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Ballincollig Salt Barn
Posted : 25/01/2012

MMD complete work at Ballincollig Salt Barn.

This project comprised of the construction of a salt storage barn and machinery storage area.

Refer to the Government Projects in portfolio for further details and photographs.






Leisure World
Posted : 25/01/2012

MMD complete work at Leisure World Bishopstown, Leisure World Churchfield and Douglas Swimming Pool.

These projects comprised of energy upgrade work including the installation of solar panels, updating VSD controls, installation of low energy lighting etc...  These projects were complete in a four week turn around at a value of 700,000.

Refer to the Commercial/ Retail Projects in portfolio for further details and photographs






Sean Hurley RIP
Posted : 10/01/2012

MMD Construction Ltd. would like to pass on its condolences to David & Mairead (parents), Jacqui & Catriona (sisters) Hurley on the recent untimely death of their son & loving brother. Sean was a much admired member of the MMD workforce & brought laughter where ever he went. He was a very talented motor bike racer & had great prospects in this sport. He is dearly missed on site & on the race track.  Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.






Safe-T-Cert
Posted : 24/10/2011

MMD recently underwent the annual audit for Safe-T-Cert 

Safe-T-Cert is based on International Labour Office Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (ILO-OSH2001)






Prosys Sampling Systems Ltd
Posted : 19/10/2011

MMD complete work for Prosys Sampling, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork.

This Project comprised of the Construction of the Steel framed building with insulated roof and wall cladding.

Refer to the Industrial Projects in portfolio for further details and photographs






Cork University Hospital
Posted : 05/10/2011

MMD have commenced work at Cork University Hospital.

The project consists of the upgrade, alteration and refurbishment of a new Ultrasound Suite within Cork University Hospital

Refer to Government projects in Portfolio for further details and photographs






Cork Institute of Technology CIT
Posted : 05/10/2011

MMD have commenced work at Cork Institute of Technology

This Project involves the construction of a two storey extension to the rear of the Apprentice Building and also a first floor within the existing Apprentice Block and

Refer to Government projects in Portfolio for further details and photographs






National Sculpture Factory
Posted : 05/10/2011

MMD have commenced work at the National Sculpture Factory, Albert Road, Cork City.

This Project involves structural, mechanical and electrical works associated with the construction of a new front Entrance to the National Sculpture Factory.

Refer to Government projects in Portfolio for further details and photographs






Fethard, Co. Tipperary
Posted : 08/09/2011

MMD have commenced work in Fethard, Co. Tipperary.

The project consists of the construction of a new dwelling, garage, entrance, treatment unit and ancillary site works.

Refer to Housing projects in portfolio for further details and photographs.






An Post
Posted : 22/08/2011

MMD have commenced work at An Post DSU in Ballincollig.

The Project consists of the refurbishment and extension of the An Post DSU office.

Refer to renovation/ restoration projects in portfolio for further details and photographs.






St. Patricks, Whitechurch
Posted : 22/08/2011

MMD have commenced work at St. Patricks N.S Whitechurch.

The project consists of the construction of a new 16 classroom GRD School at St Patricks National School.

Refer to education projects in Portfolio for further details and photographs.






Castletroy College
Posted : 22/08/2011

MMD have commenced work at Castletroy College.

This project consists of the construction of a new single storey building, comprising 6no. changing rooms and associated site works.

 

Refer to education projects in Portfolio for further details and photographs.






Clashduv House
Posted : 17/08/2011

MMD complete Clashduv House, Glasheen Road, Cork.

 

This project included the total refurbishment of an existing period house and the construction of an ultra modern extension.

Refer to the Housing Projects in Portfolio for further details and photographs.






Maryborough Hill, Douglas, Cork
Posted : 21/06/2011

MMD have commenced work at Maryborough Hill, Douglas, Cork project.

The Project consists of extending the existing dwelling house by an area of approx. 77 sq.m. and carrying out external works and site services.

Please refer to the Housing Projects in Portfolio for further details and photographs.






