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KRA Visionary – passionate about sustainability

29 Mar , 2023  

Established in October 2000, KRA Visionary Project Partners (KRA) provides a complete range of building surveying and project management services to clients across Ireland with a strong focus on sustainability and the environment. Headquartered in Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow, KRA has served thousands of clients over the years by looking after their property and construction needs. […]

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IMMA announces winning design for The Matheson Creativity Hub in memory of Tim Scanlon

28 Mar , 2023  

IMMA (Irish Museum of Modern Art) and Matheson, are pleased to announce Studio Makkink & Bey as the winning practice for the creation of a new community space in the heart of the Museum, titled the Matheson Creativity Hub in Memory of Tim Scanlon, revealed at a gathering at the Museum on Monday evening (27 March, 2023). Studio Makkink & Bey was […]

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Ecocem appoints Jennifer Dolan as Head of People and Culture

27 Mar , 2023  

Ecocem, Europe’s leading provider of low carbon solutions for the cement and construction industries, has today announced the appointment of Jennifer Dolan as Head of People and Culture. In this role, her responsibilities will include oversight of the company’s people strategy and objectives, and evolving Ecocem’s workplace ethos and culture to support the business’ ambitious […]

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Where award-winning Passive House architecture begins at home

27 Mar , 2023  

Passionate about sustainability, Peter Nickels is a Dublin-based, award-winning Passive House architect who creates sustainable, comfortable, healthy and beautiful places to live and work. Peter has brought his expertise to bear on a magnificent portfolio of projects across the capital, including a stunning deep retrofit on his own home / workspace – The Willows in […]

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Places for living

24 Mar , 2023  

Total Fitout is a leading turnkey PRS fit out provider with a passion for design, creativity and sustainability.   With offices in Cavan, Dublin and London, Total Fitout continues to go from strength to strength and was delighted to be shortlisted in three categories at the recent 2022 Fit Out Awards. Joanne Reilly and Andrius Usevas […]

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Thermodial Management Team completes 100% MBO

22 Mar , 2023  

The management team of Thermodial has completed the 100% buyout of the company with the goal of increasing turnover by 30% to €13 million and growing employee numbers to over 100 people by 2026.  Permanent TSB is the primary funder of the MBO. The first phase of the MBO, for 55% of the company, was […]

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Ambition drives MOTORWAYCARE to the top of the pile

22 Mar , 2023  

MOTORWAYCARE is a progressive, innovative and dynamic venture, born of years of experience in bringing state-of-the-art services to motorway networks, nationally and internationally.  JJ Doherty, founder of HOLGATE , which since its inception had placed almost 2 million metres of safety, parapet and noise barrier product on the Irish motorway network alone, has brought together his vast knowledge […]

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Quality care and engineering from KD Group

22 Mar , 2023  

As it prepares to celebrate 20 years in business, KD Group continues to go from strength to strength by providing unrivalled mechanical contracting services to clients across a wide range of sectors. Established in 2003 by cousins Kieran and David Staunton, the Castlebar-headquartered company was delighted to be shortlisted for Sub-Contractor of the Year at […]

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Mullarkey Pedersen Architects are sustainability champions

20 Mar , 2023  

With Erne Campus, Enniskillen, Mullarkey Pedersen Architects struck gold in the prestigious Sustainable Project of the Year category at the 2022 Irish Building and Design Awards. Building Ireland sat down with Karl Pedersen to discuss this landmark, trailblazing project which achieved a number of key firsts in the increasingly critical field of sustainability. Nestling on […]

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Kieran Holohan appointed Managing Director of Saint-Gobain Ireland

16 Mar , 2023  

Saint-Gobain Ireland has announced the appointment of Kieran Holohan as its new Managing Director. Kieran will begin his tenure as Managing Director on May 1st, 2023, succeeding Pádraig Barry who is retiring. Kieran joined Saint-Gobain in 2007 and has spent the last nine years as Marketing Director for Saint-Gobain Ireland. Prior to this, he held […]