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And the winner is … Ecopipe Ireland

12 Apr , 2018  

Despite being just seven years in existence, Ecopipe Ireland has carved a niche for itself in the Irish construction sector and they had cause to celebrate at this year’s Plumbing & Heating Awards. Building Ireland caught up with Managing Director, Mac McCague. The inaugural Ireland’s Plumbing & Heating Awards, in association with Calor, proved a […]

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Uncompromising quality in Asbestos removal

11 Apr , 2018  

Gravity is proud to be recognized as one of the leading asbestos contractors in Ireland due to their exemplary work standards, dedication to health and safety, highly skilled workforce and efficient management systems. The philosophy at Gravity is not only to comply with the onerous legislation pertaining to working with asbestos but to exceed these […]

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The new era of automated controls

10 Apr , 2018  

Winner of the prestigious BCIA Independent Building Controls and BEMS Installer of the Year award in 2015, ACS Controls Ltd. has been providing mechanical contractors north and south of the border with unrivalled automated controls solutions for a decade and counting. We caught up with founder / managing director Ronan McElholm to find out more. […]

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Everything you need at Thermoparts

9 Apr , 2018  

There are many ‘pet hates’ for tradesmen to address on a regular basis, but one that would be right up their in their top five is their supplier not having the parts they need, when needed most. Time is of the essence in the building sector and any tradesmen will tell you that having a […]

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Rebrand – Ecocem Ireland, Low Carbon Cement Producer

9 Apr , 2018  

Ecocem is Europe’s largest independent specialist producer of GGBS (Ground Granulated Blastfurnace Slag) cement with a capacity of 2.4 million tonnes. Significant developments in the organisation have seen a growing interaction across its operating regions in Ireland, Holland, France, UK and Sweden, as well as the emergence of new product opportunities following 3 to 4 […]

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Delivering excellence in electrical contracting

6 Apr , 2018  

GR White & Son Ltd provides all types of industrial, commercial and domestic electrical services for its customers. Building Ireland learned more about the ins and outs of the business from Rachel Elliott, who is the company’s Quantity Surveyor. Since its inception 45 years ago, G.R. White & Son Ltd has grown into a highly […]

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Access – all areas!

5 Apr , 2018  

Access Industrial Doors is Ireland’s premier industrial and commercial door specialist, offering unrivalled manufacture, supply, service and installation solutions nationwide. We caught up with director Noel Purtell to find out more about this outstanding, 100% Irish-owned operation. Offering bespoke solutions, Access Industrial Doors is a one-stop shop for the manufacture and installation of steel doors […]

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Leading Behavioural Science Expert Will Make First Speaking Appearance at National Construction Summit

4 Apr , 2018  

Bob Cummins is a leading practitioner in behavioural science, specialising in health and safety within the construction industry and on 2nd May, he will make his first speaker appearance in Ireland at the National Construction Summit on ‘How Behavioural Science is Helping to Build the New Children’s Hospital Safely’. Also an author and founder and director of Edinburgh-based […]

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Providing the groundwork

4 Apr , 2018  

Groundworks constitute a vital part of any construction project and Cork-based Coom Construction Ltd. is one of Munster’s more experienced groundworks and site excavating contractors, currently deployed with PJ Hegarty & Sons on the capping and transformation of Haulbowline Island. We travelled to Bantry and met founder & director, Denis O’Brien, to learn more about […]

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Frank Roche Services – over 20 years of excellence

3 Apr , 2018  

Established in 1996, Frank Roche Services (FR Services) in Mallow, Co. Cork is Munster’s leading provider of heating and cooling solutions. The company offers a complete service, including design, supply, installation and maintenance of air conditioning and heating systems. Total temperature control is assured with FR Services which is celebrating 21 years in business. Specialising […]