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CIF statement on Budget 2021

13 Oct , 2020  

The CIF has welcomed housing and infrastructure measures in Budget 2021 but warned that embedded inefficiencies in the State’s planning and procurement systems could dampen positive economic benefits and delay delivery.  The increased investment in infrastructure to €10.1 billion is a hugely positive step.  The Government’s commitment to delivering affordable housing through a range of […]

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A different type of design practice

13 Oct , 2020  

MDP + Partners aim to provide the best design solution to each individual brief and project regardless of scale or size. Building Ireland learned more about the Waterford-based business from Philip Doyle, one of its three directors, recently. Business couldn’t have been much better for MDP + Partners in 2019 and, to top it all […]

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An airtight operation

12 Oct , 2020  

Since its inception in 2009, SC Air Tightness and Ventilation is a company which has always prided itself on providing its clients with a quality service. Building Ireland heard more about the Co Meath-based firm from its Managing Director, Sean Coyle. SC Air Tightness and Ventilation provides its clients with a service specialising in energy consultancy, […]

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Phase 1 of Bolands Quay handed over

9 Oct , 2020  

BAM Ireland recently handed over phase 1 of the Boland’s Quay project at the old Boland’s Flourmills. Works to this iconic listed building included strip out of existing frame, roof, finishes, completions and replacement and fit out. The overall scheme is scheduled to be completed Q3 2021. Set in the heart of Dublin’s Grand Canal […]

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ShareRidge setting the standards in civil engineering

9 Oct , 2020  

Shortlisted in no fewer than three categories at the 2019 Irish Building & Design Awards, ShareRidge is a dynamic, modern and innovative civil engineering solutions specialist which has grown rapidly into one of Ireland’s most highly regarded water conservation providers. Building Ireland touched base with Bid Administrator Cróna Esler to find out more. Ten members […]

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Architect’s body calls on Government to align fiscal and planning policies in Budget 2021 to unlock housing delivery in towns and cities

9 Oct , 2020  

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) is calling on government to use Budget 2021 to accelerate the delivery of housing in cities, towns and villages. The RIAI is highlighting that sustainable urban developments, such as ‘living over the shop’ and infill apartment schemes, are far more expensive to deliver than traditional development […]

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Providing knowledge and reliability in spades

8 Oct , 2020  

With 65 years of experience in commercial refrigeration, dispense, asset management and service; REL Group have cemented a reputation as industry leaders across a range of sectors. The group’s mechanical engineering division ‘RELTEC’ was established to specialise in the undertaking of large scale mechanical projects.Building Ireland learned all about Carlow-based RELTEC –from its Commercial Manager, […]

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Lightning Protection International, test and inspection co-ordinator takes to the skies for breast cancer awareness

7 Oct , 2020  

Having survived her own battle with breast cancer, mother of four and test and inspection co-ordinator with Lightning Protection International, Fiona Healy is taking to the skies in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland. Diagnosed with not one but two forms of breast cancer, one standard and one aggressive form which had spread to her lymph […]

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Phoenix Mechanical continue to rise

7 Oct , 2020  

The 2019 Plumbing & Heating Awards event sponsored by Calor Gas,  took place on Friday September 13 2019 at the Citywest Hotel, Saggart, Dublin. There was fantastic competition across the 15 categories which shows that this industry is operating at a very high level right across the country, from small businesses right through to major […]

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Built Around You

6 Oct , 2020  

Are you building a new home in the Cork area? If so, KMC Homes could be exactly what you are looking for. They will take the stress out of your project by looking after all the key steps including architect design, planning permission, building and all the finishes and they will project manage everything to […]