While celebrating a decade of Irish sustainability leadership, Meehan Green’s acquisition by KEO marks a bold new chapter. ROBBIE COUSINS speaks to the team behind the deal that is transforming a local success story into a high-octane launchpad for European expansion.
Construction News, Interviews, Latest, Sustainability, Women in ConstructionFrom the iconic “G” on the shop window to a strategic powerhouse for a national supply chain, Guaranteed Irish is redefining what it means to support local. CEO Bríd O’Connell speaks with ROBBIE COUSINS about Guaranteed Irish House, the critical need for planning reform, and why the organisation’s mandate is focused on “Supporting business that supports Ireland” – and is the key to unlocking greater construction sector opportunities at pace.
Interviews, Latest, Women in ConstructionPaul Tierney, CEO, MMC Ireland, speaks with ROBBIE COUSINS about the group’s rapid growth, why its upcoming national conference is a must-attend event for industry stakeholders, and the systemic barriers, from certification bottlenecks to procurement policy, that the industry must overcome to meet the demands of 2026 and beyond.
Construction News, Interviews, Latest, MMCWith 3,500 units on-site and a focus on large-scale placemaking, Castlethorn Group Managing Director Ronan Columb speaks with ROBBIE COUSINS about leveraging MMC, delivering vital infrastructure, and the urgent need for the state sector and local authorities to accelerate the pace of policy implementation.
Construction News, Interviews, LatestLDA’s direct delivery pipeline maturing as unit output is set to triple in 2026
Phelim O’Neill, Director of Development, Land Development Agency, speaks with ROBBIE COUSINS about the agency’s significant achievements to date, explaining how its strategic interventions are maintaining vital construction skill sets, and outlining a future defined by dramatic increases in direct delivery and transformative placemaking.
As the construction sector accounts for nearly 34% of global energy-related carbon emissions, World Green Building Council CEO Cristina Gamboa speaks with ROBBIE COUSINS about the WorldGBC’s approach to addressing the challenge of decarbonising the global construction industry.
Interviews, Irish Construction News, LatestSince its 2021 founding, Kilsaran Precast has become a major supplier of structural precast concrete products in Ireland and the UK, experiencing rapid growth. ROBBIE COUSINS spoke with Managing Director Derek Duffy about the company’s journey, its commitment to innovation and sustainability, and its ambitious plans, particularly for the residential market.
Construction News, Interviews, LatestFrom an MBO to doubling its workforce and tripling its revenue, Bretland Construction is entering a new era. The company’s Oklahoma-born managing director, Coleman Yates, speaks with Robbie Cousins about his journey from Oklahoma to Offaly and his ambitious vision to transform a family business into a top-tier Irish contractor.
Interviews, Irish Construction NewsFrom Irish roots to European M&E powerhouse, Micheál O’Connor, Group Managing Director, Dornan Engineering, speaks with ROBBIE COUSINS about a most successful 2024 that was topped off with the M&E firm’s acquisition by an ideal partner to fuel its next phase of growth.
Engineering News, Interviews, Irish Construction News, LatestPaul Nicholls, Group Managing Director and co-owner of Designer Group, reflects on a year of consolidation and targeted growth, highlighting strategic investments in people, core sectors, and sustainable practices, as the M&E contractor eyes continued success and navigates industry challenges.
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