As the Irish home building industry picks up apace, so too has the arrival of new innovations into the construction sector. This is no more evident than in the increasing use of I-Joists as a replacement to conventional timber joists, as I-Joists are designed to give the architect more scope to increase the size of […]
The name Brooks is synonymous with the timber and building supplies industry as the company is one of the leading providers in this field in the Republic of Ireland. The origins of the company date back to the late 1700s and it has made its mark on our history over the years. The main core […]
BH Groundworks Ltd. is an energetic young plant hire / project management company with a big future. We travelled to Bray in County Wicklow and caught up with senior engineer / project manager Stuart O’Malley to find out more about day-to-day activities at this multifaceted and highly-skilled operation. In the space of three short years, […]
Actavo, a leading international engineering solutions company, has signed a five-year partnership with ScottishPower to help deliver the majority of a smart metering installation programme to 1.5 million homes in Scotland. The contract will see Actavo creating 230 new jobs in Scotland in order to supply in the region of 780,000 meters to homes across […]
On Saturday 15th October 2016, Parliament Buildings at Stormont was the setting for a Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) Conferring Ceremony. Almost 100 guests were in attendance where 17 people were awarded Chartered membership and nine members were upgraded to Fellow membership of the Institute. Ivan McCarthy FCIOB, Trustee of the CIOB was the special […]
O’Hare & McGovern Ltd (OHMG) is an established main contractor with over 40 years’ experience in delivering high quality construction projects throughout the UK and Ireland. Based in Newry, Co. Down, OHMG also has several regional offices with pools of highly-trained and experienced staff capable of delivering the most challenging of projects. The company operates […]
Established close to 40 years, Semiton Ltd have grown into a genuine leader as general building construction contractors, operating primarily in the pharmaceutical sector. The company’s General Manager Jerry Martin gave Building Ireland the lowdown. They say family run businesses often turn out to be the best ones. Well, when it comes to Semiton Ltd in Co Tipperary, it’s safe enough to […]
One of the key factors to any successful business is delivering a quality product or service to the customer. When people are paying good money, they demand quality in all aspects of the service and this is what makes some companies more successful than others. This is especially true in the construction industry as the […]
LG Glass & Glazing Ltd is a specialist glass company engaged in the manufacture of processed value add glass products. From its Castlebar base, the family-run business supplies a wide variety of glass products for both interior and exterior applications to both the Irish and UK markets. While LG Glass & Glazing has only been […]
With over 16 years experience and knowledge, Cosgrove Electrical Services has a strong track record in delivering commercial and industrial electrical solutions. Managing Director Joseph Cosgrove spoke to Building Ireland. Located in Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Cosgrove Electrical is one of Ireland’s leading electrical contractors, specialising in industrial and commercial work, and their reputation has been […]
