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How McCabe Group evolved into a main contractor of choice

16 Feb , 2024  

For its industry-leading delivery of the Derrylea Bridge Widening Scheme, Cavan-headquartered McCabe Group was shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious Civil Construction Project of the Year category at this year’s Irish Construction Industry Awards. Building Ireland touched base with founder and managing director Declan McCabe to discuss this magnificent award-nominated project and the successful […]

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Guerbet Launch Solar Project to Power 18% of Pharmaceutical Operations in Dublin 

15 Feb , 2024  

Guerbet, a pioneer global pharmaceutical company specializing in medical imaging and contrast agents, has launched its first solar farm at its API manufacturing site in Dublin, coinciding with the celebration of its 30th year in operation. Guerbet entered a contract with Enerpower powered by Greenvolt, a leading renewable energy company, for the construction of a 2.4MW […]

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Reach new heights with Allen Cranes

14 Feb , 2024  

Allen Cranes Ltd is a leading crane hire and sales company based in Blessington, Co. Wicklow. While it has only been trading since 2015, its founders Robbie and Alan Allen have decades of experience in the sales, hire, erection, dismantling, servicing, refurbishment and testing of all construction cranes. Allen Cranes caters for all its customers’ needs, from erection and dismantle of all crane models to the services, […]

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Glasgiven Contracts building a sound legacy

12 Feb , 2024  

Delivering high quality construction projects across a range of public and private sectors, both north and south of the border, for coming up on four decades, County Down headquartered Glasgiven Contracts was shortlisted for the Contractor Health / Education Project of the Year at the 2023 Irish Construction Industry Awards in recognition of their outstanding […]

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Chadwicks Group reveals new look Wexford Branch

12 Feb , 2024  

Chadwicks Group has unveiled its newly revamped Wexford branch. Wexford GAA stars Lee Chin, Simon Donohoe, Eoin Porter and Eoghan Nolan were on hand to cut the ribbon with branch manager Enda O’Brien. This marks the next branch in Chadwicks Group’s ongoing nationwide branch upgrade programme, which began in 2018 and has seen 33 branches […]

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Town centres can access new €120m fund to renovate derelict heritage sites

9 Feb , 2024  

A new funding scheme under Ireland’s two European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Regional Programmes is providing €120m to support local authorities and their citizens to re-imagine town centres and to transform publicly owned vacant or derelict heritage buildings within those town centres through renovation, renewal, and adaptive reuse. THRIVE – the Town Centre First Heritage […]

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Onwards and upwards for SKC Providers!

9 Feb , 2024  

SKC Providers’ status as one of Ireland’s premier bathroom, heating and plumbing supplies specialists has been further consolidated with the opening of two additional stores in Clonakilty, County Cork and Greystones, County Wicklow. Building Ireland sat down briefly with proprietor Shane Connolly to discuss the continued growth and success of his industry-leading business. As has […]

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Ecocem ACT technology has obtained an European Technical Assessment

8 Feb , 2024  

Ecocem has announced that its groundbreaking ACT technology has obtained an ETA (European Technical Assessment) from EOTA (European Organisation for Technical Assessment) for a revolutionary, new eco-efficient cement. This independent assessment is a critical step towards CE marking and will enable the introduction of this new low carbon cement throughout Europe.  The ETA provides Ecocem […]

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JCPS Mechanical’s star continues to rise

7 Feb , 2024  

JCPS Mechanical Ltd was delighted to be a finalist in the 2023 Irish Construction Industry Awards which took place at The Mansion House, Dublin last November. Shortlisted in the highly-competitive Sub-Contractor of the Year category, it marks another milestone in the 16-year history of the Ballycoolin, Dublin 11-based firm which has established itself as a leading […]

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A one-off residential house builder that won’t be beaten

6 Feb , 2024  

Murphy New Homes has been one of Ireland’s leading one-off residential house builders for over 60 years. Also specialising in constructing small to medium-sized estates, the third-generation family business’ services range from designing your home and applying for planning permission right through to completing your new home on site. Based in Banteer, Co. Cork, Murphy New Homes was founded by Sean and Noreen Murphy and is now fronted by […]