U+I has secured planning permission for the redevelopment of two sites in Dublin, Donnybrook House in Dublin 4 and ‘The Avenue, Sandyford’ (formerly known as the Avid Building) in South County Dublin. The two developments combined will deliver up to 147 new homes, over 60,000 sq. ft. of new commercial space, as well as retail […]
Excel Electrical provides a wide range of electrical installation, support and maintenance services throughout the country. Firmly established as a market leader today, the Kilkenny head-quartered firm provides the highest levels of quality service to their clients. Established by Tipperary native and Irish Management Institute graduate, Donie Corcoran in 1996, Excel Electrical has grown to […]
Dublin-based Fitzgerald, Kavanagh and Partners had plenty of reasons to celebrate in 2015 after finishing in first place in both the ‘Architectural Firm of the Year’ and ‘Fit Out Project of the Year’ awards. Director Colm Redmond tells us the secrets of their success… The Irish Construction Industry Awards recognise, encourage and celebrate original and […]
Tim Lennon of CBRE was selected as Project Manager of the Year at the 2015 Fit Out Awards, which celebrate excellence in the execution of world-class fit outs in Ireland. We caught up with the award-winning Wicklow man to find out more about the Building Consultancy Department within the world’s largest commercial property consultants. CBRE’s […]
The HSS/Laois Hire Group is Ireland’s largest rental firm with outlets in every city and a large number of towns across the island. It’s the most well established plant and tool hire brand throughout Ireland and UK. The combined HSS/Laois Hire Group is an award-winning tool and equipment hire company, providing a complete equipment management […]
With a client-focused approach to each project, Nolan Construction has earned a remarkable reputation for excellence since it was established in 2009. We caught up with eponymous founder / managing director Tom Nolan to find out more about this exceptional County Wicklow headquartered operation, which harnesses harmony and professionalism in the workplace to deliver high-quality […]
O’Connor Sutton Cronin (OCSC) claimed top prize in the ‘Sustainability Achievement’ category at the 2015 Fit Out Awards. We caught up with mechanical director Richard Brennan to discuss the innovative geothermal system delivered at Athlone Town Centre & Sheraton Hotel. Two O’Connor Sutton Cronin M&E projects struck gold at the 2015 Annual Fit Out Awards […]
Synonymous with high-quality construction projects across the UK, The Kelly Group in London can trace its origins back to County Westmeath. We caught up with chairman Daryll Kelly on a recent trip to Ireland to find out more about this outstanding second-generation family operation, which is renowned for its expertise in an array of sectors, […]
The latest Ulster Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) shows strong performance in the construction sector in July. The construction index hit 61, an increase from the 59.7 figure for June, and well above the 50 figure which separates growth from contraction. It is the 35th month of growth and a majority of respondents forecast continued […]
Irish Water, Ireland’s national water utility responsible for providing and developing water and wastewater services throughout Ireland, has announced the completion of a new wastewater treatment scheme for Gorey. The €7.2 million investment, which commenced in September 2014, has delivered an enhanced treatment plant with the new capacity to treat all waste from both Courtown […]