Graham Construction were celebrating on the double at the Plant, Construction & Quarry Awards 2015 when claiming top prize in the ‘Construction Project of the Year’ and ‘Civil Engineering Company of the Year’ categories. The company was presented with the much coveted ‘Construction Project of the Year’ award in recognition of the A2 Shore Road project. […]
Celebrating 30 years in business, J. Vaughan Electrical Contractors Ltd. have continued to provide its customers with a high quality service spanning four decades. Building Ireland spoke to company founder Joseph Vaughan to find out more. Based in Blanchardstown Dublin, J. Vaughan Electrical has been providing its clients with an unparalleled service, giving prime consideration […]
With twelve years’ experience of the solar panels industry and more than 7,000 systems installed across Ireland and the UK, Activ8 Energies is Ireland’s premier installer of solar energy systems. We visited their base in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan and met general manager Aidan Marron and MD Ciaran Marron to find out more about this exceptional, […]
Over the past decade, Riverside Mechanical Ltd has grown to become one of the market leaders in the building services sector. Building Ireland spoke to one of the company’s Quality Managers – Helen McManus to find out about the company’s growth and some of the major projects they’ve undertaken as of late. Since their inception […]
Brehon Construction Ltd is a leading building and civil engineering company with offices in Curraghroe, Co. Roscommon and Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. Run by brothers Gary and Rory Brehon, it was founded in 2007. Also offering plant hire, demolition, maintenance and haulage services, the family-run business operates nationwide, working on small and large-scale projects within the […]
In its new development plan, Dublin City Council has voted in favour of increased residential building heights. Low-rise buildings of up to 24 metres (or 8 storeys) will now be allowed in all areas between the capital’s canals – an increase of two storeys. But the maximum height for commercial buildings in low-rise areas has […]
Steel & Roofing Systems Ltd is a leading steel fabricator and supplier of roofing and cladding systems based in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Managing director Michael Whelan explains more. From humble beginnings in 1988, Steel & Roofing Systems Ltd (SRS) has become a household name in the Irish structural steelwork and cladding supply sector. The company […]
As Master Installers of the revolutionary SurfacePower fuel heating and hot water system to homes and businesses across Ireland and the UK, Roscommon-based Ecoflex Energy is an exciting new company with the potential to completely transform its customers’ lives. We met up with founder John Freeman to find out more about this 100% transparent and […]
Specialist security provider, VPS Site Security, has seen a dramatic switch from human patrols to more guardless systems in the last twelve months. Recent projects have seen savings of over 60% in security budgets, providing an improved, more comprehensive security net that oversees sites 24/7 but at low cost. Costain, GallifordTry, Carillion, Taylor Wimpey and […]
In June, Doherty Build were double winners at the 2015 Irish Construction Industry Awards, earning gongs for ‘Overall Excellence in Construction Award’ and ‘Health Project of the Year’. Building Ireland spoke to Sean Doherty to find out more about a special night for the Dundalk-based company. With over 40 years’ experience in the Construction Industry, building everything from Bespoke Houses, […]
