Jim Henry, founder of leading Northern Ireland construction company Henry Brothers, has been recognised for his lifetime dedication and contribution to the industry at the Construction Employers Federation (CEF) Excellence Awards 2023. Jim received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his commitment to the pursuit of excellence, with judges determining that he exemplified outstanding leadership and […]
The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced the launch of a new annual research journal, Irish Heritage Studies, and invites submissions for the first volume. Established in 1831 (and with antecedents dating back to 1670), the OPW has three principal areas of responsibility: managing much of the Irish State’s property portfolio; managing Ireland’s flood […]
With over 50 years’ experience and expertise in delivering quality finishes, Tom Crean & Son Painting Contractors Ltd are certified Master Craftsmen, and one of Ireland’s leading painting and decorating contractors. Based in the townland of Ballymurray, which is just a few miles outside Roscommon town on the N61 Athlone Road, the second-generation family business was established by Tom Crean in […]
KORE was delighted to win the ‘Construction Product Innovation – Building Fabric’ Award for its industry-leading Insulated Foundation System at the recent Irish Construction Excellence Awards (ICE Awards) which were held in Dublin’s Convention Centre. No stranger to awards ceremonies, KORE has been providing Ireland and the UK with high-quality expanded polystyrene solutions since 1997. […]
Operating from Augharue, Bilboa, Co Carlow, Hilltop Quarries Ltd specialises in crushing and screening services all across both Ireland and the UK. Building Ireland caught up with Managing Director David Condell recently to learn all about this family-run company – from its origins to the current state of business today. Set-up by David Condell in […]
Established in July 2012 by Helena Ryan, Cooga Safety Services Group (CSSG) Ltd in Doon, Co. Limerick is an award-winning company which provides an exceptional Health & Consultancy Service to a wide range of clients across the construction and event management spectres. Best known for her role as Health & Safety Advisor on the hit RTÉ show DIY SOS: The Big […]
Custy Construction Ltd is a progressive building general contracting company which provides its clients with a high-quality construction service. Building Ireland caught up with Site Manager John Meabe to learn all about this thriving Co Clare venture which featured on RTE’s popular DIY SOS: Big Build Ireland programme this past April. Established since 2005, business […]
Cairn Homes has announced plans to develop the Cairn Apprenticeship Academy, in which the business will invest €10m over the next five years. The Academy will help to enhance the long-term health and viability of the construction sector in Ireland, by addressing future skills in the industry. Increasing the number of construction apprentices across the residential sector […]
Delivering a complete service in-house from initial assessment through to installation and certification, Churchfield Home Services is the very epitome of a One Stop Shop whole home energy upgrade provider. We contacted MD Noel Rowland to discuss the industry-leading status of Ireland’s premier home energy upgrades company. With the Government committed to upgrading half a […]
A meticulous, professional and client-focused approach to every project enables Derek Collins Construction to consistently deliver industry-leading private and public sector building solutions throughout Leinster and beyond. We headed to Celbridge in County Kildare and touched base with the founder / proprietor to find out more about this exceptional building contracting company. Operating out of […]
