Based in Bantry, Co Cork, Droumleigh Construction Ltd provides its clients with all types of construction work throughout the Munster region. Building Ireland touched base with Managing Director Damian O’Neill to learn about the ins and outs of the business, it’s current projects and hopes going forward. These are busy times at Droumleigh Construction Ltd […]
Established in 2017, NextGen Electrical Ltd is an award-winning electrical installations firm based in Bailieborough, Co. Cavan which operates nationwide. NextGen Electrical provides high-end solutions to the commercial, domestic, industrial, office fitout and EV fitout sectors. The company utilises all the latest materials and techniques to achieve the highest levels of quality and safety standards, and has extensive […]
Clodagh Construction Ltd is a well-established general building contracting firm based in Rathgormack, Co. Waterford. Specialising in commercial, residential and conservation projects, the company has earned an enviable reputation for top-quality work. Founded in 2005 by Eoin Hunt, Clodagh Construction – which takes its name from a local river – has a proven track record […]
The historic gardens at the majestic Johnstown Castle Estate Museum & Gardens in County Wexford have undergone substantial renewal and replanting projects over the last three years, and work continues apace during the summer months on the restoration of the 19th-century glasshouses and the new planting scheme in the walled gardens. “We are delighted to see […]
Mannok won the Operational Excellence in Manufacturing category at this year’s Operational Excellence Awards, a prestigious awards programme, held annually in Dublin, to recognise and reward individuals, teams and organisations who have made a commitment to achieving operational excellence and business transformation. Over 60 organisations were finalists in 20 award categories and Mannok was up […]
Dublin has been ranked as the 19th most expensive city in the world to build in, and the second most expensive in the EU, after being overtaken by Munich (17th), with average costs per m2 averaging at US$3,708 (€3,409) and US$3,787 (€3,482), respectively. Construction businesses across Europe are reporting reduced activity, as confidence and private […]
A Wexford-based community group has entered an agreement to work in partnership with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) as part of a worldwide mission to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment. The partnership between the Enniscorthy Forum and UNEP is set to be announced at a Ministerial Summit being hosted by the Forum and […]
Firestone Building Products range distributed by QBM, one of Ireland’s leading roofing suppliers, has announced that its iconic Firestone brand in roofing, wall, and lining systems, will now be known as ‘Elevate’. The new Elevate brand name comes as the company adopts the Holcim name, becoming part of the Holcim Building Envelope division of its […]
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has announced the winners of the 2023 RIAI Awards. The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture to deliver a sustainable and resilient future and the awards recognise the contribution Registered Architects make to the built environment. The RIAI announced 19 winners across 12 categories, including […]
Ministers Simon Coveney and Neale Richmond have launched a new collection of standard recommendations compiled by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) to guide the efforts of professionals in the sector to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and efficient building upgrades. The collection includes clear guidelines around heat pump systems, solar photovoltaic micro-generators, conventional heating systems and […]
