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Health & Safety comes first at Kiernan Steel

4 Apr , 2022  

Kiernan Steel’s commitment to occupational health, safety and wellbeing was recognised at this year’s All-Ireland Occupational Safety Awards. The All-Ireland Occupational Safety Awards offers companies the chance to showcase the health and safety performance of their business. Winning a NISO/NISG Award demonstrates the positive and proactive culture of safety management that exists within a business. […]

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Registered Architects are standing by across Ireland to donate their time and support to the Simon Communities

4 Apr , 2022  

RIAI Simon Open Door is back and Ireland’s architects are ready to offer professional advice on your home improvements and it is all in aid of the Simon Communities. The RIAI and the Simon Communities are calling on members of the public to support the annual RIAI Simon Open Door campaign. Now in its 18th year, the campaign […]

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Peter McVerry Trust Turns Sod on Latest Social Housing Scheme

4 Apr , 2022  

Peter McVerry Trust, the national housing and homeless charity, is today turning the sod on its latest social housing scheme in Dublin City Centre. The new apartment block is being built on Shaw Street in Dublin 2 and will see the construction of 12 new apartments for people impacted by homelessness. The project is a […]

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Respond delivers 59 new homes for people in North Dublin

1 Apr , 2022  

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD today officially opened a new social housing development at St Doulaghs Oaks, Carrs Lane, Malahide Road. The homes are delivered by Approved Housing Body and service provider Respond in partnership with Fingal County Council. The scheme is a finalist in the Irish Construction Excellence […]

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Galtee Group bounces back in style

1 Apr , 2022  

The Galtee Group has literally risen from the ashes to reclaim its place as one of Ireland’s leading manufacturers of decorative panels and internal doors. It has also added a couple of more strings to its bow as managing director Eoin Ryan explains. The second-generation business faced an uncertain future in June 2018 after its […]

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Industry seeking effective price variation clause included in public works contracts

31 Mar , 2022  

The Government is to respond to hyperinflation issues in the construction sector over the coming weeks, according to the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). This follows a meeting between the CIF and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath TD.  At the meeting the CIF highlighted the considerable impact hyperinflation was having on costs […]

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Premium building solutions from Davocal Construction

31 Mar , 2022  

Based in Blarney, Davocal Construction Ltd. is an industry-leading building contractor which consistently delivers premium properties across Cork, with quality workmanship and keen attention to detail ever-present prerequisites on every project undertaken. We spoke to proprietor David O’Callaghan to find out how Davocal has succeeded in developing a stellar reputation for excellence within the construction […]

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KSN Energy achieve ISO 50001

30 Mar , 2022  

KSN Energy has announced that its Dublin and Cavan offices have achieved ISO 50001:2011 certification for their energy management system. The achievement of ISO 50001 certification is in line with KSN’s continued drive for sustainability and energy efficiency in its buildings and their operations across Ireland. The main objective of the ISO 50001 standard is […]

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GWA shortlisted for prestigious award

30 Mar , 2022  

Geoffrey Whelan Architects (GWA) is a young, creative and dynamic practice which has been shortlisted in the Designer of the Year category at the 2021 Irish Construction Industry Awards for its work on Portobello Courtyard House, Dublin 8. Launched in 2014, the Irish Construction Industry Awards recognise, encourage and celebrate original and innovative contractors, businesses, […]

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Fifty years of excellence from James Malone Construction

29 Mar , 2022  

After celebrating 50 years in business in 2021, County Clare based James Malone Construction has an unrivalled track record for completing a wide range of building projects to the very highest standards, with a particular emphasis on public sector and healthcare work in recent years. We spoke to managing director Ronan Malone to find out […]