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Reaching for the stars

5 Aug , 2016  

There are many building projects where people stop and wonder how on earth that is being done and one such development was the construction of the Arc Cinema in Drogheda. One might say what’s the big deal about a cinema being built, but when you learn that it was constructed on top of an operating […]

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The Conservation Specialists

3 Aug , 2016  

Established in 1974, Francis Haughey Construction is a leading conservation and restoration company specialising in, but not limited to, cathedrals, churches, period buildings, castles and other buildings that require high levels of expertise and craftsmanship. Malahide Castle is one of the highlights to any visit to Dublin. Located by the seaside village, the castle is […]

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Slipform kerbing, civil engineering … as easy as LMP

29 Jul , 2016  

Operating out of Cashel in County Tipperary, LMP Ltd. offers unrivalled slipform kerbing, civil engineering and construction solutions nationwide. We caught up with founder Liam Maher to find out more about this exceptional, client-conscious operation. The roots of LMP Ltd. date back to 1990, when Liam Maher Plant was established. For a quarter of a […]

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‘We pride ourselves on understanding and reacting to the needs and expectations of our clients’

27 Jul , 2016  

Speaking to Building Ireland magazine, Stephen Dulieu of CP Dynes attributes the company’s success to their unrelenting commitment to be the best at what they do. The company has successfully tendered and negotiated projects for a range of clients and  have established a reputation for providing complex projects on time and within budget. Established in […]

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BAM Ireland is leading the way in Building Information Modelling

27 Jul , 2016  

  BAM Ireland is leading the way in the implementation of Building Information Modelling & Management (BIM) in the Republic of Ireland, having become the first organisation in the country to achieve the international industry standard for the use of the process for design and construction projects.  BAM’s BIM process, which provides 3D computer models […]

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CIF welcomes Minister’s Housing Action Plan

22 Jul , 2016  

The Construction Industry Federation has welcomed Minister Coveney’s Action Plan for Housing after the strategy was approved at cabinet level on Tuesday. CIF Director General, Tom Parlon said: “There is widespread agreement that the housing supply shortage is a major challenge facing Irish society. Today’s strategy is a welcome step in addressing this challenge of unlocking […]

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Building for over 100 years

21 Jul , 2016  

Stewarts’ Brian Gorman was announced as the ‘Project Manager of the Year’ at the 2015 Irish Construction Industry Awards. Building Ireland spoke with the man himself to find out what the successful Galway and Dublin based company has been up to of late. Founded in 1902 and now one of the top 15 main contractors it […]

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Exciting Times At ABM Europe

14 Jul , 2016  

Established in 1994 and headquartered in Swords, Co. Dublin, ABM Europe is a global market leader in construction, civil engineering and the manufacturing of precast concrete products. Headed by brothers Patrick and Brendan O’Neill and Sean Minihane, ABM Europe has an unrivalled track record in design and construction projects along with solutions to complex precast […]

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McAndrews Utilities is a real success story

7 Jul , 2016  

Established in 2002, McAndrew Utilities Ltd in Derbyshire has achieved year on year growth to reach its present turnover of circa £11m per annum. Speaking with Building Ireland, co-director Seamus McAndrew  told us how the family has never forgotten its Irish roots. “Don’t forget who you are and where you come from.” The wise old words […]

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Graham Construction continue their winning ways

29 Jun , 2016  

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. […]