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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 […]

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P O’Neill Building Services is reaching new heights

16 May , 2017  

Since setting up in 1994, P O’Neill Building Services has earned itself an unrivalled reputation in the construction industry. Building Ireland spoke to one of the O’Neill clan to find out all about the company, as well as learn about some of their past and present projects. The old saying that family businesses often turn […]

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A leader in structural steel fabrication

15 May , 2017  

For more than a decade and a half, Sincon Engineering Ltd in Co Wexford has been a leading provider of structural steel and roofing  and  cladding systems. Building Ireland heard more from Managing Director Tony Sinnott when they caught up with him recently. These are busy times indeed for Sincon Engineering Ltd and the hope […]

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Kirby Group makes key management appointments

12 May , 2017  

Kirby Group Engineering has made a number of key appointments at senior level.  The appointments are in response to the company’s growth and success domestically and internationally, and align with its commitment to continuously build an effective management team. Conor O’Brien has been appointed Group Commercial Director. Sean Rapple has been appointed Associate Director – […]

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€35m spend approved on four safety improvement road projects

12 May , 2017  

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross TD today announced that Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has approved the progression of 4 safety improvement road projects to construction stage. Speaking today, Minister Ross said: “I am delighted that TII are able to progress these 4 projects which are ‘shovel ready’. As Minister for Transport, Tourism […]

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Construction of Dublin’s Tallest Office Building Moves a Step Closer

12 May , 2017  

The construction of Dublin’s tallest office building – ‘THE EXO’ at Point Square in Dublin’s Dockland’s – has moved a step closer. Joint Receivers Stephen Tennant & Paul McCann of Grant Thornton have today, 4th May, announced that a tender has been issued for the appointment of a building contractor, and that Savills and CBRE […]

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