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Builders Hoists continuing on an upward trajectory

13 Mar , 2023  

Providing a comprehensive range of personnel and material hoists to construction and refurbishment projects nationwide, Builders Hoists is an industry-leading specialist that has remained very much in the ascendant since its inception in 1995. Building Ireland touched base with managing director Lorna Peate to get an update. Priding themselves on being able to offer imaginative […]

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Project Fitzwilliam another jewel in OCSC’s crown

10 Mar , 2023  

For Project Fitzwilliam, O’Connor Sutton Cronin was named as worthy winner of a prestigious 2022 ACEI Engineering Excellence Award at a gala dinner in Dublin’s Shelbourne Hotel on Friday, September 2nd. Building Ireland caught up with structural engineer Ian Crehan to find out more about this landmark, award-winning project. O’Connor Sutton Cronin’s status as one […]

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Henry Brothers unveils plans for Rainey Street Development Project

9 Mar , 2023  

Leading local contractor Henry Brothers has unveiled ambitious plans which will see the company invest over £2million into major redevelopment works on Rainey Street, Magherafelt.  The works will result in six retail units, two floors of office space, and 17 apartments, which will be the first new domestic builds in Magherafelt town centre for over […]

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Lack of female role models and representation is the key barrier to a career in construction

8 Mar , 2023  

New research from Chadwicks Group reveals that a lack of female representation and role models in construction is the key barrier to entry for young women in Ireland. The research, which was conducted ahead of International Women’s Day, examines the attitudes of 350 women aged 18-24 towards a career in construction. The results reveal that […]

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Leaders in Construction for over 80 years

8 Mar , 2023  

Established in 1939, O’Reilly Concrete, part of the O Reilly Group, are one of the largest Precast companies in Ireland and the UK who design, manufacturer and install precast concrete buildings, including Residential, Commercial and Educational projects for a wide variety of Clients. The O Reilly Group’s head office is in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, while […]

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Kingspan achieves 26% emissions reduction

7 Mar , 2023  

Kingspan Group has released its third annual report for its 10-year sustainability programme.  Planet Passionate. 2022 marked another milestone year for the programme, as Kingspan unveiled a 26% reduction in absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions relative to its 2020 base year marking significant progress against its target of a 90% reduction by 2030, […]

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Riverside Mechanical at the top of its game

6 Mar , 2023  

Riverside Mechanical Group is a leading mechanical services company which has the awards and project portfolio to prove it. Based in Rosemount Business Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin 11, the family-run business specialises in the installation of HVAC Systems and Building Services, including Building Information Modelling (BIM) Services and Facilities and Maintenance Management. From humble beginnings in […]

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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 […]