Building Ireland magazine Spring 2016

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Industry News

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Collen Construction

Ireland’s longest established construction company

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Doherty Build

Double winners at the 2015 Irish Construction Industry Awards

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Steel & Roofing Systems Ltd

Leading steel fabricator and supplier of roofing and cladding systems

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Brehon Construction Ltd.

Pre-eminent building and civil engineering company

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J. Vaughan Electrical Contractors Ltd.

Continuing to provide customers with a high quality service

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Graham Construction

McAndrew Utilities Ltd P42

Winners of ‘Construction Project of the Year’ and ‘Civil Engineering Company of the Year’

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McAndrew Utilities Ltd.

Derby based utility, civil engineering and construction specialists

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ABM Europe

Global market leader in construction, civil engineering and manufacturing of pre cast concrete products

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Brian Gorman - Stewart

Project Manager of the Year 2015

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CP Dynes

One of the leading deep drainage and large bore specialists in UK and Ireland

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Brian Gorman - Stewart P50

LMP Ltd

Unrivalled slipform kerbing, civil engineering and construction solutions nationwide

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Francis Haughey Construction

Specialist conservation and restoration company

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Manley Construction Ltd.

Award winning, multi-disciplinary building contractor

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The Kelly Group

Synonymous with high-quality construction projects across the UK

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O’Connor Sutton Cronin (OCSC)

Innovative geothermal system wins top prize at 2015 Fit Out Awards

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Nolan Construction

The Kelly Group P71

Delivering a client-focused approach to each project

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HSS/Laois Hire Group

Ireland’s largest rental firm with outlets in every city and a number of large towns across the island

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CBRE Ireland

Tim Lennon, Project Manager of the Year at the 2015 Fit Out Awards

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Fitzgerald, Kavanagh & Partners

Architectural Firm of the Year

Excel Electrical

Providing a wide range of electrical, installation, support and maintenance services

Doherty Roofing Contracts Ltd.

Leading roofing and cladding contractor

Quinn Building Products

O’Connor Sutton Cronin P74

A leading manufacturer and distributor of cement and insulation

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BUILDING IRELAND NEWS

BAM reaches financial close of €230m N25 New Ross bypass PPP project

A consortium led by BAM has reached financial close with the National Roads Authority (NRA) for the €230 million N25 New Ross Bypass PPP project. All project and financing agreements have now been signed and the project implementation work can get underway immediately.

The project will support up to 2,100 jobs locally and across the country and will see construction activity commence in March of this year. The PPP project involves the design, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of approximately 13.6km of new dual carriageway and various junctions and road bridges, including the 887m crossing of the River Barrow, which will extend from Pink Point in Co. Kilkenny to Stokestown in Co. Wexford.

When it is completed this three tower extradosed bridge will be the longest of its kind in the world.

The PPP project will comprise a valuable strategic component of the national primary route network. The N25 New Ross Bypass will provide a high quality safe link within the South East region and ease congestion by providing a bypass of New Ross town on the N25 and N30 where significant delays currently occur. The project will be undertaken by a BAM and Dragados joint venture. The new road will be operational in January 2019, which will be followed by a 25 year concession period for the consortium.

Discussing the announcement, Theo Cullinane, BAM Ireland Chief Executive, said: “We are very pleased to have concluded the agreement, which marks the next phase in BAM’s continued investment in enhancing the transport links to the South East and across Ireland. This has been a priority for BAM as this deal follows on from our reaching the financial close on the the M11 Gorey to Enniscorthy PPP project last October. Construction activity began on that project this month. We are dedicated to furthering the development of the South East, and we look forward to commencing construction on this vital bypass.”

BAM has a long track record in delivering building and civil engineering projects under the PPP model, which includes: the Newlands Cross Junction and M11 Arklow to Rathnew; the M1 Dundalk Western Bypass; the M7 / M8 Portlaoise Bypass; and the N25 Waterford Bypass PPP Motorway schemes. BAM has also completed the design, build, finance, and maintenance of eight schools under Schools Bundle 3 PPP and work is currently ongoing on four schools for Schools Bundle 4 PPP. BAM is also working as preferred bidder with the NTMA for the development of four new courthouses and the refurbishment and extension of three existing court buildings, also under PPP.

L&M Keating Engineering increases Merlo fleet

Clare-based civil engineering contractor, L & M Keating Limited of Kilmihil, has expanded its telehandler fleet with the addition of two new Panoramic units – a P40.17 Plus and a P38.13 – bringing to 14 the number of Merlo units in operation at the company.

Supplied by Merlo distributor McHale Plant Sales of Birdhill and Rathcoole, the P40.17 Plus has a 4-tonnes lift capacity and a 17-metres reach. The P38.13 has a 3.8-tonnes lift and a 13-metres reach. Both units enter service on building construction works being carried out by the company in Carrigtwohill and Dublin respectively.

Reflecting on their long history with Merlo, Noel Crowley, plant manager at L & M Keating, points to what he terms ‘the quality and durability’ of the products. ‘From our experience of using Merlo, they make a decent machine that gives value for money,’ he says.

Founded in 1987, L & M Keating has grown from humble beginnings to a point where it now has over 100 fulltime employees, Regarded as one of the country’s leading engineering firms with a reputation for delivering technically challenging projects, the company specialises in marine, building, civil, dredging, conservation & restoration works throughout Ireland and the UK. With a head office in Kilmihil and a Dublin base in Rathcoole, L & M Keating is one of the top 5 SafeT Certified construction companies in Ireland and is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 accredited.

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Ulster Bank Construction PMI reports shapest increase in new business for seven months

Growth in the Irish construction sector strengthened at the start of 2016, with activity rising at the fastest pace in seven months on the back of an accelerated expansion in new business according to the latest Ulster Bank Construction PMI report.

This encouraged firms to take on extra staff and increase their purchasing activity, while business sentiment remained strongly positive. The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) – a seasonally adjusted index designed to track changes in total construction activity – rose sharply to 63.6 in January from 58.6 in December. This signalled a second successive acceleration in the rate of growth of construction activity, with the latest expansion the fastest since June last year. Total activity in the sector has now increased in each of the past 29 months.

Commenting on the survey, Simon Barry, Chief Economist Republic of Ireland at Ulster Bank, noted that: “The Irish construction sector has gotten off to a very strong start to 2016 according to the results of the latest Ulster Bank Construction PMI survey. Building on December’s solid improvement, a further significant increase in the headline PMI reading took it to 63.6 in January – its highest level since last June. The New Orders and Employment indices both also rose to seven-month highs in January indicating that the pace of overall activity, new business and hiring have all accelerated meaningfully in the early part of the New Year. Furthermore, the early-year improvement has been broadly based: respondents have reported stronger activity growth across all three sub-sectors of Housing, Commercial and Civil Engineering, with a particularly strong – and welcome – pickup recorded in Housing where growth was the fastest since October 2014.

“Overall, the strong Construction PMI figures mirror the encouraging signals sent from the other Irish PMI surveys for January, particularly the Services equivalent which jumped to its highest level in over 9 ½ years. So while there are some prominent downside risks facing the outlook for the global economy at present, several important areas of the domestic economy in Ireland look to be carrying considerable momentum into the early months of 2016.”

All three categories see growth quicken Each of the three monitored areas of the Construction sector matched the total picture by recording faster rises in activity during January. The steepest increase in activity was on housing projects, where the rate of growth was the sharpest since October 2014. Meanwhile, rates of expansion in the commercial and civil engineering categories were the fastest in seven and 13 months respectively.

Sharper rise in new business Anecdotal evidence linked higher activity to growth of new orders. New business increased for the thirty-first successive month in January, and to the greatest extent since June last year.

Staffing levels increase again Rising new business levels were also behind a further increase in employment in the sector. The rate of job creation quickened for the third month running and was substantial.

Construction firms also increased their purchasing activity at a stronger pace in January, again linked to rising new orders. Input buying has expanded in each month since March 2014.

Higher demand for inputs imparted pressure on capacity at suppliers to the construction sector, and resulted in longer delivery times. The latest deterioration in vendor performance was the greatest in five months.

The usage of sub-contractors rose at a sharp and accelerated pace in January, contributing to another decline in their availability. Companies reported a further modest reduction in the quality of work carried out by subcontractors, but rates charged increased at a sharp and accelerated pace.

Input prices rose sharply again in January, albeit at the slowest pace in three months. Higher costs for some raw materials reportedly outweighed the downward impact of lower oil prices.

Business sentiment was little-changed at the start of the year, remaining strongly positive. Rising new work was the main driver of optimism regarding activity for the year ahead, with three-fifths of respondent predicting growth.

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QUALITY AND CONSISTENCY THE KEY TO COLLEN’S LONGEVITY

St Andrew’s College in Booterstown involved the erection of a threestorey over basement building right in the middle of a live school campus

Collen Construction is Ireland’s longestestablished construction company. We met up with Senior Contracts Manager John Sweeney to get an insight into the success of this exceptional family-run operation, which has been going strong for more than two centuries.

Clients’ design teams, providing a turn-key service and smooth co-ordination of all aspects of the project including mechanical and electrical services. Their ability to consistently deliver quality and meet client parameters has often led to a partnership approach on subsequent projects with the same clients.

Collen operates a proven ISO9001 Quality Management System and ISO14001 Environmental Management System to ensure that projects are delivered to the highest quality and environmental standards. The Company has a vast and diverse portfolio of successful projects including prestigious new builds, fit-outs and refurbishments across all market sectors, including Commercial, Residential, Education, Healthcare, Conservation, Industrial, Data Centres, Design and Build.

According to Senior Contracts Manager John Sweeney “the key to the ongoing success of the company is the loyalty and commitment of its staff”.

Established in 1810, Collen Construction is a superb family-owned business with a strong reputation for building quality and excellence. The company, fronted

by Chairman Neil Collen and Managing Director Thomas Drumm, has successfully tendered and negotiated projects for a range of clients including large multi-national corporations, private companies and local authorities, establishing a stellar reputation for delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

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John notes “Many of our staff have been with the Company in excess of fifteen years with one member of staff employed by Collen for close to 50 years”. John firmly believes loyalty and a consistent approach to providing a quality service are the crucial elements that differentiate Collen from its competitors. “Clients and design teams take comfort in the knowledge that the Company prioritises Client satisfaction above all else. The commitment of our staff to providing that extra ‘attention to detail’ and their ability to deliver a project on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards, is why the Clients return to Collen for the next project time and time again”. The Company has an impressive list of repeat Clients that are indeed testament to the level of service provided.

Unlike many others who left themselves overexposed, Collen

Construction came through the latest economic downturn largely unscathed. “We retained all our staff during the recession, taking on additional staff to meet the demands of our ‘steady’ clients.”

“We didn’t over-indulge during the boom and that’s why Collen, as a family run Company, has remained strong for over two hundred years.

This company has survived the Great Depression and two World Wars, so as a Company, we have experienced worse.”

John has been a member of the Collen team since 1981, starting out as an Apprentice Carpenter and progressing to his current position as Senior Contracts Manager. He has built up an impressive portfolio of attributes and projects throughout his career with Collen. John contested the national apprentice finals three times before completing a craftbased technical course in Bolton Street. He received a Diploma in Front Line Management from the College of Industrial Relations and holds a NVQ Level 7 in Senior Construction Management from the Chartered Institute of Building.

In 2015 John received a bronze award from the Chartered Institute of Building in the Construction Manager of the Year Awards for his management of the National Film School at the Institute of Art Design and Technology at Dun Laoghaire.

The project also won an Irish Concrete Society award for the striking and meticulous concrete finish throughout the building.

Similarly, the impressive four

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storey extension to the Hugh Lane Gallery on Parnell Square, also managed by John, was the recipient of an OPUS commendation in the Architecture and Construction awards.

Recent projects completed by Collen under John’s management include a €9 million office fit-out to the landmark Irish Life building on Abbey Street in Dublin City Centre; a project that required the complete re-modelling and fit-out of two multi-storey office blocks over an existing occupied basement “Programming, sequencing and safety were key considerations on this project due to the proximity of the Luas line and the adjacent operational Irish Life retail centre. Managing the safety of the public was vitally important.” says John. “The project extended over ten floors and incorporated CAT A and CAT B fitout works and extensive works to the existing facade including cleaning and repairs to existing stone and replacement of existing aluminium windows. We had to complete the strip out of all existing fixtures and fittings and the project then required installation of new ceilings, partitions, joinery, wall & floor finishes, new sanitary ware, new mechanical and electrical equipment including new air conditioning, new fire alarm system and roof plant equipment.

The Tenant Fit-out, carried out in tandem with the landlord fit-out, included installation of new cellular offices, communications hubs and break-out areas, new doors and

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The stunning National Film School, a three-storey building located within the campus of the Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology

tea stations with high spec fittings throughout. We completed the project within the seven month programme and the Client was very happy”.

John is currently managing a number of teams responsible for key projects onsite including a €17.5 million student accommodation project in South Dublin and a four storey office fit-out of Knockmaun House, Mount Street, Dublin 2. The latter was purchased by the OPW and required a full refurbishment and office fit-out of the four storey building. The project is scheduled for completion in February 2016 and will reopen as the new Passport Office.

The Company is also completing a substantial seven storey new-build office project with triple basement in Leopardstown and

are scheduled to commence a new five storey office fit-out in North Dublin for a prominent Tenant in February 2016. John continues to oversee ongoing minor works and maintenance projects for repeat private and public sector Clients.

Recently, completed projects include an extension to the Kildare

Village Retail Outlet, successfully completed in advance of Christmas shopping season, winner of the Irish Georgian Society heritage award the Blackrock Further Education Institute and Library, Dublin Castle and a new extension to St Andrew’s College, Booterstown.

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John notes the expert level of service provided by the Company has developed as the Company has grown in recent years. “We now have a full MEP team, a dedicated BIM Manager, Quality and Environmental teams and an extensive Health and Safety team”.

The number employed by Collen now exceed 160 people directly as well as a large number of subcontractors. With a turnover of €190 million the Company is well positioned within the top five Irish Contractors.

John places a strong emphasis on nurturing trade apprenticeships “They are the lifeblood of the industry”.

His involvement on the CIF Training Committee, the Manpower Education & Training Subcommittee and the Apprentices & Third-Level Subcommittee is a natural progression.

“Many of our Site Managers and Foremen started their careers on a Collen apprenticeship scheme and have progressed”.

Many trained under John’s supervision. “I suppose it’s in the

Amazing work from Ireland’s longest-established construction company at the Hugh Lane Gallery extension, Parnell Square

blood,” he concludes. “All my family are carpenters. My father, uncles and grandfather all progressed to foremen and site

managers. That’s probably why I opted for this career path.”

John is a renowned member of the GAA; an ardent Kilmacud Crokes clubman all his life. He starred at centre half back on the Kilmacud Crokes side that captured the 1995 All-Ireland club football championship at Croke Park. He lined out for the club at all grades in both hurling and football from the age of eight and also collected two Dublin SFC medals and one Leinster souvenir as well as intermediate, junior and U21 honours. True to form, he also serves his beloved club on a variety of committees.

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One of Doherty Build’s numerous projects

SETTING THE STANDARDS

In June, Doherty Build were double winners at the 2015 Irish Construction Industry Awards, earning gongs for ‘Overall Excellence in Construction Award’ and ‘Health Project of the Year’. Building Ireland spoke to Sean Doherty to find out more about a special night for the Dundalkbased company.

