[{"url":"sisk-secures-181m-sweet-treat-in-south-london","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Building-S-T.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk secures \u00a3181M sweet treat in south London","newsContent":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>London, UK \u2013 Wednesday 2nd October 2024<\/strong>: Sisk has been appointed by Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC (\u201cGreystar\u201d) to deliver two key buildings situated on the site at the former biscuit factory in Bermondsey, south London valued at \u00a3181M. <\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Sisk has been chosen to build Building S & T, comprising two towers of up to 36 storeys, containing 472 market-rent homes. This forms part of the Bermondsey Project, a transformative development that will provide 1,624 new homes. The brownfield site will be transformed to include retail, leisure, and office spaces, as well as extensive amenities for residents.   <\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The whole scheme is due to be complete in the second half of 2027. Greystar\u2019s vision for the Bermondsey Project extends beyond just housing, with an emphasis on creating a vibrant and sustainable new neighborhood integrated into the existing local community. <\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The buildings are targeting Home Quality Mark 4 Star for the residential spaces and BREEAM Excellent certification for the commercial areas. Additionally, the development will retain a portion of the former packing factory, which features impressive exposed concrete structures and 10-meter-high ceilings.<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Ger Hayes, Managing Director, Sisk said:<\/strong> \u201cWe are delighted to be selected as main contractor for Plot S and Plot T at The Biscuit Factory, Bermondsey. Both residential towers will stand at 35 and 28 storeys high and will create a significant addition to the London skyline. Logistically, it is a challenging project due to the proximity of our site to the main line into London Bridge station, but our experience and expertise of delivering large complex high rise, high density residential and infrastructure in large public spaces will play a key role in this project's success. We are excited to collaborate with Greystar and our long-standing supply chain partners to lower the carbon footprint of both buildings, by leveraging MMC and offsite manufacturing, while also engaging with the local community to create a lasting impact.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Mark Allnutt, Europe Investment Management Leader, Greystar: <\/strong>\u201cThis landmark development reinforces our commitment to delivering high-quality housing across all segments, from market-rent homes to affordable social housing, while also creating new opportunities for businesses and the local community. We are pleased to have closed this debt facility and secured partnerships with leading contractors, who each bring unique expertise and a strong track record in delivering complex urban developments. Their contributions will be instrumental in ensuring that the project meets our ambitious goals, not only in delivering homes, but also creating dynamic spaces that reflect the heritage and future potential of Bermondsey.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-commences-main-construction-phase-for-manchester-lifes-eliza-yard-jersey-wharf-advancing-ancoats-poland-street-regeneration","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Eliza-Yard-MLDC_2024-09-30-164145_hjei.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk Commences Main Construction Phase for Manchester Life\u2019s Eliza Yard & Jersey Wharf, Advancing Ancoats\u2019 Poland Street Regeneration","newsContent":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Manchester: Tuesday 1<\/strong><strong>st<\/strong><strong> October 2024<\/strong> \u2013 Sisk has officially begun the main construction phase for Jersey Wharf and Eliza Yard, Manchester Life\u2019s first residential developments in the next stage of Ancoats\u2019 regeneration. The projects are set to welcome residents from mid-2026.<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Jersey Wharf will offer 190 one-, two-, and three-bedroom rental homes, transforming a previously vacant site on Jersey Street along the Rochdale Canal into a new residential community.<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Eliza Yard, located directly across Jersey Street at the corner of Poland Street, will offer 126 one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes for sale. Both developments include concierge services, outdoor gardens, and secure cycle parking.<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Using the Ancoats Mobility Hub for parking enables Manchester Life\u2019s developments to incorporate 23,000 sq. ft. of new ground-floor commercial space. This will create valuable spaces for new local businesses, foster active streets as part of the Council\u2019s public realm strategy, and further Ancoats\u2019 growth as a thriving residential community.<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Since 2014, Manchester Life has been pivotal in transforming Ancoats and New Islington in line with the Council\u2019s Neighbourhood Development Framework. Sisk has been a construction partner from the outset, successfully delivering three schemes within the initial regeneration phase.<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">So far, seventy-six construction management apprentices have begun their careers through Manchester Life\u2019s Higher Apprenticeship scheme, with Eliza Yard and Jersey Wharf bringing the total to eighty. The two schemes will support over 800 construction jobs, with 29 trade apprentices involved throughout the four-year programme. <\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Marty Edelman, Manchester Life\u2019s Executive Chairman,<\/strong> <strong>commented:<\/strong> \u201cOur regeneration efforts in Poland Street support the Ancoats and New Islington Neighbourhood Development Framework by addressing the demand for private rentals and for-sale homes, boosting the local economy, creating jobs, and advancing the city\u2019s housing objectives.<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cPoland Street is central to Manchester City Council's long-term vision for East Manchester, a vision we share and have worked in partnership to transform into vibrant residential communities. From the start, Sisk has played a pivotal role in delivering transformative developments, making them the right partner for Eliza Yard and Jersey Wharf\u2014both critical to Ancoats' continued growth as a thriving neighbourhood.\"<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"> <\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Alan Rodger, Managing Director for Sisk UK North, added:<\/strong> \u201cWe are thrilled that Manchester Life has chosen Sisk as the main contractor for the Jersey Wharf and Eliza Yard developments. Our partnership, built on trust and collaboration, has enabled us to transform Ancoats while meeting Manchester\u2019s housing needs.<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe look forward to delivering these landmark projects, creating lasting employment opportunities in Manchester. With our strong track record in Build-to-Rent and private residential developments across Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham, Sisk is well-positioned to provide high-quality, sustainable homes.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The project team includes Mace as Project Manager; T&T as Cost Manager; Buttress, PRP, and Arcadis as Architects; Curtins as Civil and Structural Engineer; and Buro Happold as MEP Engineer.<\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-set-to-pioneer-a-world-first-low-carbon-concrete-technology-sisk-led-consortium-secures-500-000-fund-from-innovate-uk","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/24_06_06_SISK_032.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk set to pioneer a world first low carbon concrete technology. Sisk-led consortium secures \u00a3500,000 fund from Innovate UK","newsContent":"<p><strong>Wednesday 25<sup>th<\/sup> September 2024:  <\/strong>Sisk in collaboration with a consortium of leading low carbon industry experts has announced that it has been successful in securing \u00a3500,000 from Innovate UK funding as part of the Contracts for Innovation: Decarbonising concrete competition, to invest in a pioneering scalable low carbon demonstrator, marking a world first new low carbon concrete technology.<\/p>\r\n<p>The low carbon demonstrator project features a consortium of leading experts including, Sisk, Ecocem, Ramboll, Loughborough University, Creagh Concrete, Capital Concrete and BRE Group.<\/p>\r\n<p>The innovation aims to revolutionise low carbon cement commercial viability within the construction sector. Innovate UK is part of UK Research and Innovation, creating a better future by inspiring, involving and investing in businesses developing life-changing innovations.<\/p>\r\n<p>The scalable low carbon demonstrator will pioneer the use of Ecocem - ACT low carbon concrete technology in a demonstrator which will be the first structure of its kind.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocemglobal.com\/act\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/ecocemglobal.com\/act\/&source=gmail&ust=1727347945534000&usg=AOvVaw16QaSUseqm0eDOB-vu90Sa\">ACT,<\/a> is a breakthrough cement technology which combines a range of technical innovations with the use of widely available low-carbon materials to decarbonise the production of cement by as much as 70%, while enhancing the strength and durability of the concrete it is used to manufacture. <\/p>\r\n<p>The project will conduct technical and testing verification, as well as environmental assessment and validation of the concrete product, both in a laboratory and at a concrete production and live construction site.<\/p>\r\n<p>The low carbon demonstrator will be based at NE02\/NE03, Wembley Park, where Sisk has been working on the redevelopment of Wembley Park for its long-term client, Quintain for the past 20 years.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Sarah-Jane Pisciotti, Innovation and Design Director, Sisk said:<\/strong> \u201cCarving a route to Net Zero through innovation is key to our sustainability strategy at Sisk and we are delighted to get this ambitious demonstrator to decarbonise cement off the ground. We would like to thank Innovate UK for their guidance and generous support.<\/p>\r\n<p>She added: \u201cThis is an R&D project that a collaborative team at Sisk working alongside our consortium partners have been working on behind the scenes for several months. The consortium\u2019s approach builds on the technical expertise of each party to build long-term resilience and sustainability in our industry, working towards a sustainable future for the communities in which we operate. The consortium invites the Concrete Commitment Cohort (CCC) and the wider industry to support this innovation as we know that making change at scale requires collaboration and commitment from everyone.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>John Reddy, Director of Concrete Technology Deployment, Ecocem said:<\/strong> \u201cSince embodied CO2 in construction is 11% of all global emissions, and clinker, the critical ingredient in cement, generates 65% of these, finding ways to reduce emissions from cement and concrete is critical.  We have assembled a great delivery team of experts under the leadership of Sisk and our consortium will demonstrate that rapid decarbonisation of the cement and concrete industry is possible now, using ACT Technology which brings new thinking to existing proven materials and processes. This funding from Innovate UK is a very welcome investment in delivering a low carbon future for construction and a great example of how governments can take the lead in scaling innovation and enabling decarbonisation.\u201d<\/p>"},{"url":"skills-pay","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/trio3.jpg","newsTitle":"Skills Pay","newsContent":"<p><strong>Wednesday 17th September 2024: <\/strong>Sisk is proud to be a headline sponsor yet again for WorldSkills Ireland 2024. Thousands of second level students will have the opportunity to explore a wide array of career and study options later this year when <a href=\"https:\/\/worldskillsireland.registrationdesk.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\">Worldskills Ireland<\/a> runs side-by-side with The Irish Times <a href=\"https:\/\/higheroptions.irishtimes.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\">Higher Options<\/a> event in Dublin\u2019s RDS.<\/p>\r\n<p>The co-location of the two events, from September 25th-27th, 2024, will be Ireland\u2019s largest coming together of second level students across the country.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/worldskillsireland.registrationdesk.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\">Worldskills Ireland<\/a>, which takes place at RDS Simmonscourt, will showcase skills-based career paths, ranging from construction and mechanics to newer areas such as financial services, green skills and retrofitting.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/higheroptions.irishtimes.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\">The Irish Times Higher Options<\/a>, which will take place at the main RDS venue, gives students a chance to meet representatives of universities and further education colleges and help choose their study options after the Leaving Cert.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is also proud to have two of our apprentices participating in the carpentry competition, Darragh Brett aged 20 from South Dublin and Michael Heavey from North Co. Dublin. We wish the two young apprentices the very best of luck in the competition.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/worldskillsireland.ie\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Further information on tickets<\/a><br><\/p>"},{"url":"engineering-in-the-world-launches-for-teenagers","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Kingswood-Community-College.jpg","newsTitle":"\u2018Engineering in the World\u2019 launches for teenagers","newsContent":"<p><strong>Wednesday 18th September 2024: <\/strong>\u2018Sisk is proud to be a sponsor of 'Engineering in the World\u2019 a book full of interactive activities showcasing real life Engineering and the breadth of STEM careers was launched in Kingswood Community College and Lucan Community College in Dublin last week. <\/p>\r\n<p>The book brings together the engineering and physics curriculums, the problems engineers face on site every day, sustainability and the diversity of learning styles that comprise our classrooms right across the country. The publication, has been available to every school across the country, through the support of Johnson & Johnson, Siskand Cork County Council<\/p>\r\n<p>The authors were motivated to write the book following their concern at findings revealed in a 2022 survey which showed:<\/p>\r\n<ul><li>Three out of four TY students were worried about their future career path<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<ul><li>Four in ten teenagers were concerned about the possibility of working hard to get into a course which leads them to a job they don\u2019t enjoy<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<ul><li>Others voiced concern that their chosen field and skill sets may eventually be made redundant by technology and their capacity to adapt to that<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<p>The authors also share their knowledge, insights and expert advice on the exciting variety of careers open to those that choose engineering as they move forward on their education journey. The book is now the cornerstone for industry collaborations including the <em>STEM TY Challenge<\/em>\r\nand <em>Engineering Across the Border<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Michael Kelly, Regional Chief Engineer Life Sciences & Tech, Sisk said:<\/strong> \u201cSisk is delighted to be involved having a long history in the Life Sciences sector. The real-life case studies from our projects make for a better understanding of engineering and how that applies to the real world. The way the activities develop key skills: numeracy, oracy, research, visual and writing, and offers insights into potential career paths and the skills sought out in today\u2019s workplace.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Susan Hayes Culleton, co-author of Engineering in the World and CEO of Savvy Teens said:<\/strong> \u201cWe wrote the book with the teenager and teacher firmly in mind. We wanted to address their challenges head on within \u2018Engineering in the World.\u2019  We wanted to help students to see the the world through an engineer\u2019s lens: problems to solve, opportunities to pursue and new ways to make our world more accessible, more sustainable and more innovative., <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Marguerite O\u2019Sullivan, co-author of Engineering in the World and Director of Learning in EMEA, Kenvue added:<\/strong> \u201cWe believe that we can improve the opportunities for young people and employers across the STEM sector. Our book adopts a new approach and, together with real world teaching in the classroom. We are excited that our combined decades of experience and practical guidance will serve the educational curriculum for TY students in every school across the country.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Learn more about the initiative at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stemintheworld.com\">www.stemintheworld.com<\/a> <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-silver-lining","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/2024_UK_SILVERTOWN-Topping-Out-Event-0097.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk Silver Lining","newsContent":"<p><strong>Tuesday 17th September 2024:<\/strong> Sisk is proud to be transforming a historic 60-acre site at Silvertown in the heart of the Royal Docks as we reached another milestone as it was confirmed that the structure of a building containing the first new homes on the site is complete. The six-storey building will provide 106 new affordable homes and remains on track for delivery by Autumn 2025.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Silvertown regeneration will transform a strategic dockland site that has been derelict for around 40 years. It will create circa 6,500 new homes, including thousands of new affordable homes across London Affordable Rent, Social Rent, and Shared Ownership tenures. The plans also include the creation of new jobs, within the restoration of the iconic Millennium Mills, and across retail, leisure, cultural and community facilities and next generation workspaces. <\/p>\r\n<p>The first residential building to \u2018top out\u2019 is a mansion block comprising one and two-bedroom homes and ground floor retail. The building will form the start of a new local high street spanning between North Woolwich Road and Millennium Mills. It will mark the gateway into the project and provide a benchmark of the quality that will be delivered in future years.<\/p>\r\n<p>The building has been designed by Maccreanor Lavington Architects and Brydon Wood Structural and M&E Engineers and constructed by Sisk. The design incorporates modern methods of construction including the use of steel framing and precast concrete panels that contribute towards a 36 per cent reduction in embodied carbon, shortened construction periods, and improved quality. <\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/2024_UK_SILVERTOWN-Topping-Out-Event-0076.jpg\" data-image=\"99883\" alt=\"Silvertown topping out\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Live computer models have enabled components to be tracked through manufacture delivery and assembly stages and optimise construction performance. Lessons learnt from this pilot will inform design decisions on future plots at Silvertown. <\/p>\r\n<p>Over 1,300 people are expected to be involved in the construction of Silvertown each year, over a circa 15-year construction program, with a significant number of these workers drawn from the London Borough of Newham.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Silvertown Partnership, which includes Lendlease, a market-leading Australian integrated real estate group, is working alongside the Greater London Authority (GLA), Homes England and The Guinness Partnership (TGP) to help Silvertown achieve its potential. Homes England has committed infrastructure loan funding totaling \u00a3233 million to the project, which will support the delivery of infrastructure required to unlock the potential of the site.  The Guinness Partnership Limited is the affordable housing provider for circa 720 affordable homes in phase one of the development.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ger Hayes, Managing Director, UK South, Sisk said: <\/strong>\"Sisk is thrilled to reach this major milestone at Plot 6, Silvertown. Collaboration has been key in our delivery to date and the project has been significantly supported by Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). We are excited to continue with the next phase of the project working with Lendlease and our local supply chain partners.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Massimiliano Crea, Operations Director, Sisk said: <\/strong>\"In partnership with Lendlease and our skilled supply chain partners, we have drawn on the expertise of our experienced London-based design and construction team to implement Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) techniques. This has allowed us to create a true \u2018kit of parts\u2019 frame, resulting in a 36% reduction in embodied carbon and delivering a more sustainable building for our client. We are excited to move forward with the next phase of the project, contributing to the development of a vibrant new neighbourhood and leaving a lasting legacy in East London.\"<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ed Mayes, Project Director for Silvertown, Lendlease, said:<\/strong> \u201cSilvertown is being reimagined as the vibrant new heart for the Royal Docks\u2014a bold place where people will live, work, and thrive. Delivering affordable housing for the local community is at the core of our vision, and with the first building now topping out, we\u2019re one step closer to bringing these much-needed homes to the local community. In the current market it\u2019s more important than ever to deliver these homes as early as possible, where they can make the greatest impact.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-achieves-zero-plastic-to-landfill-at-vantage-data-centers-dublin-campus","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Sisk-Vantage-1.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk achieves Zero Plastic to Landfill at Vantage Data Centers\u2019 Dublin Campus","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Thursday 8th August 2024:<\/strong> Sisk has become the first construction company in Ireland to achieve a Zero Plastic to Landfill Certification at its Vantage Data Centers\u2019 project in Dublin.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk has recycled 5.6 tonnes of soft plastics, 2 tonnes of polystyrene and 6.6 tonnes of cardboard since January 2024 and led this initiative in conjunction with waste contractors Thorntons, Waste Matters and its supply chain partner, Kirbys. The soft plastics and polystyrene have been remanufactured into usable materials such as fence posts, flower pots and insulation products implementing the key principle of the circular economy, Value Optimisation.<\/p>\r\n<p>The contractor has been recognised by the Responsible Plastic Management Program (RPM) in accordance with ISO\/IEC 17065, with Sisk meeting the requirements of Zero Plastic to Landfill.<\/p>\r\n<p>The certification includes third-party auditing of the site and ultimately how plastic coming from the project is managed at its waste contractors, ensuring that the plastic does not end up in landfill.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is the general contractor for Vantage Data Centers\u2019 flagship Ireland campus (DUB1), which will include 52MW of IT capacity across two data centers. Located on 22 acres, the campus will consist of one 32MW facility and one 20MW facility with the first phase scheduled to be operational in late 2024. The campus is being built in alignment with Vantage\u2019s sustainable blueprint.<\/p>\r\n<p>The treatment of plastic waste falls under the remit of the Sisk - Sustainability Roadmap 2030 where sustainable management and collaboration with supply chain partners to create legacies across construction are key in supporting its sustainability goals.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Donal McCarthy, COO - Data, Life Sciences & Technology, Sisk said:<\/strong> \u201cWe are very proud to become the first construction company in Ireland and the UK to achieve Zero Plastic to Landfill. Our on-site team has introduced impressive sustainable practices, such as segregating and processing polystyrene directly on site, a first for Sisk. We will be creating a world-class campus and leaving a lasting legacy for the communities surrounding Grange Castle. This initiative ultimately supports the goals of our Sustainability Roadmap and UN Sustainable Development Goals.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Noel Scanlon, Vantage, added:<\/strong> \u201cSisk has taken an industry-leading approach to plastic waste management and advancing circularity in construction processes,\u201d said Noel Scanlon, Development Delivery Director for Ireland, Vantage Data Centers. \u201cAs one of Vantage\u2019s partners in delivering our DUB1 data centre campus, we welcomed this initiative and are pleased to see all plastic waste from our construction site being repurposed and given a second life. Sisk\u2019s commitment to sustainability aligns with Vantage\u2019s ESG strategy, and we appreciate how this initiative benefits not only the planet, but also our community partners. For example, planter pots made from the repurposed plastic have been incorporated into our community outreach with St Ronan\u2019s School in Clondalkin where Vantage supports the Green Schools initiative, including planting activities with the school children and improving the greenery on the grounds.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Aaron Marshall, Engagement Director, Responsible Plastic Management Program, also said:<\/strong> \u201cResponsible Plastic Management (RPM) Program is delighted to award Sisk with the Zero Plastic To Landfill Certificate for the Vantage Site. It is fantastic to see the fruition of all the hard work and innovation of the Sisk team combined with the vision of Vantage for their \u2018next generation data centres\u2019. Certification was achieved through a rigorous external evaluation of plastic inputs, waste data, site audits to review best practice and visits to their waste contractors and recyclers to confirm end fates of plastic from the Sisk operation in order to verify they meet the requirements of the Zero Plastic to Landfill Challenge.\u201d<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-appointed-to-14m-university-hospital-lewisham","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/24_07_25_SISK_Lewisham_Hospital_021.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk appointed to \u00a314M University Hospital Lewisham","newsContent":"<p><strong>Thursday 25th July 2024:<\/strong> Sisk is pleased to announce that it has been appointed to complete two new operating theatres for the brand-new Lewisham Surgical Centre housed at University Hospital Lewisham, south east London.<\/p>\r\n<p>The site has a bespoke layout which will provide an efficient patient flow for high volume, low complexity surgery that meets clinician requirements. Two operating theatres and associated facilities will be included with associated recovery and clinical support spaces.<\/p>\r\n<p>Lewisham Surgical Centre will focus on what\u2019s called 'high volume, low complexity' procedures in the field of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT). ENT has one of the largest specialty waiting lists in the country \u2013 over 650,000 as of May 2024 according to NHS data.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is working under a Healthcare partnership operating in a Memorandum of Agreement with Robertsons titled WeBuildHealthcare. P23 enables NHS clients to quickly access experienced and proficient partners to support excellence in all aspects of NHS capital project delivery.<\/p>\r\n<p>Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) will be delivering over 5,000 ENT procedures for all of south east London at the new Lewisham Surgical Centre. This new centre, built and delivered by LGT in partnership with the south east London ICB (Integrated Care Board) will make a huge difference in reducing waiting times for surgery across all of south east London.<\/p>\r\n<p>It has all been made possible by national funding delivered via the Targeted Investment Fund, the Department for Health and Social Care\u2019s fund that provides local capital investments to support the NHS in tackling elective care backlogs.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Centre is set to begin operation in late 2025.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Steven McGee, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Sisk, said:<\/strong> \u201cSisk is delighted to be appointed and break ground at University Lewisham Hospital. We have been enhancing our healthcare offering over the past couple of years with some key appointments, in order to improve our capability in the healthcare sector. We look forward to working with our local supply chain partners to deliver a world class facility and creating a lasting legacy for the communities of Lewisham and Greenwich.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p>    <strong>Ben Travis, Chief Executive, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust said:<\/strong> \u201cI want to pay tribute to the many people \u2013 colleagues, partners and patients who have shared their views \u2013 that have got Lewisham Surgical Centre to where it is today. We can\u2019t wait to open this state-of-the-art facility up and start working in partnership to bring down those ENT waiting lists.\u201d<\/p>"},{"url":"entry-99310","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/D7A9497.JPG","newsTitle":"Entry 99310","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Friday 28<sup>th<\/sup> June 2024:<\/strong> Ireland\u2019s largest construction and engineering firm, Sisk has moved over 200 of its staff into a newly retrofitted building at Citywest Business Campus, Dublin. As a result of the retrofit its new HQ has achieved an energy rating of A3, up from D2. The new offices were officially open by An Tanaiste, Mich\u00e9al Martin. <\/p>\r\n<p>The facility has 18 Electric Vehicle charging stations and has a state-of-the-art gym. The building has had solar panels installed on the roof, external air source heat pump and VFF air conditioning<strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The retrofit project was complete by over 150 Sisk staff and supply chain partners and by adopting a circular economy approach to materials during the construction phase the project was able to save approximately \u20ac132.5k.  <\/p>\r\n<p>The biggest contributor to carbon savings is having upgraded an existing building instead of building a new one from scratch, since the structure, shell and core of an office building usually account for over 70% of the total building\u2019s carbon footprint.<\/p>\r\n<p>This fit-out reused carpet tiles, raised access floors, ceiling tiles and external paving, accounting for a 17% reduction against an \u2018all new\u2019 fit-out scenario. <\/p>\r\n<p>The building is a full \u2018Digital Twin\u2019 building, this innovative solution will enable Sisk to operate and manage the energy and occupancy rate of the building and will be done remotely by Sisk facilities management company, SENSORi FM. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk employs 1,500 people in Ireland and over 5,000+ supply chain partners across Ireland, UK and Europe.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Paul Brown, CEO, Sisk said:<\/strong> \u201cOur new retrofit HQ has been a huge undertaking and now we have a new home that is reflective of our modern business, we\u2019re no longer \u2018just\u2019 builders, but trusted construction experts. Our new HQ demonstrates our key strategic priorities including, People & Culture, Net Zero, Digital Transformation and (MMC) Modern Methods of Construction. While this marks a significant change for Sisk, upholding the values of our founder John Sisk is essential that we look after our people and give them an environment fit for purpose, where they can thrive in their respective careers. Our message is clear, we have been in business for 165 years and we want to continue to have a positive impact on future generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>The T\u00e1naiste said:<\/strong> \"The T\u00e1naiste said: \"I am delighted to officially open Sisk\u2019s new head office in Citywest Business Campus today.<\/p>\r\n<p>This state-of-the-art facility is a retrofit building that has been upgraded from a BER Rating of D2 to A3 and exemplifies what we want to see more of throughout industry as we work towards our retrofitting and climate goals.\"<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Further information<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Barry Ryan, Senior External Communications Officer, Sisk<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tel: <\/strong>087 380 0578<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Email: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:ba.ryan@sisk.ie\"><strong>ba.ryan@sisk.ie<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Editor\u2019s notes<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Digital Twin Building<\/p>\r\n<p>A digital twin building is a virtual model that mirrors a real-life building in real-time, helping to manage and analyse its performance and maintenance.<\/p>\r\n<p>Smart Building<\/p>\r\n<p>A smart building is an interconnected structure that uses technology to automate systems like heating, lighting, and security for efficient operation and occupant comfort.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About Sisk<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Founded in Cork and family-owned Sisk is an innovative, international, construction and engineering business with a long-term vision and over 165 years in operation.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk employs approx. 2,500 people and is Ireland's leading provider of construction services with extensive operations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe with the track record, scale and capacity to successfully undertake large, complex multidisciplinary programmes. Sisk is recognised by global clients as a world leader in safe delivery.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk delivers projects and programmes in key sectors such as Data and Technology, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Transportation, Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Retail, Industrial, Leisure, Education and Energy. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk offers a life-cycle approach to construction from planning and offsite construction, through delivering and fitting out a project safely and sustainably with technology as a key enabler, and then working with clients to help manage and maintain buildings efficiently throughout their lifespan.<\/p>\r\n<p>For more see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\">www.johnsiskandson.com<\/a><\/p>"},{"url":"foynes-limerick-rail-freight-line-marks-major-milestone-as-new-track-laying-begins","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/20240516_Iarnrod_Eireann_Askeaton_0310.jpg","newsTitle":"Foynes Limerick Rail Freight Line marks major milestone as new track laying begins","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Friday 17<sup>th<\/sup> May 2024:<\/strong> Sisk and Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann yesterday marked a major milestone on the Foynes to Limerick Rail Freight line project, with track laying commencing on the route. Jim Meade, Chief Executive of Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann was joined by local and national elected representatives as well as members of the project team.<\/p>\r\n<p>Works are progressing well on phase one of the reopening of the Foynes to Limerick railway line, with the laying of track is another key piece of progress.<\/p>\r\n<p>Existing old track, including rails, sleepers and fixings comprised of jointed track on timber sleepers were life expired and have all been removed. Now, the main contractor on the project, Sisk and their specialist subcontractor Steconefer have started work on behalf of Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann, to replace the existing track with new materials. This will involve laying new concrete sleepers and rails to match the existing track alignment, which will be welded to form continuous welded rail.<\/p>\r\n<p>The track laying has now commenced near Askeaton and it is expected that all track will be laid the end of 2024.<\/p>\r\n<p>Work started on the route early in 2023. Site clearance and removal of the existing track commenced in Spring 2023. Boundary fencing is nearing completion on the route. Robertstown Viaduct is planned to be installed over Summer 2024 and works to refurbish the river Deel bridge are complete.<\/p>\r\n<p>Phase two of the project will include the provision of a signalling system for the route, CCTV level crossings, train communications system and track connections and upgrades at Limerick and at Foynes Port. Subject to funding allocation for phase two it is expected that this work will take 18 months to complete. It is anticipated that the route will be ready for operations in December 2025 with freight services commencing in early 2026<strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The 42km stretch of railway between Limerick and Foynes originally opened in 1858 but closed to passenger traffic in 1963. Freight services continued until 2001. When these services stopped the line was declared inactive, but the line remained under the stewardship of Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann.<\/p>\r\n<p>The project aligns with and supports Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann\u2019s Rail Freight 2040 Strategy, and the strategic review of the Shannon Foynes Port Company Masterplan, Vision 2041. The reopening of the Limerick to Foynes rail line for freight services also satisfies several EU, national, regional, and local development objectives. The proposed project contributes to objectives of common interest with the EU as defined in Article 7 of the TEN-T guideline, with the following specific contributions:<\/p>\r\n<ul><li>Interconnection of the modes of transport rail and ship services, promoting intermodal transport.<\/li><li>Promotion of environmental protection by strengthening freight transport via rail and sea rather than road transport.<\/li><li>Extension of interconnections.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<p>The project is funded by the Department of Transport and National Transport Authority.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Steven McGee, COO, Ireland and UK Sisk said:<\/strong> \u201cSisk is proud to be delivering the biggest railway project in the country. Works are progressing well to date with the recent installation of the River Deel Bridge. The beginning of tracklaying marks another major milestone for Sisk and our track laying partner, Steconfer which will see 66,000 sleepers installed. Upon completion, the Limerick-Foynes freight railway line will be a major asset to the mid-west region to strengthen sustainable freight transport.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Jim Meade, Chief Executive, Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann said:<\/strong> \u201cI am delighted to see how well work is progressing on the Foynes to Limerick Freight line. The commencement of track laying is a key milestone for the project I look forward to more sustainable rail freight services once again operating on this route in 2026, benefiting the environment, the economy and businesses availing of the service.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Minister for Transport, \u00c9amon Ryan TD said:<\/strong> \u201cThe laying of these tracks marks a major milestone in reestablishing a rail link with one of our key ports, as recommended in the National Development Plan. It is also a significant first step in realising our overall aim to build and re-open rail for freight, and passengers, across the country. Re-opening the Limerick to Foynes line for the operation of rail freight services will play a vital role in promoting the shift from road to rail freight and will support us in meeting our decarbonisation goals\u201d.<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-set-to-deliver-25m-diamond-light-source-extension-building","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Diamond-6.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk set to deliver \u00a325M Diamond Light Source extension building","newsContent":"<p><strong>Tuesday 14th May 2024:   <\/strong>Sisk has been selected to build a brand new \u00a325M building as part of the Diamond-II upgrade for Diamond Light Source (Diamond), the UK\u2019s national synchrotron. Sisk began working on site in January.<\/p>\r\n<p>Located on the Harwell Science campus in Oxfordshire, Diamond is a ground-breaking science facility that will be upgraded and expanded thanks to a \u00a3519m investment from the UK Government and the Wellcome Trust \u2013 each respectively contributing 86% and 14%.  <\/p>\r\n<p>Diamond harnesses the power of electrons to produce bright light that scientists can use to study anything from\u202ffossils to jet engines to viruses and vaccines. <\/p>\r\n<p>The\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diamond.ac.uk\/Science\/Machine.html\" target=\"_blank\">machine<\/a>\u202faccelerates electrons to near light speeds so that they give off light 10 billion times\u202fbrighter than the sun. These bright beams are then directed off into laboratories known as \u2018beamlines\u2019. Here, scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology. <\/p>\r\n<p>The transformative Diamond-II upgrade will deliver a new technically advanced machine and additional beamlines with a comprehensive series of upgrades to optics, detectors, labs and more. It is expected to offer real-time insights for advanced manufacturing, help improve next-generation batteries and accelerate drug development. <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/_width1080px\/Diamond-1.jpg\" data-image=\"99104\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk will complete the Diamond Extension Building (DEB) which will be located to the southeast of the existing Diamond Synchrotron building at the Harwell Science campus. The building consists of two adjoined parts. DEB1 will include assembling facilities for 52\u202fnew Girders on the ground floor and offices and labs on the first floor. DEB2 will be\u202fused to store both the incoming\u202f\u2018bare\u2019 Girders,\u202fand the fully\u202fassembled Girders, and will provide valuable space for Diamond\u2019s future development after the completion of Diamond-II.  <\/p>\r\n<p>This is the second project at the Harwell Science\u202fcampus, Oxfordshire that Sisk has won having recently been announced as fit-out contractor for Moderna, a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines.   <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Donal McCarthy, COO, Data, Life Sciences & Tech, Sisk said: <\/strong>\u201cWe are delighted to confirm our second Sisk project at Harwell Science campus. Diamond Light Source is a true science and technology project and a rare fabrication facility assembly. We believe that we have the skillset and experience to deliver this highly technical facility. Sisk looks forward to working with Diamond and our local supply chain partners to delivering an innovative world class science and research facility.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Dr Richard Walker, Interim Project Director for Diamond-II, Diamond Light Source said: <\/strong>\u201cI am very pleased that after receiving the approval from the UK Government, together with Wellcome, we are now starting construction of one of the key elements in our delivery of Diamond-II. Given that many other similar facilities around the world are carrying out similar upgrades, without the Diamond-II upgrade we would eventually become uncompetitive and enter a rapid decline, to the detriment of UK science and innovation so this investment in buildings is the major first step to set us on track to successfully deliver the upgrade to the facility \u201d   <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong> <\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-lands-moderna-innovation-and-technology-centre-at-harwell-science-campus","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/MARKETING-IMAGE-1-LOW-RESOLUTION.png","newsTitle":"Sisk lands Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre at Harwell Science Campus","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Wednesday 8th May 2024: <\/strong> Sisk has been officially been appointed by Moderna as its preferred bidder for the fit-out of its new UK drug substance and manufacturing facility at the Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre (MITC), located on the Harwell Science Campus in Oxfordshire, having began construction on site in January.<\/p>\r\n<p>The MITC development will encompass a research, development and manufacturing facility, providing the UK public with access to mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 and potentially other emerging respiratory health threats. When complete the facility will have capacity to produce up to 250 million vaccines per year in the event of a pandemic, bolstering the UK\u2019s future pandemic resilience strategy.<\/p>\r\n<p>Construction on site has already begun with the facility expected to become operational in 2025, subject to planning and regulatory approvals. This win cements Sisk\u2019s Life Sciences & Technology team in the heart of the UK\u2019s biopharma-rich \u2018golden triangle\u2019 between London, Oxford and Cambridge.<\/p>\r\n<p>Harwell is the UK's leading science and innovation campus, where government, academia and industry work together to solve the critical problems facing our planet. The campus is home to \u00a33bn national facilities and 6,000 colleagues committed to scientific discovery and understanding. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Donal McCarthy, COO, Life Sciences, Data & Tech, Sisk said:<\/strong> \u201cSisk is pleased to announce that we have won our first major life sciences project in the UK. We have a demonstrable track record of working with key US blue chip clients in Ireland and across Europe. After some key appointments internally, we now have the capability to bring this skillset to the UK. We look forward to delivering a world class facility for Moderna and growing our Life Sciences offering across the UK.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Nicolas Chornet, Senior Vice President for Resilience Operations and MITC Site Head at Moderna, said: <\/strong>\u201cConstruction of the MITC is well underway and we are delighted to collaborate with Sisk on this vital phase of the project. Upon completion, the facility will leverage cutting-edge mRNA technology to develop innovative vaccines for the UK public and we look forward to contributing to the UK\u2019s dynamic life science sector through the onshoring of mRNA vaccines and therapeutics.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About Sisk<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is an innovative, international, construction and engineering business with a long-term vision and over 165 years in operation. Sisk employs approx. 2,300 people and is Ireland's leading provider of construction services with extensive operations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe with the track record, scale and capacity to successfully undertake large, complex multidisciplinary programmes. Sisk is recognised by global clients as a world leader in safe delivery.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk delivers projects and programmes in key sectors such as Data and Technology, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Transportation, Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Retail, Industrial, Leisure, Education and Energy. Sisk offers a life-cycle approach to construction from planning and offsite construction, through delivering and fitting out a project safely and sustainably with technology as a key enabler, and then working with clients to help manage and maintain buildings efficiently throughout their lifespan.