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Mercedes-Benz gears up for national construction summit

21 Feb , 2020  

Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles division is set to be amongst the leading exhibitors attending the forthcoming 6th Annual National Construction Summit, taking place at the Sport Ireland Campus in Blanchardstown on March 24th next. Coupled with a manned trade stand, number 001-004, models showing from its light commercial vehicle range will be the popular mid-sized Vito van and […]

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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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Saint-Gobain announces 2020 Build Better Roadshow schedule

21 Feb , 2020  

Saint-Gobain along with brands Gyproc, Isover and Weber has announced the schedule for its 2020 Build Better Roadshows which will commence in Sligo on March 12th, 2020. Following the success of the 2019 Build Better Roadshow, which attracted 667 construction professionals, Saint-Gobain is pleased to announce that the 2020 Build Better Roadshow will hold events […]

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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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Homebuilders to highlight barriers in the regions with nine roadshows

17 Feb , 2020  

The Irish Homebuilders Association, an association within the CIF, is inviting all new TDs and local politicians to a series of regional roadshows.  The purpose of these meetings is to inform politicians about the specific challenges preventing homebuilding in their areas. Director of Housing, Planning and Development with CIF, James Benson said: “The reality is […]

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Construction recruiter Sherlock sees surge in labour applications

14 Feb , 2020  

Recent reports from the construction industry are predicting severe staff shortages across the construction sector, ranging from project managers to skilled labour and trades. Irish recruitment agency Sherlock Recruitment are at the front line of this industry challenge. With the economy approaching full employment, the task of filling the current demand on the 100s of […]

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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 […]