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With over 40 years’ experience in the Construction Industry, building everything from Bespoke Houses, Care Homes, Churches, Factories, Offices and Civil Engineering works to Residential Developments throughout Ireland, the Doherty Build name has become synonymous with the highest level of quality attainable.

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Doherty and employ approximately 30 staff between HQ and their second location in Newry, Co Down.

Sean and Eamon are now the second generation, with the original founders, John and Joe Doherty – having first set-up the business in 1977. From humble beginnings, the growth of Doherty Build over the past 39 years has been remarkable.

Indeed the success of the company has now grown to the stage where it is now a multi award-winning business.

“We had the advantage of being involved in the family construction firm from an early age, right through to achieving our professional qualifications. This experience ben efited us both, in our

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management of activities on site, and with the day to day running of the company,” explained Sean Doherty.

“Things have started to pick up since the downturn now and I think the fact that we carry out a lot of the roles ourselves has helped us to stay competitive down through the years.”

The rave reviews Doherty Build has earned for the professional manner in which they carry out their projects helps too, with the good word spreading via their customers’ satisfaction.

Irish rugby star Rory Best was one of those satisfied customers after Doherty Build recently put the final touches on his house, so much so that his brother Simon has decided to go with the same company for the construction of his home as well.

Those are high-profile projects which any company in Ireland would love to have in their portfolio, but for Sean the one that sits on top of the pile was officially opened in the early part of this

Ciaran, Sean and Eamon Doherty collecting both awards at the Irish Construction Industry Awards

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Doherty Build has over 40 years’ experience in the construction industry

year.

Ground was first broken on the Lordship Children’s Respite Centre in Co Louth in April of 2013, completed in May 2014 and since its official opening in February, the awards seemed to have been piling up for Doherty Build.

The idea for the centre first came from local business man John Hanlon, and when he passed away after a long battle with Motor Neuron Disease his family and the local community kept his dream alive.

The Maria Goretti Foundation was established soon after his death and from the outset, the family wanted a building with a warm, attractive design to welcome the children. Rooted at the heart of their plans was to create a place that felt like a “home from home” to the kids.

The Lordship Children’s Respite Centre is located in County Louth and provides a much needed service for families of children with physical, sensory and learning disabilities. It enables parents and carers have a break from the often challenging demands of providing full time care.

The project involved construction of eight bedrooms each with en-suite, arranged around a centrally located enclosed courtyard and play area.

The Maria Goretti Foundation wanted to fully explore what level of care could be facilitated in the centre. In order to achieve this, it was imperative to visit similar facilities and to initiate timely communication with the HSE and other health professionals, to avail of their knowledge in this area. This was in turn utilised, to ensure innovative systems were installed to allow for a versatile and future-proof facility, which would meet the specific requirements and needs of the users.

I discussed with Sean some of the unique features of the building and challenges encountered during the construction phase.

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He explained that for the future viability of the project and with the end user in mind, the client was keen to keep running costs as low as possible. Eurotech were chosen to install their state of the art renewable Air Source Heat Pump and underfloor heating system.

Incorporated in this, was an Intelligent Energy Monitoring system and external weather compensators which gather data on heat demand within the building, enabling the system to evolve through time constantly improving its efficiency.

The Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery System (MVHR) in place recycles waste hot air and redistributes tempered fresh air throughout the building, reducing the heat demand for the building.

Air Tightness of a building is a key factor in achieving energy savings. Thorough workmanship in the application of airtight tapes and membranes, combined with a Gypsum Airtite Quiet Plaster Coat to the external walls, has resulted in the building achieving an outstanding rating of less than 1m3/hr/m2. This is the equivalent to Passive Build airtight requirements.

This combination of build quality and award winning renewable technologies have resulted in the building having an exceptionally low heating cost of just € 5.00 per day.

At the midpoint of the contract the Client decided to extended the scope of works, to include the fit out of the 4 bedrooms in Phase 2, as opposed to originally leaving a shell finish. Allied to this the contract period of 52 weeks was shortened by 9 nine weeks in order to meet the altered date for opening by Cardinal Eamon Martin.

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achieved through value engineering at pre-construction stage and lean construction on site.

June saw Doherty Build’s efforts on the Lordship Children’s Respite Centre project dually recognised when they were awarded the Health Project of the Year at the Irish Construction Industry Awards.

The ceremony took place at the Ballsbridge Hotel in Dublin and on the night there were over 350 industry leaders celebrating the best in Irish Construction.

Along with collecting the Health Project of the Year gong, Doherty Build surpassed all expectations on the night when they claimed the top prize – the ‘Overall Excellence in Construction’ award.

“Much to our amazement, we came out on top against the biggest names in the industry to win the overall award and we’re truly delighted,” Sean beamed.

“I have to say it was great recognition for such a worthy project. This could not have been achieved without the hard work of our great team of local professionals, especially Van Djik Architects and ODM Engineers.

“It is a great reward for all the fundraising efforts of the Maria Goretti Foundation, and an incentive to push on in their

Ivan McCarthy, Chair of CIOB in Ireland, presents the Health Project of the Year Award to Eamon Doherty

efforts, for which there can be a great sense of pride in having an award winning building.

“A special mention must go to the Hanlon family, who deserve o much credit for their hard work and dedication on carrying through with this inspirational project to see the dream of the late John Hanlon realised. We are immensely proud to be associated with such great people and a worthy project.”

The services offered include multidisciplinary team support, day respite services and summer camps. Children on respite breaks are provided with social, sport and leisure activities and are also supported in

Frank Matthews (centre), Director of Mercury Engineering presents the Overall Excellence in Construction award to Sean Doherty and Eamon Doherty for Lordship Children’s Respite Centre

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attending their full-time education centres. The centre has recently completed the necessary HIQA certification process to allow for overnight stays.

This new facility has been hugely welcomed in the locality, not only to the families who avail of the service but also to the local economy, in the form of jobs.

There are also volunteers from local groups who help with maintenance on site. More recently the local secondary school students have embellished the existing sensory garden by designing, fabricating and installing raised planting beds, a playhouse and an ornamental fountain.

Given the emotive nature of the centre, the local community has come together and this is reflected in their extraordinary fundraising events, such as a Guinness World Record breaking Santa Run, Ploughing and Field day events, car boot sales, to name but a few.

Given the professionalism and goodwill that has gone towards the project, you can be sure that there’ll be more to come for Doherty Build down the line.

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The company provides innovative and effective engineering solutions

SRS are leading steel fabricators and suppliers of roofing and cladding systems

STEELED FOR SUCCESS

Steel & Roofing Systems Ltd is a leading steel fabricator and supplier of roofing and cladding systems based in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Managing director Michael Whelan explains more.

From humble beginnings in 1988, Steel & Roofing Systems Ltd (SRS) has become a household name in the Irish structural steelwork and cladding supply sector. The company specialises in design fabrication and erection of all types of structural steelwork and farm buildings.

Committed to providing innovative and effective engineering solutions, SRS has the capacity to produce up to 250 tonnes of structural steelwork per week, which makes it one of the largest steel fabricators in the market. The overall quality of SRS’s products and service is widely acknowledged and respected, and is backed by over 40 years’ experience in the industry. The company constantly strives to exceed client

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expectations on quality, service and cost.

Michael Whelan set up Steel & Roofing Systems after spending 13 years working for Duggan Steel in Kilkenny. He recalls: “When Duggan’s stopped fabricating steel at that time, I saw an opening in the market and decided to go for it.

Our aim was to fabricate, supply and erect structural steelwork, roofing and cladding to an everincreasing market.”

The Paulstown native, whose wife Annette is also a director in the company, started out with six staff. At the height of the construction boom, the figure had shot up to 120. When the recession hit, however, he was forced to scale back and now employs 50.

SRS offers a wide variety of services to its clients, including supply and fabrication of structural steelwork, roof and wall cladding, composite metal decking, shear stud welding, steel treatments and design and drawing. The company has achieved the highest level of CE Marking: FPC EXC4 BS EN 1090-1 (Execution Class 4).

SRS’s highly-trained workforce

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can fabricate and erect structural steelwork for any purpose, from simple beam and column structures to complex truss configurations. The Co. Kilkenny firm supplies and fits all types of cladding, including composite cladding systems, architectural cladding systems (incorporating integrated windows and curtain walling) and single ply EPDM roofing membrane. It goes without saying that all projects undertaken are completed to the highest standard and specification, and are fully insured.

The fact that SRS is one of the few contractors that can carry out the structural steelwork fabrication and erection, as well as the roofing and cladding, ensures tight quality control and no miscommunication issues between several different parties.

All of SRS’s design and detailing is carried out by fully qualified draughtsmen using 3D modelling softeware – Stru-Cad and Tekla.

These software packages are tailor-made for modelling structural steel and for production of fabrication drawings and any other necessary information. A full 3D

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Steel & Roofing Systems' work is of the highest quality

model is developed by the draughtsmen, incorporating all details required, such as bolts, stiffeners and connection plates. Once fabrication drawings of the individual components have been produced, the design team can then produce general arrangement drawings for site assembly.

SRS operates from a 60,000 sq ft purpose-built workshop in Castlecomer where fabrication, welding and design is carried out. The premises are ideally located to offer an extensive range of products and services throughout Ireland. It also allows easy access to ports for export. The company has made significant inroads into the UK market in the last five years and has also successfully delivered overseas projects in the Middle East, Tunisia and Russia.

“Most of our work is concentrated in the southern half of Ireland and in the UK,” Michael explains.

“We’ve been working in the UK since 2010 – just after the recession started in Ireland – and it’s a growing market for us. Our first overseas project was for Kodak in Moscow about 20 years ago. We’ve also worked in Abu Dhabi. Distance is no object to us. We’ll go wherever the work is.”

SRS is a member of BCSA (British Constructional Steelwork Association) and is approved for contracts up to £2 million. Here in Ireland, the company has successfully completed numerous projects, ranging from commercial / retail, industrial and education to leisure / accommodation, healthcare, pharmaceutical, transport and agriculture.

Among the most high-profile projects the company has delivered are: Smithlands Business Park, Kilkenny; Spencer Dock, Dublin; Nutgrove Retail Park, Dublin; Kildare Civic

A livestock unit in Dunnamaggin, Co. Kilkenny

A Honda Garage in CityWest Business Campus, Dublin

The eye-catching DFL offices in Waterford

The Ormonde Hotel

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The Taxback and AIB offices in Kilkenny

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Offices; IFSC Office Development, Dublin; Waterford; Sheehy Motors, Carlow and Naas; AXIS Business Park, Tullamore; Mansion House Roof, Dublin; Blanchardstown IT; Carlow IT; Health Sciences Centre in UCD; Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny; Limerick Racecourse Stand; Hermitage Clinic, Dublin; St. James’ Hospital, Dublin; Medtronic, Galway; M1 Gantrys; M6 Toll Plaza; Dublin Airport (Terminal 2).

Current projects include new Supermac’s outlets in Moneygall, Tipperary town and Loughrea, and a 110,000 sq ft facility for Abbey Machinery in Toomevara. SRS recently completed structural work of 35 new units at Kildare Village and is about to commence a major project in Cork University Hospital (CUH).

SRS prides itself on the level of services it provides for its clients.

This has led to many repeat customers. Michael and his team listen to their customers’ needs and are always willing to go the extra mile that is required in order to deliver quality solutions. Every project they undertake, regardless of the size, is given the same level of attention to detail to ensure unrivalled customer service.

The company also places a strong emphasis on health and safety. It actively reviews and promotes its health and safety policy on site and in the workshop to ensure a safe working environment for all involved in the construction process. A full-time health and safety officer, who

monitors, enforces and demands the highest standards of health and safety, is employed. SRS is currently working towards achieving accreditation in OHSAS 18001 – Health and Safety Management.

When it comes to design, production and construction, SRS is a leader in providing structural steel solutions.

Steel & Roofing Systems Ltd (SRS) Kilkenny Road, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny.

Telephone: 056-4441855/6/7 Fax: 056-4441860 Email: michael.whelan@steelandroofing systems.ie Website: www.steelandroofingsystems.ie

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THE BUILDING PROFESSIONALS

Brehon Construction Ltd is a leading building and civil engineering company with offices in Curraghroe, Co. Roscommon and Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. Run by brothers Gary and Rory Brehon, it was founded in 2007.

Also offering plant hire, demolition, maintenance and haulage services, the family-run business operates nationwide, working on small and large-scale projects within the private and public sectors. Committed to maintaining long-term business relationships, the company collaborates fully with clients to ensure value, excellence and high standards throughout the construction process.

Every project Brehon Construction undertakes is completed on time and within budget.

As a member of the CIF, CIRI, SEAI and ECSSA, Brehon Construction complies with the relevant and imperative building regulations and standards.

Customer care and reliability is at the heart of the company’s thinking. Each project begins and ends with an absolute dedication to high standards and workmanship. From a one-off family home to a large commercial unit, the team at Brehon Construction are committed to high quality at every level.

“We treat every job the same, regardless of size.

We value all of our customers,” stresses Gary Brehon, whose wife BUILDING IRELAND

Brenda is also involved in the dayto-day running of the business.

“Each job is important to us and is seen through to the end. We don’t take any shortcuts. We are constantly developing our services and have a proven track record and excellent reputation within the industry.”

The Brehon’s consistently high levels of repeat business and referrals are down to the fact that

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Brehon employs highly-skilled and professional staff

they are construction professionals who care about build quality and client satisfaction. Their objective is to constantly deliver a friendly and approachable service and professional project management.

Whether you want something traditional or ultra-modern, they will be able to listen to your ideas and help you come up with something perfect.

Their full civil engineering services enable them and the client to foresee innovative solutions to potential construction problems. These may vary from design issues or changing conditions.

Their in-house civil engineer will project manage and work closely with clients to resolve any difficulties.

Brehon Construction offers a demolition service from a small domestic property to a large housing estate. All employees are fully

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Excavators on the move

can provide high quality building trained and are certified in all maintenance and repair services to aspects of their work, safe pass, home owners, business and manual handling, confined spaces property management companies CSCS tickets, abrasive wheel and throughout Ireland, and currently awareness of training. All projects holders several maintenance are carried out with a professional contracts with property commitment to health and safety, management companies and quality and the environment. public sector agencies. Brehon Indeed, the company recycles as works with a number of insurance much of the debris and waste as possible. It separates all metals and timber, and can supply and operate a mobile crusher which enables it to recycle materials on site, giving a more sustainable project.

Plant hire and haulage services are also offered by A magnificent country home completed by the Co. Roscommonthe Co. Roscommon-headquartered firm headquartered company, which can provide highlyskilled and experienced operators and modern plant, including excavators, dumpers, telescopic handlers and low loaders, at very competitive prices. Brehon Construction can supply transport for material removal and deliver a wide range of aggregates or related work through its tippers.

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companies and loss assessors in providing a one-stop emergency and reinstatement service.

Fully committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of its employees and those who may be affected by its activities, Brehon Construction employs a safety advisor who ensures that its practices and systems of work are assessed in accordance with current health and safety legislation. All staff members attend regular health and safety training courses, while the company’s health and safety statement contains detailed arrangements in relation to all its rules and procedures.

Brehon Construction boasts an impressive portfolio of private, public and industrial works. Recent projects include the laying of new floors, construction of new roof and general repairs to Hangar 4 at Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnell, Dublin 22, and drainage and ground works at Kilbride Rifle Range in Co. Wicklow. Demolition works have just commenced at the Lough Ree Arms Hotel in BUILDING IRELAND

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The Brehon fleet is a familiar sight on the roads

Lanesborough, Co. Longford ahead of a complete rebuild in 2016.