<\/p>\r\n<p>For more see www.johnsiskandson.com <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About Moderna <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>In over 10 years since its inception, Moderna has transformed from a science research-stage company advancing programs in the field of messenger RNA (mRNA), to an enterprise with a diverse clinical portfolio of vaccines and therapeutics across seven modalities, a broad intellectual property portfolio and integrated manufacturing facilities that allow for rapid clinical and commercial production at scale. Moderna maintains alliances with a broad range of domestic and overseas government and commercial collaborators, which has allowed for the pursuit of both ground-breaking science and rapid scaling of manufacturing. Most recently, Moderna's capabilities have come together to allow the authorized use of effective vaccines against the COVID-19 pandemic. <\/p>\r\n<p>Moderna's mRNA platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, and has allowed the development of therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and autoimmune diseases. To learn more, visit www.modernatx.co.uk  <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About Harwell Science and Innovation Campus<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Harwell is the UK's leading science and innovation campus, where government, academia and industry work together to solve the critical problems facing our planet. <\/p>\r\n<p>The campus is home to \u00a33bn national facilities and 6,000 colleagues committed to scientific discovery and understanding. Moderna is the latest organisation to join Harwell\u2019s thriving Health Tech cluster which has grown to over 70 life science organisations since it launched in 2016. <\/p>\r\n<p>The campus\u2019 unique combination of expertise in the development of vaccines and mRNA technologies includes: Europe\u2019s largest collection of open access, publicly funded scientific facilities, such as The Rosalind Franklin Institute and the Nucleic Acid Therapy Accelerator and commercial organisations including: Catalent, Vaccitech, NeoVac and Nanovation Therapeutics.<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-officially-announced-for-vantage-data-centers-dublin-campus","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/DUB1-Campus_Vantage-Data-Centers.jpeg","newsTitle":"Sisk officially announced for Vantage Data Centers Dublin campus","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday 29<sup>th<\/sup> April 2024:<\/strong>\r\nSisk has officially been named as the main contractor for the first two phases of Vantage Data Centers flagship Ireland campus (DUB1) at Profile Park in Dublin. <\/p>\r\n<p>The first two phases consist of 52MW of IT capacity, with the first phase expected to be operational in late 2024.<\/p>\r\n<p>Located on 22 acres, the two first phases of the campus will consist of one 32MW facility and one 20MW facility with the first phase expected to be operational in late 2024. The campus is being built in alignment with Vantage\u2019s sustainable blueprint. The Dub-1 campus will include an on-site 100MVA multi fuel generation plant capable of running a combination of fuels, primarily Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk have been leading an initiative on site around waste and plastic management, in conjunction with waste contractors Thorntons\/Waste Matters as well as our supply chain partners Kirbys. The site is also aiming to become the first Zero Plastic to Landfill certified construction project, a process being put in place by the site team and Responsible Plastics Management (RPM). <\/p>\r\n<p>The certification will include third-party auditing of the site, looking at how the project aims to reduce plastic coming to site, good segregation practices onsite and ultimately how plastic coming from the project is managed at our waste contractors ensuring that the plastic does not end up in landfill.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk has recycled nearly one tonne of soft plastics and cardboard since January 2024.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Donal McCarthy, Chief Operating Officer, Data, Life Sciences & Tech, Sisk said:<\/strong> \"Sisk is pleased to announce our role as the main contractor for the initial two phases of Vantage\u2019s leading Irish campus. Leveraging our experience in delivering large-scale data centres across Ireland and Europe, we are well-positioned to deliver a cutting-edge data centre for our client. Additionally, our on-site team has introduced impressive sustainable practices, such as segregating and processing polystyrene directly on site, a first for Sisk. We will be creating a world-class campus and leaving a lasting legacy for the communities surrounding Grange Castle.\"<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About Sisk<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is an innovative, international, construction and engineering business with a long-term vision and over 160 years in operation. Sisk employs approx. 2,300 people and is Ireland's leading provider of construction services with extensive operations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe with the track record, scale and capacity to successfully undertake large, complex multidisciplinary programmes. Sisk is recognised by global clients as a world leader in safe delivery.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk delivers projects and programmes in key sectors such as Data and Technology, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Transportation, Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Retail, Industrial, Leisure, Education and Energy. Sisk offers a life-cycle approach to construction from planning and offsite construction, through delivering and fitting out a project safely and sustainably with technology as a key enabler, and then working with clients to help manage and maintain buildings efficiently throughout their lifespan.<\/p>\r\n<p>For more see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\">www.johnsiskandson.com<\/a><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-appointed-to-astellas-pharma-330m-state-of-the-art-facility-in-co-kerry","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/DSC_0165.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk appointed to Astellas Pharma \u20ac330M state-of-the art facility in Co. Kerry","newsContent":"<p><strong>Tuesday 26th March 2024:<\/strong> Sisk is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the contract as Construction Manager for a major new pharmaceutical facility in Tralee, Co. Kerry.<\/p>\r\n<p>The \u20ac330-million fill-finish production facility will be constructed on the IDA\u2019s greenfield site at the Kerry Technology Park.<\/p>\r\n<p>The project is to create 600 construction jobs over the course of the build, with a view to having the first phase of the development operational by the third quarter of 2027.<\/p>\r\n<p>It\u2019s expected that around 100 science, engineering, and technology roles are also expected to be created with the facility.<\/p>\r\n<p>In December 2023, Kerry County Council granted a ten-year planning permission to Astellas to build the facility at the Kerry Technology Park in Dromtacker, Tralee.<\/p>\r\n<p>The statutory timeframe for an appeal to be lodged against the granting of permission for the development has now passed, with no appeals lodged.<\/p>\r\n<p>A ceremony to mark the breaking of the ground was attended by Sisk, Astellas, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney and Minister for Education Norma Foley.<\/p>\r\n<br>\r\n<p><strong>Donal McCarthy, COO, Data, Life Sciences & Tech, Sisk said:<\/strong> \u201cSisk is delighted to be appointed as Construction Manager for Astellas in Co. Kerry. We look forward to beginning construction works on site and working with key local stakeholders and supply chain partners to deliver a sustainable building and leaving a lasting legacy in Tralee and the wider community.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<br>\r\n<p><strong>Louis Collins, Executive Director, Kerry Operations, at Astellas, said:<\/strong> \u201cWe are pleased to announce that we have awarded the construction management contract for Astellas' new facility in Tralee, Ireland to Sisk. This marks an important milestone in our commitment to expanding our production capacity and capabilities. We're looking forward to working with Sisk to bring this project to life and contribute to our global mission of ensuring a stable supply of high-quality medicines to patients worldwide. We look forward to commencing work on this exciting project in the coming weeks.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<br>\r\n<p><strong>About Sisk<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is an innovative, international, construction and engineering business with a long-term vision and over 160 years in operation. Sisk employs approx. 2,300 people and is Ireland's leading provider of construction services with extensive operations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe with the track record, scale and capacity to successfully undertake large, complex multidisciplinary programmes. Sisk is recognised by global clients as a world leader in safe delivery.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk delivers projects and programmes in key sectors such as Data and Technology, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Transportation, Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Retail, Industrial, Leisure, Education and Energy. Sisk offers a life-cycle approach to construction from planning and offsite construction, through delivering and fitting out a project safely and sustainably with technology as a key enabler, and then working with clients to help manage and maintain buildings efficiently throughout their lifespan.<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-appoints-john-hennessey-as-regional-director-of-its-data-centres-division-2","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/john-hennessey-3.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk appoints John Hennessey as Regional Director of its Data Centres Division","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Thursday 15th February 2024<\/strong>: Sisk has announced the appointment of John Hennessey as Regional Director in its Data Centre division. John has nearly 40 years of experience delivering complex projects in Ireland, the UK and Europe and he has been in executive and senior leadership roles for more than 30 years.<\/p>\r\n<p>Mr Hennessey joins Sisk from STACK Infrastructure where he served as Construction Director EMEA with responsibility for the delivery of its data centre projects across Europe \u2013 Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland and Italy.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Owen Sisk, Managing Director, Data Centres, Sisk said: \u201c<\/strong>We are pleased to welcome John to our team as we look to expand our data centre delivery and meet the needs of our clients across Ireland, UK and Europe. John brings a wealth of experience across all geographies in the Data Centre sector and his appointment is timely given that we are seeing substantial growth with a strong pipeline of projects.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>John Hennessey, Regional Director, Data Centres, Sisk said:<\/strong> \u201cI am delighted to join Sisk as Regional Director, Data Centres. Having worked closely with Sisk in the past, the business has a really strong capability and expertise, and I can see great opportunities for Sisk to develop further in the Data Centres sector across Ireland, UK and Europe. I\u2019m really looking forward to helping the team and I\u2019ll be continuing to help build trusted relationships with our clients.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About Sisk<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is an innovative, international, construction and engineering business with a long-term vision. Sisk employs over 2,500 people and is Ireland's leading provider of construction services with extensive operations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe with the track record, scale and capacity to successfully undertake large, complex multidisciplinary programmes. Sisk is recognised by global clients as a world leader in safe delivery.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk delivers projects in sectors such as Data and Technology, Semiconductors, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Transportation, Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Retail, Industrial, Leisure, Education and Energy. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk offers a life-cycle approach to construction from planning and offsite construction, through delivering and fitting out a project safely and sustainably with technology as a key enabler, and then working with clients to help manage and maintain buildings efficiently throughout their lifespan.<\/p>\r\n<p>Our purpose is to create places for future generations. We take inspiration from our founder John Sisk, who was driven by a keen sense of public service through the early projects that were delivered by the business - schools, libraries, churches etc. Throughout our history, we have created legacies within the communities where we work, instilled by our core values of Care, Integrity and Excellence.<\/p>\r\n<p>We have been in existence for over 165 years and we want to continue to have a positive impact on future generations to come. <\/p>\r\n<p>For more see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\">www.johnsiskandson.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>For further information contact: <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Barry Ryan, <\/p>\r\n<p>Senior External Communications Officer, Sisk<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:ba.ryan@sisk.ie\">ba.ryan@sisk.ie<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tel:<\/strong> 00 353 87 380 0578<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-appoints-john-hennessey-as-regional-director-of-its-data-centres-division","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/unnamed_2024-02-15-123321_fivn.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk appoints John Hennessey as Regional Director of its Data Centres Division","newsContent":"<p><br><strong>Thursday 15th\r\nFebruary 2024:<\/strong> Sisk has announced the appointment of John\r\nHennessey as Regional Director in its Data Centre division. John has\r\nnearly 40 years of experience delivering complex projects in Ireland,\r\nthe UK and Europe and he has been in executive and senior leadership\r\nroles for more than 30 years.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mr Hennessey\r\njoins Sisk from STACK Infrastructure where he served as Construction\r\nDirector EMEA with responsibility for the delivery of its data centre\r\nprojects across Europe \u2013 Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany,\r\nSwitzerland and Italy. \r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Owen Sisk,\r\nManaging Director, Data Centres, Sisk said: \u201c<\/strong>We are pleased to\r\nwelcome John to our team as we look to expand our data centre\r\ndelivery and meet the needs of our clients across Ireland, UK and\r\nEurope. John brings a wealth of experience across all geographies in\r\nthe Data Centre sector and his appointment is timely given that we\r\nare seeing substantial growth with a strong pipeline of projects.\u201d \r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>John\r\nHennessey, Regional Director, Data Centres, Sisk said:<\/strong> \u201cI am\r\ndelighted to join Sisk as Regional Director, Data Centres. Having\r\nworked closely with Sisk in the past, the business has a really\r\nstrong capability and expertise, and I can see great opportunities\r\nfor Sisk to develop further in the Data Centres sector across\r\nIreland, UK and Europe. I\u2019m really looking forward to helping the\r\nteam and I\u2019ll be continuing to help build trusted relationships\r\nwith our clients.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>About\r\nSisk<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nSisk\r\nis an innovative, international, construction and engineering\r\nbusiness with a long-term vision. Sisk employs over 2,500 people and\r\nis Ireland's leading provider of construction services with extensive\r\noperations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe\r\nwith the track record, scale and capacity to successfully undertake\r\nlarge, complex multidisciplinary programmes. Sisk is recognised by\r\nglobal clients as a world leader in safe delivery.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nSisk\r\ndelivers projects in sectors such as Data and Technology,\r\nSemiconductors, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Infrastructure,\r\nTransportation, Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Retail,\r\nIndustrial, Leisure, Education and Energy. \r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nSisk\r\noffers a life-cycle approach to construction from planning and\r\noffsite construction, through delivering and fitting out a project\r\nsafely and sustainably with technology as a key enabler, and then\r\nworking with clients to help manage and maintain buildings\r\nefficiently throughout their lifespan.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nOur\r\npurpose is to create places for future generations. We take\r\ninspiration from our founder John Sisk, who was driven by a keen\r\nsense of public service through the early projects that were\r\ndelivered by the business - schools, libraries, churches\r\netc. Throughout our history, we have created legacies within the\r\ncommunities where we work, instilled by our core values of Care,\r\nIntegrity and Excellence.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nWe\r\nhave been in existence for over 165 years and we want to continue to\r\nhave a positive impact on future generations to come. \r\n<br>\r\n<br>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>For more see\r\n<u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/\">www.johnsiskandson.com<\/a><\/u><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>For further\r\ninformation contact: <\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Barry Ryan, \r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Senior External\r\nCommunications Officer, Sisk<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong>\r\n<u><a href=\"mailto:ba.ryan@sisk.ie\">ba.ryan@sisk.ie<\/a><\/u>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tel:<\/strong> 00\r\n353 87 380 0578<\/p>"},{"url":"215m-dunkettle-interchange-upgrade-officially-opens-enhancing-connectivity-in-cork","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/60A8928.jpg","newsTitle":"\u20ac215m Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade Officially Opens  Enhancing Connectivity in Cork","newsContent":"<p>\r\n<strong>13<\/strong><sup><strong>th<\/strong><\/sup><strong>\r\nFebruary 2024: <\/strong>The\r\nDunkettle Interchange Upgrade Scheme was officially opened yesterday\r\nby the T\u00e1naiste, Miche\u00e1l Martin TD, marking a significant milestone\r\nin enhancing transportation infrastructure and connectivity in Cork.\r\nThe \u20ac215m project promises to alleviate congestion, improve safety,\r\nand streamline traffic flow for the region's residents and\r\nbusinesses.<br>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The\r\nDunkettle Interchange is the junction of four national roads, the M8\r\nCork - Dublin Motorway, the N25 Cork - Waterford \/ Rosslare route,\r\nthe N40 Cork South Ring Road and the N8 Dunkettle - Cork city\r\nNational Route. The Interchange is located approximately 5 kilometres\r\neast of Cork City centre and lies mainly within the Cork City Council\r\nadministrative area.<\/p><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/_width1080px\/60A9055.jpg\" data-image=\"97511\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><br>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Whilst\r\nadvance works including archaeological and ground investigations got\r\nunderway in 2016, the main construction contract was awarded by\r\nTransport Infrastructure Ireland to John Sisk & Son Ltd in\r\nOctober 2020. The project has delivered 18\r\nnew road links totalling 10km in length; seven new bridge structures\r\nas well as upgrade works carried out on five pre-existing structures;\r\nand upgrades\r\nand resurfacing works to the N25 road between Tivoli Roundabout and\r\nthe Little Island Interchange.\r\n In addition, 2.9km\r\nof new walkways and cycleways have been developed including the\r\nprovision of a new bridge across the Cork-Midleton railway line;\r\nintelligent\r\nTransport Systems throughout the upgraded Interchange; and\r\ninstallation\r\nof new culverts and pollution control facilities, landscaping works,\r\ndirectional signage, safety barriers, etc.<br>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Traffic\r\nvolumes through the Dunkettle interchange are at an all-time high,\r\napproaching 120,000 vehicles on the busier days of the week. Despite\r\nthis, Transport Infrastructure Ireland reports that journey times\r\nduring peak hours have reduced by almost 50% on average as a result\r\nof this upgrade project. \r\n<br>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Journey\r\ntime savings of almost 60% are being achieved on the N40 to N25 route\r\nduring peak hours, whilst time savings of over 50% are being achieved\r\non routes accessed via the M8 Southbound. <\/p><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/_width1080px\/60A8874.jpg\" data-image=\"97512\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p>\r\n<br>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Lord\r\nMayor of Cork, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy said:<\/strong>\r\n<em>\u201cThe new\r\nInterchange stands as an important additional piece in the strategic\r\ntransport infrastructure in metropolitan Cork. This year marks 25\r\nyears since the Jack Lynch Tunnel opened, which in its day was seen\r\nas an engineering feat. The new interchange is also an engineering\r\nfeat and adds to the adjacent tunnel's story and narratives. In our\r\ntime, the removal of critical bottlenecks creates better traffic\r\nflows but also greater connectivity between communities on either\r\nside of the River Lee's estuary. The enhanced connectivity\r\nfacilitated by this project will undoubtedly fuel progress and\r\nopportunity for generations to come.\u201d<\/em><br>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>T\u00e1naiste\r\nMiche\u00e1l Martin TD said:<\/strong>\r\n<em>\"I\u2019m\r\ndelighted to officially open the Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade Scheme\r\ntoday. This infrastructure project represents a significant\r\ninvestment in Cork's future and provides a vital link in the region's\r\ntransport network. I believe that it will be a catalyst for enhancing\r\neconomic and social activity right across Cork and the entire Munster\r\nregion.\u201d<\/em><br>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Mayor\r\nof the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O\u2019Flynn said: <\/strong><em>\u201cThe\r\ncompletion of this project is a<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em>significant\r\nmilestone in the development of the southern region. Cork County\r\nCouncil will be working closely with our colleagues in Cork City\r\nCouncil to build on the work done at Dunkettle in terms of active\r\ntravel infrastructure and deliver further enhancements both east and\r\nwest of the interchange. The Dunkettle interchange works also support\r\nthe Council and ambition of developing sustainable travel modes by\r\nfacilitating safe pedestrian and cyclist mobility in the context of\r\nthe ongoing development of the Eastern Metropolitan Active Travel\r\nCorridor which it is planned will extend to Midleton in the near\r\nfuture. These initiatives make it a particularly exciting time in\r\nterms of quality-of-life improvements for the people of Cork.\u201d<\/em><br>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Peter\r\nWalsh, Chief Executive of Transport Infrastructure Ireland, said<\/strong>:\r\n<em>\u201cThe Dunkettle\r\nProject completion marks the culmination of a journey that has been\r\nten years in the making. Planning permission for the scheme was first\r\nreceived in 2013, and ongoing close collaboration between the\r\nGovernment, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Cork City Council, Cork\r\nCounty Council, John Sisk & Son Ltd. and Jacobs allowed the\r\nproject to move forward. It was delivered through innovation and\r\ncommitment by the entire project team and with the support and\r\npatience of the public.\u201d<\/em><br>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Will\r\nMerriman, Managing Director of Sisk\u2019s Civil Engineering Ireland,\r\nsaid:<\/strong> <em>\u201cDunkettle\r\nwas an extremely complex project, working in and around live traffic\r\nat one of the country's busiest intersections, in a major urban\r\nenvironment. We are delighted to have now delivered and handed over\r\nthe project which has already improved traffic flow, mobility, and\r\nmulti-user access in the region. I am particularly pleased that we\r\nhave delivered on our promise of the highest standards of safety and\r\nquality with this complex infrastructure project.\u201d<\/em><br>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Patrick\r\nde Feu, Project Manager, Jacobs stated:<\/strong>\r\n<em>\u201cJacobs welcome\r\nthe opening of the Dunkettle Interchange, a project we have been\r\ninvolved in for over 10 years. Cork is a vibrant, growing city, a\r\nlocation that is hugely attractive for investment and as a place to\r\nlive and work. Infrastructure projects like the Dunkettle Interchange\r\nUpgrade are critical to contribute positively to the quality of life\r\nfor the community, sustain economic development and continue to\r\nensure Cork\u2019s position as a thriving city.\u201d<\/em><br>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The\r\ncontract for the Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade Scheme includes a\r\n3-year maintenance period which will run until 2027. In addition to\r\nenvironmental monitoring and landscaping management, this will also\r\ninclude an ongoing focus on monitoring traffic flows through the\r\nnetwork. \r\n<br>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>For\r\nmore information about the Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade Scheme,\r\nplease visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dunkettle.ie\/\"><u>www.dunkettle.ie<\/u><\/a>.\r\n\r\n<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-becomes-founding-partner-of-irish-supply-chain-sustainability-school","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Center-Parcs-aerial_2024-01-24-093031_vabt.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk becomes founding partner of Irish Supply Chain Sustainability School","newsContent":"<p><strong>Wednesday 24 January 2024, Dublin: <\/strong>Sisk is delighted to be one of the 15 founding members of the Irish Supply Chain Sustainability School having been a member of the UK School for the past seven years. The School is now set to provide free industry-supported training, knowledge sharing and support for best practices in sustainability within the Irish built environment. <\/p>\r\n<p>The launch event being held at Croke Park, Dublin today, is being supported by the School's 15 Founding Partners. These Partners, including the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) and key players in semi-states, homebuilders, major contractors, manufacturers, and service providers showcased a collective commitment to building skills across their supply chain and the broader workforce. <\/p>\r\n<p>The Supply Chain Sustainability School has a well-established reputation in the UK, boasting a community of over 100,000 registered members and 200 Partners since it launched almost 12 years ago. The School team, instrumental in shaping the UK School's success, now aim to replicate this achievement in Ireland by working with the founding partners in establishing a standalone, not for profit Irish School, governed by its Partners. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Andrew Wilson<\/strong>, <strong>Programmes Manager for the Supply Chain Sustainability School, said:<\/strong> \u201cWe are delighted to establish a Supply Chain Sustainability School for Ireland. Building on the success experienced since 2012 in the UK, and working closely with our Partners, this initiative will accelerate collaboration to tackle shared industry risks such as climate change, labour shortages and modern slavery.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>John Devereaux, Supply Chain Director, Ireland and Europe, Sisk said: <\/strong>\u201cHaving seen first-hand the benefits that the school has had for Sisk in the UK, I would encourage all of our Irish supply chain partners to take full advantage of the free learning provided. The School is about collaboration of the entire industry to play our role to tackle the climate emergency.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>The Irish School is steadfast in its commitment to providing free learning, fostering knowledge sharing, and encouraging a collaborative approach to tackle key sustainability challenges in the industry. These challenges encompass energy and carbon, sustainable procurement, waste and circular economy, community and social impact, as well as issues like modern slavery, fairness, inclusion, and respect. <\/p>\r\n<p>Membership to the School is free, offering access to hundreds of CPD-accredited online sustainability training sessions and e-learning resources. Interested individuals are encouraged to sign up via www.supplychainschool.ie. <\/p>\r\n<p>Companies wishing to collaborate with industry peers to shape the School's development for the Irish built environment industry can become a Partner. For more information on becoming a Partner, you can visit the schools website. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About Supply Chain Sustainability School: <\/strong>The Supply Chain Sustainability School is a multi-award-winning initiative which represents a common approach to addressing sustainability within supply chains. Leadership is provided by a School Board comprising of elected representatives from its Partners, responsible for fiscal governance and strategic direction. A Code of Ethics is signed by all Partners as part of the School Constitution and Partners lead the direction of the School content and activities through leadership groups. <\/p>\r\n<p>Irish School: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supplychainschool.ie\/\">https:\/\/www.supplychainschool.ie\/<\/a>\r\n <\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-toy-story-celebrates-50-years-of-apprentice-skills","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/J0344730056.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk toy story celebrates 50 years of apprentice skills","newsContent":"<p><strong>Thursday 14th December 2023:<\/strong>   Sisk carpentry and joinery apprentices at its Dublin training centre are celebrating 50 years of its toy making tradition that will see an estimated 800 handcraft toys delivered to children\u2019s charities and hospitals across Ireland, UK and Europe in time for Christmas. <\/p>\r\n<p>The Sisk toy story is part of a long-standing tradition which was started by John G Sisk at its Naas Road workshop with an estimated 20,000 handmade toys having been produced by its apprentices over the past 50 years. <\/p>\r\n<p>The construction industry is embracing new ways of working, sustainability and digital tools are now fundamental to Sisk and its toy making tradition. This year the Sisk team have made a conscious effort to make more wooden based retro toys including, rocking horses, trucks and art stations. <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/J0344730041.jpg\" data-image=\"95837\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p>These have been handcrafted using 70 percent of recycled wooden materials from timber off-cuts received from Sisk construction sites nationwide. Some of the timber materials includes MDF (Medium Density Fiber board) with much of this coming from disused site hoarding and signage. <\/p>\r\n<p>Traditionally the team have sourced ideas from books and feedback from the charities who have received toys in the past. Digital construction has now modernised its toy making approach with all of this year\u2019s toys being designed using digital tools with its apprentices now having the skillset and capability to design its toys. A CAD programme is now utilised and this has significantly reduced the time needed to design the toys.  <\/p>\r\n<p>One-third of the toys are delivered to Sisk construction sites to donate to local charities and the following two-thirds of toys are delivered by its apprentices to children\u2019s charities and hospitals throughout Ireland. The first deliveries of toys commences on 5<sup>th<\/sup> December going to Irish, UK and European Sisk sites, with the Sisk elves delivering its toys right up to Thursday 21<sup>st<\/sup> December just in time for Christmas.  <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ronan Murphy, Sisk Joinery and Training Manager said:<\/strong>\r\n\u201cOur toy story is culturally engrained into the business and is a testament to the family culture within Sisk. It gives perspective to our apprentices and is a real eye opener for our new younger trainees who come back from children\u2019s hospital visits with a real sense of appreciation. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>He added:<\/strong> \u201cOur apprentices participate in the whole toy making lifecycle having physically produced the toys right down to delivering them into the hands of the end user. In this case usually very sick or disadvantaged children. This initiative gives everyone connected with Sisk a real sense of pride and is a key part of our apprenticeship programme that enables us to mould good people upon completion of their time with us.\u201d  <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About Sisk<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is an innovative, international, construction and engineering business with a long-term vision and over 160 years in operation. Sisk employs approx. 2,300 people and is Ireland's leading provider of construction services with extensive operations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe with the track record, scale and capacity to successfully undertake large, complex multidisciplinary programmes. Sisk is recognised by global clients as a world leader in safe delivery.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk delivers projects and programmes in key sectors such as Data and Technology, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Transportation, Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Retail, Industrial, Leisure, Education and Energy. Sisk offers a life-cycle approach to construction from planning and offsite construction, through delivering and fitting out a project safely and sustainably with technology as a key enabler, and then working with clients to help manage and maintain buildings efficiently throughout their lifespan.<\/p>\r\n<p>For more see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\">www.johnsiskandson.com<\/a><br><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-tops-out-thomastown-community-nursing-unit","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/B75I8147.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk tops out Thomastown Community Nursing Unit","newsContent":"<p><strong>Thursday 14th December 2023: <\/strong>Sisk has celebrated a major project milestone on its Community Nursing Units (CNU) PPP project at our Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny site. When complete, the Thomastown CNU facility will provide 95 beds at a greenfield site adjacent to an existing HSE facility.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Thomastown CNU is one of seven CNU\u2019s Sisk are delivering through PPP (Public Private Partnership) throughout Ireland as part of the HSE\u2019s CNU programme.  <\/p>\r\n<p>The CNU PPP Project will deliver residential care facilities comprising both short and long-stay beds  at facilities across the country.<\/p>\r\n<p>To maximise the use of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) techniques, the building superstructures are being manufactured off-site using pre-cast concrete. When complete, all buildings will be A2 Building Energy Rating (BER) minimum.<\/p>\r\n<p>The programme will deliver 530 nursing-home beds to the HSE by the end of 2024 at the following locations:<\/p>\r\n<ul><li>Thomastown \u2013 95 beds  <\/li><\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n <li>Ardee      \u2013 50 beds <\/li>\r\n <li>Athlone      \u2013 50 beds  <\/li>\r\n <li>Clonmel      \u2013 50 beds <\/li>\r\n <li>Killarney      \u2013 130 beds <\/li>\r\n <li>Middleton      \u2013 50 beds  <\/li>\r\n <li>St      Finbarr\u2019s \u2013 105 beds <\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Sensori FM, part of the Sisk Group, will act as the Facilities Management contractor and manage the FM in the completed CNU\u2019s when they are operational. All facilities are expected to have construction completed by the end of 2024.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/_width800px\/B75I8257.jpg\" data-image=\"95719\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Marcus Carne, Managing Director of Regional Building at John Sisk & Son said: <\/strong>\u201cSisk is delighted to achieve this major project milestone across our CNU PPP bundle and to celebrate it at our Thomastown CNU site. Our CNU projects are being delivered using MMC (Modern Methods of Construction), with each of the superstructures manufactured off-site in precast concrete and then delivered to site and erected simultaneously. Congratulations to our CNU team, including our supply chain partners for helping us achieve this feat. We look forward to completing the project in the months to come, and to the phased handover of the seven CNU\u2019s to the HSE throughout Q3 & Q4 2024. The CNU PPP will leave a lasting legacy in each of the seven communities in which we\u2019re working.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Hugh Crossley Chief Executive Officer at Equitix said: <\/strong>\u201cThis CNU project is testament to Equitix\u2019s continued and growing presence in the Irish infrastructure market.  From its initial involvement over 5 years ago in one of the earliest social housing PPP bundles, Equitix continues to participate in the domestic PPP market but has also widened its reach in the national infrastructure market through its partnership with the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, supporting delivery of cross-sector greenfield infrastructure projects.  This is all part of Equitix\u2019s long-term commitment to Ireland and its strategic ambitions to grow its presence and activity here, led by its \u201con-the-ground\u201d investment and asset management team in Dublin. <\/p>\r\n<p>I\u2019m delighted to see our 7 CNU Projects \u2018Top Out\u2019, thanks to the hard work and collaborative approach of our partners at HSE, John Sisk & Son and Equitix Management Services and look forward to bringing all 7 sites into operation next year, supporting the needs of some of the most vulnerable in society.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About the Units<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The modern design of the CNU\u2019s creates a person-centred approach focusing on quality of life; providing an environment that reflects the comforts of home, with assistance provided as necessary around the performance of everyday tasks. Each household includes a dayroom and sunroom, dining area, break out spaces, activity spaces, quiet rooms, external spaces and staff and nursing areas.<\/p>\r\n<p>In addition, shared areas and therapy spaces are included with facilities including a family overnight-stay room, clinical treatment rooms, physiotherapy and occupational therapy rooms and hairdressers\u2019 rooms.<\/p>\r\n<p>Extra thought will be given to interiors, which will be decorated to provide a more homely feel for residents than a traditional hospital setting.<\/p>\r\n<p>Dementia specific beds are included in Killarney (three ten-bed households), St Finbarr\u2019s (three ten-bed households) and Thomastown (two ten-bed households) as well as a Day Centre in Athlone.<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-supply-chain-moving-sustainability-dial-in-construction","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/SiskSupplyChainAwards5.JPG","newsTitle":"Sisk supply chain moving sustainability dial in construction","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday 27th November 2023:<\/strong> Ahead of its annual Supply Chain Awards, Sisk carried out research with its suppliers, sub-contractors and manufacturers that indicates an upward trend in sustainability awareness and engagement in the construction sector with 59 percent of its suppliers having a net-zero and carbon reduction plan compared with just 52 percent in 2022. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is also perceived as being further advanced in its approach to eliminating carbon emissions across its business  compared with other construction companies (2023: 51 percent) V (2022: 45 percent). <\/p>\r\n<p>Over 60 percent of the Sisk supply chain are aware of its 2030 Sustainability Roadmap \u2013 <em>Building today, Caring for tomorrow <\/em>compared with 54 percent in 2022. Furthermore, 55 percent believe that Sisk is performing better in sustainability  comparison to other contractors.<\/p>\r\n<p>As part of its 2030 sustainability roadmap \u2018Building today, Caring for tomorrow\u2019, Sisk submitted its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The SBTi drives ambitious climate action in the private sector by enabling organisations to set science-based emissions reduction targets. The SBTi\u2019s Target Validation Team has classified Sisk\u2019s scope 1 and 2 target ambition and has determined that it is in line with a 1.5\u00b0C trajectory. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk celebrated its annual Supply Chain Awards which has grown to become one of the biggest occasions in Irish construction, at The Convention Centre Dublin on Friday night with over 900 people in attendance. The gala ceremony brought its Irish, UK and European supply chain partners together with 200 of its sub-contractors and suppliers shortlisted for awards with 19 winners on the night. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Mark McGreevy, Chief Commercial Officer at Sisk, said:<\/strong> \u201cThe research conducted by Sisk indicates very clearly that our supply chain is very aware about the urgency to reduce carbon emissions. This positive development is crucial to us collectively tackling the challenges we face as a sector. . <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>He added:<\/strong> \u201cOur Supply Chain Awards,  help us to advocate for innovation and sustainability, using Modern Methods of Construction, offsite fabrication and transforming our digital capabilities. The Awards give us the opportunity to recognise and appreciate excellence across our entire supply chain. On behalf of Sisk, I would like to congratulate all of our winners.\u201d     <br><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Editor\u2019s notes<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul><li>Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) drives ambitious climate action in the private sector by enabling organisations to set science-based emissions reduction target<\/li><li>SBTi scope 3 targets are all indirect emissions that occur in the supply chain outside of a business\u2019 own operations<\/li><li>Sisk research was conducted with 150 of its supply chain partners across Ireland, UK and Europe<\/li><li>Sisk now has over 5,000 companies across its entire supply chain<\/li><li>The Convention Centre Dublin was delivered by CMP, a joint venture company between John Sisk & Son and Treasury Holdings for this flagship \u20ac226m project  <\/li><\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Sisk Supply Chain Awards winners 2023<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n <tbody><tr>\r\n  <td width=\"424\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Supply   Chain Partner of the Year \u2013 Ireland East <\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"177\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Techrete   and Duggan Systems Joint Venture<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"424\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Supply   Chain Partner of the Year \u2013 Regional Building <\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"177\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Flood   Precast<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"424\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Supply   Chain Partner of the Year \u2013 Civils Ireland <\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"177\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Breffni   Group<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"424\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Supply   Chain Partner of the Year \u2013 Data Centres <\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"177\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>AKEA<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"424\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Supply   Chain Partner of the Year \u2013 Life Sciences & Technology <\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"177\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Suir   Engineering<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"424\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Supply   Chain Partner of the Year \u2013 Strategic Projects <\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"177\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Neuvo   Construction<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"424\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Supply   Chain Partner of the Year \u2013 Fit Out Projects<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"177\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Samcon<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"424\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Supply   Chain Partner of the Year \u2013 Vision Built <\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"177\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Coady   Architects<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"424\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Supply   Chain Partner of the Year \u2013 Sensori FM <\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"177\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Argand   Switchgear<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"424\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Supply   Chain Partner of the Year \u2013 UK South <\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"177\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Harringtons<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"424\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Supply   Chain Partner of the Year \u2013 UK North <\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"177\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>MPB<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"424\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Supply   Chain Partner of the Year \u2013 UK Civils <\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"177\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>JD   Excavations <\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"424\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Supplier   of the Year Ireland Award <\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"177\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Keegan   Quarries<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"424\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Supplier   of the Year UK Award <\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"177\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Nutral<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"424\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Health,   Safety & Wellbeing Award Winner 2023 <\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"177\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Crean   Contract Flooring<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"424\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>People   & Culture Award Winner 2023 <\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"177\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>J McCann   & Co<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"424\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Digital   Transformation Award Winner 2023<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"177\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>King &   Moffatt <\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"424\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Net Zero   Award Winner 2023<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"177\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Speedy<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"424\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Modern Methods of Construction MMC Award Winner <\/strong><strong>2023<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"177\" nowrap=\"\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Castle   Modular<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody><\/table>"},{"url":"sisk-appoints-justin-lowe-to-its-uk-south-board","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Justin-Lowe-portrait.