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Rural towns to reap benefits of ‘a changing country’ due to lifestyle benefits and Dublin’s housing shortage – national award-winning architect

10 Jul , 2018  

“We are on the cusp of something very exciting and positive,” according to John Monahan of NOJI Architects, the Sligo-based architecture and design studio which won the RIAI Future Award in the highly prestigious 2018 RIAI Architecture Awards. John founded the company in Dublin eight years ago before moving back to Sligo in 2015 where […]

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Design of the times

6 Jul , 2018  

Bringing decades of experience to every project, S. Hanniffy & Associates Consulting Engineers is a one stop shop for innovative architectural design and structural and civil engineering solutions. We dropped into their head office in Maree, Oranmore, County Galway and touched base with director Shane Hanniffy to get an insight into this exceptional father-and-son-fronted operation. […]

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Northern Ireland based McAleer & Rushe reaches milestone at New UK Government Hub development

6 Jul , 2018  

The new UK Government hub planned for New Waverley in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town which is being constructed by Northern Ireland based design and build company McAleer & Rushe, has reached a significant milestone with the official ‘Topping Out’ of the office scheme. The project which is transforming a UNESCO Heritage site, in […]

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Heiton Buckley unveils newly refurbished Monaghan branch

5 Jul , 2018  

Heiton Buckley, one of Ireland’s leading supplier of doors, floors, bathrooms, garden, plumbing and heating products, today officially unveiled its newly refurbished Monaghan branch.  GAA star Conor McManus, CEO of Grafton Merchanting Patrick Atkinson, Branch Manager Cora Maguire and building contractor and longstanding customer Gary McPhillips officially cut the ribbon and kicked off the celebrations […]

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Safe, responsible electrical contracting

4 Jul , 2018  

Since its inception in 1994, O’Keeffe Electrical has earned a solid reputation as one of Cork’s most respected and dependable electrical contractors. We travelled to Ballincollig, on the outskirts of Cork city, and had a chat with proprietor Tim O’Keeffe about the premium services provided by his exceptional, RECI-award-winning operation. Working predominantly in the commercial […]

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Portview named the perfect fit for workplace wellbeing

3 Jul , 2018  

Fit-out specialist, Portview, has been named as one of the best employers in Northern Ireland for workplace wellbeing in this year’s Irish News Workplace and Employment Awards. Taking place on Thursday 14th June, the awards recognise companies that champion resilience, team-building and positivity in the workplace. Now in its 12th year, a record-breaking 620 guests attended the black-tie event, […]

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Visqueen’s ultimate Radonblok delivers superior radon protection for Irish new builds

3 Jul , 2018  

Visqueen, the leading manufacturer of gas protection and waterproofing membranes, has released a high-performance radon barrier membrane designed specifically for the environmental challenges of the Irish market. The Visqueen Ultimate RadonBlok 400 & 600 barriers draw on the company’s extensive knowledge and expertise in gas protection to help protect Irish homes and businesses from the […]

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Komatsu ‘Dash 11’ wheeled excavators arrive

3 Jul , 2018  

Latest ‘Dash 11’ versions of Komatsu’s wheeled excavator product offering have arrived on the market here and early indications are pointing to a positive reception. According to distributor McHale Plant Sales of Birdhill and Rathcoole, interest is high and a number of deliveries are said to be ‘in the pipeline’. All powered by a EU […]

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The wind farm specialists

3 Jul , 2018  

Michael Doyle Civil Engineering Ltd has over 20 years solid experience specialising in site development work covering the whole of Ireland. Wind farms are a particular area of expertise as Building Ireland found out when speaking to the company’s QS Paul Gallagher. A diverse and accommodating company, Michael Doyle Civil Engineering Ltd has successfully completed […]

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CGDM Construction announces new office premises at Carnbane Business Park

2 Jul , 2018  

Newry based construction firm, CGDM Construction has announced that it is investing over half a million pounds in the construction of new office premises at Carnbane Business Park and creating 10 new jobs with the support of Invest Northern Ireland. Invest NI has offered the company £74,000 of support towards the creation of the new […]