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Minister Darragh O’Brien visits 184 new social homes being delivered by Respond in Galway

19 Jul , 2022  

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien T.D, visited construction sites in Galway comprising of 184 new social homes being delivered by Approved Housing Body Respond, in partnership with Galway City Council. The homes have been funded by a combination of private finance from the Housing Finance Agency and a loan from the […]

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Eaton’s xModular – a new approach to delivering data centre power infrastructure

19 Jul , 2022  

Power management company Eaton today announced the introduction of its xModularsystem. This is the latest addition to its critical systems portfolio that brings innovation, integration and a digital dimension to the design, deployment, and operation of data centre type facilities.   “Increasingly the economy is a digital economy, as such the need for facilities to house […]

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Whatever your vision, Hillmac make it happen

19 Jul , 2022  

Hillmac Fitouts is a young and dynamic company which has gone from strength to strength since entering the fit out market three years ago. Based in Glasnevin, Dublin 9, the contractor specialises in commercial interiors, leisure, hospitality and office fitouts. Hilmac Fitouts was formed by directors Neil McGovern and Patrick Hilley in July 2019. Consistently […]

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Building quality and sustainable homes

18 Jul , 2022  

Based in Daingean, Co Offaly, Heather Homes is a housing development company which was established to build quality and sustainable housing throughout Ireland. Building Ireland touched base with its Managing Director Mark Feely to learn all about this venture – from its origins to the state of business at the moment. Business is good these […]

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KSN Project Management Acquires Helix Building Consultancy

15 Jul , 2022  

Helix Building Consultancy, multi-disciplinary construction and property-related company based in Glasgow, has been acquired by Directors of KSN Project Management, a leading Irish-owned Project Management and Construction consultancy. The acquisition is being undertaken as part of the expansion of KSNPM into the UK market as a construction project management consultancy firm, enabling its growth and […]

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Byrne & Byrne build to the most exacting standards

15 Jul , 2022  

Byrne & Byrne Building Contractors’ outstanding achievement in successfully delivering the Wicklow Town Library & County Archive refurbishment, extension and fit out project to the most exacting standards has been recognised by the judges at the 2022 Irish Construction Excellence Awards. Building Ireland touched base with director / contracts manager Barry Byrne to discuss this […]

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Townlink’s Shawn shortlisted for prestigious award

14 Jul , 2022  

It’s a long way from Cape Town to Dublin, but that’s the path 2022 Irish Construction Excellence Awards nominee Shawn Lamprecht has taken. The affable South African is proud to be a finalist in the ‘Construction Project Manager of the Year’ category for The Spencer Hotel Extension, which is one of Townlink Construction’s finest projects […]

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Bretland Group reaches new heights on landmark Stemple Exchange project

13 Jul , 2022  

For their outstanding achievement in successfully delivering the striking Stemple Exchange, Blanchardstown Corporate Park project on behalf of Channor Ltd., Bretland Group has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Commercial Over €15m category at the 2022 Irish Construction Excellence Awards. Contracts director Maurice Austin took time out from his busy schedule to discuss this […]

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Penrose Dock is a winner for PJ Hegarty & Sons

12 Jul , 2022  

PJ Hegarty & Sons is proud to be a finalist in the 2022 Irish Construction Excellence Awards (ICE Awards) in the ‘Commercial Over €15m’ category for the magnificent Penrose Dock Development in Cork. Building Partnerships since 1925, PJ Hegarty & Sons was the main contractor on the €65m project which comprises 250,000 sq. ft. of […]

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Kick It With Keylite returns to raise mental health awareness within the construction industry

11 Jul , 2022  

Following the success of last year’s initiative, Kick It With Keylite returns for 2022 – bigger and better than before. This year, Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite) is challenging trades to ‘Keep It Up’ in the name of raising money for Mates in Mind, a leading charity addressing the stigma of poor mental health within the […]