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Henry Brothers’ CR Director named Sustainability Business Leader of the Year

3 Mar , 2023  

Ian Henry, Corporate Responsibility Director at construction company Henry Brothers, has been named Sustainability Business Leader of the Year at Northern Ireland’s first ever Sustainability Awards. Hosted by Business Eye with the aim of recognising those who have led their organisation through real change and encouraged others to do the same, Ian was deemed a […]

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Double delight for Clarke Construction

3 Mar , 2023  

Renowned Dublin-based contractor Clarke Construction are celebrating on the double after being shortlisted in two categories at this year’s high-profile Irish Construction Industry Awards. Building Ireland spoke to founder and managing director Colin Clarke to gauge his reaction to this commendable feat. Annually, the Irish Construction Industry Awards recognise the very best of Ireland’s construction […]

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Improving training with DHK Safety Ltd

2 Mar , 2023  

DHK Safety Ltd is a leading provider of safety training and consultancy services in the construction industry. The construction industry is a high-risk environment, and it is essential that all workers receive the necessary training to ensure their safety and wellbeing. DHK Safety Ltd has identified several areas where safety training can be improved to […]

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A high-quality finish every time

1 Mar , 2023  

As a member of The National Guild of Master Craftsmen, Allen Kenny Construction Ltd. has been delivering high-quality building solutions across the midlands for a decade-and-a-half and counting. Building Ireland travelled to Rahan in County Offaly and touched base with Allen to find out more about the wide range of outstanding residential and commercial construction […]

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Latest mortgage figures from BPFI show over €1 billion in mortgage approvals in January 2023

28 Feb , 2023  

Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) has published the latest figures from the BPFI Mortgage Approvals Report for January 2023. The following are the key elements: Speaking on the publication of the data, Brian Hayes, Chief Executive, BPFI stated: “Our latest mortgage figures show that in January 2023 the value of approvals for property purchase […]

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A project to be proud of

27 Feb , 2023  

The iconic Project Fitzwilliam Building on Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin 2 is a stunning new commercial building delivered by PJ Hegarty & Sons on behalf of the ESB. Completed over four years, David Gogarty was a Project Manager on the multi-million redevelopment. David was recently named as the Project Manager of the Year at the […]

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Quality building a given with RP Construction

24 Feb , 2023  

Over the past two decades and counting, RP Construction has earned an unrivalled reputation as a building and carpentry contractor of choice, invariably delivering industry-leading projects across County Clare. Building Ireland touched base with founder and proprietor Richie Pyne to discuss his consistent adherence to the very highest standards of construction excellence. There’s a reason […]

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New Komatsu skid steer here

24 Feb , 2023  

Komatsu distributor McHale Plant Sales has confirmed that models from the all-new EU Stage V compliant SK715-8, SK815-8 and SK820-8 range of skid steer loaders are now available in Ireland. The new ‘Dash 8’ range comes with a spacious cabin, high torque engines that deliver quick acceleration, and what Komatsu calls ‘miserly’ fuel consumption with […]

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Saul Design’s unique spaces are turning heads

23 Feb , 2023  

It was certainly a year to remember for Saul Design founder and managing director Anne-Marie Saul-Rotne, who was shortlisted as Designer of the Year at the 2022 Irish Construction Industry Awards. This followed on from the practice’s fantastic achievement of receiving an RIAI commendation for their fit out project at the St. Clare’s Amenity Space […]

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M&G’s European Living Property Fund acquires €99.5 million Dublin PRS scheme

22 Feb , 2023  

Following its launch in January, M&G’s European Living Property Fund has purchased a second asset in Eglinton Place, Dublin for €99.5 million, adding to its €75 million maiden acquisition in Finland. Launched in early January with €578 million investment – including €400 million of investment from MN – one of the largest pension administrators and asset managers […]