The Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) is proud to present the EUmies Award Exhibition in the Printworks, Dublin Castle from 16 January to 14 February 2024. This touring exhibition presents models, texts, videos, sketches and drawings of the 40 shortlisted works – among them the first-ever Irish winner and the 13 Irish nominees […]
As an island nation, we have been building houses by the water for thousands of years, between dramatic cliffs off our coasts, to tranquil lakes in the middle of the country and to the banks of the rivers all around us. ‘Tithe Cois Uisce’ is an 8-part series that follows on from the popular “Tithe […]
Shanowen Plant Hire Ltd. (Demolition) is firmly established as one of Dublin’s premier demolition contractors. As this industry-leading family business approaches its 40th anniversary, Building Ireland interrupted director Paddy Patton’s busy schedule to find out more about its exceptional services, fantastic fleet and vastly-experienced team. Experience is the bedrock of Shanowen Plant Hire Ltd. (Demolition), […]
The early part of 2023 saw Clancy delivering an award-nominated conservation project in the form of the Trinity College Rubrics Building. Lorcan Hickey was its Project Manager and filled Building Ireland in on its details, the current projects the company has on-going and what separates Clancy from the competition. The busy times carry on at […]
Since its inception in 2006, Maor Scaffolding has earned a stellar reputation as one of Ireland’s premier scaffolding contractors, consistently delivering professional, value-added, specialist expertise to a wide range of projects for a who’s who of clients. Managing director Joe O’Riordan provides Building Ireland with an insight into the continued success of this industry-leading operation. […]
N2 Electrical & Security Supplies Ltd is a leading electrical wholesaler and lighting supplier based in Ashbourne, Co. Meath. Established in the mid-1990s by Martin and Bridie McMahon, the company was recently taken over by Andrew Coyle who is eager to keep it on an upward trajectory. It has been a hectic few months for […]
Komatsu has revealed details of a new all-electric excavator which they confirm is destined for sale in their domestic and European markets early in the year ahead. The 13-ton class PC138E-11 will be equipped with a 225-kWh lithium-ion battery for long hours of operation and is being viewed by Komatsu as ‘a step toward the […]
Comprising Maguire Mechanical Ltd., MacMech Air Ltd. and MacMech Vent Ltd., The Maguire Group provides full mechanical services to a wide range of clients across many sectors. Against all odds, this industry-leading group of companies has come a long way since its inception from scratch in 2010 and managing director Paul Maguire – who prides […]
James Heneghan Electrical, Plumbing & Heating Contractor Ltd provides its clients with an extensive range of plumbing, electrical and construction services throughout the west of the country. Building Ireland caught up with the man himself to hear more about the company’s projects and its overall plans going forward. Business is good these days at James […]
Offering a full range of services including new builds, extensions, refurbishments, restorations and conservation work, LMD Build is a multifaceted operation that has been delivering breath-taking construction solutions throughout the greater Dublin area for twelve years and counting. Building Ireland sat down recently with LMD Build founder and managing director Lee McDougall, who has a […]
