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Saint-Gobain Build Better Roadshow coming to Galway, Waterford and Limerick

30 May , 2019  

Kieran Holohan, Marketing Director of Saint-Gobain Ireland, announced that the Saint-Gobain Build Better Roadshow will travel to Galway (25th June), with Waterford and Limerick following in October and November. This announcement follows the success of the first two Build Better Roadshows which took place in Belfast on 3rd April, 2019 and in Cork on 14th May 2019. The […]

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Announcement of Winning Architect to Design a Commemorative Bridge at Islandbridge, Dublin

29 May , 2019  

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) and the Office of Public Works (OPW) today announced the winning architect of the competition to design a new commemorative bridge at the Irish National War Memorial Gardens in Dublin. The design competition was launched in November 2018 and submissions were received from 61 architectural practices […]

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Housing Development in Limerick Awarded RIAI Silver Medal for Housing

29 May , 2019  

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) today awarded the RIAI Silver Medal for Housing to Southill Older Persons’ Accommodation, Limerick by ABK Architects. The RIAI Silver Medal for Housing is the highest award for housing design given by the RIAI. It is a biennial award made to encourage excellence of design in […]

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And the award for Project Manager of the Year goes to…

29 May , 2019  

Louise Dwyer of JLL was a deserving recipient of the Project Manager of the Year accolade at the 2018 Fit Out Awards and she reflected on her prestigious success in conversation with Building Ireland. Launched in 2012, the Fit Out Awards celebrate excellence in the execution of world-class fit outs, and also the people and […]

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Metal Deck Ireland – synonymous with quality workmanship

28 May , 2019  

Despite being just three years in existence, Metal Deck Ireland Ltd has developed an enviable reputation for the delivery of quality projects. Directors Thomas Nugent and Conor McGlinchey’s in-depth understanding of the company’s chosen area of expertise gave them a head start. Metal Deck Ireland Ltd are widely recognised as experienced installers of a wide […]

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‘Work smarter, better, safer’

27 May , 2019  

KDK Scaffolding’s track record in Health & Safety was recognised at this year’s All-Ireland Occupational Safety Awards. The Enniscorthy, Co Wexford-based company is at the forefront of delivering scaffolding services across all industry sectors and their commitment to ensuring that all i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed when it comes to Health & Safety […]

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Health is L&M Keating’s wealth

24 May , 2019  

The management of workplace health and safety is an integral part of good management generally. L&M Keating Ltd rank Health Safety and Wellbeing above all else and are proud to demonstrate an excellent track record in safety performance. The progressive company’s Health & Safety Quality Manager Ian Lynch reflected on yet another Higher Distinction achieved […]

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Delivering to the highest standards

23 May , 2019  

In October, Stewart Construction earned a distinction at the annual NISO/NISG All-Ireland Occupational Safety Awards. Building Ireland caught up with the company’s Environmental Health & Safety Manager, Kieran Doyle to hear more about the honour. 2018 marked another busy and successful year for Stewart Construction and the plan for the New Year ahead will undoubtedly […]

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BIONIC – Blaney’s New superhuman helper

22 May , 2019  

Blaney Motor are excited to launch a new mini loader – the BIONIC  S1 035.  The new Blaney BIONIC though small in size offers massive capabilities for many tasks involved in any building project and throughout the construction site.  This new superhuman helper can lift six times that of a man and 12 times what […]

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Construction works begin on €325 million WuXi Biologics Dundalk facility

22 May , 2019  

The new €325 million state-of-the-art WuXi Biologics facility has begun to take structural form as steel erection begins on the company’s 52-acre campus site in Dundalk. Work is on schedule for the new contract manufacturing biologics facility which, at 48,000 square metres in size, is set to become the world’s largest single-use biologics manufacturing facility. […]