CMG would like to thank the following sponsors for their participation in the 2011 awards.
2011 Sponsors
Groundforce
Groundforce is a provider of specialist construction equipment, for hire and sale, with a wealth of experience in shoring, piling, pipe testing, trenchless technology, pumps and confined space safety equipment.
Groundforce is part of Vp Plc which has been established for over 50 years. From its Portlaoise depot, Groundforce has been increasing support to a range of customers in Ireland working on high profile civil engineering projects where their ability to offer first in class service and high quality equipment sets them apart.
ESB Electric Ireland
Founded in 1927, ESB is one of Ireland’s leading companies with annual revenues of more than €3.5 billion. A vertically integrated utility with generation, networks and supply businesses, as well as a highly successful international business, ESB’s annual capital investment is in the region of €1.1 billion. It has now embarked on the implementation of a €22 billion investment strategy to make the company carbon-neutral by 2035.
ESB Electric Ireland was established in 2010 as ESB's single supply business and has now been enabled to offer competitive, unregulated tariffs to all residential gas and electricity users in the Republic of Ireland and all business users North and South.
Energy Services was established as part of ESB Electric Ireland's commitment to the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan 2009-2020, to deliver a wide range of energy efficiency and low carbon energy solutions to Residential, Commercial and Industrial customers. The Homes Services Programme is currently up and running throughout the country, offering the full suite of energy efficiency retrofit measures from attic and wall insulation to boiler and heating controls and solar thermal services.
Kilsaran International
Founded by the late Patrick McKeown in 1964, Kilsaran International has grown to become Ireland's largest independent manufacturer of concrete products.
Today, we have evolved into a multi-site and international business renowned for innovation, expertise and superior quality. On-going investment in our R&D and manufacturing facilities, means that our unrivalled range of products are created in world-class environments. Our range includes Paving & Walling, Dry Products, Concrete & Blocks, Road Surfacing and External Wall Insulation.
We believe we have the best team in the industry and we continue to invest in that team through ongoing training and development and by bringing the best talent to work for us. Our team is made up of people who are highly-educated, motivated and passionate about service, and who can deliver solutions for our many customers.
Kingspan Insulated Panels
Kingspan Insulated Panels has established a leading position for the manufacture and supply of factory pre-engineered insulated roof and wall systems. Their LPCB and FM approved insulated panel systems are used extensively in most building sectors and are widely recognised by investors, property insurers, designers and contractors for their superior fire engineered performance.
Kirby Group
Kirby Group, through its Power T & D division, †is the leading turnkey balance of plant contractor to the renewable sector in Ireland. We provide design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and maintenance services to windfarm developers, operators and main contractors. Full design and engineering expertise is provided by in-house power engineers with commissioning of all infrastructure also undertaken. Kirby Group itself is a large multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor operating in Ireland, UK and France with over 400 people employed and turnover of €60m.
Tata Steel & Eurobond
Tata Steel and supply chain partner Eurobond are proud to sponsor this yearís award for Architectural practice of the year. Tata Steel is one of Europeís largest steel producers and manufacturer of the internationally recognised Colorcoat® pre-finished steel products. Colorcoat® products are specifically developed for roof and wall cladding systems such as Eurobond panel systems, which provide superior fire and environmental performance for a wide range of buildings from the traditional retail, manufacturing and leisure sectors to modern offices and schools.
Through Confidex Sustain® from Tata Steel, Eurobond roof and wall panels using Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® and/or Colorcoat Prisma® are available CarbonNeutral with guaranteed performance of up to 40 years. For more information on Colorcoat® products, services and guarantees please visit www.colorcoat-online.com, for more information on Eurobond systems please visit www.eurobond.co.uk
Armstrong
Armstrong World Industries Ltd. is a global leader in providing unique, customised ceiling and wall solutions to meet complex interior designs, environmental solutions to meet sustainable strategies, and stunning contemporary canopies to meet modern day trends …
In September 2011, Armstrong launched Armstrong Atelier. Atelier is a portfolio of solutions designed to take the relationship between architect/designer and building interior solutions provider to unprecedented levels. Armstrong Atelier comprises a specially recruited team of multi-talented, versatile experts comprising CAD designers, project managers and technical sales representatives and a portfolio of intelligent, efficient, cost-effective tailored ceiling and wall solutions for even the most challenging of creative and technical briefs.
Armstrong Atelier is a culmination of Armstrong’s 150+ years of expert craftsmanship and innovation in ceiling and wall solutions.
Visit www.armstrong-atelier.eu or www.armstrong-ceilings.ie to find out more.