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Ecocem Materials Limited Raises €22.5m from Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Breakthrough Energy Ventures Europe

7 May , 2021  

Green cement company Ecocem today announced the completion of a €22.5m equity investment by Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) and Breakthrough Energy Ventures-Europe (BEV-E). BEV will also nominate a director to the company’s Board of Directors.   Ecocem has long been a pioneer and market leader in slag-based and other green cements.  This investment will enable […]

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One of Ireland’s leading façade solutions specialists

7 May , 2021  

Recognised as Ireland’s foremost façade solutions specialist, SF Plastering has been delivering high-quality finishes to the construction industry since 2006. Stephen Fitzpatrick explains more about his successful Dublin-based company which continues to prosper in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. From humble beginnings, SF Plastering has grown to employ over 120 staff and has the […]

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Intelligent machine control to the fore in new Komatsu excavators

6 May , 2021  

Two new Komatsu excavators, both with latest generation iMC 2.0 intelligent machine control, have been introduced on the European market. In Ireland – where Komatsu is distributed by McHale Plant Sales of Birdhill and Rathcoole – focus will fall on the PC360LCi-11 version, the second model offering being its PC360NLCi-11 stable mate. Singularly one of […]

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Outstanding craftsmanship from a champion service

6 May , 2021  

Established in 2004, Cummins and Cummins Ltd provide a complete service for all your building requirements, from extensions and refurbishments to fit outs and new builds.  Company director and former All-Ireland plastering champion Gabriel Cummins explains more.  Based in Claremorris, Co Mayo, Cummins and Cummins Ltd have a wealth of experience in the building trade.  […]

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Making sure the client is happy

5 May , 2021  

Gordon Beacom Building Contractor has grown significantly to increase its expertise and experience to its present capability spanning various construction disciplines.  A contractor employing three direct, but using many specialist sub-contractors, the company’s belief has always been to deliver a high-quality service and build on-time and as cost-effectively as possible. This desire for quality has […]

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Zilic synonymous with versatility and construction excellence

4 May , 2021  

From their headquarters in Drumree, County Meath, Zilic Developments Ltd. deliver high-quality construction projects nationwide, including social housing schemes, bespoke one-off homes, commercial projects and mixed-use developments. We touched base with director Ivan Blake to find out more about this versatile, industry-leading building contractor. Since its genesis in 1997, Zilic Developments Ltd. has forged a […]

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One of Cork’s premier building and restoration contractors

30 Apr , 2021  

Delivering construction excellence for the best part of four decades and counting, Liam Leahy & Son Building Contractors Ltd. is firmly established as one of Cork’s foremost building contractors. We travelled to Little Island and touched base with managing director Sean Leahy to get an insight into this longstanding family operation, which provides a complete […]

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Latest mortgage data from BPFI shows volume of FTB drawdowns at highest Q1 levels since 2007

29 Apr , 2021  

Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) has today published the latest figures from the BPFI Mortgage Drawdowns Report for Q1 2021 and the BPFI Mortgage Approvals Report for March 2021.The following are the key figures from the Mortgage Drawdowns Report for Q1 2021. The following are the key elements: A total of 9,091 new mortgages to the value of €2,142 million were […]

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The Construction Crew cover all your home improvement needs

29 Apr , 2021  

Looking to maximise the potential of your home? If so, why not call The Construction Crew who are specialists in extensions, renovations, conversions and new builds. Established in Trim, Co. Meath in 2007, The Construction Crew is a family-run business which has earned an enviable reputation for delivering perfect home extensions. Covering Meath, Dublin and the surrounding counties, the company guarantees […]

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Delivering building excellence for 15 years

28 Apr , 2021  

Celebrating 15 years in business, DS Construction Services has earned an enviable reputation for new builds, extensions, renovations, attic conversations, kitchens and bathrooms in the Dublin area. Since 2005, the family-run business has been providing top quality domestic building services to a long list of satisfied customers. Based in Castleknock, DS Construction is committed to […]