TVM, Bartlemy, Co. Cork
Posted : 08/06/2011

MMD have commenced work at TVM, Bartlemy, Co. Cork.  

 

This project includes the construction of a new centralised office building for TVM, the building is to comprise of offices, production rooms, editing suites, roof garden and a truck workshop.    Other works include the construction of Loading bays, new entrance & Driveway, 20 no. car spaces, new truck yard and all associated site Works.

 

Please refer to the Commercial Projects in Portfolio for further details and photographs.






Broadstrand, Courtmacsherry.
Posted : 16/05/2011

MMD complete work at Broadstrand, Courtmacsherry, Co. Cork. 

 

This dwelling is constructed of traditional block cavity wall construction.  The roof is constructed in timber roof joists and includes exposed rafters.

 

Please refer to the Housing projects in portfolio for further details and photographs.






Bandon Co- op
Posted : 13/05/2011

MMD has commenced work at Bandon Co- op, Kinsale, Co. Cork.  This project includes the construction of a new detached store & yard, provision of new wall and roof sheeting to existing building; internal alterations to convert the existing store into a retail shop area and all associated site works.

Founded in 1903, Bandon Co- op is one of the most successful independently- owned Co operative organisations in the country, with a broadly diversified business involving milk processing, milling, feed production and retailing.

Please refer to the Commercial/ Retail projects in portfolio for further details and photographs.






Scoil Naomh Fionan Phase 1 completion
Posted : 11/05/2011

Phase 1 works have been completed at Scoil Naomh Fionan as of Tuesday the 05/05/11.

 

Phase 2 has now commenced and involves the demolition of parts of the existing school building & the construction of a new extension to same with works taking place in a live school environment.

 

Please refer to the Education projects in portfolio for further details and photographs.






Yves Rocher Bonsai Project
Posted : 04/05/2011

Works have commenced on the Bonsai Project at Yves Rocher Manufacturing facility at Dublin Hill, Cork.  Phase 1 works commenced in April 2011.

 

The Scope of this project comprises of Civil Works within the existing manufacturing environment.  Yves Rocher Group is a major French multinational in the cosmetics & textiles industry. 

 

Please refer to the Commercial/ Retail Projects in portfolio for further details and photographs.






Official opening of the Tommy Johnson Gym at Harbowline, Co. Cork
Posted : 13/04/2011

Seen here at the official opening ceremony of the Tommy Johnson Gym at Harbowline, Co. Cork are from L to R Brandon Duarte (MMD), Niall Twomey (Captain Defence Forces), Jim Langford (Clerk of Works Defence Forces), Eugene Ryan (Commander Defence Forces), Tim O' Connor (Captain Defence Forces), Mr. Johnson (Member of the Johnson Family) and Cormac Smith (Director MMD).







Garranecore, Clonakility, Co. Cork
Posted : 08/04/2011

Works are ongoing at Garranecore, Clonakility, Co. Cork

 

The Scope of this project includes the preparation of the Site and the Construction of a two storey specialised house and all associated Site Works.

 

Refer to the Housing Projects in portfolio for further details and photographs






Collins Barracks Changing Rooms
Posted : 24/03/2011

Works are ongoing at Collins Barracks Changing Rooms, Cork City.

 

The Scope of this project includes the preparation of the Site and the Construction of a single storey building to house changing rooms and toilet areas, plant room, referees room and cleaner Store with ancillary mechanical and electrical services. 

 

Refer to the Government Projects in portfolio for further details and photographs.






St Marys NS Knocknaheeney
Posted : 24/03/2011

Works are ongoing at St Marys on the Hill National School.

 

This Project comprises of the Construction of a School Extension and all associated Site Works.

 

 

Refer to the Education Projects in portfolio for further details and photographs.






Mitchelstown Library Fit Out
Posted : 21/03/2011

Works are ongoing at Mitchelstown Library, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork.

