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Short tail swing diggers: an idea waiting to be invented

17 Nov , 2021  

Until it first burst upon the scene, the short tail swing excavator was an idea waiting to be invented. With services and utilities providers now locating an increasing number of pipes, conduits and cables underground, need for equipment that can operate safely in busy urban settings has pushed up demand for these mighty street-size digging […]

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Quality assured at Clifton Scannell Emerson Associates

17 Nov , 2021  

Clifton Scannell Emerson Associates is an indigenous, progressive and innovative firm which specialises in providing integrated and high-quality engineering design and management services. Building Ireland touched base with Ronan Geoghegan, one of four directors in the company, to learn more about the ins and outs of the business now situated in Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin. […]

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20 years and counting – Crannog Roofing celebrate significant milestone

16 Nov , 2021  

2021 sees Crannog Roofing of County Meath celebrate the milestone of 20 years in business and Director David Callaghan tells Building Ireland they are not content to rest on their laurels as they target further expansion in the future. David Callaghan and Niall O’Regan joined forces back in 2001 to set up Crannog Roofing and […]

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A solid reputation off the back of solid work

15 Nov , 2021  

Based outside of Clonakilty, Atlantic Contractors Ltd is a company which specialises in the building of one-off houses, extensions and renovations around Clonakilty and surrounding areas. Building Ireland caught up with Managing Director Gilbert O’Sullivan to learn all about a thriving company – from its origins to the state of business today. Business is good […]

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‘Progress delayed rather than cancelled’ – MCMG has big plans for the future

12 Nov , 2021  

The award-winning McCabe McGinn (MCMG) is a specialist turnkey interior fit-out company operating in the retail, hospitality, leisure, and workplace sectors. Established in 2012 by Kevin McCabe and Paul McGinn, Commercial director Kevin talked Building Ireland through where they were, where they are and, specifically, where they would like to be in the future. McCabe […]

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KDK Scaffolding keep reaching new heights

11 Nov , 2021  

Consistently setting the standards for others to follow and elevating the critical art of scaffolding to new heights, KDK Scaffolding were awarded a Distinction at the prestigious 2020 NISO / NISG Occupational Safety Awards. Building Ireland touched base with co-founder / director Robert Kelly to get an update on Ireland’s largest privately-owned scaffolding contractor, who […]

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Midland Steel continues to grow and innovate

10 Nov , 2021  

Established in 1998, Midland Steel is a market-leading steel fabricator in Ireland and the UK. Building Ireland touched base with Managing Director and founder Tony Woods to learn all about this award-winning company, its current projects and its newest product. Business is good these days at Midland Steel and the plan for owner and founder […]

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Ecocem to supply ultra-low carbon cement to the Athletes Village and Grand Paris Express

9 Nov , 2021  

Europe’s leading provider of low carbon solutions for the cement and construction industries, Ecocem, is set to provide its new ultra-low carbon cement to two major Paris projects – the Athletes’ Village for summer 2024 and the Grand Paris Express. The technology – Ecocem Ultra – is an alternative to traditional cement and will significantly […]

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HG Construction scoops top award

9 Nov , 2021  

HG Construction’s reputation as a leading building solutions provider to the pharmaceutical sector was recognised recently when it was named ‘Best Pharmaceutical Building Solutions – Co. Cork’ at the 2021 Irish Enterprise Awards. Based in Watergrasshill, HG Construction Ire Ltd is also involved in the petrochemical, education, housing, fitout, heritage, industrial, hospitality, healthcare and retail […]

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BAM Glasgiven JV Awarded D&B Contract for Four New National Schools in Dublin and Cork

8 Nov , 2021  

BAM Ireland has been awarded the Design & Build (D&B) contract for four new national schools in Dublin and Cork as part of a Department of Education’s Design and Build Framework Schools Bundle in a joint venture with Glasgiven Contracts. BAM has a proven track record in this area, having delivered twelve schools through the […]