Ecocem Ireland, Ireland’s premier manufacturer of high performance low carbon cement, has upped its export capacity with the official opening of its second bulk import terminal, capitalising on the potential to supply the London / south east construction market. This is Ecocem Ireland’s second bulk import facility in the UK and is located in Sheerness […]
Operating from Castleblayney for over 40 years, Broomfield Construction Ltd has built an enviable reputation as a multi-disciplined main contractor and a trusted construction partner in the healthcare, education and local authority sectors. The Co. Monaghan-based contractor, which directly employs over 35 people from the local area, was set up in 1973 by Patrick Reilly, […]
Coming up on 30 years in business, Carroll O’Keeffe & Co Ltd continues to be one of the leading general construction companies in the Midlands. Building Ireland spoke with Managing Director John Carroll to find out all about the business and learn about some of their current projects. First established in 1988, Carroll O’Keeffe & […]
Castleblayney, County Monaghan-based RB Coogan Ltd Homevalue Hardware has a history dating back to the early 1800’s in supplying the local construction industry and they stock a comprehensive range of building materials. We spoke to joint manager Stephen McAneney who told us that they are the first port of call for local builders. As a […]
Over the past 33 years, Mealey Architectural Façades Ltd. (MAF Ltd.) has developed into Ireland’s premier provider of bespoke façade solutions. We visited their state-of-the-art County Carlow facility and touched base with director Joe O’Connor to discuss the full range of excellent services provided by this pioneering, award-winning, industry-leading operation. The new Hybrid Cardiac Catheterisation […]
With over 30 years’ experience, Mac Electrics Ltd is one of Ireland’s leading electrical contractors. Based in Armagh city, the family-run business is renowned for its specialist services, particularly in the educational, healthcare and public / heritage building sectors. Mac Electrics was established in October 1985 by the current managing director Maurice McBirney. It has […]
Wexford man Anthony Neville has been elected Chairman of the Irish Home Builders Association (IHBA.) Mr Neville was appointed following a unanimous agreement at the IHBA AGM on 16th May at Construction Industry Federation HQ in Dublin. “It is an extremely exciting time to be in the IHBA, we have a long way to go, […]
Irish construction activity rose at a sharp and accelerated pace in May as new business expanded. This is according to the latest Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) – a seasonally adjusted index designed to track changes in total construction activity – it rose to 63.6 in May from 61.3 in April. The reading signalled […]
A commonly known fact is that family run businesses that have experience behind them seem to do better than most other companies in Ireland. This is illustrated throughout this country with the majority of businesses that have been operating for many decades being family owned or run. Employers and clients entrust in the experienced, proven […]
Trigon Hotels Limited , the owners of the Metropole Hotel, Cork International Hotel and Cork Airport Hotel is planning to upgrade the Metropole amd build a second hotel on an adjoining site. The project will cost an estimated €50m. Trigon Hotels Limited will shortly submit a planning application to Cork City Council for the project […]