Other projects completed in the recent years include the reinstatement of Firing Range in Oranmore, Co. Galway, the excavation of contaminated waste ground and the reinstatement of road, drainage, concrete formwork and road markings at the Fuel Depot in Casement Aerodrome,

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and the excavation of trenches for new electrical supplies, reinstatement of tarmac and green areas, and internal building works at the Government Buildings in Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

“Within the public sector, we do a lot of work for the Department of Defence, Department of Education and local authorities. No job is too big or too small,” explains Gary.

With most of their work

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concentrated in Dublin, the Brehon’s decided to open an office in Blanchardstown in 2014. Their head office is based in their homeplace of Curraghroe, which is situated about halfway between Roscommon town and Lanesborough.

So for a complete, quality and cost-effective building service, be sure to give Brehon Construction a call.

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30 YEARS OF SUCCESS

Celebrating 30 years in business, J. Vaughan Electrical Contractors Ltd. have continued to provide its customers with a high quality service spanning four decades. Building Ireland spoke to company founder Joseph Vaughan to find out more.

Based in Blanchardstown Dublin, J. Vaughan Electrical has been BUILDING IRELAND

providing its clients with an unparalleled service, giving prime consideration to budget, timeframe, quality and attention to detail.

The company provide a full inhouse engineering and contracting service for its customers and all work is carried out by qualified and experienced staff.

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safety record they have gained through four different decades of successful trading. This is brought to bear on every project undertaken by JVE. “The business is a labour of love, we have slowly but steadily increased the workforce and turnover year on year since we started in 1986.”

“A reputation for delivery within programme and on budget has made us the contractor of choice

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J.Vaughan provide a full in-house engineering and contracting service for its customers

for all our repeat customers�

With highly skilled employees, JVE are committed to exceeding your engineering expectations time

after time. They employ the best people, invest heavily in their training and education and they ensure that the highest standards

Company founder Joseph Vaughan

of health and safety are applied throughout their organisation.

Joseph’s background had always been in electrical work. Upon

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A conservation project for Irish Distillers

finishing college, he decided to start his own company and it was the industrial and commercial sectors that he decided to target.

“We’ve done many high-profile projects such as the Acute Psychiatric Unit in Beaumont Hospital, as well as the APU in Drogheda Hospital. We do a lot of work generally in the hospitals. We are currently working in Portlaoise, Tallaght, St. James’, Blackrock Clinic, The Rotunda and Temple BUILDING IRELAND

Street hospitals. We are familiar to the Technical Service Departments in most of the large hospitals”.

“Another sector where we are strong is the Conservation / Heritage area. We have been involved in numerous high profile projects such as Marshes Library, Castletown House, No’s 8 and 4749 St. Stephen’s Green. We work closely with conservation architects and provide options and solutions to design teams”.

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J.V.E. deal with many of the “Blue chip” companies such as AIG, Hewlett Packard, Google, XL Insurance and Coca Cola. They recently completed the European HQ of Ryanair.

Client Testimonials Chris Connolly, Head of Purchasing & Facilities at Ryanair, said the following: “We are delighted that we used the services of J.Vaughan

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Electrical Contractor for the electrical installation at our new headquarters in Airside Business Park.”

“We worked closely with JVE on this project and we were very impressed with how they dealt with matters both complex and simple throughout.”

“The project was completed on time and within budget and we now employ JVE to manage the maintenance of all electrical systems within our headquarters.”

“We would have no hesitation in BUILDING IRELAND

recommending JVE to any potential client.”

J.V.E. also acted as main contractor on the building of a new ESB substation and site wide power upgrade at Hewlett Packard’s Santry data centre.

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installed in a live working environment. “ “J.V.E.'s understanding and implementation of our requirements greatly impressed us. JVE's attention to detail and to H & S was second to none and we would have no hesitation in recommending them for future projects.”

So what earns JVE these rave reviews on a consistent basis?

“We can do a lot of our own inhouse designs and we have qualified surveyors and engineers

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The JVE logo can be found at projects all over Ireland

that can design all of our plans for us, which saves cost,” said Joseph. “Often we provide “turnkey” projects to clients where we act as P.S.C.S. and we bring in

our own building subcontractors, decorators, etc... Some clients’ value being able to come to a “one stop shop”” “Along with that, I think the quality

of our work is why our customers tend to choose us first. We have a reputation for the quality of our work and on top of that we’re very reliable when it comes to delivering The company headquarters are in Blanchardstown, Co Dublin

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on schedule, and those are the two things that customers want most.

We work in some of the embassies, many hospitals, commercial new builds, the retail sector, the manufacturing sector, conservation projects and refurbishment projects. We have a diverse range of clients which means we are experienced in all fields.”

JVE Clients are offered direct management in-put on all contracts; daily liaison with on-site personnel; a highly qualified, skilled, experienced and motivated workforce as well as a complete ‘Design and Build' facility.

Health and Safety is also a major

priority for the company. JVE are members of ISO9001 and OHSAS18001. The company have a full time Health and Safety coordinator and invest significantly and continuously in staff training and qualifications.

Health and Safety is a major concern for any company dealing in electrical work and JVE has an impeccable record in this particular field over the last 30 years.

As for what the future holds for his company, Joseph said that 2016 will be very much about continuing to grow the business and capitalising on the success of recent years.

“I definitely feel there has been a

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turnaround and I’m very positive on going forward now for the future. We have an increased workload lined up again next year (2016), so hopefully things will continue to improve.”

J.Vaughan Electrical Contractors Ltd. Address: Unit 2, Northwest Business Centre, Northwest Business Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 VA06.

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Beaumont Hospital J. Vaughan Electrical Contractors

Power generation specialist Edina has become one of the leading suppliers, installers and maintenance providers of diesel and gas generators and CHP (combined heat and power) plants in Ireland and the UK, supplying a number of major hospitals in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland with critical back-up power supply.

Beaumont Hospital is a large academic teaching hospital situated in Dublin and is the second largest hospital in the Republic of Ireland. Providing emergency and acute care services across 54 medical specialties to a local community of 290,000 people.

Following a competitive tender process, leading electrical engineering contractors J. Vaughan Electrical Contractors Ltd (JVE) awarded Edina the contract to upgrade and increase the capacity of the Hospitals main standby generators and control systems as part of the refurbishment of Beaumont Hospitals St Damien’s Ward.

Edina were chosen for their vast experience as a complete turnkey solutions provider and were able to demonstrate both technical and commercial advantages, adding value to the overall project.

The original system comprised of a 1900kVA and 500kVA diesel generating sets. Edina’s scope of work involved the decommissioning and the replacement of the smaller 500kVA set with a new 1900kVA to match the remaining set.

Before any work could commence, Edina supplied and installed two 900kVA temporary generators from their rental fleet to provide back-up power in the event of a mains failure during the refurbishment works.

Working in partnership with JVE, one of the biggest challenges was

installing the new, much larger Mitsubishi S16R-PTA2 turbo charged 1900kVA diesel generator set within an existing plant room which was designed for a much smaller, and now redudant 500kVA generator, as well as interfacing with the existing plant infrastructure.

The installation also had to ensure adequate cooling air flow whilst maintaining a low noise level of 75dBA at 1m. To achieve this, additional air inlet louvre and attenuator was installed and the existing air outlet attenuator was extended and repositioned outside the plant room.

In order to ensure a successful installation, both Edina and JVE worked in parallel and maintained an open communication approach allowing for effective coordination between project managers.

A new exhaust silencer system was also installed externally on the plant room roof, creating more space and also reduced the temperature within the room when the generators are running.

A new control system was designed and installed to allow both the new and existing generators to operate in parallel with each other, providing greater emergency power capacity. One key advantage Edina offered over competitors is that all Control Panels supplied by the Edina Group are designed and manufactured in-house at their manufacturing facility in Lisburn, N. Ireland.

Edina understands the

importance of security of power within the healthcare sector.

Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the security of power supply is mission critical in providing vital front line services and powering energy intensive lifesaving equipment, with any interruption leading to potentially fatal consequences.

With the largest after sales team in Ireland providing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week service, operation and maintenance support, Edina was also awarded contracts to supply, install and maintain critical back up power at Altnagelvin Area and Omagh Hospitals.

Edina would like to congratulate the team at JVE on achieving their 30 years in business.

The professionalism, dedication and close collaboration shown from JVE on this project allowed Edina to successfully supply and install the generator sets ahead of schedule and minimise the on-site time.

The team at JVE were very professional in their approach and their positive team ethos and proactive attitude allowed for a close collaboration between the two companies, which untimately benefiting the end user.

Congratulation once again in achieving this milestone. We hope to work with you again on new projects and wish you all the success for the future.

For more information about Edina, please visit www.edina.eu

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GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION CONTINUE THEIR WINNING WAYS

Graham Construction specialise in the asset management and project investment sectors offering services to a diverse range of clients in the UK and Ireland

Graham Construction were celebrating on the double at the Plant, Construction & Quarry Awards 2015 when claiming top prize in the 'Construction Project of the Year’ and ‘Civil Engineering Company of the Year’ categories.

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he company was presented with the much coveted ‘Construction Project of the Year’ award in recognition of the A2 Shore Road project.

Northern Assembly Transport Minister Michelle McIlveen officially opened the £50 million A2 Shore Road Greenisland dual carriageway on 3rd December 2015.

Graham Construction commenced works on the scheme in March 2013 and the new dual carriageway became fully BUILDING IRELAND

Plant, Construction & Quarry Awards 2015 - Stephen McFaul of Graham Construction proudly accepts the 'Construction Project of the Year' award from Adrian Logan of BBC Sport and sponsor Ruairi O'Neill

operational in September last year.

The A2 is a vital link in the strategic road network between Belfast and Carrick/East Antrim, carrying on average around 35,000 vehicles each day.

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– the A2 Shore Road - exemplifies that construction is about a lot more than bringing together a collection of materials to create something new.

It’s about managing the working environment and the many uncontrollable factors that impact

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the delivery of a design from the plans to reality.

“In 28 months this team delivered 1.9 km of on-line and 1.6 km of off-line dual carriageway, including new roundabouts, access roads and cycle lanes. But what made this project so notable, is that this had to be done while managing a traffic flow of 35,000 vehicles a day along the route of the project.”

Project Manager Stephen McFaul accepted the awards on behalf of the company and he outlined to Building Ireland magazine: “We were delighted to be in the running for the award, never mind to win it outright.”

“Graham is now one of the major players in the UK construction industry and can compete with the best in any sector. The A2 was not particularly challenging from an engineering perspective but more about logistics of how to get works done, keep traffic flowing, businesses working and communities functioning at the same time.”

Stephen and his team had to work closely with the nearby university and schools to programme areas of work to coincide with holiday periods with a major part of Belfast High School’s new entrance and parking facilities completed over a 7 weeks in the summer of 2014.

The close proximity of the work to more than 130 properties, the delicate issue of providing access at all times and minimising noise meant that communication with residents and stakeholders was a major factor in the smooth delivery of the project.

“We started on site in March 2013 and completed in October

The A2 is a vital link in the strategic road network between Belfast and Carrickfergus, carrying on average around 35,000 vehicles each day

2015. The A2 Shore Road is a vital link road, connecting Belfast and East Antrim with an average of 35,000 vehicles using it per day so traffic management was always going to be key to the job.

“As a result, public liaison played a huge part of the project and we endeavoured to tackle it early on.

500+ people turned up at a public meeting before work commenced so we knew from day one that there was a big interest in the scheme and we were going to be in the spotlight all the time. We provided 24/7 contacts, produced monthly newsletters and

developed a website which helped us to provide up-to-date information throughout the construction period.”

“The old road was a single lane carriageway and it was a significant bottleneck, not just at peak times, but most of the day for all users & commuters to and from Belfast. Drivers are now benefiting from reduced journey times of up to 30mins. As is often in the case in jobs of this scale, we received a number of complaints during the construction period but feedback was predominantly good and people showed a lot of interest in

“Graham demonstrated an overall excellence in all the categories”

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the project. Since it was opened we've received a lot of positive feedback & complimentary comments which is very rewarding.�

Health & Safety was also a major factor in the execution of the project with over 650,000 man hours worked on the project, making relevant training vitally important to ensure all staff and those in proximity to the site were safe.

With over 90% of the workforce attaining a CSCS card or equivalent, Graham Construction was the first contractor in Northern Ireland to be awarded the CSCS Platinum Certificate.

A multi-skilled organisation operating in construction, Graham Construction also specialise in the asset management and project investment sectors offering services to a diverse range of clients in the UK and Ireland.

Their business is focused on building and maintaining the infrastructure we all rely on in everyday life. They win work through positive personal relationships, understanding client needs and priorities, being

Adrian Logan, BBC Sport, Winner The Graham Construction team and sponsor Robert Deane, First Trust Bank

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innovative in the solutions they develop and delivering what and when they promise.

Presenting the company with the ‘Civil Engineering Company of the Year’ award, the Plant, Construction & Quarry Awards judges commented: “Each finalist had individual reasons why they excelled in a particular sector, but Graham demonstrated an overall excellence in all the categories.

“They demonstrated how they achieved positive personal relationships, how they understood the client needs and priorities, how they were innovative in the solutions they developed and delivered and how this aligned with their commitment to the client.

“Innovation employed on one particular and difficult project to ensure the health and safety of all involved was also a contributing factor.”

“I've been working with Graham a long time and the company has changed a lot in that time with turnover this year in excess of £500 million.,” remarked Stephen who joined the company straight after graduating from University of Ulster, Jordanstown just over thirty years ago.

“I've been fortunate to have worked with great people below and above me and there's a great support base and a wealth of knowledge within the Graham Group. Good people and hard work have been instrumental in the company’s growth and development and long may it continue!”

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Laying the foundations for another project

McAndrews continually reinvest in their resources

Some heavy pipe moving

A SUCCESS STORY

Established in 2002, McAndrew Utilities Ltd in Derbyshire has achieved year on year growth to reach its present turnover of circa £11m per annum.

Speaking with Building Ireland, co-director Seamus McAndrew told us how the family has never forgotten its Irish roots.

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One of the company staff hard at work

“Don't forget who you are and where you come from.” The wise old words of American author F Scott Fitzgerald must have rang through the ears of Pat McAndrew when he made the trip across the Channel in what now seems a like a lifetime ago.

The Mayo native made the move to Derby way back in 1954, with steady work being his top priority and over the ensuing years he married his wife and started a family.

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Seamus and Sean and today the company turns over £11m per annum.

Continuous reinvestment in resources, personnel and assets have resulted in McAndrew Utilities Ltd becoming a valued brand company with both direct employees and sub-contractors which are highly committed to delivering quality civil engineering and construction solutions across a wide range of disciplines.

Headquartered on the Alfreton Road in Derby, McAndrews’ covers the entire UK and specialises in

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utility, civil engineering and construction, with the capability of delivering any scheme in range of £500 to £2,000,000.

Seamus McAndrew has been involved in construction and civil engineering work all of his life and explained about the family company which he is a co-director of, along with his brother.

“We’re in Chester Court on the Alfreton Road in Derby and we’re established since 2002,” explained Seamus, who now has a family of his own that travel to Ireland on an annual basis.

“Right now we have 120 working for us. My brother Sean and I are directors. I worked for my father when he had a few gangs and learnt all that I know from him, when Sean was old enough, he worked alongside us. In 2002 Sean and I started what we are today “Basically we do work for the water industry and also work in gas, drainage, framework and civil engineering as well.”

