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LPI Group Become UL Listed Lightning Protection Contractor

3 Nov , 2021  

LPI Group, Europe’s leading lightning protection system, earthing system, and surge protection device specialists have been approved as a ‘UL Listed lightning protection contractor’. Following a thorough evaluation by United Laboratories (UL), a global organisation that establishes industry-wide standards for new products, LPI Group will now offer UL Master Label® certificates to their clients upon […]

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Busy times continue for Rathlee Construction Ltd

3 Nov , 2021  

(Based just outside of Easkey, Co Sligo, Rathlee Construction Ltd specialises in carpentry joinery, airtightness and low energy construction in new builds and renovations for its clients. Building Ireland caught up with company founder Brendan McGrath to learn more about what is a young and thriving business in Yeats County. When Brendan McGrath set-up his […]

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Felix O’Hare & Co Ltd – delivering construction excellence

2 Nov , 2021  

Based in Newry, Co. Down, Felix O’Hare & Co Ltd is one of Ireland’s longest-established and most progressive construction firms.  The company’s longevity and experience has enabled it to successfully deliver many iconic projects over the years, including St Dominic’s Grammar School, St Mary’s Convent and Queen’s University Great Hall and Main Site School of Law in Belfast, Dublin City […]

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New Century Engineering Ltd provide integrated solutions for Ground Works & Site Services

1 Nov , 2021  

New Century Engineering Ltd (NCE) provides utilities and civil engineering solutions to its public and private clients throughout both Ireland and the UK. Building Ireland touched base with Directors, Paul Montgomery and Alan Mangan, to find out more about the company. Established in 1999, the company is now recognised as Ireland’s leading utilities specialists, providing its […]

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Shields Construction celebrates 15 years

29 Oct , 2021  

Shields Construction is a Residential/Commercial Building and Plant Hire firm located in Blackthorn Business Park, Coe’s Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth.   Founded in 2006 by John Shields, it initially specialised in plant hire and groundworks before progressing into construction.  Through hands-on management and strong business ethics it has grown steadily over the years to earn recognition […]

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A Model service every time

28 Oct , 2021  

Model Construction Ltd is a leading multi-disciplined construction company serving the greater Dublin area. Established in 2012 by former Wexford hurler Tomás Waters, the Swords-based contractor offers an unrivalled service in the commercial and residential sectors. Taking its name from the nickname of the county Tomás represented in senior hurling for seven years, Model Construction […]

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Judge Bros Ltd nears 40 years in business

27 Oct , 2021  

Based just outside of Ballina, Co Mayo, Judge Bros Ltd is a family-run building contracting business which has grown an excellent reputation for delivering high quality projects for its clients down through the years. Building Ireland touched base with Darren Judge to find out more about this thriving company out west. Business is good these […]

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Latest mortgage data from BPFI shows strong growth in mortgage drawdowns and approvals

27 Oct , 2021  

Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) has today published the latest figures from the BPFI Mortgage Drawdowns Report for Q3 2021 and the BPFI Mortgage Approvals Report for September 2021. The following are the key figures from the Mortgage Drawdowns Report for Q3 2021. The following are the key elements: A total of 11,479 new mortgages to the value of €2,784 million […]

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New Initiative reshaping property finance in Ireland

26 Oct , 2021  

In recent months Initiative Ireland has emerged as a new leading property finance provider, with plans and capacity to lend €1.5bn to property developers and approved housing bodies over the next three-years. For years the values-based lender had operated on the fringes, backed by their impact investor community, helping to deliver smaller residential developments through […]

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Building quality houses for the future

26 Oct , 2021  

Based in Hugginstown, Co Kilkenny, Cuddihy Construction Ltd has grown a reputation for building new and quality homes in the south east of the country. Building Ireland caught up with Managing Director Martin Cuddihy to learn all about this company – from its origins to the current state of business. Cuddihy Construction Ltd has been […]