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Latest mortgage approvals figures show continued year-on-year growth in January 2022

24 Feb , 2022  

Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) has today published the latest figures from the BPFI Mortgage Approvals Report for January 2022. The following are the key elements: A total of 3,621 mortgages were approved in January 2022 – first-time buyers (FTBs) were approved for 1,868 mortgages (51.6% of total volume) while mover purchasers accounted for 802 (22.1%). […]

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Kevin Keogh Electrical also excels in construction and plant hire

23 Feb , 2022  

As well as being firmly established as one of Galway’s premier electrical contractors, Kevin Keogh Electrical also offers exceptional building contracting and plant hire solutions. We headed to idyllic Clifden to find out more about this multifaceted, industry-leading operation. Over the past 18 years and counting, Kevin Keogh Electrical has earned an enviable reputation as […]

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Quality work guaranteed at Kevin Gordon Ltd

22 Feb , 2022  

Based in Mohill, Co Leitrim, Kevin Gordon Ltd specialises in extension, renovation and ground works for its clients across the region. Building Ireland touched base with the man himself to find out all about the company, including its origins and the projects it has on-going at the moment. Business is thriving these days at Kevin […]

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Upwardly-mobile Laois Hire hits landmark anniversary

21 Feb , 2022  

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2022, Laois Hire continued its remarkable journey of evolution and expansion over the past twelve months. Having joined Briggs Equipment last April, as part of a continuous growth and diversification strategy, Ireland’s largest plant hire company immediately signalled its intent by investing in an extensive fleet of new equipment. A […]

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Ireland’s Civil Engineering sector push to reduce carbon emissions in the construction industry

21 Feb , 2022  

The Civil Engineering Contractors’ Association (CECA) is calling on stakeholders across the construction industry and beyond to act now to reduce carbon emissions in the sector.  The CECA, which represents many of Ireland’s largest and most established Civil Engineering firms, is united in its call for the industry and its clients to take decisive and […]

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Chadwicks unveils upgraded Coolock branch

18 Feb , 2022  

Chadwicks Group has officially announced the relaunch of its Coolock branch. The announcement is part of an ongoing nationwide rebrand and upgrade programme by Chadwicks Group which commenced in 2018. Located at Greencastle Parade, Chadwicks Coolock has undergone a complete refurbishment. This is the 25th branch to have undergone a refresh and customers will benefit […]

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High quality building guaranteed from Jadac Construction

18 Feb , 2022  

Specialising in new builds, extensions, renovations and kitchens and bathrooms, Jadac Construction Ltd has earned an outstanding reputation for completing high quality residential projects in the Dublin and Louth areas. Owner Damien Manning had operated as a sole trader for over 20 years before forming a limited company five years ago. The name Jadac stands […]

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Ballyglass Truss celebrates 30 years

17 Feb , 2022  

Celebrating 30 years in business, Ballyglass Truss Company Ltd is a leading manufacturer of superior roof trusses and open web floor joists. The company also provides a fitting service as required and has customers nationwide. Operating from a purpose-built facility at Cloncollig Industrial Estate in Tullamore, Ballyglass Truss is a family-run business and NSAI-approved truss […]

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Construction Safety Partnership Advisory Committee (CSPAC) launch Action Plan for 2022 – 2024

16 Feb , 2022  

The Construction Safety Partnership Action Plan 2022-2024 aims to reduce the level of fatalities, serious injuries and ill health in the construction sector. There were 10 construction related fatalities in Ireland in 2021 and many more suffered serious life changing injuries as a result of work-related incidents. Over the last 10 years, from 2012 -2021, […]

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Excellence in electrical contracting

16 Feb , 2022  

Established in 1983, Harrington Electrical Services are leading electrical contractors serving the forecourt and retail sectors. The Dublin-based company is also engaged in the burgeoning EV charging sector as founder and managing director Eugene Harrington explains. For the past 15 years, Harrington Electrical Services has provided forecourt electrical services to Applegreen’s ever-expanding network of service […]