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Putting your safety first

3 Oct , 2023  

Established in July 2012 by Helena Ryan, Cooga Safety Services Group (CSSG) Ltd in Doon, Co. Limerick is an award-winning company which provides an exceptional Health & Consultancy Service to a wide range of clients across the construction and event management spectres. Best known for her role as Health & Safety Advisor on the hit RTÉ show DIY SOS: The Big […]

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“It was great and the volunteers made it much easier”

2 Oct , 2023  

Custy Construction Ltd is a progressive building general contracting company which provides its clients with a high-quality construction service. Building Ireland caught up with Site Manager John Meabe to learn all about this thriving Co Clare venture which featured on RTE’s popular DIY SOS: Big Build Ireland programme this past April. Established since 2005, business […]

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Cairn to invest €10m in new Apprenticeship Academy to help grow Irish construction sector’s skills base

29 Sep , 2023  

Cairn Homes has announced plans to develop the Cairn Apprenticeship Academy, in which the business will invest €10m over the next five years. The Academy will help to enhance the long-term health and viability of the construction sector in Ireland, by addressing future skills in the industry. Increasing the number of construction apprentices across the residential sector […]

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Churchfield Home Services – the home energy upgrade experts

29 Sep , 2023  

Delivering a complete service in-house from initial assessment through to installation and certification, Churchfield Home Services is the very epitome of a One Stop Shop whole home energy upgrade provider. We contacted MD Noel Rowland to discuss the industry-leading status of Ireland’s premier home energy upgrades company. With the Government committed to upgrading half a […]

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Attention to detail shines through at Derek Collins Construction

28 Sep , 2023  

A meticulous, professional and client-focused approach to every project enables Derek Collins Construction to consistently deliver industry-leading private and public sector building solutions throughout Leinster and beyond. We headed to Celbridge in County Kildare and touched base with the founder / proprietor to find out more about this exceptional building contracting company. Operating out of […]

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20 years (and counting) at Michael Higgins & Associates

27 Sep , 2023  

Operating out of Bothar Na Mine, Ballybane, Galway, Michael Higgins & Associates Ltd are an estimating and quantity surveying practice that holds an excellent reputation among its clientele. This past Spring saw the company marking its 20th anniversary and Building Ireland caught up with Michael Higgins to learn more about this tried and trusted business, […]

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Uisce Éireann and Small Firms Association join forces to promote Water Stewardship 

26 Sep , 2023  

Small and medium sized enterprises across Ireland could make big savings on their water bills and improve the sustainability of their businesses by participating in Uisce Éireann’s world-leading water stewardship programme. Uisce Eireann has teamed up with the Small Firms Association to promote the water stewardship programme which aims to raise awareness about the importance […]

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Building your future – Kenneth T Griffin Construction

26 Sep , 2023  

Specialising in renovations, extensions and new builds, Kenneth T Griffin Construction Ltd is a leading name in the residential development sector in and around Limerick city. Since its establishment in 2015, the Thomondgate-based company has earned an enviable reputation for delivering high-quality workmanship and making your dream home or living space a reality. Its works […]

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Quality construction since 1969

25 Sep , 2023  

With almost 55 years’ experience in completing residential and commercial projects as well as commercial maintenance contracts, RJ O’Brien Building Contractors Ltd is one of the most trusted names in construction in Cork and surrounding areas. Established in 1969 by the late Ray O’Brien as Ray O’Brien Building Contractors, the company continues to go from strength to strength under the direction of […]

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Six in ten consumers say tax incentives and a low-cost finance scheme would encourage them to invest in home retrofits

25 Sep , 2023  

A new report published by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) into the current status of retrofitting in Ireland has today called for further government action to make retrofitting more affordable for homeowners through the introduction of tax incentives, a low-cost finance scheme, increased grants and subsidies for ancillary costs such as Building Energy Rating […]