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There is no doubting the very rich and proud history of Ireland’s construction industry and those who work within it. It has helped shape not only the Irish nation, but most corners of the globe, through the skilled and dedicated people who continue to contribute to...
When it comes to structural steel, Murphy Ireland have a unique place in the Irish and UK market. The company, which was founded by Bernard Murphy (son of Murphy Group founder John Murphy) in 1968 has had its own steel fabrication facility in Newbridge, Co. Kildare...
Eamon McGrattan is the Managing Director of McGrattan & Kenny Ltd, a mechanical services contracting company founded by his father in 1968. McGattan & Kenny is now part of a the CJK Group with a turnover approaching €50million. An early school leaver, Eamon...
Irish construction is a global scene. This makes it exciting, with large numbers of Ireland’s building professionals working overseas, as far away as Brisbane and as close as Birmingham. But Ireland, and its construction sector, also now offer many opportunities for...
“I have to tell you - it’s very surprising how positive companies have been when they hear about what we’re trying to do,” says Derek Byrne, founder of Way 2 Work, and its general manager since the start of 2019. Byrne helps young people who have been in the care...
It’s the Olympics you haven’t heard about. And Dubliner Megan Yeates, formerly a logistics manager at Lidl and DHL, is the reigning gold medalist. The WorldSkills competition has been held since 1950, as a world championship of vocational skills. The last, in 2019,...
CIF members share personal experiences from on and off site to raise awareness of real-life issues affecting people working in the industry Following World Mental Health Day, celebrated on October 10, one of the themes of this year’s Construction Safety Week was Mind...
Kirby Group Engineering has made a festive donation of €100,000 to be shared among three charities. Focus Ireland, which helps people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. has received €50,000. Women’s Aid, which works to end domestic violence against...
The job of a slinger signaller is one of the most important jobs on a building site. It requires skill, diligence and concentration, working alongside the lifting teams to provide safe direction and supervision to crane operators. AP, Crane Coordinator and Dowling...
Co. Kildare’s John Craddock Ltd (JCL) has been honoured at the annual Sustainable Business Impact Awards. The accolade event, now in its second year, showcases best practice in sustainable development and social responsibility undertaken by companies of all sizes...
