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McCallion Group celebrates 20 years

27 May , 2022  

Established in 2001 and based in Buncrana, Co. Donegal, McCallion Group specialises in delivering high-quality construction projects nationwide, primarily in the commercial sector. Fronted by brother-and-sister Shay McCallion and Catherine Dougan, the company offers complete construction services, including Main Contracting, Groundworks and Civil Engineering Services. It has vast experience in both the public and private […]

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Helping you to build your future

26 May , 2022  

Based Hollypark Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin, Northstone Construction Limited holds a track for successfully completing projects to the highest specification along with a reputation for providing clients with high quality finishes. Building Ireland spoke with Managing Director Paul Brogan to find out all about this thriving construction venture – from its origins to the state […]

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Complete Building Solutions

25 May , 2022  

SM Building Consultancy (SMBC) is a leading building surveying practice which provides a full range of services across residential and commercial properties. Based in Skerries, Co. Dublin, the practice has gone from strength to strength since it was set up by Sean Mooney in 2013. David Murray joined Sean as a director in 2020, with […]

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Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage publishes Urban Regeneration report; makes recommendations on incentives, enforcement and resourcing

25 May , 2022  

The Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has today published its report Urban Regeneration in which it makes 39 recommendations around incentives and enforcement measures, policy issues and resourcing aimed at regenerating urban centres by bringing derelict or vacant properties back into use, including for social and affordable housing. Launching the report, Deputy Steven Matthews, […]

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The Keyes Way

24 May , 2022  

Keyes Way Builders Ltd has earned an enviable reputation for building beautiful one-off homes in the Midlands. Kenneth Keyes explains more about the Co. Offaly home builder which also specialises in ICF Homes, extensions, renovations, home retro-fit upgrades and also groundworks. Looking to build your dream home in the countryside or thinking of extending or […]

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Chadwicks lends its support to Cork family on DIY SOS

23 May , 2022  

Chadwicks, Ireland’s leading builders’ merchants, is delighted to provide support to Blackpool locals Adam Drummond and his parents, Marguerite and Brian, in the third series of DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland. As the exclusive building materials supplier to the show, Chadwicks will provide a wide range of materials to facilitate a significant refurbishment of the Drummond […]

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Niall Mulligan Construction’s core values shine through on every project

23 May , 2022  

With exceptional workmanship, the keenest attention to detail and a client-focussed approach invariably to the fore, Niall Mulligan Construction has been delivering quality, professional, responsive residential and commercial building solutions for 22 years and counting. We interrupted hands-on proprietor Niall’s busy schedule to find out more. From his well-appointed base in Castleblayney, County Monaghan, Niall […]

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Construction Outlook Survey shows 9 out of 10 construction companies unwilling to take on fixed price contracts

23 May , 2022  

Nine out of 10 construction companies say they are unwilling to take on fixed price contracts given the ongoing exceptional increases in raw material costs. That’s according to a new Construction Outlook Survey from the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). The survey also found that 91% of construction companies believe the economic sanctions arising from the […]

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Retrofitting scheme produces life-changing results for residents of 50-year-old estate

20 May , 2022  

Sligo County Council and the Cranmore Regeneration Project are on track to complete by 2024 a major €15million scheme to improve the energy efficiency of 350 houses on the Cranmore Estate in Sligo Town with 160 local authority houses set to achieve up to an A2 BER rating.  It is the first time a local […]

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A one-stop ventilation shop

20 May , 2022  

Galway-based KMG Mechanical Services Ltd specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of ventilation systems and Contracts Manager Darren O’Halloran told Building Ireland that the office phone is ringing non-stop these days. Ensuring there is adequate indoor ventilation is one of the key protections in the ongoing battle against Covid-19 and employers throughout the country […]