Delayed jobs, losing out on work and even having to take out a loan or borrow money are just some of the implications for tradespeople when tools are stolen according to a new survey from Chadwicks Group. The research carried out by Ireland’s leading builders’ merchants among 375 tradespeople around the issue of tool theft […]
Based in Connemara, Co Galway, Nioclás Ó Conchubhair Teo Homevalue is an award-winning hardware and electrical store which holds an excellent reputation among its customers. Building Ireland recently touched base with Nioclás Óg Ó Conchubhair to find out all about this gem out west which marked 45 years in business this year. Business is good these days at […]
National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company rolling out the National Broadband Plan (NBP) has announced that surveying works are to commence in the coming weeks on three Cork offshore islands – Cape Clear Island Sherkin Island and Bere Island). Peter Hendrick, Chief Executive Officer of National Broadband Ireland, said: “NBI’s mission is to ensure that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
