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Light at the end of the tunnel

25 Feb , 2020  

The recession hit Ireland very hard especially the construction industry which bore the brunt of its full force. It certainly wasn’t a time to start up a business in this sector. Or was it? While many would say it wasn’t there were some who did set up their own companies and for this month’s edition […]

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Modia Consulting – the quantity surveyors of choice

21 Feb , 2020  

Starting a construction cost consultancy firm in early 2008 with very little warning at that time of the recessionary years ahead has turned out to be a very wise move by Managing Director of Modia Consulting, Graham Kavanagh. As it turned out cost advice was a very valuable service during the recession and almost 12 […]

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Larkin windows’ reputation for excellence is spreading

20 Feb , 2020  

For over a quarter of a century, Larkin Windows have been providing unrivalled products and services across the midlands and beyond from their well-appointed County Longford base. Building Ireland interrupted founder / proprietor Brendan Larkin’s busy schedule to find out more. Established in Ballinamuck, County Longford by Brendan Larkin in 1992, Larkin Windows (t/a Larkin […]

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Masters in their craft

19 Feb , 2020  

Rock Road Stone Company Ltd is a leading Irish stone masonry and paving company which provides its clients with high quality and cost effective stone masonry and paving services. Building Ireland caught up with Rory Galligan and Martin Gargan to learn all about the business which was proud to recently obtained IS0 9001:2015 accreditation. Rock Road […]

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Stand out construction

18 Feb , 2020  

From concept through to completion, Bespoke Build Ltd can help you realise your dream home. Managing Director Will McLaughlin and his team take care of everything to ensure a stress-free build for their valued clients. Bespoke Build are a specialist contemporary building company who focus on one off, private domestic and commercial builds. From dream […]

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A wealth of marine experience

14 Feb , 2020  

Foyle & Marine Dredging is a market leading marine construction company. Managing Director Stephen McCormick tells Building Ireland they have the resources and the knowledge to satisfy their clients’ requirements at all times. The Letterkenny, Co Donegal headquartered company proudly maintains an unrivalled reputation for consistently achieving highest levels of quality work, customer service and on-time […]

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O’Hara & Harrison – one of the best in the west

13 Feb , 2020  

Coming up on 50 years in business, O’Hara & Harrison Ltd is one of the leading electrical contracting firms in the North-West. Based in Letterkenny, the family-run business provides its clients – many of whom are long-standing – with a quality and efficient service on a continual basis. O’Hara & Harrison Ltd was formed by […]

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‘Haven’t even started yet’

12 Feb , 2020  

Maguire Air Conditioning & Ventilation are a leading air conditioning company with over ten years of continual trading. Their engineers operate throughout Dublin and the surrounding counties. They provide unbeatable prices coupled with the highest quality service to all their clients. They specialise in installations, repairs and maintenance of fitted air conditioning systems as well […]

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Woodfit: one of the World’s premier provider of turnkey wooden fit out solutions

11 Feb , 2020  

A global leader in superior quality commercial custom joinery and wooden acoustic panelling, Woodfit combines expertise across acoustics and woodcraft, serving markets around the world from its world-class manufacturing facility in Athlone, County Westmeath. Building Ireland touched base with MD Anthony Denby to get an update on this outstanding family-run operation, which is celebrating 40 […]

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A cost effective service

10 Feb , 2020  

Since the end of the country’s latest recession, the construction industry has begun to thrive again, but lessons have been learned from the demise of the Celtic Tiger and one lesson that most have taken on board is the constraints of their budget. Cost has become more of a focal point and the aim by […]