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Construction Industry requires over 110,000 additional workers to rebuild Ireland

19 Feb , 2018  

The construction industry has launched a transition year initiative to facilitate students interested in working in Ireland’s most innovative construction companies.  The initiative will see students completing work experience in the offices of construction companies in addition to on construction sites. Dermot Carey, Director, Safety & Training, CIF said: “The construction industry has undergone significant changes […]

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Cahill’s homevalue: for all your building needs

16 Feb , 2018  

When purchasing any product, customers seek a number of factors including the quality of the goods and the price, while sourcing different materials in the one location and being offered expert advise where you are unsure of what best suits your needs are also beneficial to the purchaser. One hardware store in Kilmallock, Co Limerick […]

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Leading electrical and security distributors

15 Feb , 2018  

Richmond Electrical Wholesale,  otherwise known as  REW,  are electrical and security distributors which operate from three bases between Finglas and Ballymount, Co Dublin. The family-run company has earned a glowing reputation over the past four decades, so Building Ireland caught up with director Fergal McStay to learn more. Coming up on its 40th anniversary, Richmond […]

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Glenbeigh Construction – the professionals

14 Feb , 2018  

Founded in 1985 by Philip Earle and Frank Doolan, Glenbeigh Construction has undoubtedly grown into one of Ireland’s leading construction companies delivering high quality projects to both the public and private sectors. For this month’s edition of Building Ireland, we profile this ever growing firm and speak to general manager John Donlon about what sets […]

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Gyproc Ireland announces €8million investment at its Monaghan quarry

13 Feb , 2018  

  Gyproc, Ireland’s leading manufacturer of plaster and plasterboard and part of the Saint-Gobain group, has today announced an investment of €8million as part of the development of its quarry in Knocknacran, Co. Monaghan. The development will see Gyproc recommence operations in the quarry, ensuring it has access to a long-term supply of gypsum rock, […]

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A champion service

13 Feb , 2018  

M&D Fennelly Ltd is a leading professional plumbing and heating company based in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. It’s run by brothers Michael and Dermot Fennelly, who are members of one of the GAA’s most famous families. Just as the Fennelly name is synonymous with hurling and winning All-Irelands, it is also synonymous with plumbing and heating […]

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Adston Shortlisted for Two Major Irish Construction Excellence Awards

12 Feb , 2018  

Adston, one of the UK and Ireland’s leading construction companies, has been shortlisted for two major Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Awards, which include the ICE Award for Innovation in Construction and the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Award. Adston CEO, Francis Smith, on being shortlisted as a finalist in two categories, said, “It is a great privilege […]

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BCL Contracts – pushing the envelope

12 Feb , 2018  

Having delivered prestigious, high-profile projects nationwide, BCL Contracts is widely-regarded as one of Ireland’s premier roofing and cladding contractors. We caught up with managing director Colum Breen to find out more about this exceptional, market-leading operation. BCL Contracts’ stamp of quality is permanently on display to the public atop buildings all over Munster – where […]

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SEAI to invest €2.5m in RD&D solutions for next generation energy

8 Feb , 2018  

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has announced a research fund of over €2.5 million to support cutting-edge research, development and demonstration energy projects in 2018. The Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) Funding Programme aims to develop new energy solutions that can help our homes, businesses and communities become more energy efficient and deliver a cleaner energy future. […]

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AB Access Scaffolding is building a name for itself

8 Feb , 2018  

Despite being a relatively new company, AB Access Scaffolding Ltd has established itself as a leading contract scaffolding and temporary access solutions provider. The Cork-based company is at the forefront of delivering scaffolding services to the industrial, commercial and residential sectors. AB Access Scaffolding Ltd was founded by managing director Brian Rodgers, who has over […]