 

The Scope of works involve the fitting out of the ground floor level of an existing three storey building for the use as a Public Library.  The Planned works also involve the demolition and removal of an internal block partition wall and the raising of a section of existing floor & alterations to the existing main glazed sections area.

Refer to the Government Projects in Portfolio for further details and photographs.






Fota House/ Wildlife Park
Posted : 21/03/2011

Works have recently been completed at Fota House & Gardens.

 

 This Project comprises of the Construction of a new Surface car park with associated drainage, landscaping and ancillary works to accommodate 167 cars and 6 buses.  Also included is the construction of a new access road and upgrading an existing access Roadway.

 

Refer to the Government Projects in Portfolio for further details and photographs.






Prosys Sampling Ltd
Posted : 16/03/2011

 

Works are currently being carried out for Prosys Sampling at the IDA Business and Technology Park, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork.

This Project comprises of the Construction of the Steel framed building with insulated roof and wall cladding on a green field site within the IDA Business and Technology Park Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork.

Refer to the Industrial Projects in portfolio for further details and photographs.






Knocknamanagh Old School Trust, Minane bridge, Co. Cork
Posted : 06/03/2011

Works have recently commenced at Knocknamanagh Old School Trust, Minane Bridge, Co. Cork. 

 

This Project comprises of the Construction of an extension to the old School House which contain an office, meeting rooms a kitchen and all associated site works.  The block is to be connected to the old school house building via a glazed link.  This project is to be completed in a live environment as the existing old school house will be in constant use throughout the construction phase.

 

Refer to the Education Projects in Portfolio for further details and photographs 






Glenville, Monkstown, Co. Cork
Posted : 11/02/2011

Works have recently commenced at Glenville, Monkstown, Co. Cork. 

 

This Project comprises of Repair works to Chimney and Roofs.

 

Refer to the Renovation / Restoration Projects in Portfolio for further details and photographs






MMD Construction choose Mardak
Posted : 27/01/2011

MMD Construction have recently selected Mardak as the most suitable solution to streamline processes using an accounting and contract management system for the business. MMD are updating to this system as the company has recently won several new building contracts.  The implementation of this system shall ensure greater control and visibility over a large number of contracts.






Lipton, LSDI, Kilnagleary, Carrigaline, Co. Cork
Posted : 20/01/2011

Works have recently been completed at Lipton LSDI Kilnagleary on time and within budget.

 

Lipton LSDI are part of the global multi-national Unilever PLC which employs over 163,000 people and sells products in over 170 countries world wide. Refer to the Commerical/ Retail section in projects for further details and photographs






Bandon Town Council Area Office
Posted : 19/01/2011

Works have recently been completed at Bandon Area Office, Railway Place, Bandon, Co. Cork. 

 

Works included the removing and replacing of a subsided floor. 






Scoil Naomh Fionan
Posted : 19/01/2011

Works have commenced at Scoil Naomh Fionan, Rennies National School, Nohoval, Co. Cork. 

 

This Project comprises of demolition of parts of the existing school Building, alterations to same & the construction of new extension and ancillary Works at Scoil Naomh Fionan (Rennies National School) Ballindeasig, Co. Cork.

Please refer to the Commercial/ Retail Projects in portfolio for further details and photographs






Emmet Place, Youghal, Co. Cork.
Posted : 19/01/2011

Works have commenced at Emmet Place, Youghal, Co. Cork for Youghal Town Council.  

 

This Project comprises of the continuation of streetscape and includes the following-  Installation of ducting for telecommunications, esb and public lighting to facilitate the grounding of all existing Overhead Cables, New Road and footpath construction while maintaining access to all dwellings and businesses during the construction Programme, Installation of new watermains and storm drain, connecting to the existing systems, New car parking, public lighting and bollards, Coordinating Archaeological monitoring on Site.






Naval Base Gymnasium, Harbouline, Co. Cork
Posted : 14/01/2011

Refurbishment works have recently been completed on the Naval Base Gymnasium at Harbouline, Co. Cork. 

 

These works included the installation of Solar Panels and upgrading of the existing Electrical and Mechanical Systems.