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk appoints Justin Lowe to its UK South board","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Wednesday 8th November 2023, London:<\/strong>  Sisk announce the appointment of Justin Lowe to the company\u2019s UK South Board, in the role of Operations Director \u2013 Commercial London. Justin has over 35 years of experience in the construction industry, with over half of these being in the central London market with a tier 1 main contractor. <\/p>\r\n<p>A chartered member of the CIOB, Justin began his role at Sisk on 1 November and will target commercial opportunities in London for Sisk, to assist in further developing the company\u2019s commercial project portfolio in the area.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Justin Lowe, Sisk Operations Director \u2013 Commercial London, said:<\/strong> \u201cI\u2019m delighted to join such a well-established family business, which has such a client focused approach and is passionate around creating better spaces for future generations. Having worked for the last 21 years in the London commercial market for a tier 1 contractor, I have always prided myself on understanding client and project challenges, together with the overall goals, to generate genuine value-add to projects, deliver on promises and ensure repeat business. Sisk has a great foundation and breadth of capability; I can see great opportunities for Sisk to develop further in the capital. I\u2019m really looking forward to helping the team towards this goal. Importantly, I\u2019ll be continuing to help build trusted relationships as the preferred contractor of choice for our clients.\u201d   <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ger Hayes, Sisk Managing Director UK South, said:<\/strong> \u201cSisk have a long history of delivering successful commercial projects across central London and we\u2019re delighted that Justin has joined us to help strengthen this capability even further. Justin\u2019s appointment is really key for us as he has a proven track record in delivering successful projects and repeat business in this sector. I\u2019m delighted to welcome Justin into the Sisk team - he will really help strengthen our business in London.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk have a long history of projects in the London area and the South East region. Sisk recently completed the works for Santander\u2019s new campus at Unity Place in Milton Keynes and one of the company\u2019s headline projects is the continuing residential construction work on Wembley Park for Quintain, where Sisk have been on site for over 18 years on a variety of projects. Sisk also completed extensive restoration and internal works on the Royal Academy of Arts in Piccadilly and have built several hotels in the capital, along with other construction and civil projects. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>For more information contact: <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Barry Ryan <\/p>\r\n<p>Senior External Communications Officer <\/p>\r\n<p>John Sisk & Son<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Email: <\/strong>ba.ryan@sisk.ie<br><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-winners-at-prestigious-prca-awards-for-its-sustainable-building-approach","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/PRII-Awards-2023.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk winners at prestigious PRCA Awards for its sustainable building approach","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday 19<sup>th<\/sup> June 2023: <\/strong>John Sisk & Son (Sisk) were winners at the Public Relations Consultants Association Ireland (PRCA) and Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII) Awards 2023 at an event held at The Mansion House, Dublin. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk won in the \u2018Best Long-Term Campaign\u2019 for its ongoing PR campaign surrounding the launch and execution of its ongoing sustainability roadmap: Building Today, Caring for Tomorrow. Sisk was  shortlisted out of over 200 entries into the awards and were the only building contractor among the best in public relations, public affairs and internal communications across the public\/private sectors and the world\u2019s leading multinational organisations.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk has had some significant sustainable milestones over the past three years including extending its fleet of Electric Vehicles (EVs) as part of a \u20ac2.8 million investment alongside the launch of its sustainability roadmap in 2021. Other notable milestones include, Sisk switching to HVO fossil fuel oil across all of its UK and Irish sites, its investment in digital technology and the purchase of Ireland\u2019s first JCB electric telehandler. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>PRII Awards judges said:<\/strong> \u201cThe judges agreed that there was one \u2018stand out\u2019 entry.  This campaign was an exemplary corporate change programme delivering solid results after three years and embedding environmental sustainability in a difficult and frequently criticised sector.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tom Byrne Head of Communications, Sisk said:<\/strong> \u201cWe are delighted to be recognised among some of Ireland\u2019s leading public and private sector organisations. Our 2030 roadmap outlines an ambitious set of targets and actions aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our in-house PR team alongside our colleagues at Drury PR have supported the business to tell the great stories within Sisk and the significant milestones achieved so far. The construction sector still has a lot of work to do in this space and as a business we are fully committed to achieving our sustainability targets.\u201d   <\/p>\r\n<p>Celebrating 30 years in existence, the awards are hosted by the Public Relations Consultants Association Ireland (PRCA) and the Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII) to recognise the best in Irish public relations, public affairs and internal communications across the public and private sectors.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-supports-development-of-a-new-sustainable-agriculture-in-partnership-with-green-restoration-ireland","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/D7A0086.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk supports development of a new sustainable agriculture in partnership with Green Restoration Ireland","newsContent":"<p><strong>Wednesday 18<sup>th<\/sup> October 2023: <\/strong>Ireland\u2019s largest construction company, Sisk, has in partnership with Green Restoration Ireland (GRI) completed a day preparing a site in Co. Offaly for sowing season. <\/p>\r\n<p>This will help to develop a new sustainable form of peatland agriculture for the productive use of wet and rewetted peatlands. <\/p>\r\n<p>The project is one of Ireland\u2019s first two \u2018wetland farms\u2019 at Tumbeagh, Co. Offaly. Since the works have commenced at the site, the water table has been raised on about three hectares of former peat pasture avoiding 30-40 tonnes of CO2 emissions. <\/p>\r\n<p>Ponds have also been created for biodiversity and a series of adjustable dams have been installed to regulate the water level across the site. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk\u2019s involvement in this project is a key target of its wider sustainability roadmap to establish sustainable partnerships that support the successful restoration of peatlands. Over ten volunteers from Sisk took part in the project which saw them clean a peat field of weeds in preparation for these agricultural experiments. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Alan Cawley, Sustainability Manager, John Sisk & Son said<\/strong>: \u201cWe are delighted to once again be partnering with Green Restoration Ireland for this exciting new project developing a new form of agriculture. We appreciate the positive impact we can have by volunteering in sustainability projects such as this one. Support for the restoration of our peatlands is one of our key initiatives on our sustainability roadmap. It is great to see the positive impact that our employees can have.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Dr Doug McMillan, Green Restoration Ireland said: \u201c<\/strong>How do we keep producing food while restoring our peatlands? The solution is paludiculture, and we are delighted that Sisk is working with us to meet this key sustainability challenge for Ireland.<strong>\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><br><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><u>Notes to Editors<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul><li>Paludiculture is a new system of agriculture for the productive use of wet and rewetted peatlands for the profitable production of wetland crops. With paludiculture, peatlands are kept under wetter, peat-conserving conditions so minimizing CO2 emissions and field subsidence while still enabling farmers to produce food, feed, raw materials and energy.*<\/li><\/ul><div><br><\/div><ul><li>Drainage-based agriculture on peatland causes enormous economic and environmental losses through CO2 emissions (approx. 25% of EU agricultural emissions from 3% of EU agricultural land), loss of biodiversity, water pollution, soil degradation, and subsidence followed by an eventual loss of productive land. In Ireland an estimated 340,000 hectares of peat grassland emit between 4 and 9 million tonnes of CO2 annually.<\/li><\/ul><div><br><\/div><ul><li>GRI is undertaking a full experiment for wet multi-species swards (MSS) with grass, legume and herb species that will grow well in high water table conditions. The grass species selected will provide grazing for livestock and also create a robust sward to prevent animals sinking into the field.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>About Sisk<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is an innovative, international, construction and engineering business with a long-term vision and over 160 years in operation. Sisk employs approx. 1,900 people and is Ireland's leading provider of construction services with extensive operations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe with the track record, scale and capacity to successfully undertake large, complex multidisciplinary programmes. Sisk is recognised by global clients as a world leader in safe delivery.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk delivers projects and programmes in key sectors such as Data and Technology, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Transportation, Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Retail, Industrial, Leisure, Education and Energy. Sisk offers a life-cycle approach to construction from planning and offsite construction, through delivering and fitting out a project safely and sustainably with technology as a key enabler, and then working with clients to help manage and maintain buildings efficiently throughout their lifespan.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About GRI<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Green Restoration Ireland (GRI) was established as a cooperative in 2019 with the goal of achieving equitable and innovative solutions to rewetting peatlands for the 'forgotten' farmers and landowners who are in possession of around 77% of Ireland's peatlands. <\/p>\r\n<p>GRI aims to use its projects to raise public awareness around the critical ecological importance of peatland ecosystems. It has an ongoing project to rewet damaged bogs in County Mayo and after being awarded a European Innovation Partnership (EIP) is currently implementing its <em>Farm: Carbon <\/em>project. <\/p>\r\n<p>This aims to carry out fundamental scientific research on actions to address emissions from agriculturally - managed peatlands in the Midlands of Ireland. <\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-goes-the-extra-mile-in-sustainable-procurement","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/IMG_2145.JPG","newsTitle":"Sisk goes the extra mile in sustainable procurement","newsContent":"<p><strong>Tuesday 3rd October 2023:<\/strong> John Sisk & Son (Sisk) has announced that it has gained business recognition for its adoption of ISO20400 - the international standard for sustainable procurement - and has exceeded the baseline score by over 25%.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>As the ISO 20400 standard states: \u201cEvery organisation has environmental, social and economic impacts. Sustainable procurement represents an opportunity to provide more value to the organization by improving productivity, assessing value and performance, enabling communication between purchasers, suppliers and all stakeholders, and by encouraging innovation.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Leadership at Sisk identified the implementation of ISO20400 as an important element to support its sustainability goals and the company\u2019s vision \u2018to be the best at creating value for customers, shareholder and people\u2019. Integrating ISO20400 accelerates the company\u2019s Sustainability Roadmap 2030, as the business focuses on continually strengthening its sustainability ethos and the actions, with the aim of building a more sustainable and resilient business. For Sisk, it\u2019s particularly relevant to anyone internally who contributes to procurement decisions and\/or works with suppliers, including sub-contractors.<\/p>\r\n<p>In October 2021, a desktop review of existing policies and ways of working was conducted by specialist firm Future Planet and they guided the SP working group to finalise an assessment to understand the baseline of current sustainable procurement practices. Their baseline score was 60%. Utilising Future Planet\u2019s platform, the SP working group went to work: ISO20400 readiness gaps to good were identified, actions agreed and allocated, monitored and delivered by a cross-functional team. The platform guided the team and informed and tracked the progress of their implementation of sustainable procurement practices. <\/p>\r\n<p>Earlier this year, after significant engagement and review of their new or revised sustainable procurement practices, it was announced that the ISO20400 working group has reached a score of 86% - a significant improvement on the baseline of 60%. <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/IMG_2153.JPG\" data-image=\"91413\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><strong>Craig Murphy, Supply Chain Director at Sisk, says<\/strong> \u201cWe\u2019re delighted to have scored so highly in achieving ISO20400. Sustainable procurement is about looking beyond short-term needs and considering the longer-term social and environmental impacts of each purchase. Our procurement and commercial teams help the business to prioritise sustainable criteria as we help drive markets for more innovative and sustainable solutions. The collaboration across the business owners is critical and we are committed to drive progress to deliver extra procurement value to all our stakeholders. It won\u2019t stop there either as we strive to improve our sustainable procurement further across the business.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ingrid De Doncker, Head of Research & Innovation at Future Planet, commented<\/strong> \u201cWe were delighted to help Sisk adopt world-class sustainable procurement practices, as guided by the standard.  The team knew that ISO20400 was a valuable foundation, but they build on that to propel their sustainable policies, processes, actions, targets, and metrics forward. They build a bank of knowledge and evidence which is crucial for the upcoming EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This directive encourages organizations to integrate sustainability practices into their supply chain management processes, promoting responsible sourcing and production. We are proud that the Future Planet platform helped them to collaborate across all stakeholder groups. In the end, success is down to the vision, commitment, and efforts that has resulted in John Sisk & Son current sustainable leadership position and enhanced ability to better serve their customers.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-awarded-7-8m-york-station-gateway-highway-works","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/YSG-Image55-31-08-23.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk awarded \u00a37.8m York Station Gateway: Highway Works ","newsContent":"<p><strong>Wednesday 6<sup>th<\/sup> September 2023:   <\/strong>John Sisk & Son (Sisk) has been awarded a contract for the \u00a37.8m York Station Gateway: Highway Works project. Awarded through the YORCivil framework, this is a build contract with elements of design, and includes transforming many public realm aspects at the front of York Railway Station. This includes removing the Queen Street bridge and realigning Queen Street, relocating the bus stops, moving taxis and drop off zones from the Portico to Parcel Square, enhancing cycle routes and cycle parking, improving pedestrian crossings and routes into the city, and creating a new public space called Station Square. The project is being brought forward by City of York Council, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Network Rail, and LNER, and is funded though <a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.westyorks-ca.gov.uk%2Fprojects%2Fwest-yorkshire-plus-transport-fund%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cba.ryan%40sisk.ie%7C0f1f89f484dc472a496608dbaeb28b58%7C64da2db92a7e4a63882965a27f3c0e5e%7C0%7C0%7C638295854103442062%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=9ZN2Ubjeem%2Fi%2FLX%2B4E1%2F5DsJSEml%2F%2BCtzg3UoXTEHEA%3D&reserved=0\">the West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fapply-for-the-transforming-cities-fund&data=05%7C01%7Cba.ryan%40sisk.ie%7C0f1f89f484dc472a496608dbaeb28b58%7C64da2db92a7e4a63882965a27f3c0e5e%7C0%7C0%7C638295854103442062%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WIWXgoO7Ak8SfQlbagwiKuBlX46cNYfhIkTuC27GqoI%3D&reserved=0\">the Transforming Cities Fund<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cba.ryan%40sisk.ie%7C0f1f89f484dc472a496608dbaeb28b58%7C64da2db92a7e4a63882965a27f3c0e5e%7C0%7C0%7C638295854103442062%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=47OiGv9aN9E0wK%2BW9s00gMZV0PjIx1%2BxkU1AohkaAPc%3D&reserved=0\">UK Government<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>The transformation of York Railway Station being undertaken by City of York Council includes improving the entire area to make a safer experience for vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, and bus users. Removing the Queen Street bridge will also reveal more of York\u2019s beautiful city walls to improve visitors first experience on arriving at York and open up new public spaces for both locals and tourists to use. Sisk will be working closely with a heritage stone mason to protect the fabric of the walls to ensure that the structure is protected at all times, and will be engaging a local archaeology team to protect and catalogue any historical finds. <\/p>\r\n<p>York Railway Station is a key transport and business hub and Sisk will be proactively engaging with local businesses, residents, and stakeholders, with a range of information sessions and community engagement planned to keep the travelling public and local community up to date. The project is set to be completed in 2025. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Andy Langley, Regional Director of Major Projects, John Sisk & Son said<\/strong>: \u201cAt Sisk our purpose is creating places for future generations and this project is a great example of bringing that to life in a tangible and practical way for the people living, working and travelling in York. We are growing our business in this region of the UK on the back of some great projects and the quality of our people who are delivering them. We look forward to working closely with stakeholders to enhance York Railway station and its environment.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Councillor Pete Kilbane, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Transport and Economy at City of York Council, said<\/strong>: \u201cToday\u2019s announcement is a milestone for this transformative project which will create a fitting gateway for our beautiful and historic city.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cYork Railway station has welcomed visitors and business to our city since 1877 and this project is among the most significant of many changes since then. As well as the transport improvements and welcoming, world-class public spaces, York will see major economic and social benefits, alongside the development of York Central.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThere are still some issues to be resolved, most notably around Blue Badge parking, but I am hugely grateful to everyone involved in the project who has helped us get to this point. We will be doing the work with our partners, as well as our new contractor, and continue to engage with local residents to try and minimise disruption.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"skills-hub-launch-at-great-charles-street","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/IMG_2018.JPG","newsTitle":"Skills Hub launch at Great Charles Street","newsContent":"<p><strong>Monday 28th August 2023: <\/strong>Sisk are delighted to have launched the Skills Hub on-site at Birmingham\u2019s latest high rise residential project, Great Charles Street.<\/p>\r\n<p>With support from West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and the developer, Moda Living, the Skills Hub offers local people free construction training and a guaranteed job interview at the end of the 20-day course.<\/p>\r\n<p>The new hub at Moda Living\u2019s Great Charles Street development is expected to create 106 new construction jobs, with roles for local people including apprenticeships, graduate and general roles. This follows a similar project at The Mercian, another Moda and Sisk partnership, where 140 job opportunities were created during the development of Birmingham\u2019s tallest residential building.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Great Charles Street project is transforming an undeveloped, 70-year-old former council car park into 722 rental apartment homes of up to three bedrooms, together with amenities. The neighbourhood is spread across three blocks, varying in size up to 39 stories.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/_width800px\/90723\/IMG_1956.jpg\" data-image=\"90723\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Simon Dingle, regional project director, John Sisk & Son, said:<\/strong> \"We are thrilled to be able to apply our successful approach once again to our Great Charles Street project. Looking ahead, we're excited to leverage this proven model for the project, creating even more job prospects, including apprenticeships, and continuing our commitment to local communities and businesses beyond the construction phase.\"<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, said: <\/strong>\u201cOne of our key tasks as a region is to equip local people with the skills they need to succeed - providing them with a pathway into high quality job opportunities close to home.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s why it\u2019s great to see Moda Living and Sisk - the forces behind The Mercian on Broad Street and now the much awaited rejuvenation of the long derelict \u2018Bomb Site\u2019 off Great Charles Street - collaborating again to continue creating opportunities for residents to gain invaluable construction skills.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-appoints-steven-mcgee-as-coo-for-uk","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Steven-McGee_2023-08-21-084115_gntf.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk appoints Steven McGee as COO for UK","newsContent":"<p><strong>Monday 21st August 2023:<\/strong> Steven McGee, has been appointed to a new expanded role as Chief Operating Officer (COO), Ireland and UK, having joined Sisk to lead the Irish business last year.<\/p>\r\n<p>Steven reports to CEO Paul Brown and will continue to lead Sisk\u2019s Irish business as well as the company\u2019s operations in construction, civil engineering and rail across the UK. Donal McCarthy will remain as COO in Ireland, UK and Europe for Data Centres, Life Sciences and Technology.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Steven McGee, Chief Operating Officer, Ireland and UK, said:<\/strong> \u201cI am delighted to be taking on this new combined role as Chief Operating Officer \u2013 Ireland and UK. I welcome the challenge of my new role leading both Divisions as I have significant experience in both the UK & Irish construction markets across multiple sectors and look forward to supporting our existing clients and developing relationships with new ones. I remain committed to our incredible Irish client base and will be splitting my time between Ireland and the UK.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Paul Brown, CEO, Sisk said: <\/strong>\u201cFirstly, I would like to congratulate Steven on his new role as COO, Ireland and UK. Since Steven has come into the business last year, he has been a valuable asset and contributed to a significant change management programme within the Irish business and the successful delivery of some tough legacy projects. Rest assured with Steven now active across both Ireland and the UK this will have a positive impact for our Irish and UK customers. I wish Steven every success in his new role.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Steven\u2019s appointment follows the departure of Ajaz Shafi as COO to pursue an opportunity in the Middle East.<\/p>\r\n<p>Commenting Paul Brown said: I would like to acknowledge the outstanding service that Ajaz has given the business over the past ten years. Ajaz has driven significant growth in the UK for Sisk, with some standout projects including the Royal Academy of Arts, Wembley Park and The Mercian, Birmingham\u2019s tallest residential tower. We wish Ajaz and his family well in their new adventure.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-uk-north-appointment-announcement","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Chris-Cant_2023-07-19-083424_ktzf.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk UK North appointment announcement","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Wednesday 17th July 2023:  <\/strong>John Sisk & Son is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Cant as Regional Director in its UK North Division. Chris brings a wide range of experience and will support the business as it looks to grow in the Fit-Out Sector in particular. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Commenting on the appointment Alan Rodger, Managing Director, John Sisk & Son UK North said:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThere is a growing market that we feel we are well placed to service, as clients & landlords look to decarbonise their assets and achieve their net zero ambitions and we are delighted that Chris has joined us to help deliver a Sisk offering in this sector. Sisk\u2019s commitment to our purpose of creating places for future generations and our recent success on the Pagabo Fit-Out Framework, combined with our relevant experience across the business in the UK, Ireland and Europe puts us in a strong position to move forward.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Speaking on joining Sisk, Chris said:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cI am really excited about the opportunity to work with the Sisk team and help grow the business. Sisk has a wide range of experienced people. I am passionate about construction and most enjoy delivering exceptional projects of high quality in a collaborative manner and I look forward to working with the Sisk team to do just that.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Chris graduated from the University of Northumbria with a degree in construction management in 1993 and started his career with Taylor Woodrow working on various projects in the north west joining as trainee QS before being responsible for his own projects. <\/p>\r\n<p>He then spent eight years with Styles&Wood, initially as a quantity surveyor progressing to senior quantity surveyor where he worked on prestigious fit out projects including Debenhams and John Lewis on Oxford Street London.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS.<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sicon-financial-results-2022","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/3C2A4604.jpg","newsTitle":"Sicon financial results 2022","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday 17th July 2023:<\/strong> Sicon Limited, the parent company of Sisk\u2019s construction and construction related activities in Ireland, the United Kingdom and Europe, has announced financial results for the year ended 31 December 2022.<strong><br><br><\/strong><strong>Key figures*<\/strong><br>\u2022\tTurnover of \u20ac1.73 billion<br>\u2022\tProfit before tax of \u20ac11.6 million<br>\u2022\tThe Group maintained high levels of cash throughout the year and has no bank borrowings<br>*Over 98% of the Group\u2019s turnover is derived from construction and related activities. The figures above also incorporate the results of the Korine Property Partners and Origo Distribution businesses, both of which are wholly owned subsidiaries.<br>Headline figures \u2013 Sicon Accounts <br>2022 (\u20acm)\t\t2021 (\u20acm)<br>Turnover\t\t\t\t1,737.7\t\t1,485.7\t<br>Profit before tax\t\t\t11.5\t\t\t19.2<strong><br><br>Geographical spread of turnover\t<\/strong><br>2022 (\u20acm)\t\t2021 (\u20acm)<br>Ireland \t\t\t\t997.8\t\t\t715.5\t\t\t\t<br>UK\t\t\t\t\t490.9\t\t\t499.2\t\t\t<br>Continental Europe\t\t\t249.0\t\t\t271<br><strong><br>Commenting on the results, CEO of John Sisk and Son, Paul Brown, said:<\/strong> \u201cI am pleased to report a strong financial performance by the Group during 2022, demonstrating the resilience of the business despite continued macro-economic uncertainty and inflationary pressures. Over the past year, we have continued to enhance our legacy of building excellence with a modern, technologically advanced approach to the delivery of critical infrastructure, creating opportunities for people and contributing to societal progress. As we continue to deliver on our purpose of creating places for future generations, the strength of the Group balance sheet and the high quality of our order book will enable us to capture opportunities for profitable growth, while remaining resilient in dealing with the macro-economic challenges we face.\u201d<strong><br><br>2022 Business Review<\/strong><br>Development activity <br>1.\tAcquisition by Sisk of remaining 50% of Sensori FM<br>2.\tAcquisition by Sisk of Fuse Rail in UK<strong><br><br>Ireland <\/strong><br>The results for the year reflected strong underlying activity in the core sectors of the Irish construction industry in which we operate. <br>The business experienced continued growth in the Data, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, Commercial, Retail, Civil Engineering, and Pharmaceutical sectors.  <br>The business has a very strong order book for 2023, with a good line of sight into 2024.<strong><br><\/strong><br><strong>Key projects<\/strong><br>\u2022\tOne Wilton Park in Dublin was handed over to the client IPUT Real Estate Dublin and is now occupied providing a new hub for LinkedIn. Sisk is currently working on the next phase of the Wilton Park scheme.<br>\u2022\tIn March 2022, Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) selected the Sisk\/Lagan Joint Venture (JV) to undertake its Dublin Airport Airside and Landside civil engineering framework and work has been ongoing at the Airport.<br>\u2022\tIn 2022, Sisk achieved a significant milestone on the Dunkettle Interchange project as a new free-flow link road opened between the N25 eastbound and the M8 northbound, the main route out of the city onto the Dublin Road, with the project due to complete in 2023.<br>\u2022\tSisk is also actively involved on the biggest commercial property investment in Limerick, and one of the largest outside of Dublin, at Project Opera. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>UK<\/strong><br>A combination of factors including the lingering effects of Covid-19 shutdowns and price inflation, particularly in respect of the energy component of input costs on fixed price contracts, impacted on performance in the UK, with the business reporting a small loss for the year.<\/p>\r\n<p>  The business anticipates returning to profitability in 2023, with a very strong order book for the current year and good line of sight into 2024.<\/p>\r\n<p>In addition, the acquisition of Fuse Rail, an electrification and specialist service provider in the rail sector in the UK, in January 2022 will bolster the Group\u2019s already strong Rail market offering, which we expect to grow significantly over the next five years.<strong><br><br>Key projects <\/strong><br>\u2022\tThe Mercian, the tallest residential tower in Birmingham was completed and handed over in 2022. The scheme includes 481 apartments over 42-storeys and related occupier amenities, including a cinema and a 200-metre rooftop running track.<br>\u2022\tConstruction of a new state-of-the-art campus for Santander in Milton Keynes is almost complete. This new office will be home to over 6,000 employees and will bring together staff from the bank\u2019s existing local office buildings into one location.<br>\u2022\tSisk is close to completion of the Isle of Man Ferry Terminal building in Liverpool\u2019s docks which will deliver new works class services to passengers. <br>\u2022\tWembley Park continues to be a major location for Sisk in London, with work ongoing on the latest phase of this development for our client, Quintain.<br>\u2022\tConstruction of No 1 Birmingham Health Innovation Campus (BHIC) in Selly Oak is underway, marking a major milestone for the region\u2019s rapidly growing life sciences sector.<strong><br><br>Europe<\/strong><br>Our European construction businesses provide mission critical facilities in Data and ICT, Life Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing to a range of multi-national clients across several countries in mainland Europe. We are currently operating in Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, Croatia, Netherlands and Switzerland.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Group\u2019s European turnover is derived from a combination of direct construction work and the provision of fee-based construction management services.<\/p>\r\n<p> This business performed well in 2022, and currently has a number of large construction projects in its orderbook which will be delivered over the next two years.  <strong><br><br>Manufacturing<\/strong><br>Vision Built, which specialises in the design, manufacture, and installation of innovative building structures in both Ireland and the United Kingdom, relocated its main manufacturing activities from Galway to a new facility in Sligo during 2022.<br>The business has traded strongly during the year and is well placed to continue to develop and expand the scope and scale of its operations into 2023 and beyond. <strong><br><br>Facilities Management<\/strong><br>The Group acquired control of Sensori FM in January 2022. The company provides integrated facilities management services, intelligent building solutions, energy management, planned preventative maintenance and full turnkey project delivery for its clients in Ireland.<\/p>\r\n<p>  Sensori has a large client base spread across a wide range of business sectors, including Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Government, Education, Healthcare and Retail, and expects to experience continued revenue growth in 2023.<br>The business has invested in the latest technology and increased its highly skilled resources in recent years to expand the scale of its activities. <strong><br><br><\/strong><strong>Outlook <\/strong><br>The Group is delivering secured work for 2023, with some excellent project and framework wins, and has good visibility into 2024. This work is being secured in all parts of our business and is targeting workload in line with our strategic intentions, including our continued diversification into frameworks in Ireland and the UK.<\/p>\r\n<p> Both our Life Sciences and Data Centre teams in Ireland, the UK and Europe, are continuing to develop a strong pipeline of opportunities.<strong><br><br>Ends<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-lands-25m-fargate-project-in-sheffield","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Fargate-Sheffield-CGI-2.png","newsTitle":"Sisk lands \u00a325m Fargate project in Sheffield","newsContent":"<p><strong>23<sup>rd<\/sup>\r\nMay 2023, Sheffield:<\/strong> John Sisk & Son (Sisk) has been appointed by Sheffield City Council to carry out new landscaping, green planting areas and lighting that will see Fargate\u2019s outdoor areas transformed into vibrant, welcoming spaces for all to enjoy. <\/p>\r\n<p>Inspired by the award-winning Grey to Green project, over 2,500m2 of beautiful pocket parks will be created that will catch, store, absorb and clear rainwater and run-off from roads and pavements, as well as attracting birds and insects and creating a stunning green area for visitors and residents of the area to enjoy.  Parts of the greenery will also be accessible as a play area for children to explore.<\/p>\r\n<p>Complementing this, the large events area adjacent to Leopold Street will be enlarged and enhanced, with features such as public water points and bespoke seating.<\/p>\r\n<p>To remove unsightly trade waste bins from the street, innovative \u2018buried bins\u2019 will be installed to enable businesses to sort and store their waste, and delivery vehicles will receive timed access to businesses via the installation of an automated rise and fall bollard system.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Fargate-Sheffield-CGI-1.png\" data-image=\"87609\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>This work will support Sheffield City Council\u2019s plan to unlock upper floors to create access for new homes and offices in key buildings. Known as the \u2018Front Door Scheme\u2019, separate front door entrances will be installed to buildings, enabling easier access to previously hidden parts of Fargate.  The epicentre of this project will be a new six storey community hub, Event Central, where Sheffield\u2019s diverse talent will be showcased, bringing together entertainment, culture, art, performance, co-working, exhibitions, workshops, talks and events. <\/p>\r\n<p>Construction will start in April, with an anticipated completion date of summer 2024. <\/p>\r\n<p>This project is funded by the South Yorkshire Combined Authority through the \u00a350m Transforming Cities Fund.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Sisk\u2019s UK Civils Managing Director Dominic Hodges<\/strong><strong> said:<\/strong> \u201cSisk is delighted that we\u2019ve reached this important milestone and that funding has now been secured to construct the scheme. We\u2019ll be working closely with local businesses and residents throughout construction to ensure this work causes minimum disruption. We\u2019ll also continue to work with communities to offer opportunities for employment and work experience while we\u2019re on site. <\/p>\r\n<p>We\u2019re pleased to be working with Sheffield City Council on this scheme which will enhance Fargate and help to make the high street more sustainable.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>To find out more about the scheme visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.welcometosheffield.co.uk%2Fcontent%2Farticles%2Fregeneration-of-fargate-and-high-street%2F&data=05%7C01%7Ckellysowden%40sisk.co.uk%7C82078073960a43fb852408daa627560c%7C64da2db92a7e4a63882965a27f3c0e5e%7C0%7C0%7C638004985374036993%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uySlrsOK5eHTPMbXT%2FVW8YHbOdlBmvGEYEpBh%2B2shKY%3D&reserved=0\">Regeneration of Fargate and High Street (welcometosheffield.co.uk)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Further information<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>For further information  <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Barry Ryan, Senior External Communications Officer, John Sisk & Son<\/p>\r\n<p>Tel: 00 353 87 380 0578<\/p>\r\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ba.ryan@sisk.ie\">ba.ryan@sisk.ie<\/a> <\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-and-hub-top-out-leeds-build-to-rent-tower","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/L-R-Alan-Rodger-MD-UK-North-Sisk-Lord-Mayor-of-Leeds-Bob-Gettings-and-Damien-Sharkey-MD-HUB.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk and HUB top out Leeds build-to-rent tower","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday 22nd May 2023, Leeds: <\/strong>John Sisk & Son (Sisk) and developer HUB celebrated a major milestone by topping out its UNCLE Leeds residential project, also known as Latitude Purple at Whitehall Road, Leeds city centre.  <\/p>\r\n<p>The UNCLE Leeds \u00a368 million development, which is due to be complete in April 2024, sits on the previous site of Doncaster Monkbridge Iron and Steelworks, and consists of two residential buildings at 17 and 21 storeys tall. The topping out ceremony took place on the 17-storey tower block. The project is Sisk and HUB\u2019s first residential development in Leeds and will deliver 463 homes.<\/p>\r\n<p>The two buildings will sit over a single level of basement, with a single storey podium deck over the basement between the two buildings. The podium will boast a landscaped area which will be accessible to the residents of the buildings, accessible from the first floors.<\/p>\r\n<p>At ground floor, car parking will be available beneath the podium deck. Car parking and bicycle holds will also be available in the basement, where storage, MEP plantrooms and water tanks will also be situated.<\/p>\r\n<p>This project complements the Sisk civil engineering presence in the Leeds city region which has delivered several projects including, Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme (LPTIP). <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/_width1080px\/UNCLE-Leeds-1.jpg\" data-image=\"87399\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Alan Rodger, Managing Director, UK North, Sisk said: <\/strong>\u201cWe are delighted to make this vision become a reality for our client, HUB. Sisk is thrilled to have reached the milestone of topping out which supports the Leeds skyline expansion and next phase of flourishing BTR offering in the city. On behalf of Sisk, I would like to congratulate all of my colleagues and supply chain partners for their efforts in getting us to this stage.\u201d    <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Damien Sharkey, Managing Director, HUB said: <\/strong>\u201cPeople and communities are at the heart of everything we do, and topping out brings us a step closer to realising the benefits this scheme will deliver for the local people of Leeds. In the context of the current housing crisis, this is an especially exciting milestone for Latitude Purple, which will provide the city with hundreds of much-needed homes when it completes in April next year.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Lord Mayor of Leeds, Bob Gettings said: <\/strong>\u201cIt was a pleasure to be invited by Sisk to attend the topping out ceremony and witness first-hand how well our city is flourishing and how our skyline continues to grow and change.  I was very impressed with the development - once finished it will bring high quality, well-connected homes, and community facilities to this increasingly vibrant area of Leeds.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Barry Ryan<\/p>\r\n<p>Senior External Communications Officer, Sisk<\/p>\r\n<p>Tel: 00 353 87 380 0578<\/p>\r\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ba.ryan@sisk.ie\">ba.ryan@sisk.ie<\/a> <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Editor\u2019s notes:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About Sisk<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is an innovative, international construction and engineering company, experienced in delivering high-quality projects across the UK, Ireland and Europe. With a group turnover of over \u20ac1.5bn and an industry-leading balance sheet, Sisk has the strong financial platform, track record and capacity to be a total solutions provider. Sisk works collaboratively with clients to deliver complex projects, to understand key project drivers, and provide best value. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk believes that building the infrastructure of the future means doing so sustainably. Having launched their 2030 Sustainability Roadmap, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/what-we-do\/sustainability\">Building today, Caring for tomorrow,<\/a> they have already started meeting key milestones in this journey to reducing carbon. The 2030 Roadmap outlines an ambitious set of targets and actions, aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is an ambitious business, focused on maintaining a sustainable business that is both profitable and continues to uphold the core company values of Care, Integrity and Excellence.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>For more see <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\"><strong>www.johnsiskandson.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About HUB<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>HUB is a progressive developer creating living places, with a focus on Build to Rent. Established in 2012, HUB has more than 5,500 homes completed or under development across the UK. <\/p>\r\n<p>Known for developing one of London\u2019s first institutionally backed BTR schemes, The Rehearsal Rooms in North Acton, as well as Boiler House and Material Store in Hayes, and Hoola London at the Royal Victoria Dock, HUB\u2019s current projects include a major mixed-use scheme in Maidenhead town centre, a creative hub in Canonmills, Edinburgh, the regeneration of a six-acre site in Digbeth, Birmingham and creation of 951 homes to the west of Leeds city centre.<\/p>\r\n<p>HUB puts people at the centre of design and builds strong relationships with local communities and partners, delivering long-lasting positive impact through collaboration.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hubresidential.com\">www.hubresidential.com<\/a> <br>\r\n@HUB_Residential<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-uk-south-business-unit-makes-senior-appointment","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Kris-Wadley.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk UK South business unit makes senior appointment","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Wednesday 26th April 2023, St Alban\u2019s:<\/strong> John Sisk & Son (Sisk) has announced the appointment of Kris Wadley as Operations Director for the Ox-Cam (Oxford Cambridge) region. <\/p>\r\n<p>With over 20 years\u2019 experience working for several of the UK\u2019s top contractors, Kris has worked across numerous sectors including, life sciences, commercial, public sector, higher education                    and residential. Kris is a degree-qualified chartered member of the CIOB.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ger Hayes, MD, UK South, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong> \u201cI am delighted to welcome Kris to the UK South management board as Operations Director responsible for the Ox-Cam Region. Kris\u2019s appointment strengthens our business and will drive further success in the key sectors and geographies that we are targeting for 2024 and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is currently active in the Ox-Cam region with the Oxford Science Park Iversen Building plot A completing in Q4 2023 and the Leggett Building Plot B commencing Q3 2024.