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Grant launches new Aerona R290 heat pump

18 Sep , 2025  

Globally renowned heating technology manufacturer Grant has unveiled its next generation air source heat pump, the Grant Aerona R290. Designed in Ireland, specifically for the Irish and UK climate the new heat pump is already proving itself to be in another league in terms of innovation and efficiency and a significant addition to the Grant product […]

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The Formwork Factory rebrands to TFF 

18 Sep , 2025  

There have been a number of exciting new developments at The Formwork Factory, the leading supplier of quality affordable formwork systems and equipment to contractors across Ireland, the UK and Europe. Building Ireland touched base with founder and proprietor Charlie McCarron to find out more about his progressive, industry-leading operation, which will henceforth be known […]

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€27.6m funding awarded to transform heritage buildings across four counties under THRIVE scheme

17 Sep , 2025  

Four landmark heritage buildings in Sligo, Donegal, Monaghan and Galway have secured up to €27.6 million in funding under the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme (THRIVE) which will see them transformed into vibrant community and tourism spaces. The THRIVE scheme is part of the Northern and Western Regional Programme which is co-funded by the […]

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The awards keep on coming for KORE  

16 Sep , 2025  

Based in Kilnaleck, Co Cavan, KORE Insulation is an award-winning company which provides both Ireland and the UK with high-quality expanded polystyrene solutions. Building Ireland touched base with its Commercial Director Caroline Ashe Brady to hear all about the business – from its origins to the projects it has on-going at the minute.   Business is […]

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Mercury welcomes 51 new graduates to 2025–27 programme

12 Sep , 2025  

Mercury has officially launched its 2025–27 Graduate Programme, welcoming 51 new graduates who began their journey on 1 September with an induction week at the Irish Management Institute in Dublin. Mercury is an employer of choice in the pan-European construction sector, and the programme reflects our duty to invest in the next generation of leaders, […]

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Sisk to acquire Farrans

12 Sep , 2025  

Sisk has reached an agreement to acquire Farrans Construction. Farrans is a leading Northern Ireland based, building and civil engineering contractor, with 625 employees, delivering world-class projects in core sectors including aviation, water and renewable energy in Ireland and the UK.  As part of the sale, which is subject to relevant regulatory approval, the Farrans […]

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AQS – Ireland’s leading industrial, environmental and drainage services provider   

12 Sep , 2025  

Based in Thurles, Co Tipperary, AQS Environmental Solutions is one of the most capable and trusted specialist industrial, utility and environmental services companies in the country. Building Ireland touched base with its Head of Operations, John Fahey to hear about its move into a new premises, along with the overall state of business for the […]

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Tánaiste turns the sod at Evara’s new 395-home Heron’s Lock development in Lucan

11 Sep , 2025  

Mayor of South Dublin Country Council Pamela Kearns, Tánaiste Simon Harris and Ministers of State John Cummins and Kieran O’Donnell, joined Evara to announce the start of construction on a new 395-home development at Heron’s Lock in Lucan, County Dublin. They jointly turned the sod on the new development by Evara, Ireland’s largest private homebuilder, […]

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Land Development Agency begins construction on over 1,100 homes in north County Dublin

10 Sep , 2025  

The Land Development Agency (LDA) in partnership with Ballymore and Lydon is beginning construction on a total of 1,162 homes in north County Dublin.  The sod was turned by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, on two new housing developments – Hampton Demesne, formerly Castlelands in Balbriggan, and Priory Fields, formerly […]

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Magan Construction – building it better

10 Sep , 2025  

Based in Castlepollard, Co Westmeath, Magan Construction is one of Ireland’s leading contractors, delivering leading retail fit-out, commercial, hospitality and medical projects to renowned clients nationwide. Building Ireland touched base with Managing Director Richard Crone to hear all about the company’s current projects and its plans moving forward.   Business has been thriving as of late […]