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Will Stricter Building Regulations Improve Building Standards in Ireland? PART I

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

PART I of III The Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (the “Regulations”) were signed into law in April of this year by Phil Hogan, Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government.  The new measures will be effective from 1 … Continue reading →

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Will Stricter Building Regulations Improve Building Standards in Ireland? PART II

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

<< Continued from Part I.  The Code of Practice (yet to be released) will be very important and I hope it will require that professionals are on site at certain key stages of the build such as when pouring concrete.  … Continue reading →

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Will Stricter Building Regulations Improve Building Standards in Ireland? PART III

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

<< Continued from Part II.  In a similar way when we carry out a new build, extension or renovation, we should do as much research as possible and get the advice of as many professionals as possible to ensure the … Continue reading →

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Beware – Stolen Van and Tools

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

We got an email from a builder in Cobh in Co. Cork last week to ask us to warn other tradesmen about stolen vans and tools. Please see a copy of his email below. Cars are equally at risk. Please … Continue reading →

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TG4 series Dullamullóg features Eamonn O’Neill from Tradesmen.ie

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks, we are delighted see that Eamonn O’Neill, who is a registered member on Tradesmen.ie, got chosen to take part in Dullamullóg, a new series on TG4. The series puts tradesmen into studio settings and pairs them with established … Continue reading →

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60,000 Jobs Posted on Tradesmen.ie!!

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks, today we exceeded 60,000 jobs posted on Tradesmen.ie since we launched the website in June 2008.  Based on the value of the jobs posted the potential value of this work to tradesmen is over €183 million.  I’d just … Continue reading →

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Product Design and Patent Internship

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Oliver Dempsey

We have 2 Product Design and Patent Internships available to identify opportunities to create a new service related product that does not exist already or to develop a new way of delivering an existing service that has not existed previously. … Continue reading →

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Competition Results August 2012

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks Each month we have a draw for cash prizes for everyone who posts a job on our site and provides feedback.  Feedback is really important to provide up to date information on the quality of the tradesmen and … Continue reading →

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Results of our August Competition 2012

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks, Each month we have a draw for cash prizes for everyone who posts a job on our site and provides feedback.  So not only do you get up to 4 quotes Fast from Rated Tradesmen but you could … Continue reading →

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IT Business Analyst Internship Ireland

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Oliver Dempsey

Hi folks, We are delighted to announce that we will shortly have a position available for an IT Business Analyst Intern.  The position is available in Ireland.  Please see responsibilities and requirements below:-       Responsibilities: Define system scope … Continue reading →

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