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The National Apprenticeship Office launch large-scale survey to capture experiences of 28,000+ apprentices 

14 Oct , 2024  

The first wide-scale survey of apprentices in five years has been launched by the National Apprenticeship Office (NAO). The 28,000+ apprentice population across Ireland have been invited by the NAO to share their experiences of 77 national apprenticeship programmes. Insights gathered from the survey will be used to shape the future of apprenticeships in Ireland and […]

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RIAI celebrates Rising Stars of Architecture 2024

11 Oct , 2024  

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has announced the winners and commended recipients of the RIAI Emerging Awards 2024 and the RIAI Student Awards 2024 at their conference in the RDS. The RIAI Emerging Awards recognise new talent within Irish Architecture. The RIAI Student Awards foster excellence and support for the next generation […]

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A true rising star in architecture

11 Oct , 2024  

Synonymous with thoughtful, sustainable and beautiful buildings and places, David Williams was named as the Rising Star in Architecture at the Building & Architect of the Year Awards 2024. At these prestigious industry awards, the Kerry native was also shortlisted for the Public Building of the Year Award for Blennerville Windmill Visitor Centre. April, 2024 […]

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Source Civil announce new jobs as part of Donegal expansion

11 Oct , 2024  

Donegal based civil engineering company Source Civil Ltd has announced that it will grow its workforce to over 270 in the next twelve months with the creation of 50 new jobs.  The announcement was made at the official opening of Source Civil’s new state-of-the-art offices in Donegal town, which is part of a €10 million […]

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Restoring Ireland’s heritage since 1957

9 Oct , 2024  

Powderly Construction Ltd is an award-winning heritage contractor with almost 70 years’ experience in building conservation and the restoration of period homes and property. Based in Ardbraccan, Navan, Co. Meath, Powderly Construction is a second-generation family business which was founded in 1957 by the late Tommy Powderly. Tommy was a carpenter by trade who worked in Dublin for a […]

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Senan House – a sustainability beacon

7 Oct , 2024  

Etched dramatically and strikingly into a slope at the gateway to Enniscorthy Technology Park, Senan House is Ireland’s first certified Passive House office building. For designing this landmark project, MosArt Architects collected the prestigious ‘Sustainability Award for a Single Building or Development’ at the 2024 Building and Architect of the Year Awards. A stunning triumph […]

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Minister O’Brien welcomes Uisce Éireann’s multi million euro investment in water infrastructure for the Greater Dublin Area

4 Oct , 2024  

Uisce Éireann has announced the completion of a new €59 million reservoir in Saggart, Co. Dublin. The key piece of infrastructure is part of a €118 million portfolio of projects undertaken by the utility aimed atenhancing the security and resilience of the water supply across the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). Uisce Éireann has also concluded the […]

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Datum: your civils and construction partner

4 Oct , 2024  

Providing a comprehensive range of civil engineering and construction (residential, commercial and industrial) solutions, Datum Building & Civil Engineering in Tralee, Co. Kerry has earned an enviable reputation for delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. Datum Building & Civil Engineering (Datum BCE) was established in 2018 and continues to go from strength to strength. Managing director Brian […]

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CMD Electrical (Ireland) continues its steady growth  

3 Oct , 2024  

Operating out of Fallask, Clonmany Co Donegal, CMD Electrical (Ireland) Ltd is a general electrical contracting company which specialises in commercial, industrial and domestic projects. Building Ireland caught up with Managing Director Charlie McDaid recently to hear all about the firm – from its origins to the projects it has on-going at the moment. When […]

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Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage budget package of almost €8bn announced

2 Oct , 2024  

The Government’s commitment to Housing, Local Government and Heritage was emphasised in an overall budget package of €7.93bn announced by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, Alan Dillon TD, and Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD. […]