Interview with Hardware Association President: Paul Candon

For those who aren’t familiar with you, could you give us a little bit about your background, and your journey to where...

“Ireland’s planning process is more important than ever to Ireland’s sustainable long-term development”

The Hardware Journal recently spoke with Niall Cussen, Chief Executive and Planning Regulator at theOffice of the Planning Regulator (OPR)

Octabuild’s partnership with builders merchant sector over 40 years

Octabuild and its members have been an important part of the builders’ merchant sector for nearly 40 years. Here its current Chairperson...

John Healy, CPM, talks to Jim Copeland about hardware brands and boosting sales

It will be two years in January since John Healy took the helm at CPM Ireland - and he has been one...

We need a defined national strategy for Empty Homes

The Hardware Journal has taken the opportunity of speaking with Hugh Wallace, Award Winning Architect, Director of Douglas Wallace Consultants, TV Presenter...

The Hardware Journal’s interview with Minister for Housing, Local Environment and Heritage Darragh O’Brien,...

Jim Copeland, Editor of The Hardware Journal, recently interviewed Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, TD. on the “Vacant...

Gerard Coyne – A Day in the Life of a BER Assessor

Aoife Kinsella recently spoke to Gerard Coyne to get a day-in-the-life perspective of his role as a BER Assessor.

How European DIY retailers reinvigorate after the pandemic

Interview Miguel de Almeida, Bricoalliance How does one obtain a fairly objective picture of the operational transactions and...

Sonas Bathrooms – Digital marketing and social media activity

In our ongoing series talking to HAI members about their marketing and social media activity, Aoife Kinsella talks to Fiona McGrath, Head...

Going for the gold standard: In conversation with Patrick Goldrick

An exceptional work ethic and commitment to excellence took Mayo-man Patrick Goldrick to the top of the Hardware business in the UK...