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November 2017
30 November 2017 – DRS lead sponsor for 2018 icap Annual Dinner
DRS is delighted to be the lead sponsor for the icap Annual Dinner on 16th February 2018. The event is all but sold out with just a handful of tables remaining. Along with the Lighthouse Club, icap is our nominated charity partner for 2018 and we very much look forward to working with them. So […]
28 November 2017 – Slowdown in London Office new build continues
The latest data on London Office new build activity shows a continuation in the slowdown of activity. (Source: Construction News) Whilst undoubtedly there is resilience in the sector away from the City, with the West End in particular still performing strongly, DRS expects the contraction in this important sub sector of the Construction economy to […]
23 November 2017 – DRS sponsors the 2017 Irish Post Awards
DRS was delighted to be a sponsor of the Irish Post Awards on 23 November 2017. Lead singer of the Boomtown Rats, Bob Geldof, received a Lifetime Achievement Award as more than 1,000 people gathered in The Great Room at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane for the 40th anniversary of the Awards. Hosted by […]
2 November 2017 – DRS celebrates inclusion in Parliamentary Review for the Finance Sector
DRS is delighted to have been included in this 2017 Parliamentary Review for the Finance Sector. The Parliamentary Review is a guide to financial industry best practice that looks at how sector leaders have responded to challenges in the industry. This edition features contributions from Theresa May and Philip Hammond. In conjunction with the publication, […]
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DRS Hosts Specialists Round Table with Construction News
DRS Bond Management was delighted to host a very special round table event in partnership with Construction News this month. Debating The Future of the Specialist Contractor were representatives from many of today's leading players, including McGee Group, D-Drill Group, Highways Agency, Sir Robert McAlpine, Keltbray, Emico, Keller Group, Metek and Mabey.
Construction Industry Federation Top 50 Surge Ahead
DRS was privileged last week to sponsor the Construction Industry Federation’s (CIF) Top 50 Contractors launch event in a year that is cause for much celebration. The combined turnover for Ireland’s top construction companies increased by 25% to €8.39 billion last year according to Construction magazine’s annual Top 50 CIF Contractors listing for 2019.
BITA Dublin Summer Lunch 10 May 2019
DRS was proud to attend BITA’s Summer Lunch, held at the Westin Hotel in Dublin on the 10th May. With BITA’s motto of ‘People who know people that help people’, this packed event provided yet another first-class opportunity for members to meet and create business opportunity.
DRS Applauds Another Stellar Year for the Construction News Specialists Awards
On 27 March, over 750 eager participants in this year’s Construction News Specialists Awards gathered at Grosvenor House, London, to celebrate yet another year of innovation and excellence. Launched in 2005, the awards represent the pinnacle of success for the specialist contractors.
DRS Bond Management Appoints Seasoned Financial Services Finance Director, James Smart, to Further Strengthen its Senior Management Team.
The UK and Ireland’s premier Surety broking and advisory firm, DRS Bond Management, has appointed James Smart as Finance Director as the company continues along its high growth trajectory as a leader in the development of the Surety market.
Lighthouse Construction Charity Christmas Lunch 2018
It was our absolute pleasure to sponsor the Lighthouse Construction Charity Christmas Lunch at the Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge in London on 7 December 2018. This is a wonderful occasion where the construction industry gathers to raise some serious money through Silent and Live Auctions. Tickets sold out last June which is testament to the commitment of the industry to the work of Lighthouse.
Dublin Castle 4 Oct - An Evening to Remember
DRS is committed to playing an important role in supporting the Irish construction industry maintain steady and sustainable growth through the widening and deepening of the Surety market in Ireland. On 4 Oct at Dublin Castle we demonstrated that commitment. Business was the order of the evening. But, mostly importantly, firm friendships were made.
DRS - "Building Opportunities" Roadshow - Ireland - June 2018
DRS Bond Management Ltd ("DRS") hosted its "Building Opportunities" Roadshow across Ireland in June 2018. DRS' objective was to raise awareness of Surety Bonds as a superior alternative to bank guarantees for the bonding requirements of the Irish Construction and Property Development sectors.
DRS sponsors CIF Top 50 Magazine launch - 3 July 2018
DRS Bond Management Limited (“DRS”) was delighted to sponsor the launch of the Construction Industry Federation (“CIF”) Top 50 Contractors Magazine for 2018 at the Iveagh Garden Hotel in Dublin on 3 July 2018.
DRS Sponsors Lighthouse Club Charity Boxing Night, 24 May 2018
DRS Bond Management was delighted to sponsor the Lighthouse Club Charity Boxing Night on 24 May 2018.
DRS Bond Management Grand National event raises £6,000 for The Lighthouse Club 14 April 2018
We were delighted to share a wonderful day and evening with colleagues and our friends at The Lighthouse Club at our Grand National Day event on 14 April.
DRS sponsors Irish Post Breakfast in the City 6 March 2018
Kicking off St Patrick’s Day celebrations in style, DRS sponsored the sold-out Breakfast in the City held at the prestigious Sky Garden building.
DRS Rugby Ireland vs England, Twickenham followed by St Patricks Day Ball 17 March 2018
DRS was delighted to play its part In London’s first-class St Patrick’s Festival. The three-day cultural and community event promotes culture and celebrates the Irish community in London.
8 March 2018 - Construction News Specialists Awards
DRS attends Restaurant Association Dinner 26 February 2018
ICAP 11th Annual Auction and Dinner 16 Feb 2018
1 February 2018 - Trouble at the top
8 December 2017 - DRS attends BITA Christmas Lunch at the Westin Hotel, Dublin
7 December 2017 - DRS attends Mark Abraham/BITA “white collar” boxing fight at Clapham Grand
6 December 2017 - DRS attends Nth Degree Club lunch at The Devonshire Club
3 December 2017 - DRS enters Corporate Partnership with Construction Industry Federation
2 December 2017 - DRS attends Ireland Funds Winter Ball
1 December 2017 - Lighthouse Club Christmas Lunch - Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge
30 November 2017 - DRS lead sponsor for 2018 icap Annual Dinner
28 November 2017 - Slowdown in London Office new build continues
23 November 2017 - DRS sponsors the 2017 Irish Post Awards
2 November 2017 - DRS celebrates inclusion in Parliamentary Review for the Finance Sector
14 October 2017 - DRS sponsors 2017 BITA Annual Awards Dinner
8 August 2016 - Overview on the European Banking Authority Stress Tests
European Banking Authority (EBA) Stress Tests – with rising bank capital requirements, now Is the time for banking and Surety collaboration.
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