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CIF says Construction operating safely during Covid-19

7 Jan , 2021  

Due to the deteriorating situation of Covid-19, the Government has decided to restrict construction activity to restrict people’s movement across the country.  It’s widely acknowledged at all levels of government that the industry is operating safely and has had an excellent track record at keeping covid-19 off sites and managing it when onsite.  At no […]

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Chemical Systems Control marks 40 years

7 Jan , 2021  

As 2020 marks Chemical Systems Control’s 40th year in business, Building Ireland caught up with the company directors, Noel Smyth and Declan Smith, to learn more about what is a thriving business. “It’s hard to believe we’ve reached 40 years already” Noel reflected.  “We began in a small building in Blessington Street, Dublin. At the […]

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A winning formula at Chadwicks Naas

6 Jan , 2021  

Team effort and customer service were the secret ingredients of Chadwick Naas’ winning formula at last year’s Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards. Manager Mick Monahan reflects on their achievement in claiming the ‘Excellence in Business Management’ award. The Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards 2019 were presented on the 7th of November at a gala event […]

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Think Contemporary marks a decade

5 Jan , 2021  

Celebrating 10 years in business, Think Contemporary provides clients with a range of interior design services and design solutions. Building Ireland caught up with its co-founders Anthony Buggy and Joanne Kelly to learn all about this award-winning business. These are busy times for the Dublin-based interior architecture and design practice Think Contemporary as the company […]

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PREM Group invests €7.4m at Wicklow Hotel

5 Jan , 2021  

International hospitality company, PREM Group is well into the second phase of its ambitious renovation plans at the 4-star, Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort in Blessington Co. Wicklow.   The group purchased the 90-bedroom hotel in 2016 and by the end of 2019 had already spent over €6 million on the property in a bid to return […]

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18 years and counting for Meagher Construction

4 Jan , 2021  

Based in South Tipperary, Meagher Construction Ltd is a family-run business that provides its clients with an excellent service, particularly when it comes to one-off houses. Building Ireland heard more from company co-director Liam Meagher recently. Times are busy at Meagher Construction Ltd and the plan for brothers Liam and Joe Meagher is to keep […]

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A solid foundation

23 Dec , 2020  

The Brazil name has been synonymous with service to the construction industry in Ireland. As an extension to the existing services they have decided the time is right to establish a piling company, based in Kildare, to service the piling needs of the Irish construction sector. Director of Piling Liam O’Brien spoke to Building Ireland […]

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Glenbeigh shortlisted on the double

22 Dec , 2020  

Two of Glenbeigh Construction’s outstanding projects have been shortlisted for honours at the 2020 Irish Construction Excellence Awards. In keeping with their status as industry leaders, Glenbeigh are in the running for the Fit Out or Refurbishment Over €5m award for Terminal 2, Dublin Airport Retail Duty Free while Tymon North 100 Bed Community Nursing […]

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Bywater Properties and Ashmour commence Grade A office refurbishment in Belfast

22 Dec , 2020  

Bywater Properties and its joint venture partner Ashmour have started construction work on their comprehensive refurbishment programme of a well-known building on Belfast’s Donegall Place. The prominent city centre site has been home to Boots Chemists for decades and the redevelopment of its upper floors will now breathe new life into the significant mixed-use development. […]

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Strong activity in mortgage approvals in November – BPFI

22 Dec , 2020  

Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) has today published the latest figures from the BPFI Mortgage Approvals Report for November 2020. The following are the key elements: A total of 5,198 mortgages were approved in November 2020 – first-time buyers (FTBs) were approved for 2,826 mortgages (54.4% of total volume) while mover purchasers accounted for 1,373 (26.4%). […]