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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Since its inception in 2004, Flynn holds a proud track record of successful delivery of sustainable construction projects and specialising in critical environments all across the country, and across UK and EU. Building Ireland touched base with company Senior Project Manager Sean McGeeney to learn more about the business and its recent success as the […]
QBM, one of Ireland’s leading roofing materials suppliers, officially unrolled the future in partnership with Elevate showcasing their new Rubbergard SA at the Grand Hotel in Malahide, Co. Dublin. Among the main challenges that the construction industry is facing today are a shortage of skilled labour, increased demand for productivity, and the need for durable solutions […]
It seems like the sky is the limit for Tralee-headquartered Reidy Roofing, who have over the past 13 years and counting established themselves as one of Ireland’s premier roofing and cladding contractors. Building Ireland had a chat with founder and hands-on MD Chris Reidy to get an insight into an industry-leading company which consistently reaches […]
Based in West Cork, B&M O’Brien Brothers Ltd is an exceptional family-run business specialising in all aspects of groundworks, civil engineering projects, agricultural buildings and concrete works. While the Barryroe, Co. Cork-based company was only formed in 2014, the O’Brien family have many years’ experience in groundworks, civil engineering and agricultural building works. It is […]
Croom Concrete in County Limerick has been announced as the first Irish company to achieve the UKCA mark from NSAI Certification UK, a subsidiary of the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI). As a result, the precast concrete supplier, which employs over 90 people in Limerick, can export its precast concrete products to England, Scotland and […]
Synonymous with consistently delivering stunning new build homes with the wow factor, MRPx Construction collected the prestigious ‘House Builder’ award at the 2023 Federation of Master Builders Northern Ireland Awards. Building Ireland travelled to scenic Portaferry in County Down to find out more from director and co-founder Bryan McGimpsey. Fronted by Bryan McGimpsey and Ryan […]