While Seamus and Sean handle the day to day operations of McAndrew Utilities Ltd, the history

behind the company largely comes down to what their father worked on during his career and the similar path that they followed.

“My father worked a few different jobs when he came out here first and then started working down the pits for a while,” said Seamus.

“Then he went into gas work a few years later and took the decision to start working for himself in 1978, Sean and I formed McAndrew Utilities and have taken it to different heights, dad is still in the office though, he comes in every day, he loves it, he even does the hoovering when needed!”

Buildings, Water and Highways are three of the major kinds of projects which McAndrew Utilities have taken on over the past 14 years, with some certain projects in value of over £100m.

In 2004, the company provided 20 of their skilled staff to participate in a £5m refurbishing contract at the Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield.

The project required replacement of the existing drainage system to all car parks and repairing structural

cracks to the concrete surrounding the car parks. McAndrews’ special projects division worked on this project carrying out the new technology of Tri-Flexing. During the contract the workforce substantially increased, authenticating the quality of workmanship.

With regard to Water Projects, McAndrew Utilities are proud to say that they have the title of being Severn Trent Water preferred contractor.

“Over the last 11 years we have completed approximately 60 million pounds worth of work for STW projects, we have worked in collaboration with companies such as McAlpines’, Carillion and presently Laing O’Rourke, our knowledge of the water industry is immense, our workforce are highly skilled which makes us an attractive firm to work with” said Seamus.

“We have recently began a contract for Thames Water, and hope that our relationship will be as valued with them as it is with STW”.

So far as highway work goes, McAndrews’ have gained a glowing reputation for road building and the

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Some of the typical work that goes on at McAndrews

experience gained in working in other sectors has allowed them to deliver a focused team able to meet the challenges of modern road construction.

The company has an enviable track record and reputation for highway work, including working on the G.C.H.Q contract at Cheltenham.

So it’s safe to say that things are going very well for the company which isn’t even a decade and a half old yet.

“We’re doing well here at the minute thankfully,” Seamus stated. “There was a bit of a downturn there and we would have felt it, but construction has turned around again now so hopefully things will stay busy.”

Despite the increasingly busy times, Seamus remains a man who hasn’t forgotten his roots either, having followed in his father’s footsteps by plying his trade on

The company specialises in construction and civil engineering work all over the UK

McAndrew Utilities Ltd was established in 2002

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the football field during his younger years.

“My father started playing with St Colman’s in Derby when he first came over here,” he explained.

“He would have played club football in Mayo before he moved to Derby in 1954 and he was involved with St Joe’s when they formed in 1984 and in the first year they won the John F Kennedy.

“I’d have started playing for St Joe’s in the 1980s but it stopped then for a while and when it reformed in 2010, I was honoured to be elected as vice-chairman.

“We won the league and

One of the company’s fleet ready for the road

McAndrew Utilities Ltd is based in Derbyshire

championship last year and I’m proud to be a part of it during what was a historic year for the club.”

Seamus’s son Caolan played with the club before recently moving to Auckland, where he’s keeping up the family tradition by lining out the

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McAndrew Utilities Ltd is renowned for its reliability and first class work

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Marist Rangers GAA club.

Next year, Seamus and his family will be hoping that Mayo can finally end their hoodoo for the Sam Maguire, having recently appointed a new manager in Stephen Rochford.

“We go back to Mayo at least once a year, our daughter was married in Belmullet last August, it was a great few days, and I’ve been to quite a few Connacht finals, and never missed an All-Ireland Final since 1989!” he stated.

“They’ve a good panel now at the minute but then again I thought they’d win it back in 1989. I can’t believe they haven’t won once since then with the finals they’ve been to and the teams they’ve had but hopefully 2016 will be their year.”

Only time will tell.

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Established in 1994 and headquartered in Swords, Co. Dublin, ABM Europe is a global market leader in construction, civil engineering and the manufacturing of precast concrete products.

Headed by brothers Patrick and Brendan O’Neill and Sean Minihane, ABM Europe has an unrivalled track record in design and construction projects along with solutions to complex precast concrete applications.

With operations in Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe and further afield, the company has an excellent reputation for devising innovative solutions to complex construction projects and consistency in delivering projects on time and within budget. ABM’s professional excellence in quality, health and safety, and environmental issues is second to none.

ABM’s mission is to deliver exceptional quality structures, buildings and products on a continual basis that exceed its clients’ expectations, and within the required timeframe and to budget without compromising on quality, health and safety or environmental issues.

The company has built strong relationships with architectural

firms, sub-contractors and clients alike. Regular design, client, contractor and sub-contractor meetings greatly aid project performance and have ensured that ABM Europe has a very high percentage of repeat business.

Where collaboration, consultation and communication are crucial in the effectiveness and efficiency of project delivery, ABM is the preferred partner.

The company’s in-house team of designers, engineers, technicians and project managers utilise the most advanced structural and architectural design technology to construct innovative and eyecatching buildings from concrete steel, masonry, cladding and glass.

A hands-on management approach to the supervision of projects and an unwavering commitment to speedy, reliable programme delivery are the key ingredients to ABM’s success.

ABM Europe has an enviable reputation based on the integrity of its teams, the integrity of its

processes and the integrity of the completed structure. Accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001, the company is committed to a stated policy of quality, safety and environmental management.

Adherence to its integrated system is mandatory for all employees.

ABM’s integrated system policy covers quality, safety and environmental issues along with all aspects of administration, planning, project delivery and relationship management within the firm.

ABM Europe employs 30 staff directly at its Dublin headquarters and a further 15 at its UK office in Nottinghamshire. It also operates smaller offices in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland.

Whereas the construction / design and build / civil engineering arm of the business is based in Ireland, the UK outlet specialises in precast products (ABM Precast Solutions) and the Czech, Slovak and Polish offices civil engineering.

ABM has five operational divisions, the best known of which

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is ABM Construction. For over 20 years, ABM Construction has provided a comprehensive building service to government agencies, private developers, major retailers and manufacturers.

ABM Design & Build provides an integrated turn-key design, construction and project management service to government agencies and private developers. Projects include a number of fast-track system build schools for the Department of Education & Skills, a number of nursing care units (50 and 100 bed)

for the HSE, luxury apartment complexes and hotels.

“School builds were the mainstay of our business during the recession,” ABM business development manager Keith Thomson explains.

“By being on the Department of Education’s framework for Rapid Build Schools, we were able to tender for and successfully complete a number of schools throughout Leinster and Munster.

We’ve also completed a number of projects, such as community

DAA Terminal at Dublin Airport

Annesley Motors showroom

Bloomfield Apartments

Bulfin social housing project

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nursing homes, for the HSE in the recent past.

“With the economy picking up again, we are not as reliant on the education and medical sectors as we once were. There are now more opportunities arising in the industrial, commercial, residential and hospitality sectors. There is more variety and diversity on the horizon, which is great to see.”

ABM has successfully completed a number of large scale residential developments. One of the biggest and most prestigious was the Bloomfield Apartment and Town

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St. Finian's National School, Newcastle, Co. Dublin

Another job successfully completed Skerries National School

House development in Donnybrook for Jackson Homes.

This consisted of 172 luxury apartments and 14 townhouses. The company was awarded the coveted Bank of Ireland Opus Architecture & Construction Award in the Highly Commended category for this project.

ABM handed over the keys to three new schools in Lucan, Saggart and Enfield last year and has just completed the construction of St. Finian’s National School in Newcastle, Co, Dublin, which is a 24classroom new build school. Other recent projects have included the refurbishment of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 multi-storey carparks for the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) and the construction of the Ballyogan Environmental and Waste Management Facility for Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

The company’s impressive client-list includes blue-chip multinational technology companies such as Google and IBM. “Based on feedback from the Department of Education and DAA to name but two, our aftercare service is one of our biggest selling points,” continues Keith.

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“It is company policy to go back and make sure everything is done right and in perfect working order after we complete a project. We are also very proud of the quality of workmanship and design, our price competitiveness, our ability to complete projects on time and our attention to health and safety and environmental issues.”

A member of the FCI (Federation Construction Industry), Engineers Ireland, CIRI (Construction Industry Register Ireland) and HomeBond, ABM Europe is committed to the future development and integration of BIM (Building Information Modelling) into the construction industry and has already started this process.

Through strategic alliances with like-minded companies, ABM is well on its way to becoming fully BIM-enabled through the training of its staff and increasing the awareness of the direction the construction industry is turning.

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One of the company’s recently completed projects

BUILDING FOR OVER 100 YEARS

In June, Stewarts’ Brian Gorman was announced as the ‘Project Manager of the Year’ at the 2015 Irish Construction Industry Awards. Building Ireland spoke with the man himself to find out what the successful Galway and Dublin based company has been up to of late.

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Founded in 1902 and now one of the top 15 main contractors it is safe to say that Stewart Contractors is a well-established outfit in the Irish construction industry.

A multi award winning company and ‘Contractor of the Year’ for two years running Stewart is recognised for quality and an innovative approach and has an enviable track record in exceeding client expectations.

With headquarters in Lower 50

Salthill, Galway and an office in Merrion Square, Dublin, their projects range in value up to €60m and are undertaken nationwide in the Commercial, Industrial, Retail Leisure & Hospitality, Health and Education sectors.

Projects range from New Build, Refurbishment & Retro-Fitting to Specialist Fit Out, Heritage and Distressed Asset Management with project delivery under Traditional, Design & Build and Design, Build & Finance Routes and indeed alternative client and developer led finance and delivery options.

Brian has been part of the team at Stewart for 16 years now and has been a fundamental asset to the company’s success over that time, acknowledged by his joining

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Brian Gorman – Project Manager of the Year at the 2015 Irish Construction Awards

The company’s Board of Directors

the board of directors in 2011.

Brian told us about his role with the company and the different projects he has delivered, some of which have earned him recognition nationwide.

“The company is still run by the Stewart family and between our offices in Galway and Dublin we now have over 100 direct employees increasing to 500 when taking account of additional supply chain members,” Brian explained.

“I hold the position of Contracts Director within the Company, which entails overseeing projects with our Contract Managers reporting daily regarding progress. I also manage specific long term customer accounts such as ALDI, all of which keeps me on my toes!”

So what exactly does Stewart do? Brian explained: “We are involved in most sectors with a concentration on commercial and industrial work and particular expertise in the provision of design and build solutions.

“We have contracts on-going nationwide across various sectors including the delivery of two high specification office developments for IPUT, one a Georgian office refurbishment and fit out in Stephens Green and the other a 5000sq.m. new build in Citywest. West coast office projects include a new build and tenant led fit out of a 3500m2 office development in the IDA / Stewart developed Business and Technology Park. This will bring the space Stewart

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Stewart is dedicated to tradition of quality and excellence in construction

been an integral link. He is well accomplished in his field and has been a fundamental asset to the company’s success.

“It was a great honour,” Brian stated on winning the award. “I was very privileged to have won it and it’s nice to be recognised.”

He has won similar awards in the past being announced as CIOB Construction Manager of the Year in both 2011 and 2013.

“Those awards were for the work we did at St. Marys CBS Tralee and two years prior to that I was shortlisted and came third for a project we completed for GalwayMayo Institute of Technology,” explained the Project Manager.

Brian has worked on numerous complex projects such as the recent Fast Track Fit Out/Refurbishment of Knock Basilica completed in time for Easter Ceremonies and the first transatlantic pilgrimage flight into Ireland, large D&B IDA Office Campus in Galway,

has delivered in the park to 11500sq.m of CAT A and CAT B type office space.”

Education projects include 24-class room Design and Build Schools in Midleton and Claregalway and we are completing large extensions to a fish factory in Killybegs and Bradys Ham in Co. Kildare.

This year also saw us complete the new state of the art offices for Roscommon County Council and the €40m GRIFOLS Pharmaceutical Logistics Centre in Dublin.

“We have delivered over half of ALDI’s Irish stock bringing the number of projects Stewart have been involved with to 64. We have 3 jobs on-going with them at the moment and are proud of repeat business customers such as ALDI, IDA, SAP, Fidelity, OPW, An Post and DoES and more recently IPUT and Beacon Hospital,” Brian stated.

The Roscommon County Council Project was just one of dozens of successful projects of which Brian has

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we continue to win repeat business from valued long term clients. The increased activity by multi-nationals in the technology, financial and pharmaceutical / medical devices arena is extremely encouraging as is the commercial office sector particularly in Dublin city centre.

“We are starting to see the noticeable increase in construction activity in the private sector, concentrated particularly on the East coast. We look to be very busy for the coming period, which isn’t a bad complaint to have at all,” he concluded.

64 ALDI Stores Nationwide, as well as Ireland’s largest Gaelcholaiste ‘Coláiste na Coiribe’ and has maintained Stewart’s reputation for delivering projects of the highest standards.

The company itself expressed its delight on the night, illustrating how well-deserved Brian is to be acknowledged for the tremendous work he does.

Speaking of his success on the night, Brian said: “High quality project delivery requires true collaboration. This award is not down to one but down to a team effort.”

Looking towards the coming 12 months, Brian stated that he is relishing the busy times ahead as the company continues to experience an upturn in the market from five years ago.

“Our reputation for quality construction combined with financial robustness and increased capacity is resulting in our being in a healthy position to avail of opportunities in the market,” remarked Brian.

“We have additional industrial, commercial and educational projects in the pipeline for 2016 and

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Speaking to Building Ireland magazine, Stephen Dulieu of CP Dynes attributes the company's success to their unrelenting commitment to be the best at what they do. The company has successfully tendered and negotiated projects for a range of clients and have established a reputation for providing complex projects on time and within budget.

Established in 1992 by Armagh native Camillus Dynes, Londonbased CP Dynes started with a contract worth £1500 and since then they have built up a team and fleet that enables them to complete drainage installations of up to £10 million in value.

Even though they have grown in size and stature, they still undertake smaller projects with the same attention to detail as the big ones.

They like to think that with their experience and expertise, they can often help the contractor/client/designers to choose the safest and most costeffective solutions to the problem.

“We are one of the leading deep drainage and large bore specialists in the UK and Ireland,” the company’s office manager Stephen Dulieu stated in conversation with Building Ireland magazine.

Under the shrewd management of Camillus and his brother John, CP Dynes are renowned for producing excellent standards of work, combined with a high quality service on a diverse range of projects, by the safest means possible.

The wide variety of services they provide their clients include Linear Soakaways, Holding Tanks, Sewage Treatment Plants, Storm Water Attenuation Tanks, Flow Control Units, Hydrodynamic Separators, Chemical Treatment Works, Septic Tanks, Fuel Storage

Tanks, Carrier Drain, Filter Drain, Gas Mains, Culverts / Headwalls, Gatic Drain Installation, Gullies, Water Main and French Drain.

Meanwhile, all of their comprehensive fleet and equipment is self-owned and is changed every three years.

The company is aware of its responsibilities in the relation to the environment and will make every effort to undertake practices and procedures that are sympathetic to the overall needs of the environment.

The method of achieving this is through a series of controls designed to ensure that conservation and its means of addressing environmental issues and will ensure that where

appropriate these considerations are embodied in design and use of the company's products.

One of the keys to CP Dynes' success can be attributed to the experience, dedication and hard work of their experienced and loyal staff members.

CP Dynes meets all health and safety requirements with the help of Akeva Safety Solutions. All operatives are CSCS and Health and Safety trained and undergo testing in all relevant work practices.

On a day-to-day basis, the proprietor and supervisors are present on site and fully involved in personally directing and overseeing activities.

As regards training, they operate

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regular updating of NVQ qualifications for all employees and encourage all staff to undergo any training that will be beneficial to themselves, CP Dynes and the main contractor.

