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Cork’s Rubicon Heritage Services wins 5-year multi-million Euro contract for one of Europe’s largest infrastructure projects

10 Oct , 2023  

Leading Irish archaeological services firm Rubicon Heritage Services is pleased to announce it has won a multi-million archaeological framework contract for SuedLink, a 700km underground cable renewable energy electricity network project which will link wind energy in northern Germany with solar power in south Germany. This will be the longest such power cable in the […]

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PMEP Consulting sets the standards

10 Oct , 2023  

Since its inception in 2015, PMEP Consulting Ltd has established itself as one of Ireland’s leading mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy practices, and has the awards to prove it. Fronted by Michelle Hickey and Nick Penston and based in Citywest, Dublin 24, PMEP (Penston MEP Consulting Ltd) specialises in building services and engineering design for mechanical and electrical projects […]

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Official Opening of 67 New Homes at Ballyogan Square, Dublin 18

10 Oct , 2023  

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (dlr) officially launched 67 new homes at Ballyogan Square. This new housing development includes two- and three-bed homes which are currently being allocated to persons on the dlr social housing waiting list. Councillor Denis O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council said: “I’m delighted to be present today at the official […]

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Stelga setting the standards in construction excellence

9 Oct , 2023  

For a decade and counting, Stelga Construction has been delivering a wide range of industry-leading building projects, invariably with a strict adherence to quality workmanship and professionalism to consistently achieve absolute customer satisfaction. We got an insight into this exceptional multifaceted operation from founder / proprietor Damien Brannick. Since its inception in 2013, Stelga Construction […]

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Council’s Housing for Older Persons Wins Awards at All-Ireland Sustainability Event

9 Oct , 2023  

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s innovative energy retrofit project in the Beaufort housing development in Glasthule has received gold and silver awards at this year’s All-Ireland Sustainability Awards. Councillor Denis O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council said: “I am very pleased to see the fantastic work of our Housing Department being recognised with these two All-Ireland […]

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Industry stalwart Jim Henry receives lifetime recognition at CEF Awards

6 Oct , 2023  

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 […]

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Office of Public Works launches Irish Heritage Studies, a new research journal

6 Oct , 2023  

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 […]

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Painters with a professional touch

6 Oct , 2023  

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 […]

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KORE wins at ICE Awards

5 Oct , 2023  

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. […]

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No job too big or small for Hilltop Quarries

4 Oct , 2023  

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 […]