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Ambition drives MOTORWAYCARE to the top of the pile

22 Mar , 2023  

MOTORWAYCARE is a progressive, innovative and dynamic venture, born of years of experience in bringing state-of-the-art services to motorway networks, nationally and internationally.  JJ Doherty, founder of HOLGATE , which since its inception had placed almost 2 million metres of safety, parapet and noise barrier product on the Irish motorway network alone, has brought together his vast knowledge […]

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Quality care and engineering from KD Group

22 Mar , 2023  

As it prepares to celebrate 20 years in business, KD Group continues to go from strength to strength by providing unrivalled mechanical contracting services to clients across a wide range of sectors. Established in 2003 by cousins Kieran and David Staunton, the Castlebar-headquartered company was delighted to be shortlisted for Sub-Contractor of the Year at […]

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Mullarkey Pedersen Architects are sustainability champions

20 Mar , 2023  

With Erne Campus, Enniskillen, Mullarkey Pedersen Architects struck gold in the prestigious Sustainable Project of the Year category at the 2022 Irish Building and Design Awards. Building Ireland sat down with Karl Pedersen to discuss this landmark, trailblazing project which achieved a number of key firsts in the increasingly critical field of sustainability. Nestling on […]

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Kieran Holohan appointed Managing Director of Saint-Gobain Ireland

16 Mar , 2023  

Saint-Gobain Ireland has announced the appointment of Kieran Holohan as its new Managing Director. Kieran will begin his tenure as Managing Director on May 1st, 2023, succeeding Pádraig Barry who is retiring. Kieran joined Saint-Gobain in 2007 and has spent the last nine years as Marketing Director for Saint-Gobain Ireland. Prior to this, he held […]

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Planning permission granted for ambitious redevelopment of Crawford Art Gallery

16 Mar , 2023  

Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has welcomed the decision by Cork City Council to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of Crawford Art Gallery. The project, which is being funded by the Minister’s Department, has been designed by an interdisciplinary design team, led by award-winning Grafton Architects, and is being […]

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Vivalda backs Irish construction sector with €1.3million investment in new Naas branch

16 Mar , 2023  

Vivalda Group, the UK’s largest distributor of architectural rainscreen facades, has invested €1.3m in a new distribution and fabrication centre in Naas, Country Kildare. A significant vote of confidence in the country’s construction sector, the new branch will provide property developers and contractors with access to the highest quality, non-flammable cladding products from a trusted […]

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Haldane Group launches new staff development initiative

16 Mar , 2023  

Leading construction industry supplier, Haldane Group, has launched its new High Potential Development Programme, aimed at encouraging the continued professional success of employees across the group. The first intake to the programme includes 14 staff members drawn from Haldane Group brands, which incorporate Haldane Fisher NI, Haldane Fisher – Isle of Man, Haldane Fisher – […]

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Setting foundations for the future

16 Mar , 2023  

Established in 2005 by Conor Cole, Cole Groundwork Contracts is a multi-award winning civil engineering company working all over Ireland and the UK, providing services to some of the biggest construction companies in the world. From humble beginnings, Cole Groundwork Contracts has grown to employ over 80 people and has earned an enviable reputation within […]

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Brooks Group appoints Burke as CEO

15 Mar , 2023  

The Murdock Builders Merchants Group has announced the appointment of Kieran Burke as CEO of the Brooks Group. With full responsibility for the leadership of the Brooks business, Kieran will play a key role in the next stage of developing the Brooks business following the acquisition of the Brooks Group by the Murdock Builders Merchants […]

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Carry-ing on the family tradition

15 Mar , 2023  

Trading for over 50 years, Carry Construction in Drumbaragh, Kells, Co. Meath is a second-generation family business specialising in residential new builds, extensions, renovations as well as commercial, industrial and civil engineering projects. The company was established in 1970 by Christopher Carry and is now run by his sons Derick and Damien. Providing local and […]