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NBC launch Ireland’s Digital ambition for a ‘Connected’ industry

12 Jan , 2018  

Prior to Christmas, the National BIM Council published the first digital strategy for Ireland’s construction industry, titled a ‘Roadmap to Digital Transition’. Over the past 18 months, the council have consulted and researched, both domestically and internationally to offer a vision and direction for the sector that looks to achieve 20% reductions in cost, 20% […]

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MRA Electrical is a leader in its field

12 Jan , 2018  

MRA Electrical (MRA Electrical & Security Ltd) is a leading registered electrical contractor based in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Employing a team of 38 full-time employees, the company caters for the domestic, commercial and industrial markets. Established in October 2011, MRA Electrical has grown to become one of the South-East’s most successful and respected electrical contracting […]

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Haldane Fisher build fleet with first-ever new Volvo Trucks

12 Jan , 2018  

Haldane Fisher, one of the leading independent suppliers to the construction industry in the UK and Ireland, has expanded its fleet with five new Volvo trucks purchased from Dennison Commercials Ltd. of Northern Ireland. Working closely with Dennison Commercials Sales Executive, Damian Kerin, Haldane Fisher ordered a mixture of Volvo models suited to the operational […]

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The live environment specialists

11 Jan , 2018  

Collating almost half a century of expertise, Eugene Duffy Construction is one of Northern Ireland’s premier civil engineering and construction firms, specialising in working in live environments to deliver healthcare and education projects to the highest possible standards. We travelled to Crossmaglen and met managing director Paul Duffy to learn more about this exceptional family […]

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Eamonn McGauran & Son Ltd: The Electrical Specialists

9 Jan , 2018  

In 2018, Eamonn McGauran & Son Ltd will celebrate 50 years in business. For any company to reach this landmark is a significant achievement and one that the owners should take great pride in. This Sligo based family run business has been supplying its services to a large customer base since 1968 and their reputation […]

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GP visit …

8 Jan , 2018  

Four years ago (2013) , two of Ireland’s longest-established timber processing companies – the Grainger Group and the Palfab Group – merged to give rise to GP Wood. Investments of nigh on €20m in its two plants at Enniskeane and Lissarda, have seen the new company quickly establish itself as one of Ireland’s largest and […]

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McHale Plant Sales commits to apprenticeship training

5 Jan , 2018  

Construction plant and machinery distributor, McHale Plant Sales, has committed to increasing the number of apprentices taking technical training within its organisation.   The decision comes on foot of their recent publication of a career guidance booklet entitled ‘Career Choices In the Construction Plant & Equipment Industry’.   Encouraging young people to view apprenticeship as […]

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Grants Electrical – leading the way in the North-West

5 Jan , 2018  

Grants Services Ltd is a leading registered electrical contracting firm based in Buncrana, Co. Donegal offering an experienced, skilled, responsive, reliable and competitive service delivered on time and within budget. Celebrating 10 years as a limited company, the business was established in 2001 by brothers Stephen and Damien Grant. It has grown to employ nine electricians […]

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Another landmark contract for J Coffey Construction

4 Jan , 2018  

J Coffey Construction, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, was awarded the concrete and civils & groundworks packages for Facebook’s state-of-the-art new Data Centre in Clonee, County Meath. We caught up with founder / MD James Coffey to find out more about this landmark contract and the ongoing success of the J Coffey Group. […]

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Always striving to exceed expectations

3 Jan , 2018  

Building Ireland caught up with John Moloney of Limerick-based Moloney Fox Consulting Ltd who elaborated on their unwavering commitment to meeting their clients needs at all times. Moloney Fox Consulting Ltd provides advanced design expertise in all areas of building services engineering. The practice was founded by John Moloney and Matt Fox in 2011. The […]