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QBM appoints Des Stapleton as Roofing and Technical Consultant

22 Aug , 2023  

QBM, one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of flat roofing systems, has today announced the appointment of Des Stapleton as Roofing and TechnicalConsultant. In this role, his responsibilities will include providing expert guidance to commercial property owners and managers on the design, installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of flat roofing systems roofs and supporting the business’s ambitious growth strategy within Ireland.  Des brings over 30 years of construction and roofing industry expertise […]

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Mechanical contractors that always deliver

22 Aug , 2023  

Murphy & Kelly (Thomastown) Ltd has been providing exceptional mechanical contracting solutions since 1985. The Co. Kilkenny-based company is a one-stop shop specialising in the supply and installation of heating, plumbing, ventilation, air conditioning, renewable energy, oil and gas systems. Co-founder Denis Kelly continues to run the family business along with his son Steven, nephew […]

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More award success for Kingdom Installation as it marks 20 years in business

18 Aug , 2023  

Based in Aulane, Abbeydorney, Co Kerry, Kingdom Installation Ltd is a specialist in the supply and installation of energy efficiency solutions to the domestic, commercial and public sector markets. Building Ireland caught up with General Contracts Manager Ciaran Carmody to find out about the ins and outs of the company, its current projects and recent […]

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Work starts on €4 million redevelopment at Arboretum Garden Centre

17 Aug , 2023  

Arboretum, the independent family-owned garden and lifestyle centre located in Kilquade, Co Wicklow has started work on the €4 million redevelopment of its 2,390 m² garden centre. When work is complete in Spring 2024 the entire retail space – including the garden centre, health and wellness, fashion and gifting sections and food hall – will […]

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Two in a row for Wilson Architecture as The Dean Hotel, Cork is announced as the only Irish winner at International Architecture Awards

17 Aug , 2023  

Cork headquartered Wilson Architecture has, for the second year running, been named as the only Irish winner at the prestigious International Architecture Awards. Hosted by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, the Awards recognise 130 of the best-designed buildings and landscapes from around […]

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Centuries Old Secret Room Discovered by Joiner at Johnstown Castle

17 Aug , 2023  

A secret room in the 800-year-old gothic-revival Johnstown Castle in county Wexford was discovered for the first time by a joiner carrying out conservation works. The historic Johnstown Castle Estate Museum & Gardens in Wexford is one of the properties in the care of the Irish Heritage Trust and it has undergone substantial conservation and […]

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Newry concrete business goes on market with asking price of over £1.5m

17 Aug , 2023  

Newry concrete maker, Smith Concrete, including its substantial site and production facility, has been put up for sale as a going concern with an asking price of over £1.5million. The sale of the established family business is being managed by Bradley NI, the leading property agency which has offices in Newry, Belfast, Warrenpoint and Rostrevor. […]

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Down’s bespoke high-end residential specialists

17 Aug , 2023  

Based outside Kircubbin, Co Down,John Dynes & Son Builders Ltd is a family-run business which covers all aspects of construction working for its clients. Building Ireland touched base with one of the company directors Alanna Dynes to learn all about the business – from what it specialises in to the projects it has on-going at […]

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OBD Electrical – for all your needs

16 Aug , 2023  

Based in Clane, Co Kildare, OBD Electrical Ltd provides its customers with Electrical supplies from the leading brands in the market. Building Ireland spoke with proprietor Audrey O’Brien to learn all about the ins and outs of the company – from its origins to the overall state of business today. These are busy times at […]

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Building with pride since 1999

15 Aug , 2023  

DRM Construction Ltd in Spancilhill, Co. Clare is a leading building contractor specialising in residential new builds and renovations. Established in 1999, the company has earned an enviable reputation for building beautiful bespoke and energy efficient homes in Co. Clare and beyond. It is fronted by Mark Rafferty and his wife Deirdre (DRM stands for […]