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Heavy traffic areas face a unique challenge when it comes to drainage. These surfaces must handle not only the constant pressure from vehicles but also sudden surges of water during intense rainfall. Traditional drainage systems often struggle to balance high hydraulic capacity with the structural strength needed to withstand heavy loads. The KompaqDrain channel drainage system offers a practical and reliable solution designed specifically for these demanding environments.

Killeshal has long been a supporter of local community initiatives, and with good reason. Our workforce is almost entirely local to within 15km and those outside of that are not much farther away. With that in mind we are happy to support the next generation when we can. Supporting Scoil Bhríde in Croghan, Co. Offaly Having such a local workforce makes it obvious that we should support local groups whenever possible, and we take community engagement and social responsibility

Chimney Flue Gatherings are amongst those building components that are essential in so many buildings, yet rarely make it into the...

No matter what we do, an unfortunate consequence of our way of life is that we generate rubbish. But where do we put this rubbish?… into...

In many ways buildings are like people, with each one different from the next. What makes one different from the other?… Architectural...

Stone is a beautiful material, and so much a Natural part of our environment that it never looks out of place. But while stone can be...

What a climate we’ve had for the last few years. As I write this, here at the Killeshal offices, rain streams down the windows as it has...

Environmental awareness plays an increasingly significant part in the modern build environment. One issue which has been historically...

If you are building anything other than a steel and glass skyscraper, you’ll be looking to use window sills. But, knowing that you will...

There was a time when a new build could not even be contemplated if it did not feature smooth clean-lined walls. In recent years there...

The urban landscape is a hotbed of interaction. It is that very interaction that makes our urban areas such exciting places to be with...

A prime consideration for any new commercial, industrial or civil development is the idea of public amenity. It is essential that thought...

Traffic goes hand in hand with modern day living and unfortunately motor vehicle traffic brings with it other issues like the effects of...

Sunshine is not usually the first thing that springs to mind when you think of the climate we have in the UK and Ireland. And there are...

It is absolutely essential to any utility services plan that junction and inspection points are planned and appropriately catered for....

If you have gone beyond the title of this post and into reading this paragraph, chances are that you have a property which contains some...

There are times when you need to define an area as off-limits with out necessarily needing or wanting a full scale security fence. For...

No property owner can afford to take chances with the security of their property these days and that means security for both sides of the...

Architectural design has never been as varied as it is today. Many new designs have managed to combine large modern work and living...

External boundary walls are not necessarily the first things that spring to mind when you think of a particular property. Nor are the...