News

A surge in the cost of building materials is not a media myth – our direct experience evidences an increase of at least 12%
June has seen a continued hike in the cost of construction materials, with an average increase of 12% to date. This two-digit climb is significant

New Appointment – Iomair Treacey
Iomair Treacey has joined Duke McCaffrey as the Senior Cost Manager to work across the diverse industry sectors including housing, nursing care, schools, data centres and hotels. Iomair is a talented Quantity Surveyor with over 15 years’ experience in construction and has a higher certificate in Construction Technology.

Li Hui Ng on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a day to recognise the rights and acknowledge women’s effort and achievements to all work aspects in the world…

Is Ireland in need of a retirement home re-think?
In a culture with family firmly set as its cornerstone, the concept of care homes has long been in need of a major charm offensive in Ireland. Perceived as institutional…

Merrion Road Development – Site Visit
We are delighted to share these wonderful pictures of the Maldron Hotel, Merrion Road development. Director, Ronan McGee, had the opportunity to visit the site on a really beautiful morning…

History Lesson
As the data centre sector comes of age, Joe McCaffrey – a mechanical and electrical specialist at construction consultants Duke McCaffrey – explores how lessons from the past can promote a prosperous future…