Coastguard Station, Goleen, Co. Cork
Posted : 14/01/2011

Works have recently commenced at the Coastguard Station, Goleen, Co. Cork. 

 

This Project comprises of the demolition of the existing Rocket Cart Shed and construction of new Coastguard Station (320sqm approx) and Public Road.  This Project comprises of the demolition of the existing Rocket Cart Shed and construction of new Coastguard Station (320sqm approx) and Public Road.

 

Refer to the Government Works in projects for further details and photographs






Desmond College Works, Newcastlewest, Limerick
Posted : 26/11/2010

Works have recently been completed at Desmond College in Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick. These works were carried out in conjunction with Limerick VEC.


A Safety Talk has was carried out with Staff & Students on site. All parties were informed of the importance of Safety Awareness on a live site. This talk was carried out by Damian Harrington -MMD Safety & Environmental Manager.






Cullen National School -Contract Awarded
Posted : 26/11/2010

The contract signing for the Extension to Cullen National School in North Cork took place recently between Mr. Cormac Smith(Director) & all relevant parties.  This project is ongoing & is due to be complete by July 2011.






Colaiste an Chraoibhin Fermoy
Posted : 17/09/2010

Works have recently been completed at Colaiste an Chraoibhin,  Fermoy, Co. Cork. This project was completed on schedule as per original project target timeframe to be open for the forth coming school year.

Please refer to our sub-section for Education & Schools for further information on this project






Bowens Menswear Bandon
Posted : 17/08/2010

Works have recently been completed at Bowens Menswear in Bandon Co. Cork. This shop is now fully operational & has undergone extensive refurbishment & upgrading works.  This shop is now fully operational & has undergone extensive refurbishment & upgrading works.

These refurbishment works include internal demolition, structural works & re-roofing of building. A pedestrian managment plan was put in place to ensure a safe passage of all civilians during the works.






Rowan Lane Development, Riverstick
Posted : 17/08/2010

Works are currently being carried out in Rowan Lane, Riverstick, Co. Cork. 


Works carried out include all Site Services & tying in same with Cork County Council services. Also, extensive landscaping is being completed on this site, to ensure this housing area is at the high specification as originally outlined.






Cork IT Track
Posted : 17/08/2010

MMD Construction Cork Ltd. has completed all works on the hand rails & barriers on Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) athletics track.  






Killarney Town Council Depot
Posted : 01/07/2010

Construction has been completed on the Killarney Town Council Depot at Woodlands in Killarney. Also the Link Road works also carried out by MMD Construction Cork Ltd.






Lipton LSDI
Posted : 01/07/2010

Lipton Soft Drinks Ireland Ltd: Safety Milestone achieved on Site at 12,250 accident free hours.






LE Orla-Naval Services Contracts
Posted : 21/05/2010

MMD Construction Cork Ltd. has completed works on the LE Orla Naval Service Ship. Some minor works were also carried out on the LE Eithne. 

These contracts add to our current profile of works carried out on the Naval Services Fleet. Previous projects with the Naval Service include: LE Roisin, LE Niamh






Strawberry Hill National School
Posted : 23/04/2010

Works have been completed at Strawberry Hill Boys National School, Cork City. All Contractor & PSCS duties were carried out successfully & according to legislation.






L.E Roisin- Naval Services Fleet
Posted : 23/04/2010

L.E Roisin, one of the Naval Service Fleet. The homeport for this ship is Haulbowline Island in Cork Harbour, where all works were carried out.

The works included re-fitting various elements of a P51 Naval Ship. All works were carried out to the deadline of a three week turn around.






North Monastery Secondary School, Cork
Posted : 23/03/2010

Works have been completed in the North Monastery Secondary School, Cork. The project included Electrical & Building works in a live School Environment.






Blue Haven Hotel, Kinsale
Posted : 23/03/2010

Works were completed on the renovation of the Old Fishmarket Wall surrounding the Blue Haven Hotel in Kinsale, Co. Cork.