All their Supervisory staff undergo IFF (Incident Injury Free Training) and the SSSTS (Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme) CITB. "Over the years we have established the company's reputation through our technical competence and true concern for the needs of our customers,� Stephen added.

CP Dynes are one of the leading deep drainage and large bore specialists in the UK and Ireland

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The hard work of their experienced staff is one of the key ingredients of CP Dynes' winning formula

“The requirements and expectations may change, but the competence, attitude and motivation of CP Dynes will not.

“We pride ourselves on understanding and reacting to the

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needs and expectations of our clients, whilst forging strong and long-lasting relationships.

“The company's ethos is to provide the best standard of work for the client while keeping costs to a minimum.”

Stephen continued: “We hit our targets for 2015 and we continue to grow every year, as a plant and labour only specialist.”

CP Dynes have a broad portfolio of successfully completed projects across a range of sectors. The company’s comprehensive portfolio includes successfully completed projects such as the Olympic Village, The O2, Birmingham airport runway and The M25 to name but a few.

“The biggest project we're working on at the moment is the A5 to M1 link road whilst we've previous completed projects in Ireland working for Lagan Construction.”

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comes from repeat business and that they have a strong reputation for their competitive edge and reliable execution of all projects undertaken.

This is achieved through their relentless attention to detail and an experienced team with the drive and customer focus to ensure client satisfaction is a given on all CP Dynes projects.

Visit their website – www.cpdynes.com – to find out more.

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LMP offers superb slipform kerbing, civil engineering and construction solutions

Operating out of Cashel in County Tipperary, LMP Ltd. offers unrivalled slipform kerbing, civil engineering and construction solutions nationwide. We caught up with founder Liam Maher to find out more about this exceptional, clientconscious operation.

The roots of LMP Ltd. date back to 1990, when Liam Maher Plant was established. For a quarter of a century thereafter, the eponymous Liam accumulated a wealth of experience working in the construction, civil engineering and kerbing sectors. From small, humble beginnings – originally operating in the local catchment area – the business grew to meet

the needs of a developing economy.

Already established as a veritable byword for excellence, the business was rebranded in 2014, a symbolic rebirth to coincide with a new upturn in fortunes as the trials of the economic downturn abated and the County Tipperary based firm set its sights on a brighter and broader future.

The rebranding also reflects the organic development of the company and the change in services offered. Today, LMP carries out an array of works within the building and civil engineering sectors, with prestigious projects completed on time and to budget throughout the country.

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confirms. By rebranding, he has breathed new life into the operation, going forward with a new identity but also a proven track record for excellence.

He’s started investing again, too, which is always an encouraging sign. The fact that he’s renowned across the industry as a fair, flexible and professional man to deal with also works very much in Liam’s favour. He works hand in hand with his clients, whom he chooses carefully.

Liam Maher Plant Ltd. experienced its first surge of significant growth in 1996 as new contracts were secured and longterm working relationships established with existing customers, with plant and labour numbers increased accordingly to suit demand.

Around this time, Liam realised that with the increase in the size of the business, there was a need on particular jobs to have the services of a civil engineer. He made the decision to further his education as a mature student and successfully gained his Building and Civil Engineering qualifications.

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Liam Maher has done kerbing work for Tipperary County Council, Carlow County Council and Portlaoise Town Council

downturn intact, LMP is one of only a handful of Irish companies offering slipform kerbing services.

At the time of writing, Liam was busy across all departments of the business, with slipform work priced in County Galway and steady demand for the high-quality solutions provided.

“We’ve just finished work on the new Aldi store in Roscrea, where we did the civil work for Stewart Building Contractors, and we’re also coming towards completion of another Aldi here in Cashel,” says Liam. “We’re also working on a housing estate in Limerick – 30 ready-to-go houses at Evanwood in Castletroy - for Liam Neville Developers, which will take twelve months to complete.”

One of the newest additions to LMP’s impressive fleet of owned machinery is a brand-new Takeuchi 1140 excavator, which was purchased from Breens Farm Machinery in Cashel for around €100,000 and is the first of its kind to be sold in Ireland. A secondhand, 2009-reg rubber duck was also added last year as Liam continues to expand his fleet to ensure that clients receive the best-possible service.”

All in all, it is clearly a case of onward and upwards for LMP as

business facilitated the natural LMP Ltd’s slipform kerbing service is second to none progression of the company during the years that followed.

Not long after diversifying into the founder continues to broaden civil engineering projects, Liam his horizons and take on different identified other niche areas where types of projects: “I’m currently he could provide key services: the working on a new school in plant fleet was enhanced by the Midleton in Cork, where we are procurement of two state-of-the-art doing all the concrete work, all the Gomaco slipform machines, a shuttering and all the civil works. departure which has subsequently This is the first time I’ve taken on allowed the organisation to be involved in some of Continued Success to LMP Ltd the country’s most prestigious road projects.

Reflecting on the This is quite simply, the best investment you’ll make in 2016. genesis of the operation, AAL Accountable Advisors offers your business a return on Liam reveals: “I was investment worth shouting about. originally a farmer and AAL is a leading and Since 2007 AAL has innovative Professional The team at AAL have then I started doing some successfully partnered been very successful in Services Firm, agri contracting with my businesses, both large auditing, design and providing Advisory, and small, nationwide in Management Systems implementation of father-in-law. From there, I Implementation, Team management information sectors such as got into plant, a small bit at construction, systems enhancing the Leadership & engineering, telecoms, communication of Development, a time; then we started retail, charities, organisations strategic Accountancy & Tax doing the slipform manufacturing, public services. AAL provide vision. sector, agricuture and strategic advice unique Business services kerbing.” offered by AAL empower hospitality. in clearly identifying ÁINE KIELY O’DONNELL As well as two slipform clients to be successful in Measured by goal commercial FCPA MBA, MANAGING accomplishment, AAL driving their business opportunities, cost machines, Liam also DIRECTOR, AAL works as an integrator forward and continually savings and risk operates a fantastic within business to ensure management for client scanning the Aine and her team have the alignment of strategic over 30 years experience in marketplace to develop businesses. concrete barrier paving vision to all divisions and commercial Having built strong Business Advisory & machine, which was put to personnel. opportunities. relationships with its Development, Management A strategic driver for AAL clients AAL has helped AAL provides an expert work on the Limerick Information Systems, is providing solutions service through them to achieve their Accountancy & Tax, Tunnel just before the customised to its clients’ management support goals through the Leadership Training. requirements through an and systems to assist implementation of recession kicked in. www.aal.ie e: aine@aal.ie efficient and effective innovative management your business to adapt Tel:086-8394862/ 052-6137775 Having come through the service. as required. solutions.

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all the concrete work and it’s a very significant departure for us going forward. Again, this is a rapidbuild school, with a very tight deadline for March, 2016.”

Regarding the strength of his operation and how he navigated the recession while many other companies went belly-up, Liam states: “We took on a lot of very hard, labour-intensive, physical jobs to keep us going during the hard times. We were fortunate in that we owned a lot of our own equipment and had very little debt. The kerbing was busy and kept us going. We had to sell some machinery to clear our debts and we downsized a little and tightened our belts. We’ve been dealing with the same bank for 25 years and we are also grateful that a lot of clients have stuck with us over the years.

“Last year, we paid off the last few pound we owed and we started to invest again. The plan now is to buy two new machines per year. Thankfully, we’re pricing a lot of work but I’m not going to take on any more than three major contracts at a time because we don’t want to overstretch ourselves. When you are doing a project like a 33-week rapid built of a school, you have to watch it closely and give it your full attention.”

Liam has completed kerbing work for Tipperary County Council, Carlow County Council, Portlaoise Town Council and other local authorities nationwide.

“We did a school in Tramore for BAM in 2013 and were working on a road-widening project for Wills Bros at the same time,” he recalls.

At present, LMP provides direct employment to a team of 14 as well as seven subcontractors. Depending on the volume of work at any given time, the number of employees – direct and indirect – can rise to 23 / 24.

Liam is optimistic that he can continue to move the business forward in a positive manner: “I can see a bit of positivity coming back into the market again,” he concludes. “At least there are jobs coming in to price again. We make sure we only work with good people, to eliminate the risk of not getting paid. For example, I’ve been working with Stewarts in Galway since 2009 and they are great people to work with. I tend to have a crew with them all the time, now.

I did my first Aldi in Glanmire, County Cork in 2014 and we’ve worked on a number of stores since then.”

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Whaley's Building, Armagh

Established in 1974, Francis Haughey Construction is a leading conservation and restoration company specialising in, but not limited to, cathedrals, churches, period buildings, castles and other buildings that require high levels of expertise and craftsmanship.

Malahide Castle is one of the highlights to any visit to Dublin.

Located by the seaside village, the castle is steeped in history and played a central role in medieval Irish history.

Earlier this decade, the castle underwent a multi million euro redevelopment and renovation making it a jewel in the crown of Irish tourism.

Fingal County Council entrusted Armagh-based firm Francis Haughey Construction with the task of restoring the castle to its BUILDING IRELAND

former glory and, as per usual, they didn't disappoint.

Their input and expertise to the project was highly valued and, as well as working on the castle and the interpretive centre, they also completed extensive works in the secret garden and the Cambridge greenhouse.

The refurbishment of Malahide Castle was undertaken with strict working guidelines from Fingal Architects and attending archaeologists.

This refurbishment included new electricity supplies, new electrical installations to meet current regulations including fire regulations, new tiling, new lighting, new lift installations, new doors and ironmongery and all

undertaken to ensure that the fabric of the building was left intact.

Working closely with architects Fionnuala May, Brian O’Connor and Francis Maguire from Fingal County Council the works meant constant communication as all works had to meet conservation and modern regulations.

With some walls being removed and ground being disturbed there was constant surveillance from archaeologists who would record finds in a meticulous way so as for any future works their recordings could be used.

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a more open and dynamic ground floor with its interactive displays and informative detailed history of the previous occupants of the castle.

A family run business with a dedicated and skilled workforce, Francis Haughey Construction have undertaken works on schools, new buildings, design & build, civil works, housing and listed buildings.

They have the expertise to carry out all works in all parts of Ireland and have built up an excellent reputation in carrying out all their works, for public and private bodies, in a friendly, co-operative and flexible manner, overcoming any potential obstacles along the way to ensure that the finished works is what meets the requirements of the client.

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using traditional methods to repair and restore lath ceilings and walls to what they used to look like in years gone by.

Indeed, they have created their own interpretation for various projects where nothing existed previously but new ceilings and/or walls were created to seamlessly blend in with the fabric of the building.

“We've concentrated on conservation and refurbishment over the past 10 years,” explained Pat Haughey who has been a constant presence by his brother Francis' side ever since the company was set up 41 years.

“We, of course, do private work as well but there hasn't been much of that since the crash.

“We've been kept very busy with the conservation work, we've also done numerous Churches including the Church of Ireland Cathedral in Armagh. It's a speciality that has kept us afloat and because of our highly skilled workforce, we tend to get a lot of repeat work from our clients. At all BUILDING IRELAND

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times, we work closely with the client and the design team. We sit down, work out any difficulties that may arise and make sure the work is completed to everyone's satisfaction.”

Works at the aforementioned Church of Ireland Cathedral included external landscaping to the grounds: resurfacing of the existing tarmac driveways in asphalt with new levels, lifting relaying and new stone kerbing, new paving consisting of European granite slabs and tobermore paving, excavation and formation of the New Garden Of Rest, soft landscaping and new lighting installations.

A member of the CEF, CIF, NHBC and CWPS, Francis Haughey Construction has achieved the following accreditations: ISO9001, ISO14001 and Safe-T Cert. Very much a family-run business, they currently have 20 employees (plus sub-contractors) on their payroll, including Managing Director Francis' son Padraig and daughter Geraldine.

“It goes without saying that a skilled workforce is essential in our line of work,” added Pat. “Our employees are highly skilled in all trades and conservatism and attended regular training to keep up-to-date with all the necessary skills.

“A lot of skilled people emigrated due to the downturn but, as a company, we re-organised so when the upturn comes we'll be ready for it. We're pricing more projects at the moment so we'd be optimistic about what the future holds in store. We're a small company that held our own during the downturn and now we're ready for the upturn.”

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The €2.5m retail project at Donnybrook Fair

REACHING FOR THE STARS

The €3.5m design and build of the Irish Institute of Sports Strength and Conditioning facility was carried out by Manley construction

There are many building projects where people stop and wonder how on earth that is being done and one such development was the construction of the Arc Cinema in Drogheda.

One might say what’s the big deal about a cinema being built, but when you learn that it was constructed on top of an operating multi-storey shopping centre then you realise just what an undertaking it was.

There are few companies in Ireland capable of completing such a complex project, but one firm that has turned this type of work into a speciality is Duleek, Co Meath based Manley Construction Limited.

This family run business is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary building contractor with over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry.

They have completed many, many projects over the years and there work has earned them plaudits and awards both here and the U.K where they have an office BUILDING IRELAND

in Manchester.

Tom Manley is the founder and director of the company while his two sons and daughter Gabriel (Managing Director), and Damien (Construction Director) and Martina (Financial Director) run the business these days.

Damien spoke to Building Ireland about the various projects they have been involved in including the Arc Cinema project which saw their work earn numerous awards.

Manley Construction were awarded the 2015 Tourism & Hospitality of the Project of the

Year at The Irish Construction Industry Awards, while in 2014 Fitout Leisure Large Fit Out Project (Fit-Out Awards).

The awards took place last June in the Ballsbridge Hotel, where 'the cream of Ireland's construction sector' were recognised and celebrated in front of an audience of over 350 senior executives from the Industry.

Twenty prestigious trophies were presented to the very best leaders and organisations within Ireland's construction industry including Manley Construction's project 'The Arc Cinema' in Drogheda.

The Arc Cinema won the hearts of the Judges who felt that it was a particularly special project in many respects. They stated 'The high calibre of the work achieved had created a stunning, new cinema

Manley Construction were one of a few companies in the country that could have carried out the Arc Cinema project

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who as project manager on the job also received recognition for his efforts.

In 2015 Damien was awarded Silver medal in the CIOB Construction Manager of the Year Awards for the Arc Cinema development.

“It was nice to get the personal recognition for the work done, but it was certainly a team effort and everyone involved played their part.”

The state of the art six-screen cinema was developed by Melcorpo to reinvigorate the heart of Drogheda Town Centre. The project was delivered using a collaborative BIM approach right through the construction and fit-out stages.

Damien explained what the entire project involved over the course of the ten-month construction.

The Arc Cinema in Drogheda was an ambitious project

that is much loved by the community.'

The Arc Cinema development aimed to revitalise the existing Town Centre in Drogheda, from the outset the development was designed and constructed to be exemplar in every aspect from the adaptation of new technologies, to local investment and engagement of the local community.

“We were delighted to win awards, it was a massive project for us and we were pleased with the fact that it only took us ten months to complete and not once did the shopping centre have to close,” said Damien

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The residential development of Avourwen was a €14.5m project

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“There was part demolition and extension to level 3 of an existing shopping centre in order to accommodate a new six- screen theatre and associated accommodation.

“The new extension involved the remodelling of the existing level 3, replacement of the existing stairwell between levels 2 and 3, re-configuration of existing plant which was housed on the roof along with substantial intrusion works into the existing retail units

which remained in full operation during the works. We were also involved in the fast-track fit-out of the cinema.”

