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Ecocem wins best Irish Company in France category at illustrious Ireland France Business awards

20 Nov , 2023  

Ecocem has been recognised as Best Irish Company in France by the Ireland France Business Awards, in a ceremony at the Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin. The award recognises Ecocem’s strong growth and innovation leadership in the field of low carbon cement technologies in France, where the company recently announced significant partnerships with some of the biggest […]

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Providing the highest quality electrical services

20 Nov , 2023  

Operating out of Crosshaven, Co Cork, Haven Electrical Ltd is a professional, hardworking and reliable electrical contractor which holds an excellent reputation amongst its clientele. Building Ireland touched base with Managing Director Stephen Kiely to find out all about this thriving business – from its origins to the projects it has on-going at the moment. Business […]

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A Lite Way to Build

17 Nov , 2023  

Building relationships on trust, value-for-money and competence, Liteways Developments Ltd is a relatively new company with over three decades of experience at home and abroad. Established two years ago by Sheamus Tierney and a member of the CIF, Homebond and the National Guild of Master Craftsmen, Liteways has evolved from various smaller companies, combining the […]

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Actavo awarded ‘Civil Construction Project of the Year’ at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2023

16 Nov , 2023  

Actavo Civils Division has been awarded the inaugural ‘Civil Construction Project of the Year’ at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2023. The company, a leading strategic partner for delivering exceptional construction, engineering, and infrastructure services,  was recognised for its project Rock Road Sustainable Transport Scheme, which was carried out on behalf of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County […]

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CB Scaffolding keeps reaching new heights

16 Nov , 2023  

The sky is the limit for CB Scaffolding, who have been consistently delivering unrivalled scaffolding solutions throughout Dublin and Leinster for 17 years and counting. We touched base with hands-on proprietor Chris Byrne to find out more about the full range of industry-leading scaffolding sales, hire, erect and dismantle services provided. Fronted by Malahide man […]

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International Energy Research Centre Maximising Daylight to Improve Health

15 Nov , 2023  

Researchers at the International Energy Research Centre (IERC) are developing novel daylight enhancing techniques to improve health and wellness while also potentially eliminating the use of electrical lighting during the day. The health and wellness benefits of exposure to natural daylight have long been recognised. Accessing the right levels of natural light at the appropriate […]

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Leading materials scientists call for wider adoption of low carbon cement technology to slash emissions by 2030

15 Nov , 2023  

A group of leading materials scientists has called for the cement and construction sectors to urgently adopt low carbon cement technologies to radically reduce CO2 emissions. Cement is responsible for almost 8% of global CO2 emissions – more than shipping, aviation and long-haul trucking combined. Convening at a symposium in Paris hosted by Ecocem, Europe’s […]

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Glenn Wood puts its stamp on New Children’s Hospital

15 Nov , 2023  

Glenn Wood Tullamore is celebrating 45 years in business with its largest project to date at the New Children’s Hospital (NCH) in Dublin. Project manager David Rowe explains more. Delivering excellence in bespoke furniture, joinery and fitout solutions since 1978 from the heart of Ireland, Glenn Wood is delighted to be associated with NCH which is the most significant capital […]

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Powerfix – the full-service electrical contractor of choice

14 Nov , 2023  

Specialising in full electrical installations on residential developments, Powerfix Electrical boasts the experience, expertise and enthusiasm to deliver a full array of projects large and small – from multi-unit developments to one-off jobs for domestic homeowners. Building Ireland travelled to Clane in County Kildare and sat down with co-owner Seamus Cash to find out more […]

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Eamon Mulligan Building Contractor – tried and trusted

13 Nov , 2023  

Based in Jordanstown, Lusk, Co Dublin, Eamon Mulligan Building Contractors specialises in house building and extension work all throughout the capital and beyond its borders. Building Ireland spoke with both Eamon and Shane Mulligan to hear more about the ins and outs of this family business and the projects it has on-going at the moment. […]