--- title: Showcasing the Value of Local Collaboration in Construction description: "From the iconic \"G\" on the shop window to a strategic powerhouse for a national supply chain, Guaranteed Irish is redefining what it means to support local." image: https://blog.guaranteedirish.ie/hubfs/Local-Collaboration-Construction-Guaranteed-Irish.jpg --- - [+353 1 6612607](tel:0035316612607) - [info@guaranteedirish.ie](mailto:info@guaranteedirish.ie) [Facebook-f](https://www.facebook.com/GuaranteedIrishOfficial/) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/guaranteed_irl) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/guaranteed_irl/) [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-HE_PW8whxCMzEn5QjYesQ) [Linkedin](https://blog.guaranteedirish.ie/module.linkedin_link.url.href) [![Guaranteed Irish](https://blog.guaranteedirish.ie/hubfs/raw_assets/public/GuaranteedIrish_August2021/images/GI_Logos_Green_GI_Logo_Tagline.png "Guaranteed Irish")](https://www.guaranteedirish.ie/) - MEMBERSHIP - [WHY JOIN US](https://www.guaranteedirish.ie/why-join-us/) - [BECOME A MEMBER](https://www.guaranteedirish.ie/become-a-member/) - [MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY](https://www.guaranteedirish.ie/our-members-directory/) - EVENTS - [UPCOMING EVENTS](https://www.guaranteedirish.ie/what-we-do/events/) - [PREVIOUS EVENTS](https://www.guaranteedirish.ie/previous-events/) - AWARDS - [AWARDS 2024](https://www.guaranteedirish.ie/giba/) - [HOW TO ENTER](https://www.guaranteedirish.ie/giba-24-enter/) - [SPONSORS](https://www.guaranteedirish.ie/gibasponsors/) - [JUDGES](https://www.guaranteedirish.ie/gibajudges/) - [WINNERS](https://www.guaranteedirish.ie/giba-winners/) - [CEO ALUMNI](https://www.guaranteedirish.ie/ceo-alumni/) - MEDIA - [BLOGS](https://blog.guaranteedirish.ie/) - [PODCASTS](https://www.guaranteedirish.ie/category/podcasts/) - [BRAND ACTIVATION CHAMPIONS](https://www.guaranteedirish.ie/brand-activation-champions/) # Showcasing the Value of Local Collaboration in Construction March 18, 2026 ![Showcasing the Value of Local Collaboration in Construction](https://blog.guaranteedirish.ie/hubfs/Local-Collaboration-Construction-Guaranteed-Irish.jpg) **Sort by Category** - [Blogs](https://blog.guaranteedirish.ie/tag/blogs) - [Member News](https://blog.guaranteedirish.ie/tag/member-news) - [Latest News](https://blog.guaranteedirish.ie/tag/latest-news) - [Thought Leader Q&A](https://blog.guaranteedirish.ie/tag/thought-leader-qa) - [GI Gifts](https://blog.guaranteedirish.ie/tag/gi-gifts) - [Press Releases](https://blog.guaranteedirish.ie/tag/press-releases) - [New Member Announcement](https://blog.guaranteedirish.ie/tag/new-member-announcement) - [Sustainability](https://blog.guaranteedirish.ie/tag/sustainability) - [Implementation Stage](https://blog.guaranteedirish.ie/tag/implementation-stage) - [Leadership Stage](https://blog.guaranteedirish.ie/tag/leadership-stage) *From the iconic "G" on the shop window to a strategic powerhouse for a national supply chain, Guaranteed Irish is redefining what it means to support local. CEO **Bríd O'Connell** speaks with **Robbie Cousins** about Guaranteed Irish House, the critical need for planning reform, and why the organisation's mandate is focused on "Supporting business that supports Ireland" – and is the key to unlocking greater construction sector opportunities at pace.* --- For over 50 years, the iconic "G" symbol has served as Ireland's premier hallmark of trust and local commitment. Established in 1974, Guaranteed Irish is a national non-profit champion of indigenous and multinational companies that prove their value in Ireland through three unwavering pillars: Jobs, Community, and Provenance.   In this  [Irish Construction News feature.](https://constructionnews.ie/interview-brid-o-connell-ceo-guaranteed-irish/) Bríd highlights:   - Bridging Heritage and Innovation - A Growing Ecosystem - A Redefined Mission for a Modern Ireland - Building the Guaranteed Irish House - Confronting Planning and Pace Constraints - The Business Value of Trust and Sustainability - The Path to Sustainable Growth - Securing Jobs - A Clear Focus on the Future   Guaranteed Irish has transitioned from a nostalgic hallmark of the past into a vital architect of Ireland's economic future. By championing the 'Supporting business that supports Ireland' mandate, it is bridging the gap between traditional heritage and modern, high-tech sustainability. Through strategic initiatives like Guaranteed Irish House and a rigorous focus on ESG, it is proving that local commitment is not just an ethical choice, but a significant commercial asset that drives the bottom line.   [To read the full article visit Irish Construction News 🔗](https://constructionnews.ie/interview-brid-o-connell-ceo-guaranteed-irish/)   [Learn more about Guaranteed Irish house](https://www.guaranteedirish.ie/gi-house/)   [Guaranteed Irish. 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