The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage today published its monthly data on the number of Commencement Notices (residential construction starts) for April 2024. Highlights include: Reflecting on the figures and progress made, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD said: “We have never before seen new home starts at this […]
Firmly established as Galway’s premier builders providers and hardware store, T O’Higgins Homevalue has been looking after customers’ every need for 85 years and counting. As the standard-setting store’s outstanding levels of customer service were recognised with not one but two United in Excellence Awards, Building Ireland sat down with CEO Paul O’Shaughnessy to find […]
Established in 2017, Conor Mulcahy Construction Ltd specialises in all aspects of construction from house building to commercial, industrial and civil engineering projects. Building Ireland heard more from its Health & Safety Officer Brian Nolan recently on the ins and outs of the company and the projects it has on-going at the moment. These are […]
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will carry out a two-week quarry safety inspection campaign commencing on Monday 13th May. The focus of the campaign is on the management of contractors. This inspection campaign will concentrate on key safety areas of concern including management and supervision of contractors while on site, employer cooperation and coordination […]
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced the launch of 57 newly built homes in Hollystown in Dublin 15. The homes are part of the Wilkinsons Brook development and are being delivered by the LDA through its Project Tosaigh initiative. They will be officially launched by the Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien. The A-rated, stylish and ultra-modern houses […]
Industry leaders and stakeholders gathered recently at the Aviva Stadium for Kilsarans ‘ESG Insights for the Construction Industry’ event. Hosted by Jonathan Healy, the event offered a deep dive into Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices within the construction sector. Attendees heard presentations and a panel discussion from various industry experts, each contributing to the […]
Uisce Éireann in collaboration with 20FIFTY Partners, has announced the launch of the Water Stewardship Accelerator Programme. This initiative aims to foster water resilience and sustainability among businesses in Ireland, with a particular focus on the Greater Dublin Area. Water scarcity poses a significant challenge to industries across Ireland, especially in vulnerable catchments and water-stressed […]
Based just outside of Midleton, Co Cork, Elite Contracting Design Ltd specialises in the delivery of various construction services for its clients. Building Ireland caught up with company co-founder Frank Flannery to hear more about the services the company provides in new builds, renovations, extensions, garden designs and commercial fit-outs. These are busy times at […]
Celebrating 30 years in business, Grogan & Currid Ltd continues to lead the way for quality windows, doors and conservatories. Based in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, Grogan & Currid manufactures and supplies high-quality energy-efficient windows, doors and conservatories that enhance the appearance of your home or business. The long-established business offers a range of colours in uPVC, aluminium, double-glazed, triple-glazed and full ‘A’ rated […]
Leading civils and groundworks company JD Excavations was delighted to win a prestigious John Sisk & Son Supply Chain Partner of the Year Award recently. The Cookstown, Co. Tyrone-based firm scooped the Supply Chain Partner of the Year – UK Civils accolade at the annual awards which were held in The Convention Centre, Dublin on Friday, November 24 last. One of the […]
