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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 […]

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HealthCARE sector is the ‘main focus’ for Elenfield Contractors Ltd

17 Apr , 2019  

Established by Managing Director Tony Brew in 1987, Elenfield Contractors is a motivated and driven company with vast experience in the Healthcare sector. They have particular expertise in refurbishments of acute hospital areas, establishing controls to cause little or no disruption to the service of the hospitals, their patients or staff and bringing projects through […]

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Groundbreaking work

16 Apr , 2019  

One of the biggest ever construction projects to be undertaken in Ireland has been the Irish Center Parcs in Co Longford. Construction is well underway at the 480-acre site in Newcastle Wood, five kilometres from Ballymahon. Center Parcs is a network of European holiday villages founded in the Netherlands in 1968. There are five parks […]

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Initiative Ireland Secures €1.5 million Investment and Launches UK Subsidiary

12 Apr , 2019  

Initiative Ireland (www.initiativeireland.ie), a social impact finance firm specialising in the provision of lower-cost alternative finance loans to experienced developers, today announced that it has secured a €1.5 million investment. The investment will support the strategic growth of Initiative Ireland over the next 3-years. As part of its expansion strategy the company has also announced […]

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The ceiling and partition specialists

12 Apr , 2019  

Based in Dublin, iFit Interiors supply and fit a range of ceiling and partition solutions to the office, retail and Government sectors. The company prides itself on the quality of its work and is committed to delivering all projects on time and within budget. Specialising in drywall partitions, acoustic and fire partitions, modular drywall, suspended […]

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A leading fit-out specialist

11 Apr , 2019  

Based in Ashbourne, County Meath, McCabe McGinn Construction & Management Ltd was established in 2012. The company has experienced steady growth in the last five years and positioned itself as one of the leading Fit-Out specialists within the Retail, Leisure and Commercial sectors. McCabe McGinn Construction & Management Ltd provide the necessary knowledge, experience and […]

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Saint-Gobain – The Better Build Roadshow came to Belfast!

10 Apr , 2019  

The Saint-Gobain – The Better Build Roadshow will travel around the country throughout 2019 to meet the demand in construction upskilling – with Belfast being the first stop on the route. The Technical Academy offers free, day-long upskilling programs for tradespersons and professionals working within the construction sector. The Technical Academy has trained over 6000 […]