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BAM Ireland sign contract for the Development of Uninest Mill II 

26 May , 2017  

BAM and Global Student Accommodation Group (GSA) have signed a €43 million contract for the construction of Uninest Mill II, an additional residence being built next to GSA’s 400 bed flagship residence, Uninest New Mill, which is opening in September. The construction of Uninest Mill II in Merchant’s Quay, Dublin, is expected to create approximately […]

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Fortress Glass Technology are glazing specialists

26 May , 2017  

Belfast based Fortress Glass Technology offers the solution to the customers’ needs when it comes to the facade of a building. The company has evolved over the years since being first established in 2004 and are now regarded as one of the leading aluminium glazing facade company’s specialists in Ireland. “We are aware of the […]

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The pinnacle of excellence

25 May , 2017  

Since its inception in 2003, Pinnacle Building Contractors has forged a stellar reputation for delivering a wide range of exceptional educational, commercial, industrial and residential property construction and refurbishment projects. We recently visited Pinnacle’s main office in Nenagh, County Tipperary and spoke with their managing director Paul Henry to find out more about this outstanding […]

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Through the looking glass

24 May , 2017  

For the past 31 years Mahon Windows Ltd have been providing a top quality service manufacturing windows and doors for both the domestic and commercial markets. Based in Belmont, Co Offaly the company was originally established by Michael Mahon 31 years ago. Michael’s son Trevor joined the business and it has developed into one of […]

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Maintaining the highest standards

23 May , 2017  

Harrington Electrical Services Ltd have over 33 years’ experience servicing the retail and forecourt sector. Building Ireland spoke to company Managing Director Eugene Harrington to find about one of the country’s leaders in forecourt installation. The rise of Harrington Electrical Services over the past 33 years has come off the back of the company’s endeavours […]

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Woodfit are true experts in their craft

19 May , 2017  

Coming up on 40 years in business, Woodfit Ltd has developed itself into an award-winning specialist joinery from its base in the Midlands. Building Ireland spoke with company Marketing Manager, Fergal Costello, to find out more about this unique business. Based in Athlone, Co Westmeath, Woodfit Ltd has developed an excellent reputation for its craftsmanship […]

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AMS lead the way

18 May , 2017  

Through hard work and determination Ashgrove Mechanical Services has become one of the leaders in its field of expertise. In just seven short years, the experience of the managing director has helped secure prestigious contracts with some of this country’s top companies. Ashgrove Mechanical Services Ltd. was started up in February 2009 by Declan Gilsenan […]

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Minister Damien English approves funding of €100k for Approved Housing Bodies

17 May , 2017  

Minister Damien English, T.D., Minister of State for Housing and Urban Renewal has announced the approval of over €100,000 in funding for four Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) under the Innovation Fund. This Fund was established, in line with the commitment made in Rebuilding Ireland, to provide AHBs with the means to test innovative ideas on […]

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ESB and Bord na Móna launch solar power initiative

17 May , 2017  

ESB and Bord na Móna have announced a co-development agreement to develop solar power in four locations in Roscommon, Offaly and Kildare, which will provide renewable energy to power the equivalent of 150,000 homes. The joint venture will access part of Bord na Móna’s land bank in strategic locations across the Midlands which is suitable […]

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Lagan ahead

17 May , 2017  

Headquartered in Midleton, County Cork, Lagan Concrete is one of Ireland’s premier supplier of consistent, high-quality readymix concrete, limestone aggregates, concrete blocks and agricultural lime. We caught up with senior dispatch manager Dave Creedon to find out more about this market-leading operation. Having previously operated as Healy Bros, Lagan Concrete Ltd. was renamed after becoming […]