Operating a thoroughly modern and highly flexible fleet of 35 cranes, G O’Brien Crane Hire Ltd. are firmly established as Ireland’s premier heavy logistics engineers. Building Ireland had a chat with director Conor O’Brien to get an update on this innovative, industry-leading, family-run business. Established in 1981, G O’Brien Crane Hire is one of Ireland’s […]
There is no doubt about it, Christmas brings out the very best in people. It is an important time of the year to reflect and take stock of how fortunate we are and how much we have, even if it doesn’t always feel that way. At Christmas time, many people get involved in charity organisations […]
Nearing close to half a century in existence, Eamon Costello (Kerry) Ltd is a family owned business which has grown from strength to strength, enjoying a strong growth phase in recent years. Building Ireland learned more from company’s Contracts Manager, Paul Lynch recently. These are busy times for Eamon Costello (Kerry) Ltd and the plan […]
The Tipperary-headquartered company achieved the coveted certification for its Horizon Offsite Steel Frame Building System Managing Director Ger Fahey received the certificate of accreditation from Minister for Trade, Business & Employment Pat Breen at a ceremony hosted by the National Standards Authority of Ireland earlier this month. Opening the ceremony, Minister Breen acknowledged the commitment […]
With the new year fast approaching, CG Business Consulting Ireland’s leading ISO consultants, are driving the adoption of the ISO 45001 standard to companies across Ireland and the UK. ISO 45001:2018 is the new international standard for occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems and will replace the existing OHSAS 18001:2007 standard. Companies across Ireland certified […]
Donegal based Lynch Windows Ltd has undergone steady growth in recent years and General Manager Gavin Cullen spoke to Building Ireland about the many services that they provide to an impressive customer base. Their client list reads like a who’s who of the public and private sectors as the OPW, HSE, LIDL, Applegreen, SuperValu, Coca […]
NParkway Service Station, a new Texaco-branded outlet, has been brought into operation by Valero Energy (Ireland), the company which markets Texaco brand fuel in Ireland. Built on a high-profile site on the busy Dublin Road approach to Limerick, the Parkway outlet is said to be a model of 21st century service station design. Reflecting […]
Premier Insulations are the people to talk to if you want a warmer, energy efficient home with lower fuel bills – and who doesn’t want that? Government agencies, building developers and homeowners are keen to avail of their services and products. The Birr, Co Offaly-based operation has been providing just that for people all over Ireland […]
Farrell Furniture, a family-run business based in Ardee Co. Louth, are celebrating a successful 1,000 years of service from their employees this week. The furniture manufacturer has been creating bespoke furniture since its foundation in 1961. The family-run business understands the importance of innovating and investing ahead of time, in machines that allowed them to […]
Statement from James Benson, Director of the Irish Homebuilder Association (IHBA) a constituent association of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF): “The CIF has welcomed the ESRI’s acknowledgement that the cost of housebuilding must come down to enable increased supply. Since 2013, we have highlighted the fact that nearly 45% of the cost of housebuilding isn’t […]