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>For more information contact:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Barry Ryan<\/p>\r\n<p>Senior External Communications Officer <\/p>\r\n<p>John Sisk & Son<\/p>\r\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ba.ryan@sisk.ie\">ba.ryan@sisk.ie<\/a> <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tel:<\/strong> + 353 87 380 0578<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About Sisk <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is an innovative, international construction and engineering company, experienced in delivering high-quality projects across the UK, Ireland and Europe. With a group turnover of over \u20ac1.5bn and an industry-leading balance sheet, Sisk has the strong financial platform, track record and capacity to be a total solutions provider. Sisk works collaboratively with clients to deliver complex projects, to understand key project drivers, and provide best value. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk believes that building the infrastructure of the future means doing so sustainably. Having launched their 2030 Sustainability Roadmap, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/what-we-do\/sustainability\">Building today, Caring for tomorrow,<\/a> they have already started meeting key milestones in this journey to reducing carbon. The 2030 Roadmap outlines an ambitious set of targets and actions, aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is an ambitious business, focused on maintaining a sustainable business that is both profitable and continues to uphold the core company values of Care, Integrity and Excellence.<\/p>\r\n<p>For more see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\">www.johnsiskandson.com<\/a><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-completes-new-103-million-wing-at-the-mater-hospital-dublin-2","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Paul-Brown-CEO-Sisk-pictured-centre-alongside-the-Sisk-team-at-The-Mater-Hospital-Rock-Wing-building.JPG","newsTitle":"Sisk completes new \u20ac103 million wing at The Mater Hospital, Dublin","newsContent":"<p><br><strong>Friday 21st April 2023, Dublin<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>John Sisk & Son has completed a new nine storey building at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital in Dublin. The new wing comprises 98 new beds, including 16 new intensive care unit beds and a new home for the National Isolation Unit, which is based at the Mater. The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly officially the building.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With an overall cost of approximately \u20ac103 million, it is estimated by the State\u2019s Health experts, that because of the fast-track approach adopted under the emergency legislation, this resulted in a saving of some \u20ac40 million for the Irish taxpayer.  <\/p>\r\n<p>This new building, to be called \u201cThe Rock Wing\u201d, has been designed, built and delivered by Sisk on budget and in two years, under emergency legislation enacted during the first part of the Covid pandemic. In the early part of the response to Covid-19, the lack of bed capacity, particularly intensive care facilities and appropriate single bedded rooms, was identified as an issue facing many acute hospitals.  <\/p>\r\n<p>The new building at the Mater will cater for an additional 5,000 patients annually in world class facilities.  All of the rooms are single rooms with ensuite facilities. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister Donnelly performed the official opening at the Mater (Thursday 20th April 2023).<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ken Aherne, Managing Director, Ireland East, John Sisk & Son said: <\/strong>\u201cJohn Sisk & Son is proud to have delivered the Rock Wing building at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital in Dublin. Thanks to the entire Sisk team, our Design team and our supply chain partners for delivering such a vital piece of healthcare infrastructure and congratulations to our client on a fabulous building. The quality and elegance of what we have delivered, in such a short program, will stand the test of time\u201d. <\/p>\r\n<p>He added: \u201cSisk has a pipeline of over \u20ac600 million in healthcare related projects across Ireland and the UK and this project is part of our growing portfolio. Sisk has recently completed a new state-of-the-art Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway. This was constructed rapidly on foot of the pressures Covid exerted on the hospital campus\u201d.<\/p>\r\n<p>He concluded: \u201cWe are also active on a number of other healthcare projects including University Hospital Limerick and our team is currently working on the new \u20ac190 million Bon Secours Hospital in Limerick. We will also begin a major development of a new Children\u2019s Cancer Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London later this year.\u201d  <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Mater-Hospital-Rock-Wing-2.JPG\" data-image=\"85684\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said:<\/strong> \u201cI am honoured to officially open the Rock Wing in the Mater Hospital alongside Minister Stephen Donnelly. It took extraordinary commitment and hard work from all involved to produce this state-of-the-art facility in two years.  The new Rock Wing will strengthen the Mater\u2019s position as a centre of healthcare excellence in Ireland and enhance the care provided to patients from all over Ireland.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cProjects like these turn the vision of Sl\u00e1intecare into reality.  Ultimately, Sl\u00e1intecare is about four things; making healthcare more affordable, improving access to healthcare, improving patient outcomes and reforming how healthcare is provided with a focus on the community, integration and prevention.  We all know we need to fundamentally change the way we provide healthcare if we are to meet the ever-increasing needs of our growing and ageing population, not to mention the wide array of new treatments becoming available. Investment in healthcare infrastructure, like this new facility, is a big part of achieving what we want to achieve and the budget for new healthcare infrastructure now exceeds \u20ac1bn a year.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/MATER-HOSPITAL-OPENING-C_79.jpg\" data-image=\"85683\" alt=\"Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at the official opening of The Mater Hospital Rock Wing building complete by Sisk\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><figcaption>Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at the official opening of The Mater Hospital Rock Wing building complete by Sisk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>CEO of the Mater Hospital, Alan Sharp said:<\/strong> \u201cIt is with great pride that we are officially opening the Rock Wing today, named after our late colleague Sr. Margherita Rock, who dedicated her life to caring for others and is a former chairperson of the Mater Hospital Board.  It is a testament to the spirit of partnership, from building contractors, to architects, to planners, to our own staff across the board and the HSE and Dept of Health that we have delivered this new building within two years. I know Sr. Margherita would be very proud today.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p>16 of the beds in the new wing are intensive care beds, which greatly enhances the capacity of the Mater Hospital to care for the sickest patients in the country. The facilities for the National Isolation Unit, first developed in 2006 to contain any infectious disease outbreak which may hit the country, are being replaced with contemporary facilities including 12 isolation respiratory beds and two infectious isolation beds and will be completed later this year. <\/p>\r\n<p>All of these are negative pressure rooms, in order to maintain the highest levels of infection prevention and control. Should a new pandemic emerge, the role of the National Isolation Centre will be crucial and it now has the modern facilities necessary to deal with such a scenario.  <\/p>\r\n<p>The 13,500 square metre building which is on the Eccles Street side of the Mater Building will help to future proof the hospital in the event of any new pandemics or infectious diseases outbreak or a new variant of Covid-19.  At the height of the Covid pandemic, around half of all elective work at the hospital had to be postponed and the Mater outsourced urgent surgeries under the SafetyNet agreement. The new building should help in ring-fencing capacity for the care of all patients in the future. Patients will be treated in the Rock Wing from early May.  <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS <\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-civils-business-makes-senior-appointments","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/MicrosoftTeams-image-32.png","newsTitle":"Sisk Civils business makes senior appointments","newsContent":"<p><strong>Thursday 20th April 2023: <\/strong> John Sisk & Son (Sisk) has announced a number of internal senior appointments across its UK Civils business.<\/p>\r\n<p>Dave Hill will take up a newly created role as Regional Director Performance and Engineering.                   Dave has been with Sisk for over five years and has over 30 years\u2019 experience in the industry.<\/p>\r\n<p>Mike Widdicks has been promoted to Regional Director New Sectors. He has been in the business over five years performing as Contracts Manager, Framework Manager and Business Development Manager.   <\/p>\r\n<p>In the North, Robin Metcalf has been promoted to Regional Director responsible for Local Authority and private clients. Robin has 28 years industry experience. <\/p>\r\n<p>Tracy Galligan has been promoted to Senior Commercial Manager working alongside Robin in the North. Tracy joined the business over five years ago and was instrumental to the success of the Sisk - A19, Coast Road project in Newcastle.<\/p>\r\n<p>Mike, Robin and Tracy will all join the UK Civils regional board.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Dominic Hodges, MD, UK Civils, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong>\r\n\u201cCongratulations to Dave, Mike, Robin, and Tracy. It is exciting times in the Sisk - UK Civils business and it is great to be able to promote people from within the business. Our UK Civils team has grown significantly over the past number of years and the business has expanded into new geographies, plus new sectors. We have continuously expanded our framework coverage and client list, furthermore, we can meet the demands of the evolving market with Net Zero, Digital and MMC high on the agenda.\u201d  <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-breaks-ground-on-new-300m-gem-of-birminghams-jewellery-quarter","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/1680762386073.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk breaks ground on new \u00a3300M gem of Birmingham\u2019s Jewellery Quarter","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Thursday 6<sup>th<\/sup>\r\nApril 2023:<\/strong> John Sisk & Son (Sisk) and Moda Living, one of the UK's leading developers and operators of rental communities, has broken ground on a pioneering new rental neighbourhood in Birmingham, beginning the transformation of a site left undeveloped for more than 70 years.  <\/p>\r\n<p>Redeveloping the Ludgate Hill Carpark, the \u00a3302m Great Charles Street neighbourhood will be situated in the city\u2019s famous Jewellery Quarter offering 722 best-in-class new rental homes across four blocks spanning 6 to 39 stories, with breathtaking views across the city. The neighbourhood will be delivered by Sisk, who were responsible for the successful delivery of 481-home neighbourhood Moda, The Mercian on Broad Street.<\/p>\r\n<p>Designed in partnership with the nationally acclaimed Ryder Architecture, Great Charles Street will include state-of-the-art amenities including a 24\/7 gym fitness centre and concierge, private dining rooms, co-working areas, resident sky lounges, roof terraces, cinema rooms and more.                               The neighbourhood will also feature new landscaped green spaces and public realm, as well as community amenities including , shops and cafes. Great Charles Street will target leading ESG certifications, following in the footsteps of Moda, The Mercian on Broad Street which was the first residential building in Birmingham to secure three-star Fitwel accreditation, and uses certified 100% renewable electricity.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Great-Charles-Street-CGI-image.jpg\" data-image=\"85465\" alt=\"Great Charles Street project CGI\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><figcaption>Great Charles Street project CGI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Delivery of the new project will add an estimated \u00a392m of gross added value to the West Midlands, creating around 470 new construction jobs. Moda and Sisk will continue their successful Skills Hub partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) which is already helping to maximise local employment and training opportunities across the West Midlands. <\/p>\r\n<p>This partnership, spear-headed with Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street, established a training hub during the building of Moda Living\u2019s The Mercian neighbourhood and has been operating since 2018. The hub has already supported more than 80,000 hours of work and 140 employment opportunities specifically for local people \u2013 including seven apprenticeships \u2013 by offering construction training and a guaranteed job interview after completing a 20-day course. <\/p>\r\n<p>By the end of Moda Great Charles Street\u2019s construction, Sisk estimate that at least another 240,000 hours will have been completed by local people, from apprentices to graduates, reinforcing Moda Living and Sisk\u2019s commitment to Birmingham.<\/p>\r\n<p>The beginning of work on Great Charles Street was marked with a special ceremony attended by Birmingham City Council, West Midlands Mayor Andy Street and other key stakeholders. <\/p>\r\n<p>The \u00a3302m neighbourhood has been backed by the largest deal for a build-to-rent project seen outside of London, with funding from Harrison Street, NFU Mutual and Apache Capital and a \u00a3188m development loan from Precede. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Alan Rodger, Managing Director, John Sisk & Son, said: <\/strong>\u201cSisk is delighted to begin works with Moda Living on its Great Charles Street development. Our enduring relationship with Moda Living is founded on our capabilities and relevant experience in the high-rise residential sector across Birmingham and other major cities in the UK. The project will create a landmark entrance to the city centre and provides us with the opportunity to build upon our work with Birmingham City Council, the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and our trusted Supply Chain to create training, jobs, and quality accommodation for the people of the West Midlands.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tony Brooks, Managing Director at Moda said: <\/strong>\u201cBreaking ground on our second development in Birmingham is a huge milestone for us. The city is going through an exciting evolution and we\u2019re proud to be part of its transforming skyline, as well as creating impact for the local jobs and skills market \u2013 it\u2019s something we\u2019ve been committed to since 2018 and will continue doing so for many years to come.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThe journey to starting work on this key central site has been a huge exercise in collaboration with Birmingham City Council, and I\u2019m confident the result will be testament to what can be achieved when the public and private sectors work in true partnership. I look forward to continuing to work with the council, Sisk and our other stakeholders to deliver this new gem of a neighbourhood to the Jewellery Quarter.\u201d  <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Andy Street, the Mayor of the West Midlands, said: <\/strong>\u201cIt is so exciting to see the bomb site finally being developed after being left untouched since the Second World War. This will remove one of the blots on the city\u2019s landscape, and continue the quite incredible transformation of the city centre.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cIt is great too to not only see Moda Living and Sisk partner again after their efforts at The Mercian, but also to see they remain committed to working with us to continue our training programme together to ensure local employment is maximised through this development.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cBest of luck to the team, and I can\u2019t wait to watch this project grow up from the ground.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Birmingham City Council Leader, Councillor Ian Ward, also commented: <\/strong>\u201cThe breaking of ground at the Ludgate Hill Car Park site opens another exciting chapter in Birmingham's ongoing transformation, underlining our growing reputation as a place to live, work and invest. This is very much a team effort and we are delighted to be working with Moda Living and Sisk to ensure that the people and businesses of Birmingham benefit from our ongoing success.\"<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Moda Great Charles Street is due to open in 2025. For further information visit: modaliving.com  <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"coopers-cross-celebrates-topping-out-at-landmark-mixed-use-campus-bringing-esg-credentialed-buildings-closer-to-completion","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Coopers-Cross-Topping-Out_Kennedy-Wilson.jpg","newsTitle":"Coopers Cross celebrates topping out at landmark mixed-use campus, bringing ESG credentialed buildings closer to completion","newsContent":"<p><strong>Thursday 30<sup>th<\/sup> March 2023:<\/strong> Kennedy Wilson and Cain International. announce the topping out of the office quarter at Coopers Cross, a six-acre campus with a mix of multifamily and commercial space in the heart of Dublin\u2019s historic North Docks. This marks a major milestone in the construction of the campus\u2019s commercial component, with office Building 1 due to reach practical completion in May and Building 2 in November. When completed later this year, the campus will provide over 1m sq. ft. of mixed-use space including 471 apartments, offices, retail, and cultural space anchored by one acre of public realm. <\/p>\r\n<p>Designed by leading architects Henry J. Lyons and constructed by Sisk, Coopers Cross will set a new standard in Dublin, blending technology and architectural excellence to deliver workspaces that are future ready. Totalling 381,000 sq. ft. of Grade-A space the two office buildings at Coopers Cross are designed for maximum flexibility with uninterrupted spans and full perimeter glazing across floorplates ranging from 9,800 sq. ft. to some of the largest in Dublin at 46,800 sq. ft. AI driven technology uses an advanced network of sensors to optimize building performance, significantly reducing carbon and lowering operating costs. Earlier this year Coopers Cross was the first commercial development in Ireland to achieve a Platinum SmartScore certification, which is only awarded to schemes within exceptional Intelligent building credentials.<\/p>\r\n<p>Coopers Cross will provide an exceptional employee experience with expansive receptions and generous, fully automated cores providing an unparalleled sense of arrival. Each space within the buildings has been thoughtfully designed to maximize natural light and provide a comfortable and productive work environment to enhance collaboration. The office buildings boast 30,000 sq ft of publicly accessible space including townhall, caf\u00e9, restaurant and co-working space clustered around a unique Garden Street which connects to a new public park at the heart of Coopers Cross.<\/p>\r\n<p>The overall campus is underpinned by world leading sustainability credentials which include targeted LEED and WELL Platinum, BREEAM Outstanding and enabled by powerful data driven intelligence seamlessly connecting the building systems and the people occupying them.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><strong>Paul Brown, CEO, John Sisk & Son said: <\/strong><\/strong>\u201cSisk is delighted to top out the commercial component of Coopers Cross. This building will provide one of the most exemplar commercial office spaces in Dublin with the latest innovative technology playing a vital role its delivery. We have a longstanding relationship with Kennedy Wilson delivering award winning projects over the past decade together, most recently 10-12 Hanover Quay.\u201d<strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Peter McKenna, Head of Development, Europe, at Kennedy Wilson commented:<\/strong> \u201cWe are incredibly proud to have reached this significant milestone and we look forward to the official opening of Coopers Cross later this year. In line with our commitment to deliver future-led, sustainable spaces, Coopers Cross will raise the bar for resident, tenant and community experiences with its cutting-edge smart building standards, plentiful amenities and focus on placemaking within the vibrant North Docks.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Richard Pilkington, Head of European Real Estate, at Cain International commented<\/strong>: \u201cWe remain firmly rooted in our belief that leading developments like Coopers Cross will play an important role in shaping the new working environment and in building forward thinking communities. We are delighted to have reached this milestone alongside our long-standing partners and look forward to officially delivering the space to a roster of impressive tenants in the near future.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p>Find out more information on the offices at Coopers Cross <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperscrossdublin.com\/a-story-of-workspace\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><em>ENDS<\/em><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-awarded-ibec-keepwell-award-for-commitment-to-employee-health-and-wellbeing","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/IMG_0043.JPG","newsTitle":"Sisk awarded Ibec KeepWell Award for commitment to employee health and wellbeing","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Wednesday 29th March 2023:<\/strong> John Sisk & Son (Sisk) has successfully achieved re-accreditation for its commitment to employee health and wellbeing by being awarded The KeepWell Mark from Ibec, Ireland\u2019s largest and most influential business representative organisation.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Ibec KeepWell Mark is a national accreditation that recognises organisations who put the health and wellbeing of employees at the forefront of company policy. The KeepWell Mark comprises a set of eight health & wellbeing pillars, ranging from mental health to physical activity.<\/p>\r\n<p>The framework includes a self-assessment and evidence submission, an onsite assessment from an Ibec assessor, and culminates with a report that outlines strengths and areas for improvement which facilitates the company to chart its way to further success when it comes to health and wellbeing. Sisk achieved \u2018Excellence\u2019 in four of the eight assessment pillars; health and safety, mental health, smoke-free, and leadership. <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/MicrosoftTeams-image-21.png\" data-image=\"84198\" alt=\"Ibec Keepwell Mark\"><figcaption>Pictured (L-R): Richard Butler (Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing, Sisk), Sophie Moran (Ibec), Paul Brown (CEO, Sisk) and Kate Mulligan (Mental Health, Advocacy and Support lead, Sisk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Paul Brown, CEO, John Sisk & Son said: <\/strong>\u201cThe health and wellbeing of our 2,000 employees is a top priority. Sisk is proud to be recognised for our continuous focus in this area and we are delighted to achieve this accreditation. The award demonstrates our commitment to our people and how we have strived to raise the standards of employee health and wellbeing. As a family-owned business our core values of Care, Integrity and Excellence are at the heart of everything that we do.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Sophie Moran, KeepWell Progamme Manager, Ibec, said: <\/strong>\u201cSince their previous KeepWell Mark assessment in 2019, Sisk have progressed in further embedding their wellbeing strategy. In particular, the roll out of key mental health and psychological safety supports across the business has been prioritised. As employee health and wellbeing is increasingly recognised as a key distinguishing factor for businesses operating to the highest standard across their people strategies, companies like John Sisk & Son are setting the bar for other businesses in their sector.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ends<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"mipim-preview-alan-rodger-md-uk-north-john-sisk-son","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Group-shot.jpg","newsTitle":"MIPIM Preview: Alan Rodger, MD, UK North, John Sisk & Son","newsContent":"<p><strong>Wednesday 15th March 2023:<\/strong>   I am excited about growing opportunities for our business in the Northwest region. Sisk is in the process of delivering some flagship new builds and retrofit buildings throughout the Northwest including Weir Mill in Stockport and Latitude Purple in Leeds.<\/p>\r\n<p>There is genuine excitement within the business as Sisk has internally rolled out its new strategy: <em>Breaking New Ground<\/em> and we will be discussing this with our customers in the months ahead.<\/p>\r\n<p>One of our five core strategic priorities across our business is Net Zero. We will transform the mindset, culture and capability of our business to be leaders in the delivery of Net Zero buildings. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk has the skillset and demonstrable experience to deliver upon our clients\u2019 Net Zero needs.                   We rolled out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/pdf\/John-Sisk-Son-2030-Sustainability-Roadmap.pdf\">Sustainability Roadmap: <\/a><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/pdf\/John-Sisk-Son-2030-Sustainability-Roadmap.pdf\">Building today Caring for tomorrow<\/a> <\/em>in 2021. Sisk became the first construction business in the UK to utilise the sustainable HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) fuel, trialling its use on our Northstowe project for Homes England. This trial demonstrated the ability to use this carbon reducing strategy effectively at scale. This has resulted in the successful transition to HVO on all of our sites across the UK. Furthermore, Sisk has achieved carbon neutrality by offsetting emissions from our operations through internationally accredited carbon reduction schemes.<\/p>\r\n<p>As a business we have now reached a maturity to advise clients on their Net Zero strategy. We are establishing a Net Zero advisory service and in the process of creating an Embodied Carbon team to advise clients at design stage. We now offer the capability to reduce operational carbon on the lifecycle of a building with our Facilities management company, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sensorifm.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SENSORi FM<\/a>. <\/p>\r\n<p>This offers clients\u2019 intelligent building solutions that can \u2018future proof\u2019 every aspect of facilities management. The results are tangible: each building performs at its optimum level, for a greater amount of its life. The life of the building is extended, and the experience of the building users is naturally enhanced.<\/p>\r\n<p>We want to build strategic relationships with relevant design partners and suppliers. Sisk will be working with selected supply chain to identify low emission materials to be used on future schemes. For example, we are pushing to use over 90 percent recycled steel in building structures and using more sustainable concrete. Building on our ISO14064-1 Achilles Reduce Certification, we have further expanded to include measuring and managing greenhouse gas emissions in our value chain, otherwise known as Scope 3\u2019s. This a key enabler to achieving net zero targets, managing climate change risk and carbon efficiency.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/WEIR-MILL_VIEW03_WEAVERS-SQUARE-FINAL_HIGH_RES.jpg\" data-image=\"62663\"><figcaption>Weir Mill, Stockport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is currently delivering Weir Mill, a major retrofit project in Stockport. Parts of the buildings at Weir Mill date back to the 1700\u2019s and our client, Capital&Centric\u2019s vision has always been to deliver a community with an identity true to Stockport\u2019s independent scene. Weir Mill will celebrate the site\u2019s industrial past \u2013 with a focus on attracting creative, independent and unique operators to be based there.  <\/p>\r\n<p>Ongoing shortages of Grade A office space continue to be reported in many of the UK\u2019s major cities. Our Circle Square project for client, Bruntwood is now fully let. This flagship development in Manchester City Council\u2019s strategic plan, Circle Square is recognised as a catalyst for regeneration unlocking the potential for investment through the provision of next generation workspace, with two towers at 18 and 14 storeys tall providing 400,000ft2 BREEAM \u201cexcellent\u201d Grade A office space.<\/p>\r\n<p>Through the use of Digital Project Delivery tools such as Viewpoint (Fieldview), a reactive system was used for snagging and reporting on completed works. We were able to readdress repetitive snags and correct them before this impacted programme or quality of the onsite works. <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/PID-13487_BHIC_View03_Marketing-1-1-1-1.jpg\" data-image=\"30483\"><figcaption>Birmingham Health Innovation Campus (BHIC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>Bruntwood were impressed by the quality of the office shell and they extended our work to include fit out works to a number of floors for incoming tenants.<\/p>\r\n<p>We have also furthered our relationship with Bruntwood at Birmingham Health Innovation Campus (BHIC). Due to complete in September 2023, No.1 BHIC will provide 133,000 sq ft of specialist lab and office space for innovative life science and digital healthcare companies. Sisk is completing the fit-out of the building and this will offer premium lab and office space in the heart of a critical cluster of health excellence.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you would like to discuss any future business opportunities with me in the UK North region, please connect with me on Linkedin.<\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/_width500px\/Alan-Rodger-1_200207_152654.jpg\" data-image=\"83617\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Alan Rodger,<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Regional Director, UK North,<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>John Sisk & Son  <\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"mipim-preview-ger-hayes-md-uk-south-sisk","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/GJP_0552.jpg","newsTitle":"MIPIM Preview: Ger Hayes, MD, UK South, Sisk","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Wednesday 15th March 2023:<\/strong> I am attending MIPIM for the first time, as MD for our UK South business unit. During my first six months in the role I have been analysing the UK South construction market and exploring new opportunities to grow our business. <\/p>\r\n<p>The way that we work has changed forever. But this has not had an impact on the growth of the commercial sector in London worth over \u00a3400 million, according to latest figures by <em>Barbour API<\/em>. <\/p>\r\n<p>Our UK South business is well equipped to deliver commercial projects in central London.                   We have a long-standing history of completing quality projects in London with demonstrable experience including,  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/case-studies\/royal-academy-of-arts-ra-london\">Royal Academy of Arts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/case-studies\/air-street-london\">Air Street Office development<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/case-studies\/50-bolsover-street-london\">50 Bolsover Street<\/a>. <\/p><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Air-Street-office-development-London-UK.jpg\" data-image=\"1927\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><figcaption>Air Street office development, Central London<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Breaking New Ground<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is at the forefront of change to meet our customers\u2019 needs and we recently completed the internal role out of our new corporate strategy: <em>Breaking New Ground<\/em>. We will be discussing this in further detail with our clients over the coming months. <\/p>\r\n<p>At the heart of our new strategy are five key strategic priorities over the next 3-5 years.                        Digital Transformation is one of our key pillars and this will propel our business forward to a new era of performance by integrating cutting-edge technologies and digital competencies.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Incorporation of embodied carbon tracking<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The Sisk Digital Project Delivery (DPD) team has reached an advanced level in digital and sustainable building practices. This was evident on our most recent project Wembley Park project,                               <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/case-studies\/the-robinson\">The Robinson<\/a>. <\/p>\r\n<p>Our DPD team conducted a pilot testing embodied carbon report of The Robinson building.                                        It found that the Life Cycle Assessment using BIM models were far more beneficial than using conventional methods. Traditionally, it is assumed that steel and concrete are the biggest carbon contributors biggest of a building, but we found that operations and materials used for mechanical systems were the biggest carbon contributor over the building\u2019s life cycle. <\/p>\r\n<p>We presented the findings to our client, Quintain and we have now incorporated this on our current live Wembley Park projects, NE02 and NE03, to ensure that we reduce carbon emissions on our current schemes. <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Santander_2023-02-08-093547_gxbk.jpg\" data-image=\"81225\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><figcaption>Unity Place, Milton Keynes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Modern Methods of Construction<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>In Greater London, Sisk is nearing completion of a landmark new workplace for Santander in Milton Keynes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/case-studies\/santander-milton-keynes\">Unity Place<\/a> will be a centre for digital banking innovation that nurtures collaboration and staff wellbeing. The eight-storey building will provide 5,000 workstations arranged across four blocks. Local businesses and the public will be encouraged to use the ground floor facilities including an \u2018urban market\u2019, retail outlets and health facilities.<\/p>\r\n<p>Modern Methods of Construction is one of our five key priorities of our new strategy.                       We offer clients a flexible range of innovative off-site and on-site solutions and these methods have been key to us achieving programme at Unity Place.                                          <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk coordinated a successful performance testing and visual mock up installation of the fa\u00e7ade. Unity Place consists of 1,643 unitised pieces of fa\u00e7ade that were manufactured offsite and assembled the glazing and frame components into portable units. These arrived at site ready to be installed into place. <\/p>\r\n<p>The building is designed to achieve a BREEAM 'Excellent' rating for its environmental performance and a WELL 'Gold' Certification, which is a measure of the building's impact on health and wellbeing. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>People and Culture<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>This is one of our key strategic priorities and we will embed an inclusive, compelling and energising people experience that attracts, develops and retains our people. Wembley Park has been an incubator for growing our top talent at Sisk, many of whom who are now managing many of our major projects across London. <\/p>\r\n<p>Off the success of our long-term partnership with Quintain we want to work with repeat clients that have the vision to work collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcome for all stakeholders.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you would like to discuss any UK South business opportunities with me at MIPIM, please connect with me on Linkedin.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/_width500px\/68614\/Ger-Hayes-3.jpg\" data-image=\"68614\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ger Hayes,<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>MD, UK South<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>John Sisk & Son   <\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-and-uisce-\u00e9ireann-delivers-new-wastewater-treatment-plant-in-co-wexford","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/230302_NCP1_093.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk and Uisce \u00c9ireann delivers new wastewater treatment plant in Co. Wexford","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday 14th March 2023, Co. Wexford: <\/strong>John Sisk & Son (Sisk) and Uisce \u00c9ireann (Irish Water) have completed a new wastewater treatment plant in Arthurstown and was officially opened by Minister Darragh O\u2019 Brien, TD and officials from Uisce \u00c9ireann and Wexford County Council.  <\/p>\r\n<p>The \u20ac15.6 million investment, completed by Sisk for Uisce \u00c9ireann involved the construction of a new, state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant in Arthurstown, three new pumping stations and new sewer pipelines which will also serve the nearby villages of Ballyhack and Duncannon. <\/p>\r\n<p>The new treatment plant and associated infrastructure will bring significant benefits to the local community in terms of protecting the environment and improving the water quality to the Barrow, Nore, and Suir Estuary. It will also act as an enabler for housing and will support economic growth and development in these areas.<\/p>\r\n<p>A ceremony to mark the official opening of the new wastewater treatment plant in Arthurstown and completion of the sewerage scheme was led by the Minister of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O\u2019Brien TD and supported by Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Councillor George Lawlor and Chairman of New Ross Municipal District Michael Sheehan. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Will Merriman, General Manager, Civils Ireland, John Sisk & Son said: <\/strong>\u201cSisk is delighted to have delivered this vital piece of infrastructure for Uisce \u00c9ireann. This facility will add significant benefits to the local environment and local communities in Co. Wexford. Sisk has considerable experience and capability within our civil engineering team to deliver similar schemes and we look forward to working with Uisce \u00c9ireann on future projects.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Minister O\u2019Brien commended Uisce \u00c9ireann and Wexford County Council on the completion of this significant project for the area, stating:<\/strong> \u201cThe delivery of this vital project for the communities of Arthurstown, Ballyhack and Duncannon is pivotal to stopping the discharge of raw sewage into the estuary and protecting our natural environment.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Paul Fallon, Uisce \u00c9ireann, added:<\/strong> \u201cThe size and scale of the challenge to end raw sewage discharges is well documented. At the end of 2022, Uisce \u00c9ireann had built new wastewater infrastructure for 21 towns and villages across the county where treatment had never existed before. <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cNationally, over 65% of raw sewage discharge by volume has been eliminated through targeted investment in new sewerage infrastructure and we are on target to eliminate nearly all of the remainder by 2025. The new infrastructure has stopped the discharge of about 20 million litres of raw sewerage every day, which equates to the sewage generated by over 100,000 people\u201d.  <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk and Uisce \u00c9ireann is also progressing works to end the discharge of raw sewage in Kilmore Quay with construction of a new sewerage scheme and wastewater treatment infrastructure well underway for the village. <\/p>\r\n<p>Uisce \u00c9ireann is responsible for the delivery of all public water and wastewater services in Ireland. We are committed to continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support the growth needed in housing and across our economy, while protecting the environment and safeguarding water supplies.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-completes-planting-40-000-native-trees-in-co-cork","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/SISK-CSR-Tree-Planting-Skibbereen-213_2023-03-10-121836_xfup.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk completes planting 40,000 native trees in Co. Cork","newsContent":"<p><strong>Friday 10th March 2023, Co. Cork:<\/strong> John Sisk & Son, Ireland\u2019s largest construction and engineering firm has partnered on another tree planting site, this time in Skibbereen, Co. Cork. This forms part of Sisk\u2019s commitment to planting 1.7 million trees by 2029, one of its targets in its ambitious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/pdf\/John-Sisk-Son-2030-Sustainability-Roadmap.pdf\">2030 Sustainability Roadmap<\/a>, aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk\u2019s group of 15 staff volunteers got stuck into help plant the trees working in partnership with the landowner, SWS Forestry and the Department of Agriculture\u2019s Woodland Environment Fund.<\/p>\r\n<p>Through the Woodland Environmental Fund, Sisk has helped fund the planting of 445,000 trees to date across Ireland and is on target to complete 1.7 million trees as native woodland in Ireland, the UK and wider Europe by 2029.   <\/p>\r\n<p>This 14-hectare site was planted with native Irish broadleaf trees. The planted saplings are primarily native broadleaf (Oak, Birch, Alder, Whitehorn) with pockets of native conifer (Scots pine). This mix will provide greater habitat and species diversity over the years.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/SISK-CSR-Tree-Planting-Skibbereen-056.jpg\" data-image=\"82697\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><figcaption>Pictured: Sisk team of volunteers at its tree planting event near Skibbereen, Co. Cork. This forms part of Sisk\u2019s commitment to planting 1.7 million trees by 2029, one of its targets in its ambitious 2030 Sustainability Roadmap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Sin\u00e9ad Hickey, Head of Sustainability, Ireland & Europe, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong> \u201cWe are delighted to have partnered with the landowner, SWS Forestry and the WEF Scheme through the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine in Co. Cork. We have a target to plant 1.7 million trees by 2029, which forms a part of our wider sustainability roadmap. This is an important step in our journey and demonstrates our commitment to a range of sustainability topics our company and wider industry needs to address.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Michael Connelly, SWS Forestry said: <\/strong>\u201cWe are delighted to be involved with Sisk in this WEF initiative. We see exciting times ahead for private forestry with the introduction of the new forestry programme, with vastly improved grants and premiums. And with companies like Sisk also coming on board with additional financial incentives, it really should help us in our battle against climate change\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>In 2019, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2021\u20132030 the \u201cUN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration\u201d. Sisk has acknowledged this call to action and recognised the need for a massive acceleration in the global restoration of degraded and destroyed ecosystems, and the positive impact this would have on the climate crisis, biodiversity, food security and water supply.<\/p>\r\n<p>By the planting of this Native woodland the landowner has demonstrated commitment to the sustainable management of forestry and native woodlands in Ireland. This will also support Ireland\u2019s plan to tackle climate change by planting 440 million trees by 2040.<\/p>\r\n<p>The planting of this Native Woodland was run by the Department of Agriculture Food and Marine through an establishment grant and 20 annual premium payments.<\/p>"},{"url":"ken-aherne-appointed-managing-director-of-sisk-ireland-east-business","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Ken-Aherne-Managing-Director-Ireland-East-Sisk.png","newsTitle":"Ken Aherne appointed Managing Director of Sisk Ireland East business","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Friday 3<sup>rd<\/sup> March 2023, Dublin:<\/strong> John Sisk & Son has announced the appointment of Ken Aherne, Managing Director for its Ireland East business with effect from 1<sup>st<\/sup> March 2023.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Ken, an Engineer by profession, joined Sisk in 1988 and has a wealth of experience across all aspects of our business. He is a strong advocate for our company values of Care, Integrity and Excellence and takes pride in supporting his team in developing fulfilling careers and delivering complex construction projects. He is known to many within the industry and can be relied on for an insightful perspective on subjects relating to the industry, Sisk and people development.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Ken has played an instrumental role in a vast array of projects during his time with Sisk, not least some of our more challenging projects such as the Croke Park, Dundrum Town Centre, Grangegorman & Fibonacci Square as well as developing a suite of projects in our Healthcare portfolio. His vision and his ability to translate strategy into practice, leaves him well placed to deliver in this key role for the Company. <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Steven McGee, COO, Ireland, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong>\r\n\u201cI offer my congratulations to Ken in achieving this position and look forward to working closely with him to deliver his business unit\u2019s strategic plan for 2023 and beyond. I am particularly pleased that an internal promotion for such an important role, demonstrates our commitment to our People & Culture strategic priority.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>"},{"url":"taoiseach-welcomes-new-190-million-limerick-hospital","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/230217_dg002.JPG","newsTitle":"Taoiseach welcomes new \u20ac190 million Limerick hospital","newsContent":"<p><strong>Monday 20th February 2023: <\/strong>  The Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has welcomed a new \u20ac190 million Bon Secours hospital in Ballysimon, Limerick, to be opened in 2025, which will create 250 new jobs and greatly expand services offered to all patients in the Mid-West.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Part of a wider \u20ac300 million national investment by Bon Secours Health System in line with its 2025 Strategic Plan, the Limerick hospital, being delivered by John Sisk & Son, expects to be able to treat more than 50,000 patients annually through a wide range of services and technologically advanced care offered by the new facilities.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Turning the sod for the development in Limerick, the Taoiseach said<\/em><\/strong>: \u201cThis is an extremely welcome healthcare development for the Limerick and Mid-West region.  In addition to creating 250 new high-skilled jobs, 150 additional hospital beds are being provided, to add to the 96 new beds being provided at UHL. It will greatly expand the quality of health services on offer to people living and working in the Mid-West. This hospital will be used by private patients who are insured and public patients funded by Government. I am confident that there can be good co-operation and integration of all healthcare in the region; public, private, hospital and community as envisaged by the Sl\u00e1intecare Plan.  Bon Secours Health System\u2019s sustained investment in world-class care and facilities is a testament to its continued commitment to technologically advanced healthcare innovation and excellence. I am honoured to turn the first sod for this new hospital.