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Providing a 24-hour electrical service

21 Aug , 2017  

Martin O’Neill Electrical/Data is a Galway based electrical and data company providing a full range of electrical and data services to both commercial and residential customers. Building Ireland caught up with the man himself to learn more about a business which has grown itself an excellent reputation. Since setting up in 1996, Martin O’Neill Electrical/Data […]

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Trim Formworks are concrete specialists

18 Aug , 2017  

There are many different aspects to the construction industry, while it offers the opportunity for people in a wide variety of trades. One that has been forgotten somewhat and is arguably one of the skilled jobs in the trade is formwork or concreting. Formwork in concrete construction is used as a mould for a structure […]

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McGonagle Group for mechanical services … and a whole lot more

17 Aug , 2017  

As the longest-established strand of the burgeoning McGonagle Group, E McGonagle & Sons is widely regarded as the premier commercial and residential plumbing, heating and mechanical, contracting company in the North West. We visited their Malin, County Donegal head office and touched base with director Kevin McGonagle to find out more about this exceptional family […]

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Ten years of Talbot Building & Civil Engineering

16 Aug , 2017  

“My father (also Vincent) was a builder many years ago, so I suppose you could say building is in the blood.” – Vincent Talbot Vinny Talbot is the owner and founder of Talbot Building & Civil Engineering. Vinny and his wife Kay run the company along with their eight employees. They specialise in everything ranging […]

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A genuine dynasty

15 Aug , 2017  

Bolger Agri & Hardware Merchants in Co Wexford has been providing its customers with quality down through five different generations of the Bolger family. Building Ireland spoke with David Bolger to learn more about a company which has become a dynasty, dating all the way back to 1884. Business has been good lately at Bolger […]

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O’Hara & Harrison – one of the North West’s leading electrical firms

14 Aug , 2017  

O’Hara & Harrison are one of very few Electrical Contracting Firms that provide a wide and varied range of services for all areas in the construction sector. Based in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, this family run business has been providing advice on electrical design, value engineering and services coordination while supplying high quality, efficient and professional […]

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Construction industry will complete 18,000 homes this year say CIF

8 Aug , 2017  

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) estimates that the level of new residential completions for 2017 will be in the region of 18,000 units with this figure expected to increase to approximately 20,000 units in 2018. This compares to 12,666 units in 2015, representing an overall increase of 42% from 2015-2017. CIF Director General Tom Parlon […]

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Ten Years of Metec Consulting Engineers

8 Aug , 2017  

Celebrating 10 years in business, Metec Consulting Engineers is a multi-disciplined building services engineering consultancy based in Bray, Co. Wicklow. The successful practice offers a complete range of environmental services which include mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, energy and sustainability, LEED / BREEAM, due diligence survey and reporting, non-domestic BER assessors, lifts and vertical transport, BIM […]

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Perfect conditioning from Brian Scully Services

2 Aug , 2017  

Providing efficient, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly solutions, Brian Scully Services is Ireland’s premier supplier and installer of Air Conditioning Systems. We paid a visit to their Newcastle West Head Office and met with Managing Director Kevin Scully to find out more about this outstanding family business, which has been at the forefront of the Air Conditioning […]

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TGW celebrate 20 years

1 Aug , 2017  

Tipperary Groundworks Ltd (TGW Ltd) celebrates their 20th anniversary this year as the company continues to deliver an excellent service to a large customer base. Established in February 1997, by Johnny and Joe Ryan who had many years’ experience in groundworks behind them, the company has gone from strength to strength over the years. “We […]