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ENGdoc – leading the way in digital innovation

15 Dec , 2021  

The ENGdoc journey started over a pint between friends, David Mullen and Tim King.  David, a qualified Mechanical Engineer and with over 20 years in building services, was working as mechanical lead on projects and Tim is an Environmental Engineer and Managing Director of King Environmental Services for almost 20 years.  Tim had started his […]

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Reaching for the skies

14 Dec , 2021  

Operating a modern and highly flexible fleet of 48 cranes, Gabriel O’Brien Crane Hire Ltd are firmly established as Ireland’s premier heavy logistics engineers. Building Ireland spoke with director Conor O’Brien to get an update on this innovative, industry-leading, family-run business. Founded in 1989, Gabriel O’Brien Crane Hire is one of Ireland’s largest and longest […]

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Fit-out and construction specialists

13 Dec , 2021  

With bases in Dublin and Newry, Co. Down, CMD is a main contractor providing a full range of Construction, Fit-out, Civil Engineering and Facilities Management services across a variety of sectors. Building Ireland spoke with co-founder, Niall Finnegan to learn more about the business and CMD’s current projects. Business is good at CMD (Construction Management […]

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A can-do attitude

10 Dec , 2021  

Gary Killeen Heating & Plumbing cater for all aspects of plumbing works, from bathroom renovations right up to new builds. Gary Killeen set up his business five years ago and it has gone from strength to strength ever since. “I went out on my own in late December 2016,” Gary revealed in conversation with Building […]

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Irish buildings tech company IFS announces global expansion with creation of 100 jobs

9 Dec , 2021  

Integrated Facilities Solutions (IFS), the Dublin-based leading provider of digital asset management solutions for infrastructure and real estate, has announced it is to expand its operations into the US, UK, and Scandinavia with the recruitment of 100 new staff over the next three years. To support its growth and expansion, the company is also launching its new […]

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SKC Providers – the bathroom, heating and plumbing specialist

9 Dec , 2021  

From three strategically-positioned locations, SKC Providers Ltd. offers a comprehensive selection of quality heating, plumbing and bathroom products to both the trade and the general public – with the emphasis always on service, price and quality. Building Ireland interrupted proprietor Shane Connolly’s busy schedule to get an update. Since its inception in September, 2010, SKC […]

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The home improvement experts

8 Dec , 2021  

Based in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Gahan Construction is a general building contracting firm specialising in renovations, extensions, property maintenance, loft conversions, new builds and painting. Looking to maximise the potential of your home? If so, why not call Gahan Construction who can take care of all your renovation and extension needs. No job is too […]

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Three generations of building excellence

7 Dec , 2021  

Based in Scartaglin & Gneeveguilla, Co Kerry, O’Connor-Brosnan Building Contractors Ltd provides building contracting services for its clients all over Kerry, Cork and Limerick. Building Ireland spoke with one half of the company’s directorship in Ger Brosnan to learn all about the ins and outs of the business and its current projects. Business is good […]

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8 Weeks Remaining for Schools to Build The Future for Everyone with the CIF’s National Schools Competition

6 Dec , 2021  

Senior cycle students and schools have just over two months (8 weeks) to enter the CIF Build the Future – Schools Challenge,’ which can be entered via www.cif.ie/cifchallenge. The deadline for entries is January 31st 2022. The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) in association with Sherry FitzGerald has opened this competition (in its second year), which is aimed at Transition […]

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Traditional building experts for more than 40 years

6 Dec , 2021  

Edward Byrne’s love for old buildings led to him setting up an architectural salvage and traditional building supplies business over 40 years ago. It was from this The Traditional Lime Company was born. It became the first company in Ireland to sell natural hydraulic limes commercially in 1997, and has supplied traditional lime / paint […]