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Komatsu ‘Dash 11’ wheeled excavators arrive

3 Jul , 2018  

Latest ‘Dash 11’ versions of Komatsu’s wheeled excavator product offering have arrived on the market here and early indications are pointing to a positive reception. According to distributor McHale Plant Sales of Birdhill and Rathcoole, interest is high and a number of deliveries are said to be ‘in the pipeline’. All powered by a EU […]

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The wind farm specialists

3 Jul , 2018  

Michael Doyle Civil Engineering Ltd has over 20 years solid experience specialising in site development work covering the whole of Ireland. Wind farms are a particular area of expertise as Building Ireland found out when speaking to the company’s QS Paul Gallagher. A diverse and accommodating company, Michael Doyle Civil Engineering Ltd has successfully completed […]

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CGDM Construction announces new office premises at Carnbane Business Park

2 Jul , 2018  

Newry based construction firm, CGDM Construction has announced that it is investing over half a million pounds in the construction of new office premises at Carnbane Business Park and creating 10 new jobs with the support of Invest Northern Ireland. Invest NI has offered the company £74,000 of support towards the creation of the new […]

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IBEC warns of skill shortages in the construction sector

2 Jul , 2018  

Property Industry Ireland, the Ibec group that represents businesses operating in the property sector, has said that while the growth in overall employment numbers is welcome, it masks the situation of the construction sector. Commenting on today’s CSO releases PII Director, Dr. David Duffy stated: “Having lost over 160,000 jobs during the downturn, employment has […]

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Air Traffic Control Tower at Dublin Airport Takes Shape

2 Jul , 2018  

BAM’s construction of the new 23-storey Air Traffic Visual Control (ATVC) tower at Dublin Airport, which is set to become one of the tallest structures in Ireland, is taking shape with the complex installation of a 106 tonne steel ring completed this week (Monday 28 May). The ring, which will form Floor 1 of the control […]

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CIF honours 100 year-old carpenter Paul Fogarty

2 Jul , 2018  

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) and the Construction Worker’s Pension Scheme (CWPS) honoured Mr. Paul Fogarty, who celebrated his 100th birthday on Tuesday (26.06.18.) Mr. Fogarty was honoured for his outstanding contribution to the construction industry and his beloved trade of carpentry, throughout the last century. Dominic Doheny, CIF President presented Mr. Fogarty with a copy […]

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CIF & An Garda Síochána join forces to combat machine and tool theft with #SecureItKeepIt campaign

2 Jul , 2018  

An Garda Síochána along with The CIF are taking a proactive role in crime prevention in the Construction Industry which has historically has been targeted by criminals. Building sites are by nature easy targets for criminals due to the types of materials, tools and machinery on site. Figures show there has been a rise of approximately […]

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Excellence in abundance

29 Jun , 2018  

Based in Limerick city, P.B.C. Ltd has forged a reputation for carrying out high quality work on time and within budget. Building Ireland found out more from company director Patrick Burke recently. Since its establishment, P.B.C. Ltd has been carrying out construction services, property maintenance and fit-outs all over Ireland, earning a trusted reputation amongst […]

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the ideal choice for your construction needs

28 Jun , 2018  

DHD Construction Ltd is a leading construction and maintenance company based on the outskirts of Wexford Town. Established in 2005 by Mick Doran and operating within the healthcare, hospitality, heritage, educational and housing sectors, it provides an unrivalled service to its clients in terms of quality, safety, continuous professional development and technical ability. The company’s […]

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Saint-Gobain launches Nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) training courses

28 Jun , 2018  

The Saint-Gobain Ireland Technical Academy today announced that it is adding to its existing training portfolio by launching a series of nZEB modular courses. Starting this July, these innovative nZEB courses will offer those working in construction in Ireland a chance to upskill, free of charge, in an increasingly regulated area of the construction industry. The European Energy Performance of […]