This wall dates back to 1784 & is of considerable cultural heritage merit which bears testament to Kinsales past as an important fishing port. The Blue Haven Management have put three longs years of research into restoring this historical feature in Kinsale Town Centre back to its original glory by restoring the original openings, archways & wall finishes.






Donnybrook, Douglas
Posted : 23/03/2010

Works have been completed on the development of 3 Commercial Units with apartments overhead at Donnybrook Hill in Douglas, Cork.

MMD Construction was employed to carry out the role of fully completing these units & apartments. These works included Project Management of Mechanical & Electrical elements & the commissioning of same. Completion of external facade with regards to limestone cladding & lead work. The installation of windows & doors, provision of Site boundaries & other associated works.






Royal Gunpowder Mills, Ballincollig
Posted : 22/12/2009

Works have been completed on the Western Gatehouse, Royal Gunpowder Mills in Ballincollig. This work is in conjunction with Cork County Council.






Official Opening of the New Extension in St. Multose N.S Kinsale
Posted : 20/11/2009

The official opening of the New Extension of St. Multose National School, Kinsale, Co. Cork took place on the 6th November 2009. 

The opening was attended by Cormac Smith(MMD), Fiona Giles(Principal), Mark Salter(Engineer),Staff, Parents & local residents. This school extension has been gladly welcomed by parents & staff alike, & will hopefully provide a happy & learning environment for the children of the local area.






Official opening of the New Extension in Ballinspittle N.S
Posted : 22/10/2009

The New Extension of Ballinspittle National School was officially opened on Tuesday 20th October 2009. This event was attended by Mr. Tom O Sullivan-Architect; Mr. Cormac Smith -MMD Director & Fr.Canon Kelliher- Parish Priest. This event was also attended by the Principal Mr. Tommy Gunning & other staff members. Many parents & local residents were invited to join in the opening celebrations.






Cork Institute of Technology -Shop on Main Campus
Posted : 01/10/2009

Works have been completed on the upgrading of the Shop in Cork Institute of Technology.

The size of this shop was increased significantly with attention to detail with regards to the exit & entry of individuals to & from the shop during busy periods of the College day & evening.






Nurture Creche
Posted : 01/09/2009

Seen here at the official opening of the Nurture Creche, Western Road, Cork. Mark Ledwidge (Nurture Creche), Michael Martin (Minister for Foreign Affairs) and Cormac Smith (MMD Construction Cork Ltd).






Carrigaline Library
Posted : 01/09/2009

Seen here at the official opening of Carrigaline Library are From L to R Declan Harrington (MMD), Kevin O' Leary (MMD) and Ruth Flanagan (Cork County Libraries) Martin Riordan (Cork County Manager)






Safe-T-Cert
Posted : 10/08/2009

The company underwent the annual audit for the Safe-T-Cert in August 2010 and maintained a "B" grade. MMD was original award the Safe-T Cert 2007.






MMD Receive ISO:9001-2008 International Quality Standard and OHSAS 18001 International Safety Standard
Posted : 20/04/2009

On April 6th 2009 

MMD Construction Cork Ltd. were presented with the ISO:9001-2008 International Quality Standard and the OHSAS 18001 International Safety Standard.


The presentation of the certificates was made by Mr. Willie Kingston of ISO-QSL Ltd. to Mr Cormac Smith Secretary of MMD Construction Cork Ltd. Also present at the ceremony was Mr. Alan Morris Executive Southern Region of the Construction Industry Federation.






Carrigaline Library
Posted : 03/02/2009

Pictured here at the signing of the contract for The Carrigaline library are Cormac Smith (Secretary of MMD), Pierangelo Cacciotti and John Murphy, Cork County Council.






Little Island Co Cork.
Posted : 30/06/2008

Construction of light industrial unit in Little Island Co. Cork. This is a design and build turn key project which has an onsite build program of 16 weeks with extensive office fitout and Electrical Spec. Refer to the industrial section in projects for further details and photographs






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