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Taoiseach opens Frankfurt office for Irish construction company Collen GmbH during trade visit to Germany

6 Apr , 2017  

Taoiseach Enda Kenny officially opened the Frankfurt Office of Collen GmbH today (Thursday 6th April 2017) during a two-day trade visit to Germany. The event marks the launch of the Dublin based family-owned construction company in Europe where its focus will be on construction of turn-key data centres. Speaking at the event the Taoiseach said: “Collen […]

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Twenty years a-growing

6 Apr , 2017  

Celebrating 20 years in business in 2017, Churchfield is a leading painting, property maintenance and office refurbishment company based in Kinvara, Co. Galway. With a second office in Dublin (Tallaght), the family-run business offers a nationwide service for all your painting, decorating and property maintenance needs. Set up as Churchfield Decorators Ltd by Michael Canny […]

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Masters in natural stone

5 Apr , 2017  

Creggstone Ltd. – one of Ireland’s leading stone specialists, specialising in the supply and fix of natural stone cladding to the commercial and retail markets and in stone restoration and conservation – celebrated its 21st anniversary in 2016.  We travelled to the East Galway town of Ballinasloe and dropped into their well-appointed workshop and offices […]

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Tim Kelly Group deliver quality and excellence

4 Apr , 2017  

As one of Ireland’s leading Electrical, Mechanical and Data Communications companies, Tim Kelly Group continues to set the standard through its dedicated service. Founded by Tim Kelly back in 1974, the company has grown from its modest beginnings in Ballinrobe, Co Mayo through all the various successes and expansions of the business to today’s extensive […]

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A winning combination from Noel Lawler

3 Apr , 2017  

Sister companies Noel Lawler Consulting Engineers and Noel Lawler Green Energy Solutions are growing together as managing director Daniel Ring explains. Established in Kilkenny 36 years ago by Noel Lawler, Noel Lawler Consulting Engineers (NLCE) had long established itself as a leading mechanical and electrical building services consultancy before Noel Lawler Green Energy Solutions was […]

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Irish Concrete Society’s ‘Concrete Ticket’ Programme Launched by Minister Damien English

31 Mar , 2017  

A new initiative to promote excellence in concrete practice has been unveiled which will see concrete operatives in Ireland offered a formally recognised education and guidance course on working with concrete. The ‘Concrete Ticket’, an initiative by the Irish Concrete Society, was officially launched in Dublin today by Minister of State for Housing and Urban […]

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Committed to quality

31 Mar , 2017  

Cavan-based Sandar Construction  is a reputable family owned building contracting company within the Irish construction industry – and a name that is synonymous with quality workmanship. Director Leigh Jackson outlined the secrets of their success to Building Ireland. Established by Jimmie Jackson in 1999, Sandar Ltd, trading as Sandar Construction, undertakes projects throughout Ireland across […]

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Glass act

30 Mar , 2017  

Windows & Rooflights Ltd (WRL) is a leading supplier of quality contemporary and traditional windows and glazing products. Managing director Declan Lally explains more about the successful company which he runs along with 22 highly-skilled and professional staff. With outlets in Galway and Dublin, Windows & Rooflights Ltd is perfectly positioned to provide a nationwide […]

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Bringing solutions to the problems

29 Mar , 2017  

Wicklow headquartered Hickey Electrical Services has been supplying a top quality service to a large customer base for almost 20 years now. Indeed, Brian Hickey will celebrate 20 years in business next February, which in itself is a remarkable milestone, given the turbulent times that has struck all involved in construction. For this month’s edition […]

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“Our people are our greatest asset”

28 Mar , 2017  

Clonmel based engineering and construction provider Kentz, a member of SNC-Lavalin, has provided engineering, construction and technical support services to clients in the energy and resources sectors for more than 90 years. In August 2014, SNC-Lavalin completed the acquisition of Kentz, along with its subsidiary Valerus, and the integration of these organisations gives them world-leading […]