Innovative insulation manufacturer and installer, energystore has officially launched the UK’s first aerogel-based injected insulation called energystore spacebead®. Designed for widescale adoption in domestic homebuilding, spacebead® combines EPS beads, aerogel and adhesive and is set to transform the construction industry with its benefits. The use of aerogels in construction has historically been limited to niche […]
Marine works are due to begin this week on the largest single capital investment project ever undertaken by Belfast Harbour, the development of a new deepwater terminal to facilitate increased cruise tourism and enable offshore wind energy. The project will see the £90m construction of a new dual purpose deepwater quay which will be able […]
With an order book that’s almost full for the 2025 calendar year, Semiton Ltd. is an industry-leading, family-run general building and contracting company that continues to go from strength to strength. Building Ireland touched base with director Niall Murphy for an update on this exceptional County Tipperary headquartered operation. The fantastic portfolio of projects successfully […]
One of Northern Ireland’s leading construction businesses, CosyGroup, has acquired family-run independent building merchants J&W McCall Supplies Ltd for an undisclosed sum. Headquartered in Downpatrick, Co Down, CosyGroup is the parent company of a wide range of construction outfits including CosyRoof, one of the UK’s leading conservatory roof conversion specialists. CosyGroup also works in the […]
Barryscourt Castle, one of Ireland’s finest surviving medieval tower houses, is set to reopen its doors following a transformative conservation project led by the Office of Public Works (OPW). Officially unveiled in April by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, the conserved castle promises to become a cornerstone of Cork’s cultural tourism, blending centuries of history with […]
Synonymous with the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke, premium quality systems, 2020 Glazing has since its inception in 2009 become a leader in the specialist glazing and façade market. Building Ireland popped into the industry-leading company’s state-of-the-art facility in Ballincollig, County Cork and sat down with the team to find out more. 2020 Glazing […]
These are incredibly exciting times for Kean’s Homevalue in Claremorris, County Mayo, who will mark their landmark 120th anniversary in style in 2025 by officially launching their completely revamped store at the heart of the town. Meanwhile, there was a brilliant end to 2024 for the progressive fourth-generation family business as they claimed the prestigious […]
CPAC Modular has announced the completion of Ireland’s first permanent modular school at Lucan in Dublin. Following 18 months of construction, this state-of-the-art permanent structure hails a new era for modular construction in Ireland, offering permanent, sustainable and innovative facilities for the educational sector. Ireland’s first permanent modular school spans 3,600 square metres over two […]
On every project delivered, Brian Forkan invariably goes out of his way to ensure that all work is carried out and completed to exacting standards and to the absolute satisfaction of all parties. This is one of the many reasons why Brian Forkan Construction – recently featured on RTE’s flagship series Room to Improve – […]
South East Technological University (SETU) and ESB Networks Training were pleased to announce a new collaboration aimed at enhancing the energy sector in Ireland. The collaboration will create learning opportunities, foster innovation, and strengthen industry-academic partnerships in the sector. The collaboration leverages the outstanding strengths and expertise of each partner that will benefit the wider […]