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Marcus Carne, Managing Director - Regional Director, John Sisk & Son said: <\/strong>\u201cJohn Sisk & Son is excited to mark the official ground-breaking of Bon Secours Health System (BSHS) new hospital in Limerick. The project has been an aspiration for clinicians, heath planners and local people for many years and this is another milestone in its delivery. The Sisk team and our local supply chain partners have been actively on site for the last six weeks. We look forward to continuing our valued relationship with BSHS and collaborating on the delivery of a state-of-the-art medical facility for the people of Limerick and the greater mid-west region.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Bon Secours Health System Group Chief Executive, Bill Maher, added<\/em><\/strong>: \u201cThis new facility will transform day-care surgical and oncology treatments available in Limerick, provide new services such as general medicine, a new cath lab and cardiology, and widen patient-centred services to a growing local population. It is the latest development in our \u20ac300m national investment strategy, with the Mid-West now set to further benefit from the high-quality healthcare and technologically advanced services that are the Bon Secours hallmark.  The Taoiseach\u2019s support today is a real endorsement of our ongoing efforts to provide the highest quality in service provision, combining the latest technologies and approaches with compassion and personalised medical care. Our ambition is to continue to build greater partnership with the public system to increase national capacity, improve services and jointly tackle waiting lists providing good help to those in need.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Rudi Butler, Chairman at Kirkland Investments<\/em><\/strong>, said: \u201cKirkland Investments Ltd., are delighted to see this fantastic facility break ground today, this is a significant milestone for Limerick and indeed the Mid-West. The delivery of this 150-bed private hospital has been a collaborative approach for all key stakeholders involved, including the Bon Secours Health System, Limerick City & County Council and Kirkland Investments, who are all working together to ensure the delivery of this much needed private hospital.  Kirkland would like to thank the Bon Secours for choosing Towlerton as the site for this state-of-the-art hospital, and Limerick City & County Council for their help throughout the process. In conjunction with the adjacent secondary school, currently under construction, Towlerton will create a new sustainable, urban neighbourhood, of which Limerick can be very proud.  The development of Towlerton and planned further investment from Kirkland is a huge vote of confidence for Limerick and the Mid-West.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Key features of the new facility will include:<\/p>\r\n<ul><li>75 Inpatient beds (all single en-suite rooms)<\/li><li>four bed Special Observation Unit (single en-suite rooms)<\/li><li>20 Endoscopy Recovery Bays and three procedure rooms<\/li><li>20-bay Day Surgical Unit <\/li><li>radiology Department <\/li><li>four operating theatres <\/li><li>10-bay Medical Assessment Unit <\/li><li>dedicated Ophthalmology Unit<\/li><li>pre-assessment Unit <\/li><li>minor op rooms  <\/li><\/ul>\r\n<p>This hospital is being built on a sustainable site with access to public transport, provision for EV parking and facilities for cyclists. To save energy and to be aware of climate change the buildings will be equipped with heat pump technology for heating and cooling, green roof technology and natural daylight and ventilation will be used where appropriate.<\/p>\r\n<p>Last year Bon Secours Health System announced a \u20ac300 million national investment in its services as part of a new strategy, \u201cResilience, Reliability and Readiness \u2013 The 2025 Plan\u201d, which includes new capital projects, state-of-the-art equipment, IT infrastructure, and the creation of 450 new jobs across the country.  As well as its new hospital plans for Limerick, Bon Secours has recently opened new \u20ac10 million operating theatres in Cork. A \u20ac16m new Day Ward and Oncology Unit in Dublin is set to open in June, with Bon Secours Tralee also planning to open a new \u20ac10 million Medical Assessment Unit and surgical day ward in 2024.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>For further information:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tom Byrne \/ Barry Ryan        John Sisk & Son <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>087 637 4560                          087 380 0578<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About Bon Secours Health System<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>As Ireland\u2019s largest independent hospital group, Bon Secours Health System is renowned for the quality of its service provision coupled with a rich tradition in healthcare. Bon Secours Health System CLG is a not-for-profit organisation with its mission centred on providing compassionate, world class medical treatment to all those it serves. With more than 3,500 staff, 500 leading consultants, Bon Secours treats more than 300,000 patients annually in its five modern acute hospitals in Cork, Galway, Limerick, Tralee and Dublin as well as a Care Village in Cork.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About John Sisk & Son <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>John Sisk & Son is an innovative, international, construction and engineering business with a long-term vision and over 160 years in operation. Sisk employs approx. 1,900 people and is Ireland's leading provider of construction services with extensive operations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe with the track record, scale and capacity to successfully undertake large, complex multidisciplinary programmes. Sisk is recognised by global clients as a world leader in safe delivery.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk delivers projects and programmes in key sectors such as Data and Technology, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Transportation, Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Retail, Industrial, Leisure, Education and Energy. Sisk offers a life-cycle approach to construction from planning and offsite construction, through delivering and fitting out a project safely and sustainably with technology as a key enabler, and then working with clients to help manage and maintain buildings efficiently throughout their lifespan.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>For more see <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\"><strong>www.johnsiskandson.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-selected-to-develop-one-opera-square","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/OPERA-Square-Limerick-027.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk selected to develop One Opera Square","newsContent":"<p><strong>Tuesday 14 February 2023:<\/strong> Limerick Twenty Thirty (LTT) and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), part of the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA), today announced the creation of a unique joint venture partnership to finance the development of the One Opera Square project in Limerick city centre.<br><\/p>\r\n<ul><\/ul>\r\n<p>LTT has appointed John Sisk & Son (Sisk) for the design and construction of the circa 10,000sqm Opera Square site-wide basement and the six storey One Opera Square office building. Works on the project have commenced and will be completed in January 2025. <\/p>\r\n<p>Demolition and enabling works on the site - the largest such contract undertaken outside the capital \u2013 have already been completed by Sisk. This included the stabilisation of the 16 historic Georgian buildings onsite for redevelopment. The works on the current contract comprise of the construction of the site wide basement and the 6 storey One Opera Square office building. The basement will accommodate 155 car spaces including Electronic Charging Spots, 323 bicycles and ancillary areas serving the buildings above. <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/OPERA-Square-Limerick-002.jpg\" data-image=\"81747\"><figcaption>Pictured (L-R): Nick Ashmore, Director of Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), David Conway, CEO of Limerick Twenty Thirty (LTT), Steven McGee, COO, Ireland, Sisk, Pat Daly, Chief Executive, Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) and Opera soloist, Gina Oberoi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Steven McGee, COO, Ireland, John Sisk & Son said: <\/strong>\u201cOn foot of the successful delivery of Phase 1 of Opera Square, Sisk is proud to have been selected as preferred contactor to complete Phase 2 of this project that will transform this area making it more competitive to attract European businesses and offer much needed accommodation in the Midwest region. We look forward to working with all stakeholders on Phase 2 of Opera Square to leave a lasting legacy on local communities in Limerick.\u201d        <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Chairman of LTT Conn Murray said: \u201c<\/strong>The agreement is a major boost for the Opera Square project and the wider region. One Opera Square is going to be one of the landmark buildings in this emerging new Limerick city centre and will deliver huge economic benefit for the city and region, with capacity for up to 1,000 employees.  Having a trusted partner like the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund on board to enable its delivery is a major vote of confidence in the wider project and Limerick\u2019s growth potential.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>LTT & ISIF joint venture of \u20ac80m is the largest direct commitment by ISIF to date under its \u20ac500m investment programme for five regional cities \u2013 Cork, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick and Waterford \u2013announced last summer. The programme is a cornerstone of ISIF\u2019s new investment strategy that will result in major investment being targeted to each city in the form of new places to work, places to live and enabling investments resulting in the regeneration of regional city centres. <\/p>\r\n<p>The Joint Venture Partnership was announced today at the first flagship project developed by LTT, the multi-award-winning Gardens International in the heart of Limerick. <\/p>\r\n<p>One Opera Square will be developed over six flexible-use floors located at the corner of Michael Street and Ellen Street, in Limerick city centre. It provides for circa 10,000 sqm of Grade A office space and can accommodate several tenancies per floor and up to 1,000 employees in the building. The development will also offer restaurant and retail units at ground level with an external seating area in the Public Square, external landscaped roof terraces and world-class cycle facilities for employees. <\/p>\r\n<p>One Opera Square will be developed to the highest international sustainability standard by achieving LEED Platinum accreditation as well as achieving a \u2018Nearly Zero Energy Building\u2019 (nZEB) rating and WiredScore. LEED certified buildings have the highest energy efficiency, lower carbon emissions and create healthier places for people to work and live. They are a critical part of addressing climate change and meeting ESG goals, enhancing resilience and supporting more equitable communities.<\/p>\r\n<p>The wider Opera Square development is a 3.7acre landmark commercial development that will be significant for both the region and national context, reflecting Limerick\u2019s status as a leading city in sustainability and innovation. It will encourage additional people to work in the city of Limerick, boosting its status as a vibrant place to work and delivering significant economic benefit.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ends<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><em>*NB: All photographs taken on a non-active construction site<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About John Sisk & Son<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>John Sisk & Son is an innovative, international, construction and engineering business with a long-term vision and over 160 years in operation. Sisk employs approx. 1,900 people and is Ireland's leading provider of construction services with extensive operations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe with the track record, scale and capacity to successfully undertake large, complex multidisciplinary programmes. Sisk is recognised by global clients as a world leader in safe delivery.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk delivers projects and programmes in key sectors such as Data and Technology, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Transportation, Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Retail, Industrial, Leisure, Education and Energy. Sisk offers a life-cycle approach to construction from planning and offsite construction, through delivering and fitting out a project safely and sustainably with technology as a key enabler, and then working with clients to help manage and maintain buildings efficiently throughout their lifespan.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About Limerick Twenty Thirty <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Limerick Twenty Thirty is a dynamic property development company established as a special purpose vehicle of Limerick City and County Council to plan and develop key strategic sites in Limerick City and County. These sites will act as anchors for enterprise and investment development across Limerick and the Mid-West Region.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About Ireland Strategic Investment Fund<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, managed and controlled by the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA), is Ireland\u2019s sovereign development fund with a unique mandate double bottom-line mandate to invest on a commercial basis to support economic activity and employment in Ireland. <\/p>\r\n<p>ISIF uses its capital to address strategic challenges and make transformational investments across its key impact themes of Climate, Housing and Enabling Investments, Indigenous Businesses, and Food and Agriculture. As at June 2022 it had committed \u20ac6 bn to 175 investments in Ireland. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About Opera Square <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The 3.7acre Opera Square project will be a landmark commercial development in a regional and national context and one that will reflect Limerick\u2019s status as a leading city in sustainability and innovation. The 1.62 hectare project is funded, thanks in the main through lending from the European Investment Bank, the Council of Europe Development Bank and now ISIF. A transformational project for Limerick, the fully developed site will be capable of employing up to 3,000 people across 450,000 sq ft campus accommodation. Sustainability will be at the heart of Opera Square\u2019s design and build, with the project developed to international best practice \u2018Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum\u2019 and \u2018nZEB\u2019 standards. A day-time employment hub, it will transform into a bustling night-time destination complete with restaurants, bars and open entertainment spaces. The design will also be entirely complementary to and protect existing important Georgian architecture.  The project will deliver significant employment opportunities and act as a catalyst for other major city centre investment.<br><\/p>"},{"url":"great-ormond-street-hospitals-redevelopment-plans-get-green-light-at-planning-committee","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/240_SecchiSmith_BDP_Great-Ormond-Street_View01_220519_BDP.jpg","newsTitle":"Great Ormond Street Hospital\u2019s redevelopment plans get green light at planning committee","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Thursday 9<sup>th<\/sup> February 2023: <\/strong>John Sisk & Son welcomes the decision last night by Camden Council\u2019s planning committee to resolve to grant planning permission for the development of a new Children\u2019s Cancer Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk has been working on this much needed project which will deliver vital healthcare services for the children who use Great Ormond Street Hospital for a number of years and we are delighted with this important step in the process.<\/p>\r\n<p>We look forward to continuing to work with all the stakeholders to ensure this project leaves a positive legacy for the local community as well as delivering the much-needed facilities at the hospital.<\/p>\r\n<p>The new clinical building, on Great Ormond Street itself,\u202f will be dedicated to caring for children and young people from across the UK and beyond with rare and difficult-to-treat cancers.<\/p>\r\n<p>The need for the new centre is pressing, last year 1,200 children visited GOSH to have specialist treatment for cancer, instances of cancer continue to increase, and childhood cancer remains the leading cause of death in children aged 1-14 years old.\u202f<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Matthew Shaw, Chief Executive of Great Ormond Street Hospital, said: <\/strong>\u201cWe are delighted that Camden Council\u2019s planning committee resolved to grant planning permission for our plans for our new Children\u2019s Cancer Centre.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThis is an important step towards more children and young people being able to receive care and treatment in the best possible environment. This new centre will put us in a strong position to build on the decades of work undertaken by our clinicians and the \u202fresearchers from our academic partner ICH to deliver the very best, kindest and effective treatments for cancer.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>The existing cancer facilities were built many years ago and do not reflect modern healthcare. At times this is challenging with some cancer clinics in buildings from the 1930s and services are scattered across the hospital campus. The new Children\u2019s Cancer Centre will mean children are treated together, in a bespoke environment, designed to meet their needs, with a focus on play and physical and educational activities alongside medical treatment.<\/p>\r\n<p>The new centre will include cancer wards, cancer day care, new theatres and intensive care units meaning the specialist teams needed for our patients can all work more closely together. The building will also house new imaging equipment and a specialised chemotherapy pharmacy will also be created to ensure we keep pace with world leading cancer care practice. Alongside the clinical services, the new building gives us the opportunity to create a new entrance for the hospital and to create a new school for the children who come to GOSH.<\/p>\r\n<p>GOSH will now work with Camden Council and the Greater London Authority to secure full planning permission and the Decision Notice can be issued.\u202f The deconstruction and construction programme is due  to take around three years to complete. <\/p>\r\n<p>We will continue to work with our local community as we progress our plans to ensure disruption is as limited as possible.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Tom Byrne<\/p>\r\n<p>Head of Communications <\/p>\r\n<p>John Sisk & Son<\/p>\r\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:t.byrne@sisk.ie\">t.byrne@sisk.ie<\/a> <\/p>\r\n<p>Tel: + 353 87 637 4560<\/p>\r\n<p>Barry Ryan<\/p>\r\n<p>Senior External Communications Officer<\/p>\r\n<p>John Sisk & Son<\/p>\r\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ba.ryan@sisk.ie\">ba.ryan@sisk.ie<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Tel: +353 87 380 0578 <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About Sisk <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is an innovative, international construction and engineering company, experienced in delivering high-quality projects across the UK, Ireland and Europe. With a group turnover of over \u20ac1.5bn and an industry leading balance sheet, Sisk has the strong financial platform, track record and capacity to be a total solutions provider. Sisk works collaboratively with clients to deliver complex projects, to understand key project drivers, and provide best value. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk believes that building the infrastructure of the future means doing so sustainably. Having launched their 2030 Sustainability Roadmap, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/what-we-do\/sustainability\">Building today, Caring for tomorrow,<\/a> they have already started meeting key milestones in this journey to reducing carbon. The 2030 Roadmap outlines an ambitious set of targets and actions, aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Sisk is an ambitious business, focused on maintaining a sustainable business that is both profitable and continues to uphold the core company values of Care, Integrity and Excellence.<\/p>\r\n<p>For more see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\">www.johnsiskandson.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Editors notes <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/news\/great-ormond-street-signs-pcsa-with-sisk\">https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/news\/great-ormond-street-signs-pcsa-with-sisk<\/a>  <\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-announces-senior-uk-healthcare-appointments","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/3C2A4564.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk announces senior UK healthcare appointments","newsContent":"<p><strong>Thursday 26<sup>th<\/sup> January 2022, St. Albans: <\/strong>John Sisk & Son (Sisk) has announced the appointment of Nadeem Chaudhry as Health Sector Lead and Imran Patel as  Project Director, Healthcare. <\/p>\r\n<p>Nadeem has over 20 years\u2019 experience in the UK construction industry providing leadership on major healthcare schemes. He has extensive experience in bidding and delivering healthcare projects in the southeast including, Watford, Luton, Kings College, Heatherwood and Newham University Hospitals. <\/p>\r\n<p>Imran also has over 20 years\u2019 experience providing technical and construction leadership on various  healthcare projects across the UK. He has helped to bid, win, and deliver major healthcare projects including Luton, Heatherwood, Broomfield, Lewisham, Oxford Radcliffe, Wolverhampton Heart and Lung Centre and Burnley General Hospitals. Imran also actively participates in key NHS working groups to help drive agendas around decarbonisation, MMC and digitalisation of the NHS.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ger Hayes, Managing Director, UK South, John Sisk & Son said: <\/strong>\u201cWe are delighted to welcome both Nadeem and Imran to Sisk as we look to grow in the healthcare sector in 2023. Sisk has proven experience in this sector throughout the UK and this combined with Nadeem and Imran\u2019s specialist knowledge and skillsets will help to drive us forward.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Nadeem Chaudhry, Health Sector Lead, John Sisk & Son said: <\/strong>\u201cI am very pleased to have joined such a fantastic organisation in Sisk with its formidable track record, established customer base and commitment to employee development. I am looking forward to growing the healthcare sector within Sisk across the UK.\u201d<\/p><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Nadeem-smaller.JPG\" data-image=\"80901\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><figcaption>Nadeem Chaudhry, Health Sector Lead, John Sisk & Son <\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Imran Patel, Project Director, Healthcare, John Sisk & Son said: <\/strong>\u201cI am very excited to be joining Sisk to expand its healthcare sector offering. I look forward to working with Nadeem and Sisk\u2019s deep talent pool to play an active part in delivering strategic growth for the business.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Imran-Smller.JPG\" data-image=\"80902\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><figcaption>Imran Patel, Project Director, Healthcare, John Sisk & Son<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk recently completed The OUH Swindon Radiotherapy Centre. This is an expansion of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust\u2019s radiotherapy service. Sisk have a strong track record of healthcare delivery in Ireland, Middle East and now with Nadeem and Imran\u2019s appointment we are looking to grow this sector of the business in the UK. <\/p>\r\n<p>In Ireland, Sisk has just signed a \u20ac250 million agreement to design and build seven Community Nursing Units (CNUs), at locations throughout Ireland through Public Private Partnership (CNU PPP Project). Sensori FM, part of the Sisk Group, are also part of the successful team to deliver and manage these vital units once they are operational. The 104-week programme will deliver 530-badly needed nursing-home beds. <\/p>\r\n<p>In Co. Cork, Sisk completed Bon Secours North Block building in 2019. This is a 7-storey structure overlooking the River Lee and set into sloped landscape to the north of the existing Bon Secours Hospital. It provides a major new Cancer Care Centre incorporating medical, diagnostic, surgical and radiation oncology under one roof.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-and-iarnr\u00f3d-\u00e9ireann-sign-65-million-contract-for-foynes-freight-line-works","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/IE-Sisk-Foynes1a.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk and Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann sign \u20ac65 million contract for Foynes Freight line works","newsContent":"<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday 9th January 2023, Dublin:   <\/strong>Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann has awarded leading Irish builder and contractor John Sisk & Son the contract for the first phase of works to reinstate the Limerick to Foynes rail line for freight services, with mobilisation and physical works set to commence in early February.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The project for phase 1 of the works has been funded by the Department of Transport, and will focus on track and track bed works, vegetation clearance, fencing and works at bridges, level crossings and public road crossings.<\/p>\r\n<p>The 42km railway line between Limerick and Foynes originally opened in 1858 but closed to passenger traffic in 1963. Freight services continued until 2001.  The line\u2019s reinstatement is a key element of Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann\u2019s Rail Freight 2040 Strategy to dramatically increase the levels of freight on Ireland\u2019s rail network.<\/p>\r\n<p>Works being undertaken by John Sisk & Son as part of the \u20ac65 million contract for phase one of this project include: <\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n <li>Vegetation      clearance and removal of existing track.<\/li>\r\n <li>Replacement of      track formation and installation of a new ballast bed to current Iarnr\u00f3d      \u00c9ireann standards. <\/li>\r\n <li>Rehabilitation      and \/ or renewal of bridges and culverts.<\/li>\r\n <li>Installation of      new rail and concrete sleepers along the entire route.<\/li>\r\n <li>Renewal of road      infrastructure at public road level crossings.<\/li>\r\n <li>Renewal of      accommodation level crossings.<\/li>\r\n <li>Renewal of      lineside fencing.<\/li>\r\n <li>Installation of      infrastructure to accommodate the next phase of the project. <\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/IE-Sisk-Foynes2a.jpg\" data-image=\"79851\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><figcaption>Pictured (L-R): Jim Meade, Chief Executive, Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann and Paul Brown, CEO, John Sisk & Son<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p>With vegetation clearance already underway, the major physical works will begin next month (February 2023) and will be complete by late 2024.<\/p>\r\n<p>Phase two of the project will include provision of a signalling system for the route, CCTV level crossings, train communications system and track connections and upgrades at Limerick and in Foynes Yard. Subject to funding allocation for phase 2, it is anticipated that the route will open for freight services in 2025. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann Chief Executive Jim Meade<\/strong> <strong>said:<\/strong> <em>\u201cThere is real momentum behind the Foynes line reinstatement project. With Exchequer funding having been confirmed in November, we are delighted to be able to announce the contract award to Sisk just weeks later.  In partnership, we look forward to bringing this critical, sustainable infrastructure to fruition, as we contribute to the decarbonisation goals for transport in Ireland.\"<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em><\/em><strong>Paul Brown, CEO of John Sisk & Son<\/strong><strong> said:<\/strong> <em>\u201cWe are delighted to be delivering more vital rail infrastructure as part of the ongoing investment by Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann in the network, reconnecting the 42km stretch of railway between Limerick and Foynes which has been out of use since freight service stopped in 2001. \u201cAt Sisk we are active across our business in delivering sustainable infrastructure and this line, initially being brought back into service for freight, is part of Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann\u2019s Rail Freight 2040 Strategy, and the recently launched strategic review of the Shannon Foynes Port Company Masterplan, Vision 2041.<\/em> <em>\u201cIt will bring back the connection between rail and ship services and promote sustainable transport by strengthening freight transport via rail and sea. We look forward to delivering this project in partnership with Iarnr\u00f3d \u00c9ireann and our supply chain partners.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-wins-contract-to-deliver-major-investment-in-community-nursing-beds","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/MicrosoftTeams-image-38_2022-12-09-142843_jtbf.png","newsTitle":"Sisk wins contract to deliver major investment in community nursing beds","newsContent":"<p><strong>Friday 9th December 2022:<\/strong>  Sisk has just signed an agreement to design and build seven Community Nursing Units (CNUs), at locations throughout Ireland, under the HIQA compliance programme through Public Private Partnership (CNU PPP Project). Sensori FM, part of the Sisk Group, are also part of the successful team to deliver and manage these vital units once they are operational. <\/p>\r\n<p>The CNU PPP Project will deliver the residential care facilities comprising of both short and long stay beds for older persons at facilities across the country. <\/p>\r\n<p>The \u20ac250m 104-week programme will deliver 530 badly needed nursing-home beds to the HSE by the end of 2024 at the following locations: Ardee, Athlone, Clonmel, Thomastown, Killarney, Midleton, St Finbarr\u2019s (Cork). <\/p>\r\n<p>To maximise the use of MMC techniques, the building superstructures will be manufactured off-site using pre-cast concrete. When complete, all buildings will be A2 Building Energy Rating (BER) minimum. <\/p>\r\n<p>These community nursing units will comprise two-storey accommodation mainly. The exception is St Finbarr\u2019s, which will have a two and three-story superstructure due to the nature of the site.<\/p>\r\n<p>All units will be located on existing HSE grounds, in close proximity to existing healthcare premises, and are replacements for existing outdated facilities. A breakdown of the locations is as follows:<\/p>\r\n<ul><li>Ardee \u2013 50 beds; greenfield site<\/li><li>Athlone \u2013 50 beds; undeveloped site in the town of Athlone<\/li><li>Clonmel \u2013 50 beds greenfield site on an existing HSE campus  <\/li><li>Killarney \u2013 130 beds, greenfield site in the town  <\/li><li>Middleton \u2013 50 beds, urban site on an existing HSE campus   <\/li><li>St Finbarr\u2019s \u2013 105 beds within the existing St Finbarr\u2019s Hospital campus; a two and three-storey precast concrete superstructure and <\/li><li>Thomastown \u2013 95 beds, greenfield site adjacent to an existing HSE facility  <\/li><\/ul>\r\n<p>Construction on five of the facilities will commence before Christmas 2022 (Ardee, Clonmel, Killarney, St Finbarr's - Cork and Thomastown) and the remaining two (Athlone and Midleton) by early 2023. All facilities are expected to have construction completed by the end of 2024.<\/p>\r\n<p>Commenting on the projects Marcus Carne, Managing Director of Regional Building at John Sisk & Son said:<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe are delighted to be part of this really important healthcare project across the country and are committed to delivering these vital community nursing units to the highest standard possible and as efficiently as we can.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cSisk has a really strong relationship with our supply chain partners across the country and will be using the latest technology to deliver these much needed units.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Craig Young, Development Director at Equitix said:<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe are delighted to be working in partnership with Sisk to deliver these units on what will be our first opportunity to partner with them. This project sees Equitix reaffirm its commitment to investment in Ireland and we are grateful to all our funding partners under this PPP model for their support\u201d.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About the Units<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Each CNU is made up of a number of 25-bed households including single and twin bedrooms en-suite. This model creates a person-centred approach focusing on quality of life; providing an environment that reflects the comforts of home, with assistance provided as necessary around the performance of everyday tasks. Each household includes a dayroom and sunroom, dining area, break out spaces, activity spaces, quiet rooms, external spaces and staff and nursing areas.<\/p>\r\n<p>In addition, shared areas and therapy spaces are included with facilities including a family overnight stay room, clinical treatment rooms, physiotherapy and occupational therapy rooms and hairdressers\u2019 rooms.<\/p>\r\n<p>Extra thought will be given to interiors, which will be decorated to provide a more homely feel for residents than a traditional hospital setting.<\/p>\r\n<p>Dementia specific beds are included in Killarney (three ten bed households), St Finbarr\u2019s (three ten bed households) and Thomastown (two ten bed households) as well as a Day Centre in Athlone.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS.<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"t\u00e1naiste-leo-varadkar-visits-sisk-data-centre-project-in-denmark","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/SISK-9.jpg","newsTitle":"T\u00e1naiste Leo Varadkar visits Sisk data centre project in Denmark","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday 6th December 2022:   <\/strong>John Sisk & Son was delighted to host T\u00e1naiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, Enterprise Ireland Nordics and IDA Ireland at its current hyperscale data centre project in Copenhagen during his three-day trade mission to Denmark.<br><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Since Enterprise Ireland opened an office in Copenhagen in 2019, 20 Enterprise Ireland client companies have established new presences in Denmark. Irish innovation, particularly technology, high-tech construction and agribusiness exports are in high demand in Denmark and across the Nordic region, with Enterprise Ireland client exports to the region at a record high at \u20ac1.24 billion in 2021, up 31% on 2020. 560 Enterprise Ireland client companies are exporting to the Nordics region with 328 exporting to Denmark.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Diarmuid O\u2019Sullivan, Director of Data Centres\/ICT, Sisk said: <\/strong>\"We were honoured that the T\u00e1naiste and Jerry O Donovan Irish Embassy Charg\u00e9 d' Affaires and leaders from Enterprise Ireland and the IDA took the time out of their busy schedule during this important trade mission to meet with the Sisk team delivering a mission critical project for a global technology company. This is one of a number of projects Sisk is involved in across Scandinavia and Europe in the tech and life sciences sector.<\/p>\r\n<p>He added: \u201cIt has been through decades of focus and investment from Irish governments, the IDA and Enterprise Ireland that Irish companies have succeeded in delivering for FDI companies in Ireland and are now trusted along with their Irish supply chain to play a key role in delivery of projects across Europe.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/_width1080px\/Group-pic-Sisk-team.jpg\" data-image=\"72644\"><figcaption>T\u00e1naiste Leo Varadkar (Centre) alongside the Sisk team in Copenhagen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>T\u00e1naiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, said:<\/strong> \"The trade mission comes at a crucial time for collaboration between Danish and Irish businesses and investment by Irish companies in Denmark. Since my last visit, at the end of 2019, 20 Irish companies have established a new presence in Denmark. Denmark is a country that leads globally in the transition to renewable energy, digitalisation and sustainability. We can learn a lot from Denmark and there is much we can do together. Increasingly Irish companies are finding innovative solutions and partnering with Danish companies on the innovation agenda. We look forward to further accelerating this collaboration for the mutual benefit of both of our countries.\"<\/p>"},{"url":"barry-murphy-wins-ipca-plant-manager-of-the-year-2022","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Barry-Murphy-2.jpg","newsTitle":"Barry Murphy wins IPCA Plant Manager of the Year 2022","newsContent":"<p><strong>Monday 5th December 2022: <\/strong>   Congratulations to Barry Murphy, Plant Manager, John Sisk & Son who won Plant Manager of the Year 2022 from Machinery Movers Magazine (Irish Contractors Plant Association or IPCA).<br><br>At the end of September, Barry received a phone call out of the blue. The person on the other end was Brian Coogan from Machinery Movers Magazine (Irish Contractors Plant Association or IPCA), telling him he had won Plant Manager of the Year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cI thought it was a wind-up,\u201d says Barry, \u201cI wasn\u2019t even aware of it. After that I just couldn\u2019t stop laughing \u2013 I still don\u2019t think it\u2019s even hit me.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Identity<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><\/strong><br>There\u2019s good reason why Barry had no idea about the award \u2013 the two-month process is kept undercover until the last minute. In deciding the winner, the ICPA make contact \u2013 without revealing their identity \u2013 with either the nominee directly, their team or clients, for an independent appraisal of the nominee\u2019s fit for the award.<\/p>\r\n<p>Barry thinks his win is down to the fact that he likes helping the contracts as best he can. \u201cIf you ask the site, I\u2019d say it\u2019s because I try to go out of my way to help people,\u201d he says. \u201cThat\u2019s what I love about the job \u2013 if there\u2019s a problem, I love to try solve it, even if it\u2019s something I know nothing about I will try point people in the right direction.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Barry has only ever worked in the Plant department since joining Sisk over 20 years ago, in 2001, back in the days of logger books and faxes.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cI joined as general office admin! I had come from a job where I arranged transport and logistics for Tesco. Sisk were looking for somebody for admin, logistics, order processing.\u201d Barry was offered the job almost on the spot: \u201cSince that day I\u2019ve been here, loving it. I love helping the sites.\u201d<strong><br><\/strong><strong><strong><br><\/strong>Future<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>In recent times that help has also involved advising on more sustainable options and the Plant team have recently returned from the trade, in Munich, where the future or machinery is very much green.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s trying to find the right balance and it\u2019s a bit of a learning curve. Batteries and generators are our next big thing \u2013 it\u2019s getting our heads around how to set up properly. With a lot of these new products you need to be more tech-savvy in order to get the set-up right.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>The Plant department team have started to positively impact our sustainability targets. \u201cWe\u2019ve cut energy consumption on our office units dramatically: we\u2019ve LED lighting with PIRs, new heaters and better drying room set-ups for lower energy consumption. Everything we are trying in the Plant must be better, cleaner, safer than what came before.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>But back to the issue at hand \u2013 Barry\u2019s winning accolade form Machinery Movers Magazine & the Irish Plant Contractors Association (IPCA) was presented to him on Saturday night (Saturday December 3) at an event in the Sheraton Athlone. <\/p>\r\n<p>The Sisk Plant department attended the gig to help Barry mark the occasion. It was another milestone for the Plant Department and confirmation that the hard work the team has put in over the last few years has not gone unnoticed.<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-selected-for-new-kilaloo-bypass-shannon-bridge-crossing-and-r494-improvement-scheme","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Killaloe-Bypass-30th-August-2022-Pic-9.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk selected for new Kilaloo Bypass, Shannon Bridge Crossing and R494 Improvement Scheme","newsContent":"<p><strong>Tuesday 15th November 2022:    <\/strong>John Sisk & Son has been named as main contractor for the new Killaloe Bypass, Shannon Bridge and R494 Improvement Scheme. Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan TD recently turned the sod for the new Killaloe Bypass, Shannon Bridge Crossing and R494 Improvement Scheme. The project will provide a western bypass around Killaloe, a new bridge crossing of the River Shannon and an upgrade of the existing R494 regional road from Ballina to Birdhill.<\/p>\r\n<p>The entire scheme is over 6km in length and will cross the River Shannon approximately 1km downstream of the existing Killaloe Bridge.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Project team, led by Clare County Council and consisting of Tipperary County Council, the Department of Transport and scheme consultants, RPS Consulting Engineers, have been progressing the delivery of this significant piece of infrastructure for the Mid-West region over the past number of years.<\/p>\r\n<p>The scheme consists of three sections as follows:<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Killaloe Bypass:<\/strong> This part of the scheme aims to create a western bypass around the town of Killaloe which will connect the R463 to the north of the town with the proposed Shannon Bridge Crossing section and R463 to the south of the town.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Shannon Bridge Crossing:<\/strong> This section of the scheme will cross the River Shannon approximately 1km south of the existing Killaloe Bridge and will connect the proposed Killaloe Bypass with the R494 at a new roundabout at Roolagh.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>R494 Upgrade: <\/strong>This section will involve widening, regrading and local realignment of the R494 from the aforementioned new roundabout at Roolagh to its junction with the R445 (former N7) north of Birdhill.<\/p>\r\n<p>The recent sod turning followed the formal contract signing for the Killaloe Bypass, Shannon Bridge Crossing and R494 Improvement Scheme between Clare County Council and Sisk.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/20221103_Council_Ballina_Killaloe_0062.jpg\" data-image=\"71246\" alt=\"Killaloe Bypass\"><figcaption>Steven McGee, COO, Ireland, Sisk and Will Merriman, MD, Ireland Civils, Sisk pictured at the contract signing in Co. Clare<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>John O\u2019Connor, Regional Director, John Sisk & Son, said: <\/strong>\u201cSisk is delighted to be selected as the main contractor for this vital new infrastructure improvement project which, when complete, will significantly upgrade the current roads network in both County Clare and County Tipperary. Sisk has considerable experience delivering similar schemes at this scale. We look forward to working with both Clare County Council and Tipperary County Council on this important project that will have a positive impact on the locality, improving connectivity through the provision of a western bypass of Killaloe\/Ballina, a new bridge crossing of the River Shannon and an upgrade of the existing R494 regional road from Ballina to the R445 at Birdhill.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Pat Dowling, Chief Executive, Clare County Council, said: <\/strong>\u201cI am delighted to see the sod being turned on this vital infrastructural project by the Minister, as the inadequacy of the existing route has been recognised for many years. With our colleagues in Tipperary County Council we have exciting plans for the linked settlements of Killaloe and Ballina, as outlined in the Killaloe-Ballina Town Enhancement and Mobility Plan, and this infrastructural project is a major piece of the jigsaw for the future development and enhancement of the towns. This is a wonderful place to live, work and visit, and the Killaloe Bypass, Shannon Bridge Crossing and R494 Improvement Scheme will enhance the area as a location for residents, businesses and tourists. I would like to commend the Project Team and I look forward to the completion of the project.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"conor-flynn-shortlisted-for-apprentice-of-the-year","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Conor-Flynn-1.jpg","newsTitle":"Conor Flynn shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday 25th October 2022: <\/strong> Teamwork, leadership, creativity, problem-solving \u2013 those are skills that third-year apprentice Conor Flynn has in spades, according to Generation Apprenticeship. Conor has been shortlisted as one of their Apprentices of the Year, the winner of which will be revealed tonight (Tuesday 25th October) by Minister Simon Harris at The Mansion House in Dublin.<strong><br><br>Practical<\/strong><br>An office-based job never appealed to Conor \u2013 he always knew he wanted to do something with his hands. He also gravitated towards the more practical subjects in school \u2013 Geography, Construction Studies \u2013 so it\u2019s no surprise he took a route into carpentry, via the Training Centre.<br><br>\u201cAll my uncles are tradesmen so it runs in the family I suppose,\u201d says Conor, who is from Durrow in Co Offaly.<br><br>It was his uncles too who suggested Sisk. \u201cThey pushed me to go for this when the opportunity came up. They would have done work for Sisk down through the years and would have dealt very closely with Dave Tracey as well.\u201d<br><br>Once he got into the rhythm of the joinery in year one \u201cI fell in love with the whole thing.\u201d The possibilities it opens up is another draw: \u201cWith a trade you can go anywhere, do anything. You can provide for yourself. Even though you do four years here, that\u2019s not to say you have to be a carpenter for the rest of your life. With such a big company like Sisk there are so many opportunities.\u201d<strong><br><br>Learning<\/strong><br>The Sisk apprenticeship, Conor feels, is a good mix: \u201cYou\u2019re either here (in the Training Centre), out on site or in college.\u201d The key thing is you\u2019re learning all the time \u2013 whether it\u2019s through the things you are doing or through the people you are meeting.<br><br>\u201cYou\u2019re being taught by the people that passed through here before you. It will be nice to be able to pass on what I have learned, and see others doing well.\u201d<br><br>That, in essence, is what Sisk is all about. \u201cI think that\u2019s the ethos here \u2013 you\u2019re always trying to help each other.\u201d<br><br>As for the nomination for Apprentice of the Year, he was a bit taken aback when Ron\u00e1n Murphy and Neil Farrell from the Sisk Training Centre summoned him to the office to let him know they were putting his name forward.<br><br>\u201cI was surprised because it\u2019s not something I look for \u2013 recognition. If I can do a job, do it well, and the person that it\u2019s for is happy, then I\u2019m happy.\u201d<br><\/p>"},{"url":"senior-management-appointment-at-sisk","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Ger-Hayes-2.jpg","newsTitle":"Senior Management Appointment at Sisk","newsContent":"<p><strong>25<sup>th<\/sup> October 2022, St Albans:<\/strong>  John Sisk & Son today announces a senior management appointment in its UK business. Ger Hayes has been appointed Managing Director UK South, taking on the role previously held by Ajaz Shafi. Ajaz was appointed Chief Operating Officer for Sisk\u2019s entire UK business earlier this year. