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BAM acquires stake in Irish modular homes specialist MHI

14 Feb , 2019  

BAM has acquired a non-controlling share in leading modular homes provider Modern Homes Ireland (MHI). MHI constructs quality assured steel-framed homes and commercial buildings within a precision-controlled environment with units being up-to 95 per cent constructed before leaving the factory. Financial terms of the transaction are not disclosed. BAM has taken the strategic step with […]

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EDGE Innovate invests £8m in new plant and new people as business grows

14 Feb , 2019  

Dungannon based EDGE Innovate is implementing a four year expansion programme focused on innovation, employment, skills development and export growth. The company is investing nearly £8 million in the business including an expansion of its production and office facilities and the construction of a new 37,500 ft2 factory. The investment also includes the creation of 80 […]

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A steel success story

14 Feb , 2019  

Kiernan Structural Steel Ltd is the leading Irish structural steel manufacturing firm and their quality services and products are very much in demand at home and abroad. The famed Curragh Racecourse is currently out of bounds as it undergoes redevelopment work which will result in the creation of world class multi-purpose facilities on a par […]

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MacBlair Larne setting the standards

13 Feb , 2019  

MacBlair Larne scooped the coveted Best in Management award at the fifth Octabuild Builders Merchant Awards for Northern Ireland. Building Ireland touched base with personable branch manager Barry McKay to find out more about this top-class, customer-focussed builder’s providers operation. Each year a who’s who of leading building material manufacturers – namely Gyproc, Dulux Paints, […]

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Mercedes-Benz to exhibit at National Construction Summit

12 Feb , 2019  

Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles division will be amongst the leading exhibitors attending the forthcoming 5th Annual National Construction Summit, taking place at Citywest, Dublin on March 14th next. Coupled with a manned trade stand, models showing from its light commercial vehicle range will be the popular mid-sized Vito van and X-Class pickup – a unit designed […]

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Rhatigan’s excellence

12 Feb , 2019  

A practice founded in 1939, Rhatigan Architects’ growth and reputation for delivery has resulted in an award winning service underpinned by professional excellence. The Sligo based practice, with offices in Donegal and Dublin, work across a range of residential, commercial, healthcare, education and mixed use projects with a reputation for bringing both a personal touch […]

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GNCE – the sustainable design specialist

11 Feb , 2019  

Glenn Nunan, principle of Glenn Nunan Consulting Engineers (GNCE), was shortlisted for the Designer of the Year award at this year’s Irish Construction Industry Awards. Building Ireland touched base with the innovative, industry-leading Dublin-based Chartered Engineer, who pioneers the application of low energy technologies in the production of truly sustainable buildings. Boasting over 20 years’ […]

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The rise and rise of PMEP Consulting

8 Feb , 2019  

Founded in June 2015 by Nick Penston, PMEP Consulting Ltd has enjoyed a meteoric rise which was reflected in its success at the 2018 National Electrical Awards that took place in the Mansion House, Dublin on May 11 last. The leading mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy practice received a Special Recognition Award for its work […]

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Hardware Association Ireland appoints Sean Moran as President

7 Feb , 2019  

Hardware Association Ireland (HAI), the national representative body for over 370 hardware and DIY retailers, builders merchants, and manufacturers and distributors across Ireland, has appointed Sean Moran as its new President.  Sean is CEO and majority shareholder of the Home Project Centre Group, which currently has 14 trading units around the country, employs 250 people […]

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Block H, Central park wins for Collen Construction

7 Feb , 2019  

The fifth annual Irish Construction Industry Awards took place at the Citywest Hotel on June 14 last and what a night it was for Collen Construction who took home the awards for Commercial Project of the Year  (Large category) and Retail Project of the Year. Since launching in 2014, the Awards has established itself as the benchmark […]