock, Co Dublin, Sugrue Builders Ltd is a family-owned construction firm which specialises in renovation, extension and new builds work for its clients. Building Ireland touched base with Managing Director Cormac Sugrue to hear all about the company – from its origins to the projects it has on-going at the moment. Business is […]
The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Limerick City & County Council (LCCC) have announced plans to deliver 183 affordable purchase and social-rental homes in Mungret, Co Limerick. The development includes 183 houses and duplexes, as well as new public amenities and green spaces. Limerick City and County Council has already secured planning permission for 252 homes […]
Established in 1991 as a small agricultural contracting business, Maher Contractors (Michael Maher Contracting & Repairs Ltd) has evolved into a leading groundwork and civil engineering specialist in the Munster region. Construction-based work now accounts for 90% of the Doon, Co. Limerick-based company’s activities, with agri contracting making up the remaining 10%. Paudie Maher leads […]
Callaghan Electrical has announced it has become the first construction sub-contractor to secure funding under the Enterprise Ireland ‘Built to Innovate’ initiative. As part of the wider government ‘Housing for All’ Programme, the ‘Built to Innovate’ initiative aims to achieve faster, higher quality construction of housing by providing funding support for productivity training, innovation and […]
ESK proudly marks a significant milestone as it celebrates 25 years of providing exceptional civil engineering and construction services. Since its inception in 1999, the Tipperary company has been dedicated to delivering quality, efficiency, and value to its clients, solidifying its position as a leader in the industry. ESK has strategically pivoted its focus towards […]
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced the planned delivery of 392 apartments in partnership with Quintain Ireland at The Crossings, Adamstown in west Dublin. The scheme consists of 9 studios, 189 one-bedroom apartments, 185 two-bedroom apartments and 9 three-bedroom apartments across 3 blocks ranging in height from 5 to 9 storeys. The LDA apartments […]
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage today published its monthly data on the number of Commencement Notices (residential construction starts) for April 2024. Highlights include: Reflecting on the figures and progress made, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD said: “We have never before seen new home starts at this […]
Firmly established as Galway’s premier builders providers and hardware store, T O’Higgins Homevalue has been looking after customers’ every need for 85 years and counting. As the standard-setting store’s outstanding levels of customer service were recognised with not one but two United in Excellence Awards, Building Ireland sat down with CEO Paul O’Shaughnessy to find […]
Established in 2017, Conor Mulcahy Construction Ltd specialises in all aspects of construction from house building to commercial, industrial and civil engineering projects. Building Ireland heard more from its Health & Safety Officer Brian Nolan recently on the ins and outs of the company and the projects it has on-going at the moment. These are […]
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will carry out a two-week quarry safety inspection campaign commencing on Monday 13th May. The focus of the campaign is on the management of contractors. This inspection campaign will concentrate on key safety areas of concern including management and supervision of contractors while on site, employer cooperation and coordination […]