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Speaking on his appointment Ger said:<\/strong> \u201cI am honoured and excited to be stepping into the role of Managing Director of the UK South Division of John Sisk & Son, following Ajaz\u2019s successful time in the role. The quality of our people, their commitment to getting the job done and the range of projects and clients in UK South mean it is a really an exciting time to be working for Sisk. <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe want to expand on our experience in high rise residential and in the commercial sector on the back of projects such as Unity Place in Milton Keynes. We also see further opportunities in the healthcare sector building on the back recent projects,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n<p>Ger joined Sisk as a graduate recruit in Ireland in 2003 and worked across a range of projects in Sligo and Belfast before moving to the UK in 2010 to work on the redevelopment of Wembley Park. Sisk has worked with Quintain at Wembley for the last 18 years and Ger has been part of the team delivering this unique regeneration.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Commenting on the appointment, Ajaz Shafi, Chief Operating Officer Sisk in the UK said: <\/strong>\u201cGer Hayes has worked his way up at Sisk from graduate level to now being MD of the UK South and this is testament to his skill, hard work and commitment as well as Sisk\u2019s approach to supporting  and developing our people. I wish Ger all the best in his new role and I know the team in UK South will continue to deliver under his leadership.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>ENDS.<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-and-bruntwood-scitech-celebrate-topping-out-of-first-phase-at-birmingham-health-innovation-campus","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/BD9A1275.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk and Bruntwood SciTech celebrate topping out of first phase at Birmingham Health Innovation Campus","newsContent":"<p><strong>Wednesday 12<sup>th<\/sup>\r\nOctober 2022:<\/strong> John Sisk & Son and Bruntwood SciTech has marked the topping out of No.1 Birmingham Health Innovation Campus (BHIC) - Birmingham\u2019s forthcoming specialist life sciences hub - with a ceremonial event celebrating the next milestone in advancing the world-class infrastructure being developed, in partnership with the University of Birmingham, to support the growth of the West Midlands life sciences sector. <\/p>\r\n<p>The topping out ceremony follows Prime Minister Liz Truss and the Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng touring the new \u00a345m development during last week\u2019s Conservative Party Conference. The event included a keynote speech from Chris Smith, presenter of the BBC\u2019s \u2018The Naked Scientist\u2019 podcast and consultant virologist and lecturer at Cambridge University. <\/p>\r\n<p>Due to complete in September 2023 and led by main contractor John Sisk and Son, No.1 BHIC will provide 133,000 sq ft of specialist lab and office space for innovative life science and digital healthcare companies, in response to increasing demand for space from the sector. It has already been confirmed to be the future home of the University of Birmingham\u2019s Precision Health Technologies Accelerator (PHTA) which will provide opportunities for pioneering R&D start-ups to co-locate and collaborate with scale up and larger life science businesses. No.1 BHIC will also offer a cafe and large event space, car parking and EV charging, meeting rooms and breakout space, located in the heart of leafy Selly Oak, a stone\u2019s throw from Edgbaston and historic Bournville .<\/p>\r\n<p>One of only six national Life Sciences Opportunity Zones and identified by the Department for International Trade as a High Potential Opportunity for Data Driven Healthcare, the development forms the first phase of a 10-year masterplan for the 10-acre campus being developed by Bruntwood SciTech, a 50:50 partnership between Bruntwood and Legal & General, in partnership with the University of Birmingham. <\/p>\r\n<p>Once complete, the campus will provide up to 657,000 sq ft of new commercial lab and office space and is expected to catalyse the growth of the region\u2019s life science sector, creating up to 10,000 local jobs and contributing \u00a3400m GVA to the region\u2019s economy. It will sit at the heart of a critical cluster of health excellence in the city; with unparalleled links to the University of Birmingham Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Birmingham Women\u2019s and Children\u2019s NHS Foundation Trust.<\/p>\r\n<p>Businesses locating to BHIC will be closely aligned to the University of Birmingham\u2019s clinical trials facility and provided with direct access to a fully connected clinical trials ecosystem. Companies will also benefit from Bruntwood SciTech\u2019s Innovation Services support, which provides direct access to highly skilled specialist talent, funding and finance opportunities, and introductions for opportunities into new markets. <\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/topping-out-5.jpg\" data-image=\"67898\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Alan Rodger, Managing Director - UK North, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong>\r\n\u201cSisk is delighted to reach this important milestone at No.1 BHIC. It gives us time to reflect upon the great work done so far by our client, our staff and supply chain partners. BHIC is one of a number of projects in the Sisk Life Sciences portfolio and contributes to our growing presence across the UK. We are on course to complete No.1 BHIC in Q3 2023 with the campus expected to catalyse the growth of the region\u2019s life science sector. We look forward to works progressing on site and reaching completion over the coming 12 months.\u201d   <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Dr Kath Mackay, Director of Life Sciences at Bruntwood SciTech, said:<\/strong> \u201cIt has been fantastic to come together in such a celebratory way to reflect on the success of the UK life sciences sector,  Birmingham\u2019s contribution to date, and the huge impact BHIC is set to make in the future. The reception this development is receiving from local and national government shows just how much appetite there is for regional centres of excellence that drive prosperity and support local communities. <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cBHIC will provide research that matters through a full life sciences supply chain, creating up to 10,000 local jobs and contributing \u00a3400m GVA to the region\u2019s economy. With No.1 BHIC now less than a year away from completion, we\u2019re looking forward to opening its doors and welcoming the first businesses to the campus.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Andy Street, the Mayor of the West Midlands, commented:<\/strong> \u201cNo.1 BHIC is an incredibly exciting project for our region- bringing world class R&D to Birmingham and helping to transform health outcomes for local people. I have no doubt that BHIC is set to become a beacon of British ingenuity and scientific excellence. This state of the art facility will result in breakthroughs for patients and healthcare professionals around the world and- crucially- will support economic recovery right across the West Midlands in the months and years ahead.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Professor Adam Tickell, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Birmingham, said:<\/strong> \u201cThe University is proud of its longstanding collaborative relationship with partner NHS institutions. Our vision and ambition for this site was a dedicated health and life sciences park to enhance Birmingham\u2019s life sciences expertise.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThrough our collaboration with Bruntwood SciTech, our vision is becoming a reality. We are delighted by today\u2019s topping out ceremony, which celebrates the University\u2019s own flagship life sciences research facility, the Precision Health Technologies Accelerator \u2013 PHTA Ltd. This building demonstrates our dedication to providing a vibrant space to encourage new ways of thinking, encouraging interdisciplinary work and exploring new opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Professor Gino Martini, CEO of PHTA Ltd, commented: <\/strong>\u201cHaving PHTA at the heart of the BHIC development means that businesses locating here will be elbow-to-elbow with key opinion leaders and clinical-academics in areas such as clinical trials; complex diagnostics; health data; medical devices and regulatory science. It\u2019s a unique opportunity to commercialise life science innovations and accelerate the development of cutting-edge therapies and technologies, and we can\u2019t wait to move in this time next year.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>As the UK\u2019s leading property provider dedicated to the growth of the life science and tech sector, providing world-class specialist workspaces, infrastructure, and support, Bruntwood SciTech will also provide businesses and organisations based at BHIC with access to its UK-wide network of innovation districts of 11 campuses across seven cities - from Cambridge to Glasgow - enabling them to collaborate with a 500-strong specialist community of science and tech businesses. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-signs-its-single-largest-construction-contract-to-date-at-227m-to-deliver-a-further-769-homes-at-wembley-park","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/NEL-04-3505_View_01_GM-Custom.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk signs its single-largest construction contract to date at \u00a3227m to deliver a further 769 homes at Wembley Park","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Wednesday 28th September 2022: <\/strong>Quintain, the developer behind Wembley Park, has signed its largest construction contract to date, awarding \u00a3227m to John Sisk & Son (Sisk) to deliver two new residential buildings and significant public green space at Wembley Park. <\/p>\r\n<p>The buildings, currently known as NE02 and NE03, will be the first to be delivered at Wembley Park\u2019s North East Lands development, the latest quarter of the 85-acre site to be transformed by the developer. Quintain broke ground at North East Lands, which will deliver a total 2,000 homes, earlier this year as the developer celebrates its 30<sup>th<\/sup>\r\nanniversary and 20 years at Wembley Park. <\/p>\r\n<p>The \u00a3227m contract between Quintain and Sisk has been agreed at a fixed price. Whilst not uncommon, a fixed price contract committed to by both parties, during a period of high inflation and following the impact of Covid and Brexit, is testament to the exceptional working relationship between the two businesses. This outcome was achieved through early engagement with the wider contractor framework, cultivating transparency and a fair allocation of risk.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>James Saunders, CEO of Quintain, said:<\/strong> <em>\u201cWhilst the wider economic picture may be one of uncertainty, Quintain is committed to delivering hundreds of new homes for London at the right time and cost. This landmark contract signing is testament to our continued momentum at Wembley Park and our unwavering success at the site for the past 20 years. It gives me great pleasure to bring the North East Lands development forward with Sisk, our long-term construction partner and valued member of our contractor framework.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>The commitment to building a further 769 homes at Wembley Park in plots NE02 and NE03, during a period of economic uncertainty, demonstrates Quintain\u2019s confidence in the market and in its Build to Rent product so successfully managed by its Quintain Living team, currently at over 3,000 homes. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ajaz Shafi, COO, UK & Civils, John Sisk & Son, said <\/strong>\u201c<em>John Sisk & Son is thrilled to have formally signed contracts with Quintain for both NE02 & NE03 projects. This is the largest contract we have signed to date with Quintain and the first developments at North East lands. Sisk has an 18-year history at Wembley Park with our client, Quintain. Together we have created over 2,000 homes, along with a 365-bed hotel, 660 bed student resident units, 1,000 bay carpark, and over five acres of incredible public realm, with another 817 homes now currently under construction with the signing of this latest contract. This demonstrates our longstanding relationship with Quintain and the dedication of our staff <\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em>and supply chain partners. We are extremely excited by this next leg of the journey at Wembley with Quintain and look forward to creating this new neighbourhood within Wembley Park.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>The homes will be delivered alongside the completion of Union Park, which is to span a full seven acres across Wembley Park, three and a half of which are already complete and open to the public alongside children\u2019s play areas and water features. Union Park is Wembley\u2019s first new significant public green space in over a hundred years and, once complete, will be complemented by community amenities for local residents and the public.<\/p>\r\n<p>This significant construction contract signed between Quintain and Sisk comes after 18 years of successful collaboration between the two businesses at Wembley Park. The commitment to a continued partnership amongst a challenging market is testament to Quintain\u2019s transparent and supportive approach as a client rather than encouraging a race for the lowest price which traditional tendering methods are known to create.<\/p>\r\n<p>Previous projects between Quintain and Sisk have included the site\u2019s flagship Build to Rent development 743-home Canada Gardens, the 472-home Emerald Gardens development, London Designer Outlet, the Hilton London Wembley Hotel and the reconfiguration and refurbishment of the Grade 2 listed Wembley Arena (now the OVO Arena Wembley).<\/p>\r\n<p>-Ends-<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-appointed-to-kex-gill-re-alignment","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/KexGillA59.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk appointed to Kex Gill re-alignment","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Thursday 22nd September 2022:<\/strong>    John Sisk & Son have been selected to carry out the re-alignment of the A59 at Kex Gill. Sisk has a strong local presence in Yorkshire having recently completed the Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme (LPTIP) City Centre Gateways and are delivering major infrastructure work at York Central. <\/p>\r\n<p>North Yorkshire County Council has awarded preferred bidder status to Sisk pending contract award. This is dependent on funding from the Department for Transport (DfT) who are currently reviewing the Full Business Case with a decision expected in October. <\/p>\r\n<p>The aim is to begin the work in January 2023. Contractors will move on site during December 2022 to clear the moorland by late February 2023 to avoid the bird nesting season. An estimated completion date is May 2025. <\/p>\r\n<p>Kex Gill, between Skipton and Blubberhouses, has a history of landslips and over the years there have been many unplanned and costly closures. They cause an inconvenience for users of the A59, the surrounding towns and villages, and are damaging for businesses and local farmers. <\/p>\r\n<p>Grant funding was awarded by the DfT at \u00a356.1m against the original budget estimate of \u00a361.6m, with the remainder to be plugged by the county council\u2019s capital reserves. <\/p>\r\n<p>Following tender returns, the estimated cost of the project has increased by \u00a37.2m to \u00a368.8m as construction markets have seen a huge rise in inflation. Therefore, the Executive has approved an increase in its allocated funding from \u00a35.5m to \u00a312.7m, given the DfT grant is fixed.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk will move on site during December 2022 to clear the moorland by late February 2023 to avoid the bird nesting season. An estimated completion date is May 2025.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Dominic Hodges, Managing Director UK Civils, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong> \u201cSisk is really excited to be delivering this strategically important road scheme in North Yorkshire. The scheme is technically challenging with  complex engineering solutions required within an environmental sensitive area. We are working collaboratively with all stakeholders to develop an innovative scheme solution and look forward to working with the local community to leave a lasting legacy.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ends<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-progresses-at-the-oxford-science-park-with-names-of-two-new-buildings","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/GJP_1698.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk progresses at The Oxford Science Park with names of two new buildings","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Oxford, UK, Tuesday 20<sup>th<\/sup> September 2022:<\/strong>    John Sisk & Son has participated at the naming ceremony of two buildings at Plot 16, The Oxford Science Park (TOSP). The buildings have been named after two leading scientists, experimental psychologist Professor Susan Iversen CBE FMedSci and Nobel Prize-winning theoretical physicist Professor Sir Anthony Leggett <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fellow_of_the_Royal_Society\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Fellow of the Royal Society\">FRS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Honorary_Fellows_of_the_Institute_of_Physics\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Honorary Fellows of the Institute of Physics\">HonFInstP<\/a>.  <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk presented TOSP with a time capsule to commemorate the event. The capsule contained a copy of a newspaper, building plans and a list of contractors. This was engraved with the logos of the buildings which have been designed to reflect the scientists\u2019 research.<\/p>\r\n<p>Both scientists were honoured at The TOSP, one of Europe's leading locations for science and technology companies. Professors Iversen and Leggett, who are giving their names to the first and second buildings on Plot 16 respectively, are both former Fellows of Magdalen College Oxford which is the majority owner of TOSP. <\/p>\r\n<p>The 86,000 sq ft laboratory and office Iversen Building will be completed in the summer of 2023, providing high-specification grow-on space for science and technology companies. The 78,500 sq ft Leggett Building will be completed the following year. <\/p>\r\n<p>The Iversen Building is the next laboratory building to complete in Oxford against a backdrop of extremely high demand. Construction is ongoing, with completion expected in the summer of 2023.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p><figure><em><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Sisk-team-3.jpg\" data-image=\"66591\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/em><figcaption><em>John Sisk & Son - Oxford Science Park team<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ajaz Shafi, COO, John Sisk & Son, said<\/strong>: \u2018John Sisk & Son is proud to be delivering one of Europe\u2019s leading locations for science and technology at Oxford Science Park. The naming of both buildings at Plot 16 after two accomplished scientists and former fellows of Magdalen College is a fitting tribute. Works are progressing well on site and we look forward to leaving a lasting legacy in the community of Oxford.\u2019  <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Rory Maw, CEO of The Oxford Science Park, said:<\/strong> \u2018With the naming of The Iversen and Leggett Buildings, we are delighted to continue our tradition of honouring eminent Magdalen College Fellows and their scientific contributions. These leading researchers will doubtless inspire the growing science and technology companies that will occupy the facilities. The two new buildings are part of TOSP\u2019s accelerated growth strategy following the creation of the joint venture with GIC last year, providing high quality and much needed space for the thriving Oxford innovation ecosystem.\u2019<\/p>\r\n<figure><em><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/GJP_1883.jpg\" data-image=\"66592\" alt=\"The Oxford Science Park\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/em><figcaption><em>The Oxford Science Park, September 2022<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>For more information, please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>                                                                        <\/p>\r\n<p>Barry Ryan, <\/p>\r\n<p>Senior External Communications Officer<\/p>\r\n<p>John Sisk & Son<\/p>\r\n<p>T: +353 87 380 0578 <\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"mailto:ba.ryan@sisk.ie\">ba.ryan@sisk.ie<\/a> <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Notes to editor<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About The Oxford Science Park<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The Oxford Science Park is majority owned by Magdalen College, Oxford, upholding its research heritage and its strategy to support discovery, innovation and entrepreneurship. Providing an influential science and technology environment, the Park has ambitious plans to create an additional 500,000+ sq. ft. of office and laboratory space over the next 3 years alongside its strategic partner GIC.  This additional capacity will support the growth of businesses already based on the Park, providing flexible workspace accommodation, and enabling new companies to enjoy the Park\u2019s exceptional environment and collegiate and collaborative ethos.<\/p>\r\n<p>TOSP is home to 3,350 people and more than 100 businesses. These range from start-ups based in the Magdalen Centre innovation hub to major international companies and include Blue Earth Diagnostics, MiroBio, OrganOx, OxSonics Therapeutics, Oxford Nanopore Technologies, OXGENE, ProImmune, Oxford Science Enterprises, Evox Therapeutics, Exscientia and Intuitive Surgical. <\/p>\r\n<p>The Oxford Science Park is located approximately four miles south-east of Oxford city centre, just off the City\u2019s southern ring road. It has easy access to the M40 and A34, as well as to Heathrow Airport and mainline train services. For further information, please visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oxfordsp.com\">www.oxfordsp.com<\/a> or follow us on twitter <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/oxfordsciencepk\">@OxfordSciencePK<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/company\/the-oxford-science-park-tosp\">LinkedIn<\/a> <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About John Sisk & Son<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is an innovative, international construction and engineering company. We are experienced in delivering high-quality projects across the UK, Ireland and Europe. With a group turnover of \u20ac1.5bn and an industry leading balance sheet, we have the strong financial platform, track record and capacity to be a total solutions provider. In the delivery of complex projects, we work collaboratively with our clients and stakeholders to understand key project drivers, enabling the development of solutions that fulfil these needs and provide best value.<\/p>\r\n<p>For more visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\">www.johnsiskandson.com<\/a><\/p>"},{"url":"nibrt-announces-construction-start-for-a-new-advanced-therapeutics-facility-at-its-dublin-site","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/RRP-9906-0258.JPG","newsTitle":"NIBRT announces construction start for a new ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS facility at its Dublin site","newsContent":"<p><strong>Thursday, 15th September 2022:       <\/strong>The National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) has commenced construction work on an ambitious expansion of its existing facility in Dublin, Ireland. This expansion will increase NIBRT\u2019s capacity and capability to conduct manufacturing-focused research and training in advanced therapeutics. Advanced therapeutics is a category of innovative biological medicines that includes cell therapies, gene therapies, mRNA and DNA-based therapies and vaccines, and other novel vaccines.<\/p>\r\n<p>T\u00e1naiste Leo Varadkar and Martin Shanahan, CEO of IDA Ireland attended the announcement at NIBRT\u2019s facility in Dublin. The construction of this extended facility is expected to be complete and the facility operational in the second quarter of 2023. The new facility will accommodate around twenty-five new researchers and training staff and will serve new and existing NIBRT clients by providing research solutions to manufacturing challenges and staff training in the manufacturing of these highly innovative and complex medicines.<\/p>\r\n<p>This \u20ac21 million project is funded by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland and incorporates 1,800 m2 of new space, including five research laboratories and state of the art training suites, into the existing NIBRT facility that will be dedicated to advanced therapeutics.<\/p>\r\n<p>NIBRT has pulled together a team of global experts to develop the new facility, with PM Group having designed the extension, John Sisk & Son delivering the construction works and BPE Biopharma Engineering manging the overall project.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>T\u00e1naiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD said:<\/strong> \u201cIreland is fast becoming a world leader in advanced therapeutics, the really high value, highly skilled work involved in making new vaccines and new treatments for rare and devastating diseases.  In order to keep pace with what is always going to be a fast-developing area, we need to continuously invest in cutting-edge research and training for our workforce, so they can compete with the best on an international stage. So, I\u2019m really happy to announce the start of this expansion today. The Government is investing \u20ac21m, which will give us five new research labs, two new training suites and accommodate 25 new researchers. The work being done here will make a real difference to thousands of people\u2019s lives.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Joe O\u2019Sullivan, Regional Director, Pharma John Sisk & Son said: <\/strong>\u201cJohn Sisk & Son is delighted to be delivering this vital piece of strategic Life Sciences infrastructure at NIBRT. Sisk delivered the original construction of NIBRT in 2010. Our dedicated pharma division is looking forward to delivering construction works on the current expansion.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Speaking at the announcement, NIBRT CEO Darrin Morrissey commented: <\/strong>\u201cThe role of NIBRT is to help the growth and development of the biopharma manufacturing sector in Ireland by providing cutting edge training and research solutions. NIBRT intends to further enhance our current capability by becoming a leader in the pioneering and fast-evolving area of advanced therapies and vaccines. It is an immensely exciting time for NIBRT. With this expansion, we expect to deliver training for many more potential and newly-hired biopharma staff, as well as considerable growth in our research activities. This has the potential to rapidly enhance Ireland\u2019s standing as a location of choice for advanced therapy and vaccine manufacturing.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>The Irish biopharma industry continues to go from strength-to-strength, with over twenty new biologics manufacturing facilities developed across Ireland over the last decade and in excess of \u20ac12 billion in capital investment. The sector now supports over 40,000 high quality jobs with a diverse range of new opportunities currently available with the world\u2019s leading biopharma and biotech employers.<\/p>\r\n<p>Advanced therapeutics, also known as Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), treat diseases at molecular level and represent a potential step-change in the personalisation of treatment and in the treatment outcomes. For example, cell therapy is a medical approach that aims to introduce new, healthy cells into a patient\u2019s body to replace diseased or missing ones. While gene therapy treats or prevents disease by correcting the underlying genetic problem that causes the disease. Delivering these treatments to patients has the potential to offer tremendous therapeutic benefits, in some cases even a cure, in previously intractable illnesses like cancer, diabetes and neurological conditions. However, the manufacture of these highly sophisticated therapies is highly complex and producing them in a cost-effective and safe way presents unique challenges.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Martin Shanahan, CEO IDA Ireland said: <\/strong>\u201cThe expansion of NIBRT to respond to innovation in the sector greatly adds to Ireland\u2019s reputation as a global location of excellence for next-generation biopharmaceutical products. IDA Ireland continues to partner with and support NIBRT to ensure that Ireland is well positioned to support companies in these emerging advanced therapeutic areas.  Cell & Gene therapy is a core pillar in the developing field of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) which is widely considered as the next generation of pharmaceutical therapies. These products require highly innovative approaches to manufacturing and offer unparalleled opportunities in the treatment of disease.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>The new facility will be open in quarter 2 2023 and information on NIBRT\u2019s advanced therapeutic-related services and programmes can be located at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nibrt.ie\/atmp\/\">https:\/\/www.nibrt.ie\/atmp\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong> <br><\/p>"},{"url":"kajima-and-bartra-select-sisk-for-belmayne-258-home-residential-scheme","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Image-5.jpeg","newsTitle":"Kajima and Bartra select Sisk for Belmayne 258-home residential scheme","newsContent":"<p><strong>Wednesday 14th September 2022:<\/strong>   Kajima, the global real estate business, has secured a green finance loan from Allied Irish Bank for a 258-home residential scheme in Belmayne, Dublin. The \u20ac100+ million scheme will be delivered by a joint venture between Kajima and Bartra.<\/p>\r\n<p>With funding secured, Kajima and Bartra have also appointed John Sisk & Son as design and build contractor for the project, with work to start imminently.<\/p>\r\n<p>The scheme, which is named O\u2019Neill Court, received planning permission last year and is set to achieve LEED Gold standard for sustainability (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, U.S. Building Council). As part of the plans, and working with an Approved Housing Body, 50 homes will be available for social residents with the remaining 208 homes provided for private rental. <\/p>\r\n<p>The development will comprise a mix of one-, two- and three-bed homes, as well as more than 500 sqm of residential amenity facilities including a fully equipped gym, media room, workstations, parcel reception, concierge and relaxation area. The development will be WiredScore certified, which means it will have excellent internet connectivity. The homes will be suitable for both professionals and families looking for suitable suburban living that remains close to the city centre, as the site is supported with strong infrastructure connections as well as local amenities.<\/p>\r\n<p>Designed by McCrossan O\u2019Rourke Manning Architects, the scheme consists of three buildings, up to seven-storeys. These will surround two podium gardens that provide high quality landscaped green spaces for residents and play areas for children. The gardens sit above accessible parking including 400 bicycle parking spaces, with all car parking spaces being electric vehicle parking compatible. On the ground level, further trees and planting will be delivered to create an attractive new streetscape, which links the site to the nearby quality bus corridors and rail station.<\/p>\r\n<p>The site is situated in the northern Dublin suburb of Belmayne, close to Northern Cross in the north fringe business district, around 15 mins from Dublin airport and 30 mins to Dublin central business district via public transport, from the nearby Clongriffin train station. The site is part of a wider local authority masterplan area with adjacent similar developments already completed and sits directly to the north of the new Belmayne Main Street extension.<\/p>\r\n<p>Bartra has also been appointed as development and project manager and has been operating in this remit since last year. Site enabling works have been delivered by Coffey Construction. Dillon Marshall have been appointed as lettings and property managers and Hooke and MacDonald will act as selling agents. Advisors to Kajima and Bartra on the transaction include EY Debt Advisory, LK Shields, JBA Brenson Lawlor, Linesight, AON, Aecom and HRA Planning. The design team includes Horgan Lynch, IN2 Engineering, Daire Byrne & Associates, Cunnane Stratton Reynolds, Traynor Environmental Limited, Building Engineering Technologies, Sweco, Ashview Consultants, Let\u2019s Furnish and KSN PM. <\/p>\r\n<p>Construction is expected to be complete in mid-2025.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Dwayne McAleer, Managing Director at Kajima Ireland,<\/strong><strong> said: <\/strong>\u201cThis scheme will provide a fantastic place to live for families and professionals alike. Building on the purchase of the site last year, Kajima has continued its investment in bringing this fantastic project to construction, with EU Green Loan debt financing now secured from AIB in challenging times. We have assembled an excellent team for this project, including Sisk who have worked in partnership with Kajima, Bartra and our team throughout the lead-in process to construction. With this team\u2019s support we look forward to seeing this project come to fruition, as well as developing further projects in the Irish living sector, a hugely exciting market.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Mike Flannery, CEO at Bartra, said: <\/strong>\u201cThis is a significant milestone in our partnership with Kajima. Social and environmental sustainability is at the forefront of everything we do in Bartra. We are delighted that our experience in delivering large scale residential schemes will be utilized to complete the 50 social and 208 private homes at O\u2019Neill Court. All homes will be delivered to LEED Gold specification helping residents to reduce their energy consumption and carbon emissions, thereby lowering utility bills each month. With its excellent rail connectivity from Clongriffin Station, O\u2019Neill Court will be a truly sustainable community.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Derek Gormley, Director Preconstruction Ireland & Europe at Sisk, said: <\/strong>\u201cSisk is delighted to have collaborated with Kajima and Bartra during the successful pre-construction phase for the O\u2019Neill Court residential scheme in Belmayne. We look forward to immediately progressing to begin the construction phase on site and working with local stakeholders to create a positive legacy in the local community.\u201d    <\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Derek O\u2019Shea, Head of Development Finance at AIB Real Estate Finance, said: <\/strong>\u201cAIB Real Estate Finance are delighted to support Kajima & Bartra with the development of O\u2019Neill Court through our \u2018Sustainable Communities\u2019 green finance initiative. The scheme, which will be developed to LEED Gold standards will deliver 258 much needed private and social residential units to the market over the coming years. AIB are proud to be working with a best-in-class development partnership who share the Bank\u2019s sustainability objectives.\u201d   <\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"joiner-pj-gets-ready-to-take-on-the-world","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/PJ-Ewing-1.jpg","newsTitle":"Joiner PJ gets ready to take on the world","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday 12th September 2022: <\/strong>On Tuesday September 13, PJ Ewing, fourth-year apprentice, John Sisk & Son,  will walk into the RDS Simmonscourt to represent Sisk at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/75403\/admin\/#\" data-entity-urn=\"urn:li:fsd_company:72489308\" data-guid=\"0\" data-object-urn=\"urn:li:organization:72489308\" data-original-text=\"World Skills Ireland\" spellcheck=\"false\">World Skills Ireland<\/a> competition.<\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><\/strong>Kildare man PJ has earned the right to be there having made it through the preliminary rounds. \u201cWe had to make a piece and send it off to Sligo IT to be judged,\u201d says PJ. They pick the best six to participate in the three-day joinery competition in the RDS.<br><br>Understandably, there are a few nerves in advance of the competition. \u201cIf I do win, it will be great as it gives the company recognition. This will be my first time doing a bit of proper joinery outside of college. We make doors here in the Training Centre but it wouldn\u2019t be anything technical like this.\u201d<br><br>PJ says there have been lots of well-wishers too. \u201cI\u2019ve had people coming over from head office wishing me luck. They\u2019re saying there\u2019s no pressure on me \u2013 all I\u2019ve to do is do my best.\u201d PJ knows too that the experience of the whole event will stand to him, \u201cthat\u2019s half the joy of it\u201d.<br><br>PJ knew about Sisk prior to his apprenticeship because his father had worked on Liffey Valley. He had also done a day trip to the joinery when he was in school. \u201cWe met Dave and a couple of guys who are now foremen but would have been apprentices then. When I finished school it was the first place I thought of.\u201d<br><br>Like the run-up to any competition, PJ is spending his time practising in advance of September 13. \u201cYou have to keep doing it \u2013 getting that memory into your hands. You can see it getting better every time \u2013 it\u2019s just repetition.\u201d<br><br>He also has former apprentice Cian Lawless \u2013 who won the competition three times \u2013 helping him. \u201cHe\u2019s showing me ways to make things better.\u201d<br><br>World Skills Ireland takes place in RDS Simmonscourt from Sep 13-15. It is free to attend but you must register in advance <a href=\"https:\/\/worldskillsireland.registrationdesk.ie\/\">https:\/\/worldskillsireland.reg...<\/a><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-rail-set-to-install-life-saving-defibrillators-for-stations-across-wales-and-the-border","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Defib-install-08.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk Rail set to install life-saving defibrillators for stations across Wales and the border","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday 5<sup>th<\/sup>\r\nSeptember 2022:<\/strong> Sisk Rail has been selected by Transport for Wales (TfW) to rollout life-saving defibrillators at stations across the Wales and Borders rail network.<\/p>\r\n<p>The work is the latest phase of plans by TfW to install over 200 defibrillators at stations and in communities throughout Wales and the borders, which began in February 2022.<\/p>\r\n<p>Defibrillators are important portable life-saving devices that can give a casualty\u2019s heart an electric shock when it has stopped beating, normally in a sudden cardiac arrest. According to British Heart Foundation Cymru, there are around 2,800 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in Wales each year, but just one in 20 people survive.<\/p>\r\n<p>Survival rates fall by 10% every minute without CPR or by using a defibrillator and using a defibrillator within three minutes of a cardiac arrest can improve a person's chance of survival by as much as 70%.<\/p>\r\n<p>Once ready for use the defibrillators will be registered on the British Heart Foundation\u2019s bespoke portal, called The Circuit, in partnership with St John Ambulance, the Resuscitation Council UK and the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives. The Circuit maps out defibrillators for NHS ambulance services across the UK so in the crucial moments after a cardiac arrest, they can swiftly direct members of the public to the nearest defibrillator.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Nick Culshaw, Managing Director, UK Civils and Rail, Sisk said: <\/strong>\u201cSisk Rail is delighted to be carrying out these works throughout Wales and the border rail network on behalf of TfW. These 200 defibrillators will provide vital life-saving equipment in local communities. We hope that in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest that the installation of these defibrillators will help to save lives.\u201d    <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Lisa Cleminson, Transport for Wales\u2019 Stations Director, said: <\/strong>\u201cWe\u2019re proud to be rolling out defibrillators across the Wales and Borders network. These yellow boxes are vitally important in helping those who experience a cardiac arrest, be they TfW customers, colleagues or someone in the local community. <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe already have defibrillators in many of our stations across our network, and these additional new machines will become a valuable life-saving resource.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re encouraging customers and community to support us in keeping this equipment safe and secure by being vigilant and reporting any incidences of vandalism immediately to British Transport Police by texting 61016.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>The project has been organised by TfW\u2019s Rail Infrastructure Director Karl Gilmore, who added: \u201cAll of the defibrillators will be available 24 hours a day but, more crucially, they will all be listed on The Circuit so emergency services staff know where they are located.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cOur staff will be given training on how to use the defibrillators and we\u2019re working with charities and other organisations to make sure we can roll out training into communities.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><br><br><\/p>"},{"url":"building-a-skilled-future-sisk-announces-sponsorship-of-worldskills-ireland-2022","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/D24802-0070.jpg","newsTitle":"Building A Skilled Future: Sisk announces sponsorship of WorldSkills Ireland 2022","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday 5<sup>th<\/sup> September 2022:<\/strong> John Sisk & Son is proud to announce the return of WorldSkills Ireland, returning to the RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, from 13<sup>th<\/sup>-15<sup>th<\/sup>\r\nSeptember 2022. Ireland\u2019s largest builder is a long-term sponsor of this apprentice trade event.   <\/p>\r\n<p>A partnership between enterprise, industry, education, training, and government, WorldSkills Ireland raises the profile and recognition of skills and apprenticeships and prepares the talent of today for the careers of the future, and we are thrilled to be onboard supporting the show. <\/p>\r\n<p>Taking place under one roof, free to attend and packed with interactive events, demonstrations, talks and competitions, WorldSkills Ireland will present a wide selection of options, careers and pathways to excite every type of student.<\/p>\r\n<p>Offering a unique opportunity to learn about different industries, discover exciting job pathways and options for a vocation in the skills and trade industry, it is a fantastic event for Sisk to support employees of the future and secure a pipeline for skills through apprenticeships, providing a systemic solution to today\u2019s skill and business challenges. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ronan Murphy, Sisk Joinery Works and Training Centre Manager said:<\/strong> \u201cSisk is delighted to be a main sponsor of WorldSkills Ireland 2022. At Sisk we pride ourselves on the career path that we offer our apprentice carpenters and joiners. This unique event not only showcases the variety of apprenticeships available but also host 25 separate National Skills Finals. These competitions recognise the best talents in each of the trades and where the winners get the opportunity to represent Ireland in the World Skills Finals. I would encourage all secondary schools to visit WorldSkills Ireland 2022 to see the opportunities, craftsmanship and talent on show across all trades.\u201d   <\/p>\r\n<p>A must-attend event, WorldSkills Ireland is set to inspire the next generation of skilled young people to follow their passions, interests and talents. For further information on WorldSkills Live, please see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldskillsireland.ie\">www.worldskillsireland.ie<\/a> or follow WorldSkills Ireland on social media.<\/p>\r\n<p>To visit us at the show, register for free via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldskillsireland.ie\">www.worldskillsireland.ie<\/a> <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-switches-to-fossil-free-hvo-fuel-across-all-its-irish-construction-sites","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/D25566-0048.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk switches to fossil-free HVO fuel across all its Irish construction sites","newsContent":"<p><strong>Monday 29th August 2022:<\/strong> Ireland\u2019s largest construction company, John Sisk & Son (\u201cSisk\u201d) has announced an agreement with Certa to supply Sisk with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) for use in plant and machinery on all of its Irish construction sites. Sisk is the first construction business in Ireland to mandate the switch to HVO across all sites.  <\/p>\r\n<p>HVO is a fossil-free biofuel typically made by reacting waste vegetable oils and animal fats with hydrogen to create fuel suitable for use in diesel engines. The switch to HVO will deliver Sisk a 90 percent reduction in CO2e and 85 percent reduction in other harmful emissions such as particulate matter. The amount of diesel that Sisk uses annually emits 3,000 tonnes of CO2, this accounts for 60 percent of its scope 1 carbon emissions. <\/p>\r\n<p>Earlier this year, Sisk successfully trialled HVO across a number of its civil engineering projects. With greater volume and distribution of HVO coming onto the Irish market, Sisk will implement HVO across its Irish business by the end of 2022. The business is also exploring similar supply arrangements for its European projects.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ian O\u2019Connor, Energy Manager, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong> \u201cOur transition to HVO is a major strategic step change and it will positively impact our carbon performance immediately. We estimate a 60 percent reduction of our Scope 1 emissions when the entire company is using this fuel. We have set ourselves ambitious targets to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 and this is another important milestone on the journey. We will continue to monitor new technologies and innovation to ensure we are at the forefront of clean and efficient sustainable solutions.\u201d  <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Andrew Graham, Managing Director, Certa Ireland said:<\/strong> \u201cWe are delighted to be supplying Sisk with our ground-breaking GD+ HVO product. This is a great opportunity to facilitate Sisk in their journey to achieve Net Zero by 2030.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk was the first construction business in the UK to utilise this sustainable fuel at its Northstowe project in Cambridgeshire for its client, Homes England. This project used circa 1.5 million  litres of HVO. In April, 100 percent of site fuel procured by Sisk projects in the UK was HVO. As a result, carbon emissions of Sisk UK operations have been reduced by 36 percent.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"moda-and-sisk-complete-high-jump-with-birminghams-tallest-residential-tower","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Moda-The-Mercian-Running-Track-3.jpg","newsTitle":"Moda and Sisk complete high jump with Birmingham\u2019s tallest residential tower","newsContent":"<p><br><strong><em>Birmingham, 29 July 2022:<\/em> <\/strong>Moda and John Sisk & Son have completed Birmingham\u2019s tallest residential tower, Moda, The Mercian. The 42-storey high tower was designed by Birmingham-based award-winning Glenn Howells Architects and delivered by Sisk at a cost of \u00a3260m. Moda, The Mercian will be home to 481 intergenerational apartments for rent, ranging from studios to three-bed apartments.  <\/p>\r\n<p>The first major tower in Birmingham city centre at 42 storeys, Moda, The Mercian has delivered an ambitious Chicago-style building which includes 35,000 sq ft of mixed commercial, retail and leisure space.  <\/p>\r\n<p>The project utilised state-of-the-art high-rise technology including the Doka SCP core construction rig, four-storey Hunnebeck safe screens with integrated staircase, formwork hoist and lightweight Dokadek panel falsework. It also includes 3,678 unitised panels installed, all constructed offsite.  <\/p>\r\n<p>Moda, The Mercian comprises two concrete lift and staircase cores. The main core up to level 42 was delivered at a rate of one level per eight working days. The secondary core up to level 14 was delivered at a rate of one level per five working days. <\/p>\r\n<p>The project team successfully navigated its way through uncontrollable external factors, including Covid-19 and the impact of Brexit materials shortages, to deliver Moda, The Mercian without any major delays or cost increases.    <\/p>\r\n<p>With Birmingham being the host city of the Commonwealth Games, it is fitting that Moda, The Mercian boasts a 200m podium open-air running track on the roof \u2013 one of the first of its kind in the UK and the first in Birmingham. The neighbourhood has a collection of 12 state-of-the-art penthouses at the top of the building which are named after Birmingham athletes past and present to celebrate its connection to the games.  <\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/_square800px\/Official-ribbon-cutting-Moda-Sisk-Ian-Ward-3.jpg\" data-image=\"63272\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><figcaption>(L-R) Tony Brooks, MD, Moda Living, Cllr. Ian Ward and Ajaz Shafi, COO, UK & Civils, Sisk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p>In addition to the rooftop running track and roof terrace, the best-in-class amenities within the development also include a 24-hour gym and studios, shared lounges and games room, private dining room, 24-hour concierge, a triple height internal atrium\/events space and flexible co-working spaces. <\/p>\r\n<p>Moda, The Mercian is built with quality health and wellbeing at the forefront, securing a highly sought-after Fitwel 3 Star Rating. All homes are equipped with smart sensors in every home and communal space which measure sound, light, temperature, humidity, Co2 and wind speed to ensure the spaces are optimised for wellness.  <\/p>\r\n<p>These Utopi sensors provide real-time management and ESG data benchmarked against the optimal wellness score for environmental performance and quality of living for residents. The sensors also give residents insight to their utility costs and bespoke advice on how to minimise them, as well as telling them where they rank sustainability across the neighbourhood, incentivising green behaviour. <\/p>\r\n<p>The development is also certified \u2018Pure Green\u2019 which means all the energy it uses is from 100% renewable sources including wind, solar and tidal power. <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/_square800px\/Show-apartment-Living-Area-level-38.jpg\" data-image=\"63275\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Reservations for the neighbourhood opened in February this year, attracting 2,500 enquiries even before it was launched on letting platforms Rightmove and Zoopla. The first phase of the neighbourhood was fully let less than eight weeks after going live.  <\/p>\r\n<p>Moda, The Mercian has created a long-lasting legacy in Birmingham with over 300 people hired from across The Midlands and 24 apprenticeships created for local people throughout the construction phase. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk worked closely with Birmingham City Council and West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) throughout construction to create local employment. The WMCA-funded training hub at Moda, The Mercian created 140 job opportunities for local residents, equipping them with valuable skills for their future careers by offering construction training and a guaranteed job interview after completing a 20-day course. <\/p>\r\n<p>Moda recently announced Sisk as its preferred contractor for a second neighbourhood in Birmingham, Great Charles Street, which will deliver 720 homes for rent alongside new public realm, mixed commercial space and a range of market-leading amenities. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tony Brooks, Managing Director at Moda Living, said: <\/strong>\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to see Moda, The Mercian come to fruition, in a pivotal time for Birmingham\u2019s rental market. Inspired by skyscrapers in Chicago, Moda, The Mercian has transformed the Birmingham skyline and is only the start of what Moda and Sisk will bring to the city. We thank Sisk for delivering the building to a fantastic standard without major delays or cost increases, and we look forward to working together to bring the next Moda development, Great Charles Street, to this great city.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ajaz Shafi, Chief Operating Officer (COO), John Sisk & Son said: <\/strong>\u201cSisk is delighted to have delivered Moda, The Mercian, the highest residential tower in Birmingham for our client Moda., Living The quality of the finished building is a testament to our great people and supply chain partners in The Midlands, particularly against the backdrop of Covid-19. We are proud to leave a real lasting legacy at Moda, The Mercian. Working alongside Moda, WMCA, Birmingham City Council and our supply chain partners we have given local people real opportunities in the construction industry. We look forward to using this tried and tested model going forward on our upcoming Great Charles Street project.\u201d       <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council said<\/strong>: \"Moda Living has delivered something very special right in the heart of Birmingham and Moda, The Mercian is an impressive addition to our city centre offer. In many ways this development is changing the way that people live in central Birmingham and I look forward to working with Moda in the future as the city continues to evolve into a truly exceptional global destination.\" <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands and Chair of the WMCA, said:<\/strong> \u201cI\u2019m pleased to be here at the brand new Mercian building. Through our funding in providing a training hub over the last two years, we\u2019ve helped to equip over 300 local residents with the skills they need to succeed in the modern construction industry. Not only is The Mercian Building a welcome investment which sits well with our aspirational vision for the region, it\u2019s also a high-quality development with a running track on the roof just in time to tap into the Commonwealth Games spirit.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cA key part of my mayoral mission is to help our local residents bounce back from the hit the pandemic inflicted on us \u2013 better connecting them into the world of work as part of my 100k jobs plan.\u201d<\/p>"},{"url":"work-gets-underway-at-weir-mill-stockport","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/WEIR-MILL_VIEW03_WEAVERS-SQUARE-FINAL_HIGH_RES.jpg","newsTitle":"\ufeffWork gets underway at Weir Mill, Stockport","newsContent":"<p><strong>Monday 25th July 2022:     <\/strong>Stockport's historic Weir Mill is set to become the centrepiece of a creative new neighbourhood, with Capital&Centric\u2019s \u00a360 million transformation officially underway. <br> <br>With funding in place from Stockport Council and Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC), work has now started on site. Main contractor SISK has begun prepping the site, paving the way for construction of over 250 design-led apartments across the restored listed Victorian mill buildings and a two neighbouring new-build blocks. <br> <br>New pictures give a glimpse behind the doors of the looming heritage structures, with the rest of the site now cleared. It\u2019ll soon be a hive of activity as building begins. It\u2019s anticipated the build period will take around two years.<br> <br>Once complete, it\u2019ll be a neighbourhood oozing with personality and packed with spaces for residents and visitors to explore. From new lush greenery and outdoor hangouts, to a mix of indie bars, restaurants and shops, Weir Mill has been designed to be a stand-out destination for Stockport Town Centre West. Its set to feature distinct zones with different vibes, from the contemplative garden space of West Courtyard to Weavers Square, a buzzing new public space for markets, DJ sets and cultural pop-ups. <br> <strong><br>Tim Heatley, co-founder of Capital&Centric, said:<\/strong> \u201cThere\u2019s so much love locally for Weir Mill and it\u2019ll be awesome to see the neighbourhood take shape as we get to work. We\u2019ve been floored by the pent-up anticipation for this project and are determined to do the historic buildings justice \u2013 cementing their place in Stockport\u2019s future. <br> <br>\u201cIt\u2019s heartening to see Stockport finally getting its time in the national spotlight, with a recent nod in the Sunday Times as one of the best places to invest in 2022. Places like Weir Mill will take the town the next level, acting both as a catalyst for wider investment and a destination neighbourhood in its own right. That\u2019s all thanks to the real collaboration with Stockport Council and the MDC to get key sites like this underway.\u201d<br> <br>The site is a cornerstone project for Stockport MDC\u2019s Town Centre West masterplan - an integral part of the \u00a31billion town centre wide transformation. Town Centre West comprises a series of regeneration and development projects \u2013 including the nearby Stockport 8 and Stockport Interchange sites \u2013 which will bring new jobs, homes, transport infrastructure, leisure and amenities to the town centre, helping to create the most sustainable and liveable town centre in Greater Manchester.<\/p><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/JA11548-Edit.jpg\" data-image=\"62664\" alt=\"Weir Mill, Stockport prior to construction works\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><strong><br>Lord Bob Kerslake, Chairman of the Stockport MDC, said: <\/strong>\u201cIt is an exciting time for Stockport. We are seeing substantial change and progress made across the 130-acre Town Centre West regeneration district, with Weir Mill the latest in a number of new developments to start on site in recent months. Weir Mill will not only deliver new homes within the town centre, it will allow the people of Stockport to once again enjoy this historic building, as it becomes re-activated with spaces for the community. <br> <br>\u201cWe are looking forward to working closely with our partners at Capital&Centric, and to continue demonstrating the strength of public and private sector collaboration.\u201d<br> <br>Parts of the buildings at Weir Mill date back to the 1700s and Capital&Centric\u2019s vision has always been to deliver a community with an identity true to Stockport\u2019s independent scene, not an identikit of other high streets. Weir Mill will create a laid back riverside vibe while celebrating the site\u2019s industrial past \u2013 with a focus on attracting creative, independent and unique operators to be based there. <br><br>Delivery of the site will be supported by funding from Homes England\u2019s Housing Infrastructure Fund and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Brownfield Fund.<br> <strong><br>Cllr Mark Hunter, Leader of Stockport Council, said: <\/strong>\u201cThis is a momentous occasion for Stockport as work starts to transform this area of the town centre into a new \u00a360m neighbourhood, providing hundreds of much needed new homes, as well as vibrant outdoor spaces and even more great leisure facilities for people to visit and enjoy. Confidence from the private sector has never been better, and the fact that we\u2019re attracting renowned developers like Capital&Centric to take this project forward speaks volumes. <br> <br>\u201cWeir Mill will complement our other ambitious projects in the town centre, such as the new Transport Interchange, Stockport Exchange and improvements to Merseyway. I\u2019m looking forward to seeing plans progress and this historic  building being brought back to life again .\u201d    <br> <br>Weir Mill is the latest labour of love for Capital&Centric, the Manchester-based team that specialise in delivering communities with a design-led edge - the Kampus garden neighbourhood next to Manchester\u2019s gay village a perfect example. They\u2019re also on site restoring an iconic former cutlery works in Sheffield (the setting for an upcoming Channel 4 primetime design show). <br> <br>It will feature:<br> <br>\u2022\tChestergate and King Street West: A new gateway into the town centre, with ground floor spaces for independent shops, cafes or delis and plenty of lush greenery.<\/p>\r\n<p> \u2022\tWater Front: A new public space looking out across the River Mersey, providing a place for riverside chilling in the evening sun or some fine dining in the restored Wheel house overlooking the water.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u2022\tWeir Mill East: Sensitively designed new buildings featuring a mix of homes, drawing inspiration from the site\u2019s manufacturing history.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u2022\tWeavers Square: What will become the heart of the scheme and a new destination for Stockport. The old cast iron columns of Weavers Shed are being retained to create a vibrant new outdoor space for riverside street markets, DJ sets, live music events and performing arts.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u2022\tWest Shed: A striking indoor space with exposed brick vaulted arches and cast-iron columns, creating a relaxed space to take your laptop, grab a coffee and while away the day.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u2022\tWest Courtyard: The former working courtyard to the mills, this will be a quieter, more contemplative garden space for residents and the general public to chill out, with plants, trees and secluded spaces to explore.<\/p>"},{"url":"john-sisk-son-win-100m-york-central-infrastructure-scheme","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/16172_Cam_Station-View.jpg","newsTitle":"John Sisk & Son win \u00a3100m York Central infrastructure scheme","newsContent":"<p><strong>Wednesday 20th July 2022:  <\/strong>John Sisk & Son Ltd has been awarded a contract for the \u00a3100m infrastructure package phase of the York Central masterplan. <\/p>\r\n<p>The design and build contract, gained through the YORCivil framework, includes the construction of a new road bridge and footbridge over the East Coast Main Line, 2km of single carriageway road including separated cycle and pedestrian provisions, a rail spur to the National Railway Museum, and earthworks and utility works site wide. The team are involved in design work prior to the start of the main contract.<\/p>\r\n<p>Over three years, this phase of the project will put in place the key infrastructure needed for the transformation of underused brownfield land into a vibrant and distinctive new mixed use neighbourhood \u2013 complete with residential, cultural, recreational, commercial and outdoor amenity spaces. The project is being brought forward by Homes England and Network Rail as majority landowners, and in wider partnership with the City of York Council and the National Railway Museum.<\/p>\r\n<p>The wider York Central masterplan has previously been consulted on, with outline planning permission granted in December 2019. The overall scheme will deliver up to 2,500 homes, 20% of which will be affordable, and over one million square feet of commercial space for offices, retail and leisure, providing a significant boost for the local economy. Situated next to York Railway Station, York Central will offer excellent connections to the wider city and the rest of the UK. This will transform the area and help achieve the goal of bringing \u00a31.16bn to the local economy, helping to level up York and deliver its future heritage.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk has already completed early contractor involvement and enabling work on the project, including work with local schools, community groups and charities. Work on the infrastructure phase is set to start in summer 2022.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>John Sisk & Son Regional Director of Major Projects Andy Langley says<\/strong>: \u201cI\u2019m delighted that Sisk have managed to help the client develop the project ready for construction. It\u2019s fantastic to be involved in this exciting project and be a part of the local community as we build the major infrastructure in-line with the York Central masterplan.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Paul Brown, Chief Executive Officer at John Sisk and Son, commented:<\/strong> \u201cSisk is delighted to be involved in this exciting project. We are committed to delivering this project for the benefit of the whole community and look forward to working in partnership with all the key stakeholders.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Peter Freeman, Chair of Homes England, said:<\/strong> \u201cThis marks a significant moment for York Central. We know what a transformational impact urban regeneration schemes such as this can have on a place and the benefits it will offer York\u2019s community. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve partnered with Network Rail to help unlock this long-stalled site. The delivery of crucial infrastructure will help achieve that, bringing ours and our partners\u2019 ambitions for this underutilised area another step closer to reality. It\u2019s brilliant to see the plans starting to come to fruition.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>For more information on the partnership, visit:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk\/projects\/housing-and-regeneration\/york-central\/\">https:\/\/www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk\/projects\/housing-and-regeneration\/york-central\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkcentral.info\/2019\/02\/07\/your-questions-answered-funding-for-york-central\/\">https:\/\/www.yorkcentral.info\/2019\/02\/07\/your-questions-answered-funding-for-york-central\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkcentral.info\/york-central\/planning-applicpation\/\">https:\/\/www.yorkcentral.info\/york-central\/planning-applicpation\/<\/a>\r\n<\/p>"},{"url":"e05-the-robinson-wembley-park-winner-of-prestigious-construction-news-award","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Community-Engagement-John-Sisk-and-Son.jpg","newsTitle":"E05 The Robinson, Wembley Park winner of prestigious Construction News Award","newsContent":"<p><strong>Monday 18th July 2022:<\/strong>   John Sisk & Son has won the Community Engagement Project of the Year at the 2022 Construction News Awards for its E05 The Robinson project at Wembley Park. <\/p>\r\n<p>The winners of the 2022 Construction News Awards were crowned in front of the industry on 14th July at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London. Raluca Ursu and John Dennehy were present from Sisk alongside Coryn Martin from our client, Quintain. <\/p>\r\n<p>The Construction News Awards, celebrating its 26th year in 2022, brought together more than 1,200 of the UK\u2019s leading clients and contractors for a glittering evening of celebration, recognition and networking.<\/p>\r\n<p>Ger Hayes, Regional Director, UK South, John Sisk & Son said: \u201cCongratulations to the entire John Sisk & Son team at Wembley Park together with our client Quintain Limited and our outstanding supply chain partners working together to make a real lasting impact in the communities we work in.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>CN Awards judges feedback said: \u201cThis project demonstrated the true meaning of community engagement by embracing their responsibility and getting into the heart of the community and defining the communities needs by putting themselves in the shoes of the families and making a lasting impact through adopting a whole ecosystem approach by bringing together small local charities leaving a lasting legacy.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Colin Marrs, Editor of Construction News, commented: \u201cIn a year of new, severe and constantly evolving challenges for the construction industry, the 2022 CN Awards winners are renewed proof of the determination, resilience and inventiveness of those working in the sector. The entries highlight continuing innovation as well as an ongoing appetite for change to meet new demands and worsening economic headwinds.<\/p>\r\n<p>The full list of winners can be found at: <a href=\"https:\/\/awards.constructionnews.co.uk\/\">https:\/\/awards.constructionnew...<\/a> <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Notes to Editors <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The Construction News Awards is organised by Construction News, part of EMAP. For more information about Construction News, see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionnews.co.uk\/\">http:\/\/www.constructionnews.co...<\/a><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-people-cristina-turcu","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/C-and-C.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk People: Cristina Turcu","newsContent":"<p><strong>Wednesday 8th June 2022:            <\/strong>It\u2019s over 170 years since Richard Martin took the original John Sisk under his wing and nurtured him to become the success story we all know. Yet that sense of seeing potential in people, providing opportunities for them to develop, remains an ingrained part of the Sisk way.<\/p>\r\n<p>Take Cristina Turcu, for example. Cristina arrived in the UK from Romania in 2017. She had no English, had planned to work for a while to get some money together and then return to her home country. The last few years, however, have turned out better than she could have imagined: \u201cI didn\u2019t believe I would succeed so well,\u201d she says.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Supported<\/strong><br>We first met Cristina back in September 2020, when she was just about to begin a Construction Management degree in John Moores University in Liverpool, supported by the company. She had worked as a cleaner at Circle Square since 2018, where staff helped her with her English. Such was the improvement that she then got a job on the project as trainee site administrator.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cI gained so much experience on the fantastic Circle Square and Affinity Living, two impressive projects that I had seen from the beginning. This helped me to develop my understanding of construction, learning more about environmental considerations and materials.\u201d The next step was the decision to go to university.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cI started in 2020 but due to the pandemic we had to study from home, which was very challenging. I really enjoyed learning how to set out and all the more physical tasks as they helped me to visualise the calculations and processes.\u201d<br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Experience<\/strong><br>Cristina loves the combination of working and learning. \u201cI am still working full time with Sisk which gives me the opportunity to put theory into practice.\u201d She has just begun on new project Weir Mill in Stockport. \u201cI started in the roles of the Health & Safety Site Administrator, Site Environmental Champion and Social Value Champion. I am looking to being more involved and eventually gain experience in tendering for subcontractors, as I worked on this Affinity with the commercial team previously.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>She has also enrolled onto NVQ Level 6. \u201cSo within the next year I will hopefully have a qualification which will enable me to get a black card,\u201d she says. And the learning doesn\u2019t stop there. After university, Cristina has her eye on a masters.<\/p>\r\n<p>Reflecting on how far she has come since those early days as a cleaner on Circle Square, she says: \u201cWe all know that learning a new language is not the easiest, but it is not impossible, especially when you have help from the people you work with. Today I know what I want, what I can do and what people support me. I am so happy and grateful to have had this chance.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cMy initial plan was to stay here for couple years to make some money and go back to Romania. After I met the Sisk team all my plans changed. I wanted to stay with Sisk as they have lots of fantastic opportunities and it is a nice environment to work in. Sisk have given me a stable job, allowing me to invest in my education and in my future.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Photo: Cristina Turcu (right) with Christina Nichols at the Warrington office. The pair have known each other since Cristina began work as a cleaner on Circle Square in 2018<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"senior-management-appointments-at-sisk","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Mark.jpg","newsTitle":"Senior Management Appointments at Sisk","newsContent":"<p><strong>Wednesday 1<sup>st<\/sup> June, Dublin:<\/strong>  John Sisk & Son today announces senior management appointments which strengthen the leadership team and bring a sharper focus to some of the sectors the company operates in. <\/p>\r\n<p>Steven McGee is joining Sisk as Chief Operating Officer, Ireland, to lead the ongoing development of the construction business in Ireland. Steven will join the Board, reporting to the CEO and will have responsibility for the Ireland East and Ireland South, West and North construction business. He is joining the company on 13<sup>th<\/sup> June. <\/p>\r\n<p>To ensure it continues to meet customers\u2019 needs Sisk is creating a new role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Data Centres, Life Sciences & Technology and Donal McCarthy is being appointed to this position. He will have responsibility for these sectors across the business in Ireland, UK and Europe, reporting to the CEO, building on the strong client relationships and track record he has in these sectors. Donal and Steven will work closely together in 2022 to transition the business efficiently to this operating structure and will use this time to develop specific arrangements for supporting both Divisions.<\/p>\r\n<p>In support of the new COO role, the company is appointing Owen Sisk as Managing Director, Data Centres, reporting to Donal McCarthy, to drive the business opportunity in Data Centres across all geographies. As a Regional Director Owen has been driving the expansion in Life Sciences & Technology business in Europe and building teams to deliver on the strategy.<\/p>\r\n<p>Tom Wall is appointed Managing Director, Life Sciences & Technology, also reporting to Donal, to build on the client relationships and help develop the business and people in that sector across all geographies. He was appointed Director with responsibility for these sectors in July 2021 and will continue to expand our service offering in this sector in this role. <\/p>\r\n<p>In addition, Cormac Fitzpatrick will be promoted to Regional Director in our Life Sciences & Technology Business in Europe, reporting to Tom Wall. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Commenting on the appointments Paul Brown, Chief Executive Officer said: <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThese appointments will support our work in these sectors and bring focus to our Irish operations, setting us up for further success in the next phase of our development. They will help us continue to develop the strong opportunities in Ireland, in Data Centres, Life Sciences and Technology and help bring more structured operational control to our business and improve the quality of our earnings. I am delighted to welcome Steven into the business and look forward to working with him in our Irish construction business and I congratulate Donal, Owen, Tom and Cormac on their new roles. They will help us continue to develop the strong opportunities in Data Centres, Life Sciences and Technology across our business in Ireland, the UK and Europe.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Donal-McCarthy.jpg?1654085395517\" data-image=\"1824\"><figcaption>Donal McCarthy, Chief Operating Officer, Data Centres, Life Sciences & Technology, Sisk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Commenting on his appointment to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer, Data Centres, Life Sciences & Technology, Donal McCarthy said: <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><\/strong>\u201cI am delighted to take on this exciting new role and to build on the success we have had over many years in the Data Centres, Life Sciences & Technology sectors. I look forward to working closely with Owen, Tom and all our teams, to continue to deliver our growth strategy in these key sectors across all geographies. I would also like to welcome Steven to the Sisk team and to wish him every success in his new role.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Commenting on his appointment as Chief Operating Officer, Ireland, Steven McGee said:<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cI am really excited to be joining Sisk and look forward to getting to work. I have been working in the UK most recently as Managing Director of ISG Construction, however I spent significant time working in the Irish market and am looking forward to returning to help lead the Irish construction business through the next phase of its development.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-and-irish-water-turns-sod-on-kilmore-quay-project","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Alan-Tully-Val-Fox-Mike-Tinsley-Irish-Water-Alan-Lavery-AECOM.JPG","newsTitle":"Sisk and Irish Water turns sod on Kilmore Quay project","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday 23<sup>rd<\/sup> May 2022<\/strong>: John Sisk & Son and Irish Water turned the sod on the new wastewater treatment plant and related infrastructure at Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford last Friday morning. Irish Water, working in partnership with Wexford County Council, have already commenced works on the new sewerage scheme and wastewater treatment infrastructure for Kilmore Quay. <\/p>\r\n<p>It has been announced that Sisk has signed the contract with Irish Water to carry out works on the utility\u2019s behalf to end the discharge of raw sewage into the Eastern Celtic Sea with works on the project due for completion in 2024.<\/p>\r\n<p>Once completed, the new sewer infrastructure will ensure compliance with wastewater discharge regulations. It will also improve the performance of the sewer network and water quality in the receiving waters and the Celtic Irish Sea. The new scheme will involve the design and construction of a new wastewater treatment plant, underground pumping stations, pipelines, as well as testing and commissioning works. All new infrastructure will be sized to serve existing and future populations and the new wastewater infrastructure will enhance local amenities and provide a platform for social and economic development. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Will Merriman, Managing Director, Ireland Civils, Sisk said:<\/strong> \u201cSisk is delighted to be selected for this vital new wastewater treatment project, that will significantly improve water quality in Kilmore Quay. Sisk is also in the process of completing a similar wastewater treatment project at Arthurstown in Co. Wexford. We look forward to continuing our successful relationship with Irish Water and Wexford County Council, creating a positive legacy for all stakeholders and the local community of Kilmore Quay.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Michael Tinsley, Irish Water said:<\/strong> \u201cIrish Water is really looking forward to delivering this important project to benefit the local community for the generations to come. This project will improve water quality around the quay and wider harbour area, enhance the amenity value of the coastal waters and ensure compliance with national and EU regulations relating to the treatment of urban wastewater. All new infrastructure has been sized to accommodate future population growth and will play an integral part in the development of Kilmore Quay. We look forward to working with the local community to deliver this essential project with our partners in Wexford County Council and Sisk.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/_width1080px\/58340\/46-E25A5830.jpg\" data-image=\"58340\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><figcaption>(Pictured L-R) Val Fox, Adrian Nolan, Liam Murphy and Alan Tully (All Sisk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Councillor Jim Moore, Cathaoirleach of the Rosslare Municipal District said: <\/strong>\u201cI am delighted to see this most welcome infrastructure which will give a huge impetus to the development of Kilmore Quay in terms of environment, industry, community, housing, and tourism. I would like to thank all concerned for their efforts in reaching this important milestone for Kilmore Quay and the surrounding district and region. It comes at an opportune time with the Wexford County Development Plan under consideration as well as the Local Economic Development Plans for the District.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>The proposed scheme will involve the design and construction of the following works, a new wastewater treatment plant that will serve existing and future populations. New below ground pumping stations with above ground kiosks along with pipelines to transfer sewage from the pumping stations to the wastewater treatment plant. A new treated wastewater pipeline to discharge treated wastewater from the new wastewater treatment plant to the existing discharge pipe. Testing and commissioning of the works once complete.<\/p>\r\n<p>Irish Water and our appointed Contractor, John Sisk & Son will be in contact with the local community in Kilmore Quay in advance of works commencing and throughout the delivery stage of the project.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Irish Water customer care helpline is open 24\/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also contact us on Twitter @IWCare with any queries. For updates, please visit the Water Supply Updates section of the Irish Water website.<\/p>\r\n<p>Irish Water is responsible for the delivery of all public water and wastewater services in Ireland. We are committed to continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support the growth needed in housing and across our economy, while protecting the environment and safeguarding water supplies.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-people-part-time-nigel-powers-to-the-top","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Timewise-10-Year-Power-List-Logo-Black-1000x667px.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk People: Part-time Nigel powers to the top","newsContent":"<p><strong>Tuesday 10<sup>th<\/sup> May 2022: <\/strong>       Flexible working does not have to mean that you also give up your career ambitions. Nigel Thorp, Pre-construction Manager, Sisk was today included on the 2022 Timewise Power List.<\/p>\r\n<p>The list includes the top 25 people, from throughout the UK, who are in senior roles but delivering them on a part-time basis. Nigel, from UK Civils, works a 40% contract. In 2016, he was forced to consider retirement due to ill health after suffering a subarachnoid brain haemorrhage. The after-effects of his illness, exacerbated by challenging working days and a long commute, meant Nigel spent his weekends recovering from extreme fatigue.<\/p>\r\n<p>Yet he wasn\u2019t ready to give up work and the company didn\u2019t want to see him go, so together a solution was found where Nigel moved into a part-time mentoring and supporting role. That way, he remained working in a job he loved while the company retained his expertise and experience.<\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/_width500px\/Nigel-Thorp.jpg\" data-image=\"57880\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Speaking after being unveiled as one of the top 25 on the Timewise Power List, Nigel commented:<\/strong> \u201cThis isn\u2019t about me, it\u2019s more about the organisation and my team. If it wasn\u2019t for them this would not have been as successful as it\u2019s been. It\u2019s really important for people to realise that the transition from a full-time hands-on managerial role to a part-time mentoring\/supporting role within the same team is not just about switching a job description. The foundation for success is a 360\u00b0 management of expectations, effective collaboration, and mutual dependency.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>The Timewise Power List, published annually, is designed to challenge the belief that part-time work can\u2019t mean ambitious, can\u2019t mean highly successful and can\u2019t mean senior. It\u2019s about managing talent through flexibility.<\/p>"},{"url":"easter-eggs-wrapped-up-by-uk-sisk-staff-and-supply-chain","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/DSC9186.JPG","newsTitle":"Easter eggs wrapped up by UK Sisk staff and supply chain","newsContent":"<p><strong>Friday 14th April 2022:   <\/strong>    A big thank you to all of our local teams in the UK who have delivered and donated Easter eggs over the past week to their local communities that we work in. We hope you all have an enjoyable Easter break. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Wembley Park, London<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk sponsored an egg hunt that took place on Sunday 3<sup>rd<\/sup> April at Ark Elvin Academy in Brent. The event was attended by residents and young families from around Wembley. Thank you to all the Sisk team at Wembley for their support. <\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/DSC8785-copy.JPG\" data-image=\"57545\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>A629 phase 1b Salterhebble scheme, Halifax<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Easter eggs were donated to Calderdale Royal Hospital in Halifax by team members on the A629 phase 1b Salterhebble scheme. They were delivered by Kelly Snowden, regional stakeholder and communications manager, Sisk to the housekeeper on the ward. They will be given out to the children on the ward this Easter Sunday.<\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/_width1600px\/easter-eggs-delivered-Kelly-Leeds.jpg\" data-image=\"57543\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Solihull office, Birmingham<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Our Solihull office donated Easter eggs to Silver Birches Residential Care Home in Chelmsley Wood. These Easter Eggs will be making their way to a residential care home in close proximity to the office that specialise in dementia care. Thank you to Kim Price, office manager, Sisk in Solihull for arranging this collection and delivery.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Solihull.jpg\" data-image=\"57544\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>M6 Junction 10, Walsall<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The Sisk team went one step further at the M6 Junction 10, Walsall and have donated 55 sleeping bags and 55 Easter chocolate bars, which are being transported to Ukraine along with various other donations. A big thank you to Lisa Zdravkovic, stakeholder manager, Sisk, all of our staff, supply chain and both National Highways and Walsall Council for helping with this appeal.<br><\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Ukraine-donationJPG.JPG\" data-image=\"57547\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><br><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Isle of Man Ferry Terminal<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Our team and supply chain partners at the Isle of Man Ferry Terminal collected over 170 Easter eggs and delivered them to three very worthy causes in Liverpool including, Zoe\u2019s Place, KIND and the Vauxhall Food Bank.<br><br><strong>Leeds Latitude Purple<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>At our Leeds Latitude Purple project, our team and supply chain partners gathered Easter eggs for Kidz Klub, a local charity in Leeds. Over 230 Easter eggs were handed over to the club.<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-and-jcb-driving-change-with-irelands-first-electric-telehandler","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/D25209-0018.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk and JCB driving change with Ireland\u2019s first electric telehandler","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Thursday 14th April 2022:     <\/strong>John Sisk & Son has become the first construction and engineering firm in Ireland to invest in an electric telehandler. The JCB 525-60E electric telehandler is 100 percent electric, zero emissions piece of plant machinery. This is a significant step in the Sisk sustainability journey, as they aim to achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2030. <\/p>\r\n<p>With no diesel engine this new electric JCB telehandler offers near silent operations on site combined with health benefits of zero emissions and significantly reducing energy costs. It also has considerably lower operating costs compared to a conventional telehandler in terms of its maintenance requirements.<\/p>\r\n<p>The JCB 525-60E electric telehandler model has two electric motors \u2013 one for driveline, the other for lifting operations \u2013 powered by a 96-volt lithium-ion battery. The hydraulic system is completely new and also features \u2018smart regeneration\u2019 with power recovered during boom lowering and retraction fed back into the battery.<\/p>\r\n<p>JCB state this new innovative telehandler, charged by 24kWh battery, powers a full day on a single charge. <\/p><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/D25209-0039.jpg\" data-image=\"57263\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><figcaption>(L-R) Ian O'Connor, Jim Worth (Both Sisk) and Denis Murray, ECI JCB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ian O\u2019Connor, Energy Manager, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong>\r\n\u201cWe are very excited to receive this next generation JCB electric telehandler, the first of its kind in the country. By the end of Quarter 1 this year, Sisk will have invested almost \u20ac2m in our Plant renewal and expansion programme.  Each investment includes a weighting to carbon output as part of our investment criteria. With the inception of our 2030 Sustainability Roadmap in 2021, Sisk has a clear vision aligned with United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals. This investment is a major milestone towards achieving our goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 while supporting clients and the wider community in achieving their own goals.\" <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Denis Murray MD, ECI JCB said:<\/strong> \u201cIt is fantastic to see Ireland's leading provider of construction services embrace this pioneering technology as it continues its impressive sustainability journey. We are proud to support John Sisk & Son and to see our first electric Loadall in Ireland working on high profile projects in Dublin City Centre.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Paul Mabey JCB Electric Technology Sales Manager said:<\/strong>\r\n\u201cJCB is the world market leader for telescopic handlers and the introduction of the JCB 525-60E Loadall means equipment electrification can now spread further into the general construction and industrial sectors. Designed to deliver the same performance as the conventional diesel-powered machine, the 525-60E enables zero-emissions operation when working inside buildings, in underground construction and maintenance work or in urban areas with stringent emissions regulations and low emissions zones. It is proving extremely popular with those organisations striving to be at the forefront of reducing the carbon footprint of the industry.<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-announces-ukreiif-partnership","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Sisk-Twitter-UKREiiF_NewPartner-Twitter.jpeg","newsTitle":"Sisk announces UKREiiF partnership","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday 5th April 2022:<\/strong>  John Sisk & Son has confirmed its participation in the inaugural UKREiiF event in May, taking place in Leeds, which now boasts thousands of confirmed attendees from across the industry. Not only will Sisk be exhibiting its business at the event, it will also be presenting the \u2018Developer of the Year\u2019 award at the prestigious UKREiiF Awards \u2013 an event which has already sold out.<\/p>\r\n<p>As an internationally recognised company, Sisk is a \u00a31.5bn turnover family led group whose services include Construction, Civils, Facilities Management and MMC. The company has been part of delivering some of the UK\u2019s most prestigious regeneration projects.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Alan Rodger, Managing Director at Sisk, said: <\/strong>\u2018\u2019We are delighted to be a key partner to the UKREiiF Conference. It\u2019s great news that a national conference of this magnitude is taking place in the north of England and bringing our industry together.  Across the North of England Sisk\u2019s projects include major city regeneration, strategic infrastructure, leisure, residential, transport hubs, life sciences, commercial and hotel buildings. Working with clients such as Bruntwood, Leeds City Council, York City Council, Homes England, Manchester City Council, Peel, Manchester Life, Hub Group and GSK. In Yorkshire our Construction and Civil Engineering businesses are ever more integrated with a further \u00a3250M of secured pipeline, operating from our central Leeds office and on our operational sites in Leeds and York.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe look forward to engaging with existing and new clients across regional authorities, government departments, plus leading private sector developers and investment firms. We are also anticipating more announcements on the government budget and the levelling up regeneration agenda. There is motivation and action from national developers to get involved in the regions and help drive regeneration forward. With a keen eye on placemaking, but also on driving net zero carbon assets, delivering higher levels of social value and ROI back into local business, jobs and education. With the back drop of the world events and challenges around supply and inflation it\u2019s as important as ever for conversations about how contractors, consultants, clients and supply chain can work closer together to create developments that are real and deliverable: appreciating the benefits of early engagement and appointments directly through frameworks.\u2019\u2019 <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Amanda Griffiths, Director at UKREiiF, said:<\/strong> \u201cAs a family-owned business ourselves, we\u2019re proud to welcome onboard Sisk and fully back their values of Care, Integrity and Excellence, which merge synonymously with UKREiiF\u2019s key themes \u2013 both forming sturdy foundations for our overalls aims of instigating iconic building projects within the UK. We\u2019re delighted to have such a major name involved and we look forward to working with Sisk.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Led by property events company Built Environment Networking and supported by some of the biggest UK property and infrastructure companies, the first annual UKREiiF event will be held in Leeds on 17-19 May 2022. The forum will attract inward investment, generate economic growth and drive a more sustainable and inclusive culture within the property and construction industries.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"chief-commercial-officer-appointment-at-john-sisk-son","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Mark-McGreevy.jpg","newsTitle":"Chief Commercial Officer appointment at John Sisk & Son","newsContent":"<p><br><strong>Friday 1<sup>st<\/sup>\r\nApril 2022: <\/strong>John Sisk & Son is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark McGreevy to the new role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for John Sisk & Son.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Commenting on this appointment Paul Brown, CEO said: <\/strong>\u201cThis is a vital role given our rapidly changing marketplace and the broader reach of our activities internationally. It will span the whole business, driving consistency, best practice, quality of earnings and the commercial strategy across all our divisions in Ireland, the UK and Europe. <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe are facing unprecedented market variables now and this role will be central in terms of managing our business risks effectively and supporting myself and the Board on the delivery of our key strategic priorities in the coming years. I am delighted to have his enthusiasm and vast experience  to deploy in this challenging role.