The company’s ability to integrate construction solutions with the overall Design Team utilising 3D BIM technology assured the timely delivery of the project.

Damien added that the business can specialise in a number of areas across the construction industry. Since their foundation, the family run business has grown in

strength and provides services in the areas of general and civil contracting, property development, project management, facilities management, timber frame manufacturing and bespoke joinery.

“We operate across Ireland and the UK, with expertise on a wide range of projects, including Commercial, Retail, Industrial, Healthcare, Education, Leisure, Residential – New Build, Refurbishment, Fit Out and Design and Build.

“The high volumes of repeat business we have secured are testament to our success as a trustworthy partnering contractor.”

Customer satisfaction is key to the success of any business and Manley Construction strive to meet those goals on every job.

“Our overall main objective as a Main Contractor is to maintain client satisfaction. Our clients require a certainty that we are going to deliver, whether that be on time, to the right quality, safety and within budget.

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The state of the art facility is the pride of Drogheda

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The Kelly Group working in the Thames tunnel

THE UK INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALIST WITH IRISH ROOTS

Synonymous with highquality construction projects across the UK, The Kelly Group in London can trace its origins back to County Westmeath. We caught up with chairman Daryll Kelly on a recent trip to Ireland to find out more about this outstanding secondgeneration family operation, which is renowned for its expertise in an array of sectors, including Crossrail infrastructure work.

have been engaged on multiple high-profile, prestigious projects throughout the United Kingdom.

Renowned for delivering highquality work safely, on time and to budget, the Group offers build solutions in a number of sectors including: RC Frame Construction & Concrete Structures; Top Down

The Kelly Group is a wellestablished, UK-based construction company with a wealth of proven expertise and experience. Kelly Formwork Civils Ltd. encompasses all civil engineering works including highly-specified Crossrail projects, whilst Kelly Formwork (UK) Ltd. specialises in reinforced concrete frames and groundworks. Both

Construction; Crossrail Infrastructure; Highways & Bridge Structures; Groundworks & Drainage Installations; and Substations The Kelly Group can undertake all aspects of underground and overground Crossrail infrastructure.

They have amassed a wealth of

The Kelly Group is very much a family business

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experience constructing Crossrail projects and have worked alongside many of the top contractors in the world including, Skanska PLC, Costain PLC, Hochtief UK Construction and J Murphy & Sons Ltd. Kelly Formwork Civils Ltd takes advantage of every innovative system of work to achieve safe and efficient concrete construction for the benefit of clients, the public and the company. The company can advise clients and designers on the most appropriate construction systems, offering value engineering to best suit their project requirements.

Every Crossrail project the company undertakes is carried out is to the highest of quality adapting to client needs. The group’s safety record is impeccable showing a million man hours RIDDOR-free on the recent Western Ticket Hall, London Crossrail project “Kelly Formwork (UK) Ltd. started as part of The Kelly Group in 2004 and spent the first three years as labour supply for contractors,” Group chairman Daryll Kelly notes. “We did our first civil job for Skanska on a bridge in Weymouth and it developed from there.”

The 50-week Weymouth Relief Road relief project referred to was valued at £4.5m, comprising the building of various bridge structures and retaining walls to serve Weymouth for the 2012 Olympics and into the future thereafter. Many construction techniques were used, including traditional insitu, precast concrete combined with insitu concrete and structural steel and precast concrete. Part of the works involved working beside a live railway track involving night closure working plus the rigours of trackside Health and Safety Kelly Formwork has been working in Bond Street, Central London for Crossrail for three-and-a-half years, with another twelve months of work there guaranteed.

Kelly Formwork are proud to be part of the team building Crossrail, Europe’s largest construction project. In mid2014, they completed the first of the two planned ticket halls - the Western Ticket Hall – six weeks ahead of schedule, utilising top down construction techniques for this 2- metre deep reinforced concrete structure.

In 2015, Kelly Formwork (UK) Ltd. set a new UK concrete pumping record for a single line push, when they pushed concrete 1.31km as part of the C310 Thames Tunnel project.

Meanwhile, Kelly Civils have won the contract to deliver the civil infastructure works for client Wessex Capacity Alliance at Waterloo Station and its outlying stations. The contract is worth over £10m and is due to start in early 2016 and could last for two years approximately.

Waterloo International Terminal was originally used for Eurostar journeys to France and Belgium. The Wessex Capacity Programme will bring it back into use for domestic services. The work will include increasing the length of some platforms on the Wessex route, as well as upgrading its track, signalling, communications, buildings and civils infrastructure.

Kelly Formwork, who will also be working with Bechtel on HS2, have also secured a new contract with prestige developers, Berkeley - one of the UK’s best-known BUILDING IRELAND

Eastern Ticket Hall Phase 1, part of the Crossrail scheme

developers of new homes. This £4m project consists of an eight-storey RC Frame named as Brunswick Square and is due to start in 2016. Upon completion, it will feature a collection of luxury one- and two-bedroom private apartments in the very heart of Orpington’s town centre, providing a centrepiece for the regeneration of the town.

Needless to say, Daryll is delighted with how the Group is progressing. But he isn’t going to become complacent or greedy: “It’s going well and we are very busy. We could quite easily pick up another £40m of work but you have to be sensible about it. We don’t want to overextend.

“We enjoy a very good reputation and we tend to stick to three or four long-term, high-profile jobs at a time. You don’t want to bite off more than you can chew. We’re fortunate in that we are now able to pick and choose our work, so we will look at jobs and pick nice contracts. You know what you are comfortable with.”

As for the ethos of The Kelly Group, the chairman reveals: “We think outside the box and bring something different, especially in Health & Safety, which is everything on these big jobs. You can’t hold back when it comes to H&S and you have to be thinking about your men – and the public - all the time. It’s not all about money and we have no problem spending a bit extra to ensure absolute Health & Safety for everybody.

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for our family.”

As a second-generation Irishman, Daryll will always feel a certain affinity to the Emerald Isle. “I spent my summers in Ireland and hung about with the same cousins doing the same no-good things,” he concludes. “Those were good times and you never lose that Irish side of you. My wife Joanne’s family are from Letterkenny, so we go back to Ireland regularly and we always enjoy those trips.”

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members of my own family and my wife’s family working here. You can trust them to put everything into their work because they treat it as personal.

“There are three generations of the Kelly family here. My dad Brendan and my mum Mary are both from Westmeath. Dad did his time in Athlone and came over here in 1965. I started working for him in 1988. My brother, Raymond, is Health & Safety manager and my son, Ciaran Kelly, who’s 28, is a director.

“I also have four grandchildren and, if we get it right, it would be nice to have something to hand over to them. In many respects, that’s the whole point of the business, to keep it going long-term

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The Sheraton Hotel, Athlone received an innovative geothermal system courtesy of OCSC

A LANDMARK GEOTHERMAL SOLUTION FOR OCSC

at Athlone Town Centre & Sheraton Hotel.

O’Connor Sutton Cronin (OCSC) claimed top prize in the ‘Sustainability Achievement’ category at the 2015 Fit Out Awards. We caught up with mechanical director Richard Brennan to discuss the innovative geothermal system delivered BUILDING IRELAND

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section Athlone Town Centre & Sheraton Hotel was recognised in the “Sustainability Achievement� category.

The latter project comprised the design and installation of an innovative geothermal solution to heat and cool the Athlone Town Centre shopping centre and adjoining Sheraton Hotel, utilising the River Shannon to provide a 50% energy cost savings.

OCSC were commissioned in 2014 to design and install the eco-friendly heating and cooling system. The use of river water from the Shannon to heat and cool the Athlone Town Centre and Sheraton Hotel is an innovative and sustainable design concept and OCSC were able to deliver this with great success on a 2,000,000 sq ft live and fully operational site, with the use of geothermal heating and cooling in this large scale development providing 50% cost savings for the landlord and tenants.

This was the first large scale development of its kind in Ireland to utilise geothermal in this way. The Athlone Town centre shopping and commercial centre comprises over 60 retail units over a three-storey below-ground car park with parking for 1,300 cars while The Sheraton Athlone Hotel, is a four-storey main building with twelve-storey tower over double basement, comprising 167 bedrooms, eleven conference/meeting rooms; leisure facilities; and 18metre swimming pool and spa facilities.

OCSC’s brief was to design an energyefficient ground water geothermal system to provide heating and cooling to all retail units and The Sheraton Hotel. Work began in January, 2014 with completion in May, 2015.

As the site is located in the heart of Richard Brennan receives the Fit Out Athlone, close to the Sustainability award from Jose Riveiros, River Shannon, MD Finsa Solutions in Wood groundwater was 75

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causing issues for the construction team during construction. Thus, a number of groundwater pumps were installed around the perimeter of the site as a temporary measure to remove the water from the site during construction. The client recognised this as an energy-saving opportunity rather than a construction headache and decided to try to take advantage of this free low grade thermal energy source.

The water coming out of the ground was a constant 10deg C

The M&E team is integrated into OCSC’s Sustainability section

Energy savings of 50% have been achieved

and there was plenty of it! The idea in principle was to re-route this constant stream of free water to the various buildings on the site, to be utilised as a geothermal heating/cooling source for the retail units and the main cooling source for the Sheraton Hotel.

The groundwater heating/cooling systems to serve the retail units and hotel did not get incorporated into the original design and were not installed under the original construction. As a result, a large water cooled chiller unit had to be installed for the hotel and the

The award-winning, pioneering groundwater heating/cooling systems serve both the Sheraton Hotel and the adjoining Athlone Town Centre (pictured)

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Origen Energy Limited, congratulate O’Connor Sutton Cronin on the International Project of the Year award and Fit Out Sustainability Achievement award at the Annual Fit-Out Awards 2015.

Origen Energy Ltd., Renewable Energy & District Heating Specialist Muirfield Drive, Naas Road, Dublin 12 XOA3, Ireland T:+353 1 419 1940 E: energy@origen.ie www.origen.ie

Hevac Limited, congratulate O’Connor Sutton Cronin on their recent dual win at the Annual Fit-Out Awards 2015. These awards appropriately reflect the continuous attention to detail, design and creativity which OCSC’s reputation is founded upon.

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majority of the retail units experienced ongoing issues with their heating/cooling systems.

O’Connor Sutton Cronin (M&E) completed the designs for the geothermal system in ‘14 and turned this energy-efficient idea into an innovative, award-winning reality.

O’Connor Sutton Cronin is traditionally renowned for civil and structural work but since OCSC M&E was founded in 2008 - at the beginning of the recession – it has consistently grown to be become one of the leading M&E consultancies in Ireland.

In addition to their head office in Dublin, they have offices in London and are currently undertaking numerous international projects in places as far afield as Haiti and Nigeria.

They were selected as the M&E Engineers for the Central Bank of Ireland new Headquarters project along with many other substantial projects, having consistently delivered successful projects for the HSE, ESB and AIB. In-house Sustainability and Environmental assessment professionals have instilled a strong emphasis on sustainability and OCSC pride themselves on their ‘can do’ attitude, which has helped maintain existing clients and win new ones on an ongoing basis.

As a practice, quality, excellence in design and cost efficiency are at the forefront of OCSC’s objectives.

The prime focus is to produce fullyengineered quality designs that will bring cost security to projects, achieved through an enthusiastic, dynamic team.

OCSC’s M&E team comprises over 60 engineers who work on a complete range of projects including healthcare, education,

Work began in January, 2014 and was finished in May, 2015

retail, hotels, residential care, public entertainment, utility projects, civil projects and many more.

Integrated into the M&E team is a pioneering Sustainability section, which provides continuous support to the firm’s engineers, assisting in developing their expertise in this field of engineering. With these skilled engineers, OCSC (M&E) Ltd. can assist in developing the most economical designs that comply with the reduced energy, sustainable and renewable requirements of current day projects.

The team that worked on the Athlone Town Centre & Sheraton Hotel project was led by M&E director Francis McNulty and mechanical director Richard Brennan. Patrick Field, who leads the Sustainability section and is also a company director, contributed to the innovative design solutions and building regulation compliance.

Reflecting on the company’s success at the Fit Out awards late last year, Richard notes: “It’s a great award to win. To get this particular award was especially pleasing as we have a dedicated section that deals specifically with 79

sustainability and energy-related

projects. It’s an area we pride ourselves on, with a number of engineers dedicated to that field of expertise.”

The solution is permanent, with

water being pumped around the

site constantly to provide heating and

cooling.

Regarding

any

additional running or maintenance

costs, Richard told us: “The plate heat exchangers need to be

maintained, which will involve taking them apart and cleaning them once a year. We still conduct

ongoing checks of the control system and it has to be adjusted seasonally but otherwise it is selfsustaining.

“It’s rare that a client is prepared

to invest this kind of money in a sustainability project, even if it will

save money in the long term, so we are very grateful to John

O’Sullivan for putting his faith in us.”

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TEAMWORK AND COST CONTROL PROVIDE SOLID FOUNDATIONS

Nolan Construction adopts a client-focussed approach

With a client-focused approach to each project, Nolan Construction has earned a remarkable reputation for excellence since it was established in 2009. We caught up with eponymous founder / managing director Tom Nolan to find out more about this exceptional County Wicklow headquartered operation, which harnesses harmony and professionalism in the workplace to deliver highquality solutions.

Meeting – if not surpassing – client expectations on every project undertaken, Nolan Construction has quickly established itself as one of the premier building contractors in the greater Dublin / Wicklow area, staff, excellent combining

Nolan Construction is one of the premier building contractors in the Wicklow / Dublin area

unbeatable attention to detail and the stringent pursuit of perfection of a hands-on proprietor to outstanding effect.

Operating as main contractor on new-build projects, commercial fitschools, extensions, outs, restaurants and conservation work, Nolan Construction delivers a competitive, high-quality product, which results in regular repeat

New builds, fit-outs and extensions are all completed to the highest standards

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business as well as a steady supply of referrals and new business.

Founder Tom Nolan holds a Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Abertay, Dundee and also gained several years of practical experience working for various firms before boldly setting up his own practice in the middle of one of the worst recessions in living The best personnel and equipment combine to deliver excellent results

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construction of a specialist unit for memory. The fact that his firm has Strict attention to detail children with autism.

Tom grown exponentially during the estimates that at any given time he past seven years, in the face of guarantees unrivalled solutions has four or five direct employees an unforgiving economic working on each of these jobs, as nosedive that hit the construction well as an additional nine or ten sector hardest, tells us more subcontractors on each site. about the strength and capabilities of Nolan Construction Nolan Construction also than any words could. specialises in quality high-end Reflecting on the genesis of his finishes and is currently working on company, Tom – who keeps his one of these at The Strand in Bray clients in the loop at all times and and another in Castleknock. prides himself on providing “These are challenging and punctual and precise finishes – bespoke jobs with great attention notes: “Prior to setting the to detail in terms of air-tightness business up in ’09, I had worked etc. and with a lot of glazing as contracts manager for a large involved in both. We have also just building and civils company and handed over a duplex of also spent a year in Australia. apartments in Talbot Street, which “It was obviously a difficult time we refurbished whilst keeping a to start a business and most café functioning below us.”

The four areas in which Nolan companies weren’t providing Who wouldn’t like to live here?

Construction is most renowned are decent employment but I felt, restaurants and cafés (fit outs or ironically, that with so many big design-and builds); education; companies having gone out of refurbishment / conservation work; business that there were and high-end private work. In the opportunities there for a company latter field of expertise, they have to start up providing quality completed work in Anglesea Road, solutions from a lower cost base Paddington Road, Blackrock etc.

