Many of the founders of the largest construction companies in the UK and the rest of the world can trace their roots back to Ireland. Well, the industry back in the ‘auld country’ is also doing pretty well.

In 2000, one in every ten workers in the Irish economy worked in construction; by 2005, this had become one in eight, one of the highest rates in the developed world. Whilst it is likely that this growth will moderate over the next few years, the construction sector will continue to be a mass employer in Ireland.

Impressive though this is, some of COINS’ Irish customers have shown even more spectacular growth. For example, John Sisk & Son - www.siskgroup.com - show in their latest published figures a growth of 29% in turnover over the previous year while Ascon Contractors - www.asconrohcon.com - are forecasting similar growth for 2007. Having opened the Irish office in January this year, COINS is exceptionally well placed to understand and provide services to meet the needs of this growing market. After six months of touring the country and visiting the existing COINS customer base, the growing demand for our services is very evident. Our clients are showing a particular interest in areas such as HR, Plant and Reporting. We are also seeing a lot of interest from potential new clients. There is no doubt that for both existing clients and our prospective clients, our local presence, knowledge and expertise is important. One recent prospective customer rang to say: ‘When I searched the web and saw there was an Irish office, I rang straightaway.’

You will be able to meet with the COINS team at IT Village Exhibition in Dublin, Stand 21 from the 20th to 22nd of September.