A decade ago, brothers Laurence and Michael Flood set up Flood Construction in north Co. Dublin. The family-run business has successfully completed many new build, renovation and repair projects since then, and has earned a reputation for excellence, high standards of workmanship and value-for-money. Operating out of The Ward, which is a stone’s throw from […]
We talk to a Westmeath company that provide sustainable solutions The recession that hit this country devastated the construction industry which was without the hardest sector hit. Unfortunately, many businesses involved in the industry could not take the impact that the end of the Celtic Tiger had on Irish society and they were forced to […]
The Geothermal Association of Ireland has announced the winners of this year’s Brecan Mooney Installation of the Year Awards. Wicklow-based Brendan Robinson was presented with the Installation of the Year Award in the Domestic Category for his installation of a geothermal heating system in his home in Blackrock, Blessington, Co Wicklow. Meanwhile, Neil McDaid and […]
Once again, we look set for a long winter as the evenings close in quicker than ever. People are already thinking of stocking up on solid fuel and home heating oil as the extra expense comes to the forefront of people’s minds. It is a burden that we all endure not only do you spend […]
Hinch Plant Hire Ltd is renowned as one of Ireland’s leading plant hire operators and suppliers of plant hire machinery and contracting to the construction and civil engineering industry. Building Ireland spoke to the company’s Managing Director Trevor Hinch to find out all about the business. These past few years may have been difficult ones for the […]
There are many different aspects to the construction industry as it takes people with various skills in the sector to see a job through to the end. From electricians to plumbers to bricklayers to plasterers and carpenters, all have a common link in that they rely on scaffolders at some point in their job. Scaffolding […]
Warm n’Cosy Homes was set up six years ago by Gerry Donnelly in response to the growing need for energy efficient homes. The Co. Roscommon-based company has since established itself as one of the leading home insulation specialists in the midlands and west. Offering a quality product which is delivered professionally into the market and […]
Actavo, a leading international engineering solutions company headquartered in Dublin, has announced that it has acquired a key division of U.S. company, Atlantic Engineering Group, Inc. The deal, for an undisclosed amount, represents Actavo’s first acquisition in the US. Specialising in design engineering, field services, GIS (geographic information systems) services and permitting, primarily within the […]
Reflecting the improving business climate generally, Wexford-based marine engineering contractors, Marine Specialists Limited of Foulksmills and Ballymitty, has invested in additional plant with their purchase of a Komatsu PC360LR-10 hydraulic excavator. Supplied by Komatsu distributor McHale Plant Sales of Birdhill, the new long reach crawler excavator, fitted with a 3D GPS system will be replacing the […]
Sean Ahern Ltd has been in the electrical contracting business since 1956. The family-run business is recognised as one of the leading providers of electrical services in the Munster area. As it prepares to celebrate 60 years in business, Sean Ahern Ltd continues to go from strength to strength under the guidance of brothers Michael and […]