– in terms of wages, overheads Regarding the key to his success and subcontractor rates – and to since setting up Nolan be more responsive to the market Construction, Tom points out that that prevailed at the time. prudence and awareness go a long “There was still a market there.

One of our big breakthroughs came way: “Controlling costs is vital,” he That’s the key thing – even in bad when Tom was contracted by the says. “Understanding costs and times, there’s still a market if you are Department of Education to work on keeping control of them; ensuring that prepared to go after it.”

With both his engineering education the first Summer Works Programme, subcontractor and supplier costs don’t and practical background backing him providing a roof refurbishment on St get out of hand.

“You also need a good quality team up, Tom was able to secure both large Peter’s Primary School in Bray – “It and small projects from the off. He was a nice one to get and was of staff and subcontractors, with a quickly formed strong relations with followed by more educational work good atmosphere between them. It’s satisfied and impressed clients and and we also got a fit out on the Busy important that they have a high level that has ensured that the practice has Bean Café in Talbot Street around that of integrity and that they enjoy their continued to move forward time. Those were two key jobs and we work and understand that there is a had also started to get some decent standard that we work to that will not impressively.

Starting off literally on his own, Tom private work, so things were moving in be compromised upon.

“All my staff are looked after. If you was faced with the challenge of the right direction.”

Nolan Construction is currently busy treat them well, they will give a good building a company from scratch – a daunting prospect for some but one on two more Department of Education service in return and treat the client that the Wicklow man embraced: “I projects – extensions at St Peter’s in well. People always say the client had good contacts with a number of Bray and Colaiste Choilm’s in Swords. comes first but I would contend that subcontractors who I knew I could The Bray project, which will run from staff are equally as important and for depend upon. I started off with one September, 2015 until August, 2016 that reason I use more of a carrot than groundworks person and a number of comprises a seven-classroom a stick approach.” carpenters; we could go in and extension plus ancillary work, while Looking to the future, Tom envisages provide all the groundworks and the the Swords project – which further growth but will continue to core and then bring in the M&E and commenced in June and is due for adapt a practical outlook: “We do finishing on a subcontract basis.” completion in March - involves the intend to grow but will do so 81

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cautiously,” he concludes. “I won’t be taking on any huge swathes of debt. It will be controlled and considered growth; organic and safe. If you grow too quickly, you lose control.

“Of course, growth is also dependant on finding high-quality staff.

We have a good tendering system and good relationships with clients so, ironically, it’s often harder to find good staff than to find the work.

“I know all the staff personally and I always try to source people that I know or that I have a historical connection to.

Once there is a sound level of honesty there, that creates a common trust and a collective consciousness to get things right. Nobody is inclined to ease up or take shortcuts and we’re all working towards the same end, which is mutually beneficial. As the company grows, the staff benefit both financially and also from access to better tools and equipment. Things become better for them in their working environment and we can all progress together.”

Indeed, listening to Tom, I suspect that this adherence to strong teamwork is perhaps the most pertinent of Nolan Construction’s many great attributes.

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HSS HIRE AND LAOIS HIRE GROUP - A REAL SUCCESS STORY

At the launch of HSS Power are, l/r: Daniel Doyle, Regional Manager; Declan Dennehy, Regional Sales Director; Adrian McBride, General Manager of HSS Power; Michael Killeen, Managing Director

The HSS/Laois Hire Group is Ireland’s largest rental firm with outlets in every city and a large number of towns across the island. It’s the most well established plant and tool hire brand throughout Ireland and UK.

The combined HSS/Laois Hire Group is an award-winning tool and equipment hire company, providing a complete equipment management and hire service to big businesses, trade and DIY customers since 1957. As the only nationwide hire company, HSS/Laois Hire Group has an BUILDING IRELAND

established network of 24 hire branches and supercentres across Ireland and has recently launched new branches in Portadown and Belfast, Connswater. In addition, the group plans to open a further five branches this year, including additional supercentres in Cork and Limerick.

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their customers and clients, such as BAM Construction’s Plant Purchasing Manager, Brian Behan.

“It’s a huge benefit. Wherever we are they’re within a stone’s throw,” he says, adding that, in a business where safety is paramount, “HSS / Laois Hire Service Group is second to none”.

Investing in the fleet Michael Killeen, managing director of HSS/Laois Hire Group in Ireland, Scotland and Isle of Man says it’s all about giving the customers what they want. “We have consistently invested heavily in our fleet, even during the recession years, in order to maintain a modern up to date fleet

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and to ensure our customers receive excellent service throughout Ireland,” he says.

The HSS/Laois Hire Group focuses primarily on safety, availability, value and support; working with their customer base to help keep their businesses working safely and efficiently whilst driving down their costs. The group also includes a leading training company to ensure customers and their workforce is fully-compliant and safe.

Survival instinct In 2005 the Laois Hire Group joined with HSS Hire Group and successfully navigated through the recession to see year on year growth.

Michael Killeen’s leadership steered the group through the worst the recession could throw at it and allowed it to emerge from the collapse of the economy in good shape to do

business.

Part of the success has come from the company’s ability to work with clients on some of the highest profile projects in Ireland including the M50, M7 and M8 motorways, N9, Dublin Airport Terminal 2, Monasterevin Bypass and Intel.

An agile approach to the group’s stock is also an important factor in the success story. “We have an integrated logistics division that moves stock around the country effectively and efficiently 24 hours a day – most impressively when Laois Hire moved an entire plant range across to Beckton in East London for the Olympic Games where we supplied large plant equipment to the large customer demand,” recalls Killeen.

Growth and continued investment The significant acquisition of Mobile Traffic Solutions, as well as

the rolling out of HSS Power and Reintec cleaning service has enabled the group to establish the title of leading specialist tool and equipment Hire Company in Ireland. The company has also established a comprehensive Powered Access Division in the Dublin Greenogue Business Park.

The addition of HSS Power means that the group now offers a complete power solution service, providing a wide range of power generation and power generation related items. It also offers an efficient 24-hour, 365-day specialist back-up and repair service. New capabilities in larger capacity and specialist generators mean that the group can now provide power for all applications up to a massive 1250kVa. Michael Killeen points out that the group is made up of a number of different sectors under the one umbrella, catering for everything

Michael Killeen, Managing Director Laois Hire and HSS Hire Group Ireland and Scotland

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highlights the group’s capability to “supply everything from the start of a site to the finish of a site.”

Fleet updates The recent purchase of JCB

excavators from ECI JCB and Caterpillar excavators from Finning Ireland brings the excavation fleet total to well over 100 machines.

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At the announcement of Laois Hire’s new Selwood agency win for Ireland are, l/r: Keith McCann, Manager Laois Hire, Ireland Pump Division; Paul Mann, Director Client Services, Selwood and Michael Killeen, Managing Director Laois Hire and HSS Hire Group Ireland and Scotland

lines, available equipment ranges from electric scissor lifts to alloy towers, welders, coolers, heaters, specialist lifting equipment as well as large plant, diggers, dumpers, rollers, and telescopic loaders.

“We have made a substantial investment in our excavation division to meet the increased demands from our customers. We have found JCB to be an excellent brand, trouble free, very popular with our customer base and backed up by an excellent service.

We have also found that certain customers will request JCB equipment for certain projects.” states Killeen.

“Regular investment is a vital ingredient in the plant hire Continued market where customers are always looking for the latest technology and innovations,” he adds. “And the investment for Laois Hire doesn’t end there. We plan to make further substantial investments in a wide range of products this year.”

New business The company has recently secured the agency for Selwood pumps in Ireland and has already placed a significant six-figure order.

That order reflects what Paul Mann, client director at

Selwood describes as, “The revival of the Irish construction sector – both public and private.”

Selwood says it chose Laois Hire as their Irish partner because it has a remarkable track record, holds a dominant position in the hire sector, but also because of how well the business is run.

Paul Mann adds, “It’s no secret that Selwood is proud to work with family-owned companies. That’s our own story too and having researched the hire market in Ireland for three years, there was no competition. Laois Hire is focused, sharp, innovative and progressive.

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Pictured at the opening of the Laois Hire branch in Oranmore Galway are Joe Canning, Galway Hurling Star; Michael Killeen, Managing Director Laois Hire and HSS Hire Group Ireland and Scotland; Paul Killeen, Galway Hurler; Kevin Hynes, Area Sales Manager for HSS Hire Galway and Galway Hurler

Michael Killeen leads from the front and has internationalised his business very successfully over three decades.”

Looking at business prospects in Ireland Mann comments, “We are seeing quarries gear-up which has been swiftly followed by construction gearing up. This is reflected in the growth in our pumps division and there can be no doubt we are seeing signs of rapid construction growth, lacking for the past seven years in Ireland, and so it’s fair to say our partnership with Laois Hire is timely.”

HSS Powered Access Division in operation at Dublin Airport

Further success Michael Killeen has taken the group to new heights in terms of its business turnover, market share and international standing. By working closely with customers, providing them with a first class service at competitive prices and offering innovative hire solutions, Killeen and the HSS/Laois Hire team seem to have hit on a winning formula.

“Success for a hire company is all about continually adapting to the needs of the customer with the aim of providing a one-stop shop for hire needs across all industries with innovative solutions,” concludes Killeen.

“At HSS Hire/Laois Hire we firmly believe that we can provide an unrivalled hire experience.”

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PRESTIGIOUS RECOGNITION FOR CBRE PROJECT MANAGER

Tim Lennon of CBRE was selected as Project Manager of the Year at the 2015 Fit Out Awards, which celebrate excellence in the execution of world-class fit outs in Ireland. We caught up with the awardwinning Wicklow man to find out more about the Building Consultancy Department within the world’s largest commercial property consultants.

CBRE’s senior project manager Tim Lennon was honoured to pick up the coveted Project Manager of the Year accolade at the 2015 Fit Our awards in November. “The award itself is well recognised in the industry and I was delighted to be selected,” he notes. “The awards celebrate high-quality commercial / retail fit outs throughout Ireland and CBRE put forward my nomination using case studies of a number of successful CBRE projects completed over the previous 12 months including the Google Café Pronto! Project – a 45 square metre café refurbishment at The Gasworks Building in Dublin.

The Project had an incredibly tight programme, which we delivered in eight weeks and finished on

December 18th, 2014.

“This was the first year that CBRE submitted any projects to the Fit Out Awards. It was great to be nominated and even better to win!”

Quality pervades every facet of CBRE - the world’s largest commercial property consultancy firm, employing over 70,000 people in more than 500 offices globally. Through consultancy advice and transactional and property management capabilities, they deliver results that ensure that clients realise the true value of their real estate.

Building Consultancy is just one of the many key services provided

by CBRE Ireland. Working throughout Ireland, the UK and Mainland Europe, CBRE Building Consultancy is a multidisciplinary group which harnesses the skills of

Tim Lennon, CBRE, (left) accepts the Fit Out Project Manager of the Year Award from Bob Gallagher, Contracts Manager, The FKM Group

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Building Surveyors, Architects, Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers to advise owners, occupiers, developers, banks and investors on how to get the best from their buildings and on how best value can be delivered through creative technical solutions that bridge the gap between the physical and

CBRE’s senior project manager Tim Lennon

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operational characteristics of the property and the balance sheet.

With a full range of construction consulting skills, they provide advice to clients when they are buying, selling, funding, developing, relocating, occupying or maintaining.

Tim Lennon has been working for the largest real estate firm in the world for two-and-a-half years.

“The Building Consultancy Department is just part of what CBRE does. We are a separate department that exists within the

overall operation, with a team of 17 in total between our Dublin and Belfast offices.

“This comprises Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Building Surveyors, Architects and an Interior Designer and the skills of this department are provided to all of CBRE’s clients, including major companies like Google, Groupon, Uber, Diageo, Opentext Aon Insurance, Teleflex and many other confidential clients.”

As well as being highly professional and vastly

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experienced, the team is flexible and versatile. Their expertise is in big demand, in keeping with the superb reputation that CBRE has earned nationally and internationally. “At the moment we are working on numerous different projects, which are at various stages from inception to completion. We have a constant flow of work.”

Every client and every job is treated as a priority, CBRE guarantee total attention to detail from the first point of contact

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through to completion of projects.

An island-wide service is offered.

“We work regularly in Northern Ireland but the majority of it is in the Republic of Ireland. In the past six months, we have completed

projects in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Athlone, Galway and a number of different locations throughout Ireland.”

While the recession hit the property / development sector

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hardest, Tim sees real signs that the worst of the downturn is now behind us. “I have seen a huge upturn in the past twelve month,” he states. “However, even when times were bad for the industry, our

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Building Consultancy Department actually experienced natural growth for the past two or three years. I joined the firm during a heavy recession but we built relationships during those bad times and that has left us in a strong position going forward.”

All in all, CBRE and its excellent Building Consultancy Department can report a very clean bill of health. “David McConnell, who is the Head of Building Consultancy,

has been instrumental in this,” Tim stresses. “David joined two years ago, coming in from the Middle East, and a lot has happened in this organisation since he joined.

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St Mel's Cathedral, Longford has been restored to its former glory

AND THE WINNER IS ...

Dublin-based Fitzgerald, Kavanagh and Partners had plenty of reasons to celebrate in 2015 after finishing in first place in both the 'Architectural Firm of the Year' and 'Fit Out Project of the Year' awards. Director Colm Redmond tells us the secrets of their success...

The Irish Construction Industry Awards recognise, encourage and celebrate original and innovative contractors, businesses, teams, consultants and projects that demonstrate excellence in the built environment.

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They are designed to encourage those within the sector to constantly raise the bar, to innovate and maintain their commitment to achieving excellence.

Fitzgerald, Kavanagh and Partners tick all those boxes so they were an obvious choice for the 'Architectural Firm of the Year' award. Open to all Irish registered architectural firms, the award recognises the most outstanding architects in Ireland.

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on the renovation of St Mel's Cathedral, Longford.

On Thursday, November 5th last at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dublin, the cream of Ireland's fit out sector were recognised and celebrated in front of an audience of over 650 industry professionals.

21 prestigious trophies were presented to the very best leaders and organisations within Ireland's fit out industry and director Colm Redmond accepted the top gong on behalf of Fitzgerald, Kavanagh and Partners.

“We don't put ourselves forward for awards lightly,” explained Colm.

“We only submit for awards when we're happy with the product that we produce and the client is happy.

We have to have full confidence in it and we did have that when it came to St Mel's Cathedral.”

St. Mel’s Cathedral Longford, a protected structure, was severely damaged by a fire on the 25th of

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December 2009 in which the interior of the building together with the roof and timber floors were completely destroyed.

The project aim was to restore the Cathedral to its former glory whilst developing a liturgical setting fitting of a Cathedral for the 21st century. The Cathedral reopened to the public on Saturday 20th December 2014, followed by a live broadcast of the Christmas Day Mass on RTE One. “St Mel's Cathedral was one of the biggest conservation projections in Europe with a budget of €26m. It was quite unique insofar as practically the entire building was destroyed by fire. All that remained were the external walls and internal arches.

“It was an incredible structural engineering feat and everyone involved worked very much together as a team. It was a team focussed project and the end product is a great testament to the skills available in Ireland.

“At the moment we're seeing a resurgence of traditional skills and materials that were used in historical buildings and it's testimony to the skills in Ireland that we didn't have to go overseas looking to bring labour in.”

Established in 1995, FKP Architects is a Dublin-based firm practicing architecture and project management. Their portfolio encompasses work of all scales

with extensive experience in the design of educational, residential and commercial buildings.

