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Building a concrete future  

19 Jun , 2024  

Based in Ballintubber, Co Roscommon, Slamen Carpentry & Construction Ltd carries out building services to both the public and private sector. Building Ireland touched base with its founder Sean Slamen to discuss everything about the company – from its origins to the projects it has on-going at the minute. Established in 2015, the company today […]

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Kilcawley Construction celebrates 90 years

18 Jun , 2024  

1934, Northwest of Ireland, Sligo, two purposeful and ambitious young brothers, Matthew and Tom Kilcawley sit down for their regular Saturday night chat. They review the week’s events, discussing the latest news and affairs of the country, local gossip, ideas, and their immediate plans. As it tends to in recent times, the conversation turns to […]

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The skilled labour supply specialist

17 Jun , 2024  

Coral Plant & Agri (Coral Quarries Ltd) has evolved from a small agricultural contracting business in Co. Cavan to become a leading supplier of skilled labour to the construction sector in Dublin. At a time when the construction industry is experiencing a major skills shortage, Coral Plant & Agri is providing an invaluable service. The family-run business supplies fully-trained and licensed […]

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Fordlin Construction celebrates 20 years

14 Jun , 2024  

Celebrating 20 years in business, Fordlin Construction Ltd is a leading building contracting firm specialising in renovation and refurbishment as well as new builds for the residential sector in Dublin. The Templeogue-based company has a wealth of experience in providing high quality construction, building and renovation services. Its mission is to collaborate and work with […]

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Works commence at historic No. 11 Parnell Square Dublin

13 Jun , 2024  

The Irish Heritage Trust and Poetry Ireland celebrated the commencement of conservation works at No. 11 Parnell Square East, Dublin. This significant conservation-led project marks the beginning of a new chapter for the iconic Georgian building, which will become an inclusive cultural centre dedicated to celebrating and sharing Irish poetry, heritage and culture with the public. Expected to complete […]

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dlr launches energy-efficient homes for social housing residents in Killiney

13 Jun , 2024  

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, officially opened 49 new homes at Columba Park, Watson Road, Killiney. The new homes consist of a mix of houses, apartments, duplexes and accessible units now all allocated to persons on dlr’s social housing list. Built to high environmental standards, the homes provide comfortable accommodation with low running costs, achieving an […]

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LDA announces housebuilder partnerships panel to deliver 5,000 new affordable homes 

13 Jun , 2024  

The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced the establishment of a framework panel consisting of 15 of Ireland’s largest and most experienced homebuilders to accelerate the delivery of affordable homes.  The framework provides a range of delivery partnership options, including forward funding mechanisms, which will ease financing issues by allowing phased payments to housebuilders for affordable […]

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Rhino Roofing & Cladding charges ahead

13 Jun , 2024  

Solid, reliable and experienced, Rhino Roofing & Cladding is a leading roofing and cladding installation specialist based in Ballylongford, Co. Kerry which continues to go from strength to strength. Established in September 2017 by directors Paudie Collins and Pat Ahern, the company has grown to employ 35 people directly, a further 60-70 on a subcontract basis, and has an annual […]

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CIF welcomes the Build 2024 report, and calls for the continued commitment for timely roll out of infrastructural projects

12 Jun , 2024  

The Construction Industry Federation welcomes the Build 2024 report, published yesterday by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, and calls for the continued commitment for timely roll out of infrastructural projects to meet demands of a growing population. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the construction sector in 2023, with a […]

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McConway Construction – leaders in quality construction

12 Jun , 2024  

McConway Construction is a leading construction firm out west which specialises in contracting and development work for its clients. Building Ireland spoke with the company’s founder Gene McConway recently to hear all about the projects that it’s currently working on and the others which are on the horizon. Business is good these days at McConway […]