FKP has special expertise in Universal Design and conservation, including Grade I C o n s e r v a t i o n Accreditation from the RIAI. FKP strive to balance issues which confront all projects – site, programme, design, economics – and coalesce them into a clear, elegant, comprehensive whole.

This holistic sensibility informs the firm’s practice methodology, teams are empowered with shared responsibility for project performance at all levels, both aesthetic and financial.

The hard work and dedication of the 17 employees on the company's payroll were key ingredients in their winning formula, according to Colm.

“We are very focussed on

Tadhg Donohoe, National Sales Manager, Tegral presents the Architectural Firm of the Year Award to John Thomson and Colm Redmond of Fitzgerald, Kavanagh & Partners

Colm Redmond of Fitzgerald, Kavanagh & Partners accepts the Fit Out Project of the Year award for St Mel's Cathedral from Cathal McGuiness, Director, SAS International

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years. We know what they want and they know we can deliver.

“We are very much a client focussed firm. We always try to understand what the client is looking for, what they need and how their resources can be best utilized to deliver the project. We believe if we do our job properly and the clients are happy, we'll get more jobs.”

Fitzgerald, Kavanagh and Partners 71 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2 Ireland Tel: + 353 1 676 4128 Email: info@fkp.ie Website: www.fkp.ie

developing the staff we have here to help them achieve their true potential and the awards are a great motivator in that regard.

“It's amazing the effect success has on the morale in a company. It gives everyone a lift, everyone has a spring in their step and the positive effect it has on individuals in an organisation shouldn't be underestimated.”

As the economic recovery continues to gather pace, Colm and his colleagues at FKP have detected some green shoots but, at the same time, he sounds a note of caution.

“We are busy and there's definitely more interest out there but how that transfers into jobs and projects on site remains to be seen. Things are still a bit delicate in my opinion. People want to do projects but funding is an issue and finance is still hard to come by.

“We have a mix of conservation and mixed retail projects on the go at the minute while we've been the architects for the Peter McVerry Trust for the past 15

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Excel Electrical was set up by Donie Corcoran in 1996

INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE

Excel Electrical provides a wide range of electrical installation, support and maintenance services throughout the country.

Firmly established as a market leader today, the Kilkenny head-quartered firm provides the highest levels of quality service to their clients.

Established by Tipperary native and Irish Management Institute graduate, Donie Corcoran in 1996, Excel Electrical has grown to become a leading electrical contracting company with a proven track record of delivering complex quality projects on time and within budget.

The company carries out a diverse range of electrical projects across the spectrum and operates on a nationwide basis.

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customers with the highest standard of service, they ensure their clients meet all current compliance requirements and have the most effective electrical, security and networking systems to suit their requirements and budgets, all while minimising energy waste.

These principles are implemented by a staff of qualified electricians, engineers and quantity surveyors who are well known in the industry for their extensive technical knowledge and vast experience in dealing with even the most complex and challenging of site conditions.

Today Excel Electrical employs approximately 70 staff, all trained to the highest possible standards and, according to Managing Director Donie Corcoran, are the company's most valuable asset.

“We're extremely fortunate to have a highly skilled workforce. For instance, many of our project managers have been with us for the past 15 years.

“It is company policy to nurture our employees and we invest in training and IT infrastructure on a continuous basis. There's a great sense of camaraderie within the company and we really appreciate 102

that extra mile that all our employees are always willing to go to meet our clients’ high expectations.”

Excel has worked with a large number of well-known main contractors and design teams across the country on a range of exciting and prestigious projects from art galleries to theatres to churches. Their business is based on strong client relationships with reputation and trust at the core, always keeping in mind the company’s motto of “getting it right first time – safely”.

To that end, in the last two years they have been successful in achieving ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 accreditation.

“These standards have assisted us by analysing and improving each element of our operation, from the selection of suppliers through to installation and commissioning. Among the many benefits of ISO 9001, the standard has helped us to improve customer satisfaction levels, internal efficiency and employee involvement.

“Naturally, we feel it's very important to have proper quality, safety and management systems in place in order to help us to

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continue to expand as we look ahead to the future.”

“Certification to OHSAS 18001 occupational health and safety management systems signals to our clients and stakeholders that the organisation is committed to protecting the needs of all our stakeholders.

“The nature of our work in the construction sector can carry a higher risk of accident, injury or death for workers.

In these working environments increased vigilance is required to minimise the risks. Compliance to standards and achieving certification in the health and safety area goes a long way towards beginning to minimise the associated risks.”

In a world where environmental impact is of growing importance, an environmental management system can keep you ahead of the competition.

Excel Electrical’s ISO

14001certification ensures that the business focuses on its environmental impact, supported by effective management processes.

“In a changing environment the business benefits are very clear – greater resource efficiency and waste management means lower costs”.

Excel have successfully completed work for a varied range of clients including architects, building contractors, property management companies, property letting companies and landlords.

They have completed various types of jobs from office buildings and restaurants to retail shops and domestic house-hold installations.

“We do a lot of high profile commercial and industrial installations across the education and healthcare sectors as well as office fit outs.

“We are currently working on a fit out at IT Carlow while we recently

completed the Smithwicks Experience Visitors Centre in Kilkenny as well as the largest primary school in Ireland, St Colmcille's Junior and Senior School in Knocklyon which has a total of 62 classrooms.”

“We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and working in partnership with main contractors and our clients. It's a testament to our quality of work that we have ongoing maintenance contracts in 80% of our completed projects.”

Excel Electrical was not immune from the negative repercussions of the economic downturn but through hard graft and determination, they survived to tell the tale and Donie adopts an optimistic tone when the conversation turns to the company's future prospects and their 20th year in business.

“We've been kept going and we've noticed a general upturn in

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the market. From 2008 on we had to change tack and cut our costs. We managed to stay going during the recession while so many of our counterparts went under. We're now a leaner machine as a result, firmly focussed on the future and are ready for action.”

This desire to remain at the forefront of the industry can be seen in every aspect of the Excel Electrical’s business including its employment of a BIM Engineer.

The BIM (Building Information Modelling) concept envisages virtual construction of a facility prior to its actual physical construction in order to reduce uncertainty, improve safety, work out problems and simulate and analyse potential impacts.

BIM processes have helped countless firms in diverse industries operate more productively, produce higherquality work, attract more talent, and win new business.

“With a rising number of government and commercial organisations mandating BIM across the globe, it’s important for us to move with the times and be in a position to offer our clients the very best service available anywhere.”

As a fully registered member of CIF, RECI, AECI and NECI, clients can be secure in the knowledge that all the company’s work is certified, carried out by qualified technicians and fully insured.

“We are certified installers of 3m structured cabling systems and Nexans structured cabling systems and offer a complete 25 year warranty on both systems.

“The security side of the company was established in 1999 and we are NSAI accredited to EN:50131 to install intruder alarm systems and SR40 for CCTV systems and Door Access systems. Over the years, we’ve found that this side of the business is very important to allow us to provide a complete bespoke package to our clients be they smaller fit outs or large commercial facilities.”

So across the complete Electrical installation sprectrum, Excel Electrical's staff has the knowledge and experience to ensure that all runs smoothly. Their employees pride themselves on their attention to detail and the flexibility and quality of the service they offer to all their customers and clients.

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Their estimation department will be very prompt and efficient in returning an estimate to you.

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A FAMILY AFFAIR

Celebrating 25 years in business, Doherty Roofing Contracts Ltd is a leading roofing and cladding contractor based in Bellaghy, Co. Derry.

Founder Kevin Doherty Snr is a partner in the family-run operation with his sons Gareth and Fergal, while his other sons Kevin Jnr and Conor are also involved.

Kevin Snr had worked in the sector for 40 years. He was joined

by Gareth in the late 1990s and Fergal in 2004. Kevin Jnr and Conor have come on board in more recent times. The company was also renamed and rebranded recently.

Formerly Doherty Roofing & Cladding, its new name

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is Doherty Roofing Company Ltd. The company operates from premises at Unit 1, 19 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy, which is close to the Doherty home-place on Castle Street. Specialising in new build, refurbishment and flat roofing for the commercial and industrial sectors, as well as steel erection and steel fixing, Doherty Roofing Contracts supplies a wide range of quality products made to order, from concept to completion.

Committed to providing their customers with the best roofing and cladding solutions on the market, as well excellent back-up support, the Doherty’s employ a

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highly-skilled, experienced and professional team of roofers. They can offer advice on all aspects of roofing and roofing materials, and boast a large client-base in Northern Ireland. They also carry out jobs in the Republic of Ireland and Britain from time to time.

The company places a strong emphasis on health and safety, carrying out health and safety audits on a regular basis, while staff members also hold safe passes. No job is too big or too small for this highly-regarded roofing and cladding contractor!

Doherty Roofing Contracts are registered installers of roofing, cladding and sheeting for Kingspan, Euroclad and IKO Membrane.

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KingZip IP, low pitched roofs, tile support roofing, trapezoidal roofs, membrane roofing, rainscreen cladding, standing seam roofing and metal roof cladding. The products provide exceptional acoustic and thermal performance for the life of a building. In addition, the Doherty’s are experts in bitumen roofing.

“We pride ourselves on the quality of our work and products. We have earned a reputation for our craftsmanship and excellence in customer service, not to mention the value-for-money we offer our customers,” says engineering manager Kevin Doherty Jnr. Doherty Roofing Contracts enjoys an excellent working relationship with a number of local building contractors, including P&K McKaigue Ltd in Maghera, Heron Bros Ltd in Draperstown and Peter McErlain Ltd in Moneyglass. The Doherty’s have carried out hundreds of contracts over the past quarter of a century, including a recent high-profile one at the old DeLorean car manufacturing plant in Dunmurry, Belfast.

The plant is now operated by the French-owned car components manufacturer Montupet and employs 600 people.

“That was a nice job to get,” Kevin Jnr continues.

“P&K McKaigue Ltd was appointed as main contractors to carry out a new low bay roof replacement and we were delighted to be able to offer our services to them. We’ve also recently carried out projects for SDC Trailers in Toomebridge and Western Buildings in Coalisland.”

The Doherty name is also synonymous with Bellaghy and Derry GAA. There is hardly a GAA supporter in

Ireland who hasn’t heard of Fergal Doherty, who announced his retirement from inter-county football at the age of 33 last October. The brilliant midfielder made his championship debut for Derry against Antrim in 2001 and went on to play in the All-Ireland SFC semifinal against Galway that year alongside brother Gareth. (that year they goth received Allstar nominations). Fergal also played in Derry’s 2004 AllIreland semi-final defeat to Kerry and was man of the match when the Oak Leaf County turned the tables of the Kingdom in the 2008 National League final.

Fergal took a break from the inter-county scene for two years before returning in 2013 when he helped Derry to a National League Division 2 title. However, due to ongoing injury problems and mounting work commitments, he decided to call it a day.

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However, the former Derry captain continues to line out for Bellaghy, with whom he has won three Derry SFC medals and an Ulster club SFC title.

Fergal, who was somehow overlooked for an All Star award during his stellar career, is joined on the Bellaghy team by Kevin Jnr and Conor, with Gareth having retired two years ago. In 2003, Gareth, Fergal and Kevin Jnr were all members of the Derry senior panel at the same time. Some achievement for a family that has excelled both on and off the pitch! All five men, including Kevin Snr, have represented Derry at either underage or senior level, with a haul of 18 championship medals between them at home for their club.

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Transport manager Gearoid Gilheany with one of the new trucks

EXPANSION OF QUINN HAULAGE FLEET Quinn Building Products is a leading manufacturer and distributor of cement and insulation, which are used to provide a range of building solutions for domestic, commercial and industrial purposes.

The Derrylin, County Fermanagh-headquartered company recently took delivery of six new DAF articulated tractor units as part of a major capital investment programme to replenish and add to its one hundred and forty strong haulage fleet.

The tractor units, which were purchased from TBF Thompson, will soon be added to by four new bulk cement tankers, and four new DAF tractor units, fitted with blowing equipment. This phase of the upgrade programme also includes the modernization of Quinn Therm’s nineteen-strong fleet of trailers. TerraMar Networks have provided state of the art GPS vehicle tracking systems, which are fitted to BUILDING IRELAND

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The trucks were purchased from TBF Thompson

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each of the new trucks. The tracking solution is designed to enhance the fleet productivity, lower vehicle and driver related costs and extend vehicle lifetime.

“The new additions to the fleet will be instrumental in facilitating the delivery of increased production of cement. The new lorries are just the beginning of an ongoing

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investment programme to replace the full fleet over the next three to four years” Quinn Building Products Transport Manager, Gearoid Gilheany explains.

“The scale of the investment will encompass every aspect of the transport fleet including the purchase of multiple tractor units, block lorries, pre-stressed

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concrete lorries, rigid curtain-sided trucks for Quinn Therm Insulation business, as well as a number of eight-wheel tippers.

“Our objective is to bring the average age of the fleet back down to three to four years old. The whole team are obviously delighted with the progress of the business in the last year and also with the renewed

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Six new DAF tractor units have arrived at Quinn as part of a major capital investment programme

confidence in the sustainability of the business that has enabled this investment” stated Gilheany.

“As well as operating its own fleet and employing 150 drivers, Quinn Building Products also utilizes the services of numerous sub-contractors which are essential for the delivery of increased exports of bagged cement, Therm and Lite Pac insulation products, pre-cast concrete

products, Quinn Lite blocks, roof tiles, packaging and ordinary blocks to the UK. “We have in excess of 200 lorries on the road every day when sub-contractors are taken into account. We employ a team of reliable and highly –skilled drivers, who endeavour to provide a professional and dependable service. The company provides in-house training for all our drivers, including CPC and Health and

Safety, upon which great emphasis is placed.”

“Co-ordinating such a large fleet provides a diversity that is unique to our companies.

The co-operation of the Dispatch teams in all divisions is essential to the efficient service provided to our Customers. The fleet is maintained in-house by a competent and experienced team of workers in our well-equipped garage”

Quinn Building Products recently introduced the first Renault trucks Range C into its mixed line-up

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"The new vehicles are just the beginning of an ongoing investment programme," says Gearoid Gilheany

Gearoid added.

Quinn Building Products’ origins lie in the supply of sand and gravel to builders and farmers in the border counties of Fermanagh, Cavan, Leitrim and Monaghan. Founded in 1973 by Sean Quinn, it has transformed over the years from a small local enterprise into part of a multinational organisation.

Throughout the 1970’s, the company developed its product range with the quarrying of aggregates, the production of ready-mix concrete and the manufacture of concrete blocks. With the successful base as its foundation, Quinn expanded into the BUILDING IRELAND

national market in the 1980’s with the establishment of a roof tile factory, a prestressed concrete factory and a major cement works in Derrylin.

The 1990’s saw the further expansion of the company with additional manufacturing operations, comprising Quinn Lite Pac Ltd, a leading manufacturer of polystyrene insulation products, Quinn tarmac; a bituminous tar manufacturing plant, and Quinn Lite; an aircrete blockmanufacturing plant. Due to an unprecedented demand for cement, a second factory was built in Ballyconnell.

In 2004, the company commissioned a

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new insulation factory to manufacture and distribute Polyisocyanurate Insulation. In December 2014 Quinn Business Retention Company (QBRC), a consortium of Business Leaders and Directors, acquired the Packaging and Quinn Building Products of the business.

“Things are looking a lot brighter since the takeover. Sales have improved and all divisions are doing well. In fact, July 2015 was Quinn Therm’s best month since its establishment. The current team are committed to growing the company and the modernization of our fleet is obviously a big part of that,” Gearoid concluded.

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