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Mark has been with Sisk for over 26 years and has held a number of senior positions in that time focused on delivering the best commercial outcomes for Sisk and driving the successful delivery of strategy.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Commenting on his new role Mark said: <\/strong>\u201cI am thrilled to take on this more expansive role and to play a leadership role in support of Paul, the Sisk Board and the wider team, to ensure we deliver the quality of earnings needed to be a sustainable business and to grow in key service areas. I am proud of the business we have created and the faith the Board have placed in me to continue to help make it even better. We have the best people at Sisk and we can continue to attract those who want to work in an industry leading company with exciting opportunities across Ireland, the UK and Europe.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p>In addition Ajaz Shafi has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Sisk\u2019s business in the UK. <\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Ajaz-headshot_2022-04-01-082817_vcqm.jpg\" data-image=\"54512\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><em>Ajaz Shafi, Chief Operating Officer (COO), John Sisk & Son<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>This follows the appointment of previous COO Paul Brown to the Chief Executive position late last year. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Commenting Paul Brown CEO said: <\/strong>\u201cI am delighted to announce that Ajaz will take over the leadership of our business in the UK. I congratulate him on his appointment and look forward to continuing to work with him and his team as we grow our business in the UK in key regions and sectors.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe look forward to continuing to deliver for our clients in the UK under Ajaz\u2019s leadership and to expanding our construction and civils presence in key sectors such as Data Centres and Life Sciences and grow our regional presence in the North and Northeast as well as the home counties.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk\u2019s business in the UK is spread across the country with regional hubs in the South in St Albans, Solihull in the Midlands and Warrington in the Northwest. The company also has a rail maintenance business based in Bristol and is active on a range of civil engineering projects.<\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>"},{"url":"new-chief-operating-officer-appointed-to-lead-sisk-in-uk","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Ajaz-headshot_2022-04-01-082817_vcqm.jpg","newsTitle":"New Chief Operating Officer appointed to lead Sisk in UK","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Friday 1st April 2022:<\/strong> John Sisk & Son is delighted to announce the appointment of Ajaz Shafi as Chief Operating officer (COO) of its business in the UK. This follows the appointment of previous COO Paul Brown to the Chief Executive position late last year. <\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Commenting on this appointment Paul Brown CEO said: <\/strong>\u201cI am delighted to announce that Ajaz will take over the leadership of our business in the UK. I congratulate him on his appointment and look forward to continuing to work with him and his team as we grow our business in the UK in key regions and sectors.<\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe look forward to continuing to deliver for our clients in the UK under Ajaz\u2019s leadership and to expanding our construction and civils presence in key sectors such as Data Centres and Life Sciences and grow our regional presence in the North and Northeast as well as the home counties.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Commenting on his appointment Ajaz said:<\/strong> \u201cI am delighted to be entrusted with this new role and look forward to successfully growing the business, working closely with our talented teams, excellent clients and trusted supply chain.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<p>Ajaz is a civil engineer with over 30 years\u2019 experience working for major contracting organisations in the UK, Hong Kong, India and the Middle East delivering a range of challenging and complex infrastructure and building projects. Ajaz joined Sisk in 2013, initially managing the company\u2019s UAE division before taking up the position as Managing Director for the UK South business. Ajaz has been in this role for the last 6 years and driving the growth of that business in London, Birmingham, and the Ox-Cam arc, with some standout projects including the Royal Academy of Arts, various projects at Wembley Park for Quintain and the Mercian, Birmingham\u2019s tallest residential tower (42 floors).<\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk\u2019s business in the UK is spread across the country with regional hubs in the South in St Albans, Solihull in the Midlands and Warrington in the Northwest. The company also has a rail maintenance business based in Bristol and is active on a range of civil engineering projects.<\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<p>In addition to Ajaz\u2019s appointment in the UK, Construction Board Director Mark McGreevy has been appointed to the new role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for John Sisk & Son. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure><em><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/_width500px\/Mark-McGreevy.jpg\" data-image=\"54507\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/em><\/figure>\r\n<p><em><br>Mark McGreevy, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), John Sisk & Son<\/em><br><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Commenting on this appointment Paul Brown said: <\/strong>\u201cThis is a vital role spanning the whole business, driving consistency, best practice, quality of earnings and the commercial strategy across all divisions in Ireland, the UK and Europe. We are facing unprecedented market variables now and this role will be central to managing our business risks effectively and supporting myself and the Board on the delivery of our key strategic priorities in the coming years.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<p>Mark has been with Sisk for over 26 years and had led a number of senior positions with a focus on delivering the best commercial outcome for Sisk and driving the successful delivery of strategy.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-chooses-future-planet-to-accelerate-sustainability","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Future-Planet-and-Sisk-4308.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk chooses Future Planet to accelerate sustainability","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday 29th March 2022:  <\/strong>Future Planet, the AI sustainability transformation platform, has announced that John Sisk & Son, Ireland\u2019s leading builder and contractor, has chosen the firm to support it on its journey to carbon neutral. Sisk delivers projects in Ireland, the UK and Europe and has deployed the Future Planet sustainability platform to embed its sustainability ambitions and reach targets set by the company across the supply chain and in the community.<strong><br><br>Sin\u00e9ad Hickey, Head of Sustainability Ireland and Europe, Sisk commented: <\/strong>\u201cThe Future Planet platform is such an important element of our sustainability transformation. It helps everyone to be part of the journey. The AI helps us establish our baseline across our 2030 roadmap and knows what we should do next to reach our targets on-time. In essence, it is a one-stop shop.\u201d<br><br>Under a theme of Building Today, Caring for Tomorrow, Sisk identified 21 targets for its 2030 Sustainability Roadmap. Future Planet is partnering with Sisk on its entire roadmap, including Circularity, Single-Use Plastic, Sustainable Procurement, Carbon Management, Waste and Water.<br><br>\u201cIt has been hugely gratifying working with Sisk on their sustainability journey. We are proud to see how the Future Planet platform is guiding and automating their sustainability vision,\u201d<strong><br><br>said Ingrid De Doncker, co-founder and Head of Research and Innovation at Future Planet, continuing,<\/strong><br><br>\u201cSince Sisk established its sustainability strategy in 2010, it has augmented its core principles of People, Planet and Performance, with themes around environment, communities, responsible business practices, tackling climate change and embracing innovation and digital technologies to deliver better projects for its customers, while taking care of the environment, its employees, and people in the community.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Sin\u00e9ad Hickey, Sisk Head of Sustainability Ireland and Europe added: <\/strong>\u201cWe achieved so much in the first few weeks with Future Planet and are already seeing the impact it can have and how it supports the capability of everyone involved.\u201d<br><br>Future Planet makes it easy to embed sustainability as part of a business transformation, engaging all stakeholders on this critical mission. The AI platform makes it simple for everyone to collaborate and for businesses to build and execute on a clear roadmap that will help them define and achieve their sustainability targets while delivering their commercial goals.<br><br>The cloud-based platform maps out, and builds, a company\u2019s sustainability journey, defining target outcomes and enabling an actionable plan. Through assessment, individual journeys, and reporting, the platform discovers a company\u2019s sustainability maturity, calculates a score, and builds an instant report to create a transformation plan. Future Planet\u2019s AI software has synthesised 30 focused sustainability challenges faced by companies into an efficient and effective structure.<br><br>Created by software entrepreneur Donal Daly and sustainable supply chain expert, Ingrid De Doncker, the company secured high profile sustainability leader Donal Sullivan as its CEO earlier this year. Future Planet is a cloud-based platform that maps out and builds a company\u2019s sustainability journey, from maturity assessment to recommended actions and ultimately a transformation plan. All this is underpinned and mapped to the world\u2019s sustainability knowledge and the vast array of policies, laws and metrics governing sustainability.<\/p>\r\n<p>  <\/p>"},{"url":"jim-batty-sisk-shortlisted-for-2022-james-rennie-medal","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Jim-Batty_2022-03-11-144512_foht.jpg","newsTitle":"Jim Batty, Sisk - shortlisted for 2022 James Rennie Medal","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Friday 11th March 2022:   <\/strong>Good luck to Sisk project manager Jim Batty, who is one of three finalists for the 2022 James Rennie Medal.<\/p>\r\n<p>This prestigious award from the Institution of Civil Engineers is given to the best Chartered Professional Review candidate and will be presented in front of a large audience and judging panel at ICE\u2019s London headquarters on Monday 14th March. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Jim has been selected as a finalist out of over 1,300 candidates who became Chartered in 2021, and will compete for the award by discussing his experiences as a Project Manager on a bridge demolition and replacement scheme in Looe for Network Rail. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>This project presented a number of logistical challenges, including positioning a 500t mobile crane on an environmentally sensitive salt marsh. Working alongside the Sisk temporary works designers in Ireland, Jim and the team developed an innovative solution using timber mats which distributed the pressure and protected the marsh from damage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Jim said:<\/strong> \u201cI feel privileged to have been nominated for such a prestigious award, which came as quite a shock, particularly as it is not something I entered into. I am grateful to all my colleagues who have helped and supported me in my journey in getting here, and hope I am able to do the same for others in turn.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>To watch the awards live on Monday at 18.30, pre-register here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ice.org.uk\/events\/james-rennie-medal-final-2022-london\">https:\/\/www.ice.org.uk\/events\/...<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Good luck Jim from all at Sisk!<\/p>"},{"url":"chief-minister-of-isle-of-man-visits-topping-out-of-iom-ferry-terminal-liverpool","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/IOM-presentation-March-2022.jpg","newsTitle":"Chief Minister of Isle of Man visits topping out of IOM Ferry Terminal Liverpool","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Thursday 10<sup>th<\/sup> March 2022:<\/strong>       Chief Minister of the Isle of Man, Alfred Cannan, recently visited Sisk\u2019s IOM Ferry Terminal project in Liverpool to celebrate the topping out ceremony. <\/p>\r\n<p>Alongside Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall MHK, the Chief Minister walked a tour of the site and got to see the steelwork for the 30,000 square-foot terminal building which has been constructed by our team.  <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>The Chief Minister said:<\/strong> \u201cIt\u2019s two years now since work began and it\u2019s clear that a range of on-site challenges have had to be overcome, in addition to disruption and difficulties presented by the pandemic. Today\u2019s trip has helped put this into context and I look forward to further visible progress being made over the coming months as things really start to take shape.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Dominic Hodges,<strong> Managing Director, UK Civils<\/strong>, Sisk said:<\/strong>\r\n\u201cI am incredibly proud of our team for the monumental effort they have put in on this project, working through the pandemic and in a difficult environment where they need to factor in sea levels on a conservation area. The progress that has been made is excellent, and I look forward to seeing the benefits that this terminal will have for both the people of Liverpool and the Isle of Man.\u201d <\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-staff-volunteer-to-restore-peatland","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/brash-spreading-2_2022-03-09-161359_lqfz.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk staff volunteer to restore peatland","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Wednesday 9th March 2022: <\/strong>   John Sisk & Son staff recently volunteered with the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural beauty (AONB) Partnership to spread brash in Upper Teesdale, County Durham, helping to restore over 0.24 hectares of peatland.<\/p>\r\n<p>The team of seven volunteers battled some harsh weather to spread the brash, which is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northpennines.org.uk\/what_we_do\/peatland-programme\/pennine-peatlife\/restoration\/heather-brash\/\">proven to revegetate bare areas of peat<\/a> and mitigate the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. <\/p>\r\n<p>From this exercise there is a projected reduction of 3.7 tonnes of CO2 per year. This estimate can be verified after five years, as it is dependent on how successfully the brash covers the bare peatlands. <strong> <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><strong>Sarah-Jane Davies,<strong> Sustainability Manager<\/strong>, Sisk said:<\/strong> <\/strong>\u201cI am proud that we are able to make a difference and follow through on our sustainability objectives by getting involved in this brash spreading exercise. Our volunteers, alongside the North Pennines AONB Partnership, have made a real difference today to the habitat and wider local area, and have helped to mitigate climate change through reducing the release of carbon dioxide from the North Pennine blanket bog.\u201d<br><\/p><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/brash-spreading-3.jpg?1646842289707\" data-image=\"51111\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><br><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-people-jenny-bradfield","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/MicrosoftTeams-image-54_2022-03-08-101211_rznm.png","newsTitle":"Sisk People: Jenny Bradfield","newsContent":"<p><strong>What made you go into construction?<\/strong><br><br><\/p>\r\n<p>I was always curious as to how things came together to create something new \u2013 whether I was building Lego, taking apart old radios and attempting to put them back together (albeit not very successfully) or watching my grandfather update the home. By the time I was in secondary school, having watched my mum manage our home being built, I was drawn to construction, technical drawing and physics to learn more about the built environment. This led me to studying architecture, then construction and project management.<strong><br><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>What do you remember from your first project?<\/strong><br><br><\/p>\r\n<p>For my first onsite project I was a site manager on refurbishment work in a pharmaceutical factory in Donegal Town. Coincidentally this was a factory my father had once worked in and I had visited. So it was exciting, and humbling, that the factory corridors I once walked through as an inquisitive little girl were now the corridors I walked as a young woman starting her journey in construction.<strong><br><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>What was the best advice you were given?<\/strong><br><br><\/p>\r\n<p>Be able to talk to everyone equally and effectively. The ability to communicate is one of the most important skills you will ever learn. Having lived abroad for 10 years, working with international teams, it is vitally important to learn how to effectively communicate with everyone, which sometimes involves more listening than talking.<strong><br><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Is there anything in your career you would do differently now?<\/strong><br><br><\/p>\r\n<p>I would have learned to stop doubting myself and my capabilities and encouraged myself to take more risks from an early stage in my career.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>What advice would you give to someone starting in construction?<\/strong><br><br><\/p>\r\n<p>Don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions and proactively challenge the norm. People will do things the way they know works, which may not always be the best way.<strong><br><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>How would you make careers in construction more appealing?<\/strong><br><br><\/p>\r\n<p>The industry is on an upward trajectory for diversity and inclusion, but we need to be visible with it. There are endless opportunities and we need to make that visible. The immediate benefit of a more inclusive industry is that it widens the spectrum for innovative ways of thinking, working and delivering projects.<strong><br><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>What has changed most since you\u2019ve been working?<\/strong><br><br><\/p>\r\n<p>The industry is becoming more dependent on technology \u2013 which in many ways is beneficial, however there is a balance to be made. People are forgetting that sometimes having an onsite discussion in front of the problem is 100 times better than looking at it through a computer screen. Conversely bringing technology on site in effective ways is changing the way we work.<strong><br><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Do you have a motto that applies to your work and if so, what is it?<\/strong><br><br><\/p>\r\n<p>Grace Hopper once said: \u201cIt\u2019s easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission.\u201d If you have an idea that will help the project or business, don\u2019t be afraid to bring it to the table.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><em><br><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><em>*Interview originally featured in CIOB Construction Management Magazine March 2022 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-sign-the-pallet-loops-charter","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/DSC_1600.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk sign The Pallet LOOP\u2019s charter","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Thursday 3<sup>rd<\/sup> March 2022:<\/strong> John Sisk & Son has signed up to The Pallet LOOP\u2019s charter \u2013 committing to explore how a circular economy pallet scheme could benefit our business, the environment, and the UK construction industry as a whole. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk has thrown our support behind the team that is working to reduce the consumption of single-use pallets and switch the sector to a distribution model founded on the principles of recover, repair and reuse.<\/p>\r\n<p>Back in November 2021, The Pallet LOOP announced its plans to transform the distribution of building materials nationwide. Aligned with the UK\u2019s ambition of net zero by 2030, and due for operational roll out later this year, The Pallet LOOP\u2019s aim is to eliminate avoidable pallet waste in the construction by incentivising pallet returns via a cost-effective, easy-to-use, deposit-based system. Estimates suggest that up to 10% of the construction waste stream is currently made up of pallets, which is costly from both a financial and an environmental perspective. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Sarah-Jane Davies, Sustainability Manager for UK & Group Civils at John Sisk & Son Ltd, <\/strong><strong>said:<\/strong> \u201cThe Pallet LOOP supports our strategic objective to successfully embed circular economy principles into our operations by 2023, as part of our 2030 Sustainability Roadmap. At Sisk we fully endorse this circular economy model to encourage the reuse of pallets in the construction sector, moving away from the single use discard routine which has previously been adopted.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Phil Dent, CEO at The Pallet LOOP, said:<\/strong> \u201cWith sustainability now top of the agenda for most companies across the construction industry, the launch of The Pallet LOOP is incredibly timely \u2013 and we\u2019ve been having some very productive conversations. The last year has seen a tangible shift in the way we all think about the environment. Businesses and consumers now recognise what needs to be done to get climate change under control \u2013 and realise that it can\u2019t happen in isolation. That theme leaps out from the conversations we\u2019ve been having.\u201d <\/p><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/DSC_1992-1.jpg\" data-image=\"50686\" alt=\"pallet loop\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p>Each year an estimated 18 million pallets are manufactured for the UK construction industry, with less than 10% currently reused. The Pallet LOOP is on a mission to change this. Delivering a more sustainable pallet distribution model, which is greener and leaner, the scheme is aligned with environmental targets set for the sector by UK Government, and the growing desire and need for businesses to adopt circular economy practices that are more environmentally friendly.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you are interested in signing The Pallet LOOP charter or would like to find out how a circular economy pallet scheme could benefit your business, please contact: <a href=\"mailto:info@thepalletloop.com\">info@thepalletloop.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Alternatively, for more information go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepalletloop.com\/why-loop\/\">https:\/\/www.thepalletloop.com\/why-loop\/<\/a> where you can find out more about existing signatories and download a copy of The Pallet LOOP charter to sign.<\/p>"},{"url":"daa-selects-sisk-lagan-jv-to-undertake-dublin-airport-325-million-framework","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/DAA-1.JPG","newsTitle":"daa Selects Sisk\/Lagan JV To Undertake Dublin Airport \u20ac325 million Framework","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Wednesday 2nd March 2022: <\/strong>daa has selected Sisk\/Lagan Joint Venture (JV) to undertake its Dublin Airport Airside and Landside civil engineering framework worth over \u20ac325 million. This fully integrated JV between respective engineering firms, John Sisk & Son and Lagan Aviation & Infrastructure Ltd will utilise Sisk\u2019s position as the leading building & civil engineering contractor in Ireland and Lagan\u2019s position as a leader in worldwide aviation and airport infrastructure development. <\/p>\r\n<p>The Airside and Landside Lot 1 framework is part of daa\u2019s Capital Investment Programme 2020+ for Dublin Airport (CIP 2020+) which is designed to deliver continued growth over the medium term in line with Irish government policy.<\/p>\r\n<p>This Framework consists of a number of civil engineering and infrastructure projects to upgrade the pavement, drainage and electrical systems at Dublin Airport\u2019s boarding gate piers, aircraft stands, terminals, aprons, taxiways and the general airfield campus, in line with daa\u2019s CIP 2020+.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk has previously completed major Irish civil engineering projects including, Luas Cross City, Limerick Tunnel and is currently working on the Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade works in Cork. In 2019, Sisk completed the Boeing Gold Hangar at Gatwick Airport in London. <\/p>\r\n<p>Lagan Aviation & Infrastructure Limited has completed several recent high-profile airport projects including projects at Ireland West Airport, London City Airport and London Southend Airport.<\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/_width1080px\/50682\/IMG_1282.jpg\" data-image=\"50682\" alt=\"Dublin Airport T2\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Ultan McCloskey, Director of Infrastructure at daa said: <\/strong>\u201cDublin Airport plays a vital role in connecting Ireland with the world and daa has an ongoing requirement to invest in our infrastructure to achieve that mission. We are looking forward to working in partnership with leaders in building and civil engineering that have the people, processes and best practice to support our existing in-house teams. Working with Sisk\/Lagan Joint Venture (JV) to undertake our Airside and Landside civil engineering works, will ensure we collectively deliver the capital investment programme required right across Dublin Airport.\u201d <\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Paul Brown, CEO, John Sisk & Son said: <\/strong>\u201cSisk\/Lagan JV is delighted to be selected by daa to complete the Airside and Landside Lot 1 Framework at Dublin Airport. Sisk has a proud history of delivering first-class civil engineering projects in Ireland. We look forward to beginning our new working relationship with daa, Lagan and local communities to create a positive legacy at Dublin Airport.\u201d   <\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Steve Turner, MD, Lagan Aviation & Infrastructure Ltd said<\/strong>: \u201cSisk Lagan JV look forward to working along with daa and the stakeholders to deliver the Airside and Landside Lot 1 Framework. Lagan has a long track record of delivering infrastructure projects in airports and we look forward to working with Sisk on this framework.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p>Essential projects, such as Dublin Airport\u2019s new North Runway and the upgrade to the airport\u2019s hold baggage screening systems have been progressing and there will also be a requirement for significant ongoing works across the airport campus.<br>\r\n<br>\r\nIn 2019, Dublin Airport welcomed a record 32.9 million passengers and had flights to more than 190 destinations in 42 countries operated by almost 50 airlines. Rebuilding Ireland\u2019s connectivity will play a vital role in helping the Irish economy to recover from the economic shock of the pandemic.<br>\r\n<br>\r\n<strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>For more information contact:<\/p>\r\n<p>Kevin Cullinane <\/p>\r\n<p>daa Group Head of Communications <\/p>\r\n<p>M: +353 86 2440195 <\/p>\r\n<p>E: <a href=\"mailto:kevin.cullinane@daa.ie\">kevin.cullinane@daa.ie<\/a>   <\/p>\r\n<p>Barry Ryan<\/p>\r\n<p>John Sisk & Son Communications Executive<\/p>\r\n<p>M: +353 87 3800578<\/p>\r\n<p>E:  <a href=\"mailto:ba.ryan@sisk.ie\">ba.ryan@sisk.ie<\/a> <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Editor\u2019s notes<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About daa<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>daa owns and manages Dublin and Cork airports in Ireland and has operations\/investments in 15 countries overseas including Canada, Cyprus Germany, India, New Zealand, and Saudi Arabia. daa\u2019s travel retail business ARI has operations in 14 countries, and also holds the group\u2019s investments in D\u00fcsseldorf Airport and in Hermes Airports, which manages Larnaca and Paphos airports in Cyprus. daa International offers advisory, management and investment services to clients globally. It manages Terminal 5 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and recently won the contract to manage the new airport at the Red Sea Project in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About CIP 2020+<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>This capital programme requires ongoing continued capital investment across Dublin Airport. Essential projects, such as Dublin Airport\u2019s new North Runway and the upgrade to hold baggage screening systems are nearing completion and daa will also seek planning permission for future works presently.<\/p>\r\n<p>Works may take place in critical areas across the airfield, boarding gate piers, terminals and the general airport campus. Working together with key stakeholders, the works will be delivered in a manner that causes minimal impact on the existing airport operation, airline customers and passengers.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About John Sisk & Son <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>John Sisk & Son is an innovative, international, construction and engineering business with a long-term vision and over 160 years in operation. Sisk employs approx. 1,800 people and is Ireland's leading provider of construction services with extensive operations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe with the track record, scale and capacity to successfully undertake large, complex multidisciplinary programmes. Sisk is recognised by global clients as a world leader in safe delivery.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk delivers projects and programmes in key sectors such as Data and Technology, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Transportation, Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Retail, Industrial, Leisure, Education and Energy. Sisk offers a life-cycle approach to construction from planning and offsite construction, through delivering and fitting out a project safely and sustainably with technology as a key enabler, and then working with clients to help manage and maintain buildings efficiently throughout their lifespan.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About Lagan<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/laganaviation.com\">https:\/\/laganaviation.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"fibonacci-foreman-becomes-a-local-hero","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/sean-gainey-main.jpg","newsTitle":"Fibonacci foreman becomes a local hero","newsContent":"<p><strong>Friday 25th February 2022:      <\/strong>The GAA club finals took place in Croke Park recently, at which one of our own tasted victory with his local hurling team.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sean Gainey, Section Foreman on Fibonacci Square in Dublin, plays for Naas GAA, who were crowned All-Ireland Intermediate hurling champions after beating Munster team Kilmoyley by a two-point margin.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sean, who joined Sisk as an apprentice carpenter\/joiner back in 2011, has always played with Naas. \u201cI started playing hurling when I was six years old,\u201d he says.<\/p>\r\n<p>The recent win in Croke Park is a big deal. \u201cIt\u2019s the first time that Naas have won three in a row \u2013 Kildare Championships, a Leinster, and an All-Ireland final. So, a lot of first achievements this year.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Sean had a well-established build-up to the big game itself. \u201cI tried to keep the same routine in the run-up to all games. It helped me, knowing that this has always worked for me and to treat every game the same even thought it was an All-Ireland final.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cAt work I had a very supportive site team that have always been interested and kept an eye on all my games up to all the finals. A good few members of the team are involved and have a love for GAA, whether it be hurling or football,\u201d says the wing-back\/midfielder. <\/p>\r\n<p>In addition to the hurling and the day job, Sean is also half-way through the Construction Site Management course at TU Dublin. But back to the day job and things are busy at Fibonacci.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cOver the weekend of February 11-13 we had the important milestone of demobilising two of our four tower cranes, TC2 and TC4, located on the south end of the site. This operation brought about its challenges but thankfully the dismantling was completed safely.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>"},{"url":"engineering-food-for-thought-grand-parade-dublin","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Metro-Pour-1.jpg","newsTitle":"Engineering food for thought: Grand Parade, Dublin","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Friday 18th February 2022:<\/strong>   Two Grand Parade is a commercial development for Hines Real Estate Ireland. A significant part of this project was the construction of the roof slab and supporting walls of the proposed future Charlemont Metro Station. In total 3200m3 of 50N concrete was used in the construction of the slab.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>The development comprises of the construction of six storeys of new office space over a single level basement and construction of the roof slab of the future Charlemont Metro Slab and supporting secant piled walls.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>The new building is linked via a glass atrium to the 8th storey former headquarters of PJ Carrolls (subsequently Irish Nationwide Building Society) which is a protected structure and overlooks the Charlemont Luas Stop and the Grand Canal in Dublin. This protected structure will also be fully refurbished up to modern office standards.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<figure style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: inherit; font-family: system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, \" segoe=\"\" ui\",=\"\" roboto,=\"\" oxygen,=\"\" ubuntu,=\"\" cantarell,=\"\" \"fira=\"\" sans\",=\"\" \"droid=\"\" \"helvetica=\"\" neue\",=\"\" sans-serif;=\"\" vertical-align:=\"\" baseline;=\"\" display:=\"\" block;=\"\" outline:=\"\" 0px=\"\" !important;=\"\" position:=\"\" relative;=\"\" box-sizing:=\"\" inherit;=\"\" clear:=\"\" both;=\"\" color:=\"\" rgb(63,=\"\" 77,=\"\" 90);=\"\" letter-spacing:=\"\" normal;=\"\" orphans:=\"\" 2;=\"\" text-align:=\"\" start;=\"\" text-indent:=\"\" 0px;=\"\" text-transform:=\"\" none;=\"\" white-space:=\"\" widows:=\"\" word-spacing:=\"\" -webkit-text-stroke-width:=\"\" background-color:=\"\" rgb(251,=\"\" 252,=\"\" 254);=\"\" text-decoration-thickness:=\"\" initial;=\"\" text-decoration-style:=\"\" text-decoration-color:=\"\" initial;\"=\"\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Victor-TU-Dublin-3.jpg\" data-image=\"49528\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; outline: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit; height: auto !important; opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Mark Ryan, Project Manager, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong> \u201cThe Metro slab was constructed in two mass pours which was necessary due to the constrained nature of the site and urban location. The first pour had a volume of 1400m3 and the second, larger pour had a volume of 1800m3. Both pours commenced on a Friday evening working through the night to be completed by the following Saturday morning. Due to the depth of the slab and volume of concrete poured, careful management of the heat generated was critical which was managed through the development and implementation of a thermal management and monitoring plan.\"<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>To facilitate the future Metro Station a void had to be created beneath the slab to allow the slab to deflect due to its own self weight to ensure there is no deflection mobilised during the future construction works to the metro while the building above is occupied. The designers had selected a product to create this void, a clay board product typically used for ground heave. The product is approximately 100mm deep and made up of 2 outer skins of cori-board which sandwich a honeycombed cardboard centre.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<figure style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: inherit; font-family: system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, \" segoe=\"\" ui\",=\"\" roboto,=\"\" oxygen,=\"\" ubuntu,=\"\" cantarell,=\"\" \"fira=\"\" sans\",=\"\" \"droid=\"\" \"helvetica=\"\" neue\",=\"\" sans-serif;=\"\" vertical-align:=\"\" baseline;=\"\" display:=\"\" block;=\"\" outline:=\"\" 0px=\"\" !important;=\"\" position:=\"\" relative;=\"\" box-sizing:=\"\" inherit;=\"\" clear:=\"\" both;=\"\" color:=\"\" rgb(63,=\"\" 77,=\"\" 90);=\"\" letter-spacing:=\"\" normal;=\"\" orphans:=\"\" 2;=\"\" text-align:=\"\" start;=\"\" text-indent:=\"\" 0px;=\"\" text-transform:=\"\" none;=\"\" white-space:=\"\" widows:=\"\" word-spacing:=\"\" -webkit-text-stroke-width:=\"\" background-color:=\"\" rgb(251,=\"\" 252,=\"\" 254);=\"\" text-decoration-thickness:=\"\" initial;=\"\" text-decoration-style:=\"\" text-decoration-color:=\"\" initial;\"=\"\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/_width2010px\/Metro-Pour-2.jpg?1645180210641\" data-image=\"49529\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: middle; max-width: 100%; outline: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit; height: auto !important; opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Mark added:<\/strong> \u201cThe theory is when the water is pumped into the cardboard, the cardboard loses its integrity and collapses creating a void. Sisk did not have confidence in this product for a number of reasons including - point loading from the reinforcement and concrete pour, ability to carry the weight of the slab and water damage to the product during construction which would cause the product to fail prematurely. After many workshops among the site team came up with an alternative solution which was ultimately a simpler, less risky solution that had never been used for this purpose before.\" <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>The solution was to lay a bed of ducting surrounded by sand topped with blinding concrete and subsequently split the ducts post the Metro slab achieving strength.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>The size and spacing of the duct was specified to ensure the weight of the works above could be accommodated and when the pipes are split a sufficient void will remain to allow the slab to deflect. As with the original solution by the designers, Sisk carried out a site trial which was completed successfully exceeding the required parameters.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>A pipe splitter is a trenchless technique to replace failing mains whereby the pipe splitter is pulled through the existing main hydraulically, splitting and displacing the existing main while pulling through a new main. This technique was adapted for the Metro works whereby we sent the connecting rods hydraulically up the duct to the opposite end where the cutting head was connected and then hydraulically pulled back the splitter, splitting the pipe into four pieces as it progressed forming the required void.<br><br><br><strong>Mark concluded:<\/strong> \u201cWe would like to thank all of the Sisk team, our client, Hines and all of our supply chain partners for their ongoing commitment to this challenging project.\u201d<\/p>"},{"url":"gloucester-12-site-implements-hvo","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Gloucester-12-HVO-drone-pic.jpg","newsTitle":"Gloucester 12 site implements HVO","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday 15th February 2022: <\/strong>  John Sisk & Son has successfully implemented the complete transition from red diesel to Green D+ Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) on its Gloucester 12 site, reducing CO<sub>2 <\/sub>emissions by 90%.<\/p>\r\n<p>Following our commitment made last year to mandate the use of HVO on all sites, Sisk senior project manager Paul Armstrong and senior quantity surveyor Lolo Owen immediately set about making enquiries with the project\u2019s supply chain to implement the transition to HVO for the next phase of works. Overall, the achievement means we produced 55,836KG less CO<sub>2. <\/sub><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Alan Rodger, Managing Director for UK North, Sisk said: <\/strong>\u201cOur team grabbed hold of the challenge and along with our specialist supplier managed to deliver 90% reduction on CO<sub>2  <\/sub>emissions on the project. It\u2019s great to see us deliver on our Carbon Reduction targets and reduce our reliance on fossil fuel.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Sarah-Jane Davies, S<strong>ustainability Manager, Sisk <\/strong>said:<\/strong> \u201cIt is great to see our projects transitioning to the use of HVO fuel since we mandated this across the UK in September. The fantastic results achieved in reducing the carbon emissions associated with the fuel used at our project in only a few months is testament to the determination of the project team in pushing this transition on the project.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk has been working on site to carry out installation of drainage, cut and fill earthmoving works, soil stabilisation works and the construction of new access roads for the ongoing development.<\/p>\r\n<p>To read more about our commitment to reducing carbon, see our 2030 Sustainability Roadmap here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/pdf\/John-Sisk-Son-2030-Sustainability-Roadmap.pdf\">https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/pdf\/John-Sisk-Son-2030-Sustainability-Roadmap.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-secures-lots-on-procure-partnerships-north-west-framework","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Sisk-Crane.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk secures lots on Procure Partnerships North West Framework","newsContent":"<p><strong>Friday 11th February 2022:<\/strong> John Sisk & Son is delighted to announce that we have secured a place on Procure Partnerships North West Contractor Framework.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The four-year framework provides a procurement route for infrastructure projects for councils across the North West. Sisk has been awarded a place on Lot 7, for infrastructure projects worth \u00a35m-\u00a315m, and Lot 8, for infrastructure projects worth \u00a315m and above.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is one of five civil engineering contractors on Lot 7, and one of three civil engineering contractors on Lot 8.<\/p>\r\n<p>The framework, which runs from the 1<sup>st<\/sup> April this year until the 31<sup>st<\/sup> March 2026, will be structured to enable the delivery of meaningful social value, as well as facilitating collaboration and innovation to deliver projects that will meet the changing needs of our build environment.<\/p>\r\n<p>Dominic Hodges, Managing Director for UK Civils, John Sisk & Son, said: \u201cThis framework will help maximise our opportunities in the North West and we look forward to working with Oldham and Procure Partnerships. Our framework coverage continues to grow, which is critical to our ongoing success.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is now engaging with the client team to discuss potential opportunities and where Sisk can add value. <\/p>\r\n<p>This announcement is one of Sisk\u2019s latest wins on frameworks. In August, Sisk was selected as a partner on SCAPE\u2019s new \u00a312bn Construction framework, on lot 7 which covers projects valued at \u00a375m and over.<\/p>\r\n<p>See more details on the Procure Partnership framework here: <a href=\"https:\/\/procurepartnerships.co.uk\/framework-north-west-new\/\"><strong>https:\/\/procurepartnerships.co.uk\/framework-north-west-new\/<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-acquires-fuse-rail","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/FuseRail-HR-22-2.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk acquires Fuse Rail","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Thursday 10<sup>th<\/sup> February 2022:<\/strong> John Sisk & Son, the international construction and civil engineering business, has acquired Fuse Rail to complement its existing rail business in the UK. Fuse Rail, based in Kent, will continue to operate under its current branding and management team and its acquisition will provide excellent opportunities for growth for the business.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Commenting on the deal Nick Culshaw, Managing Director of Sisk Rail, said: <\/strong>\u201cWell done to all involved in making this deal happen. We look forward to working closely with the team in Fuse to help them grow and seek out new opportunities. This is a very exciting time for Fuse and Sisk Rail. Fuse Rail is a very strong complimentary fit with Sisk in terms of culture, focus on people and delivering excellence for customers.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Dave Saunders, Managing Director of Fuse Rail, said: <\/strong>\u201cWe are delighted to have joined the Sisk business and look forward to continuing to deliver for our clients. From day one we knew there was a good fit with the people we have met as part of this process. Being part of the Sisk Rail business will open opportunities for us in our business and thanks to all my team who have worked really hard to get us over the line.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Fuse Rail is a specialist company servicing Electrification and Plant requirements within the Rail industry, based in Kent in the South-East of England.  Through its talented team, it delivers specialist mechanical, electrical and construction projects, while maintaining the highest safety, health, environmental and quality standards.<\/p>\r\n<p>This acquisition adds to Sisk Rail\u2019s proven capability in the sector across the UK. Sisk Rail is one of the leading contractors in the UK carrying out structures\u2019 remediation, buildings refurbishment, mechanical and electrical planned maintenance, litter clearance, earthworks, fencing, drainage clearance and repairs on behalf of Network Rail and other train operating companies.<\/p>\r\n<p>No consideration is disclosed for the transaction.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS <\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"they-always-made-me-feel-at-home","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Anwesh-1.jpg","newsTitle":"\u2018They always made me feel at home\u2019","newsContent":"<p>\u200b<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Wednesday 26th January 2022:<\/strong>    Anwesh Reddy always wanted to be a civil engineer. \u201cSince childhood, I have been fascinated by buildings and skyscrapers. As I got older my interest grew even more. I wanted to be part of creating something that begins on paper and is then brought to life.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Study<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Anwesh, originally from Hyderabad in India, pursued a degree in civil engineering in his native India and got a job working as a site engineer on graduation. However, he was keen to broaden his horizons and understand more about the business side of things so in 2018 he arrived in Ireland to study for a postgrad degree in International Business Management.<\/p>\r\n<p>While studying he got a part-time job with P&J. \u201cP&J provides security services for almost all Sisk sites in Ireland,\u201d says Anwesh. \u201cCapital Dock was my first site with them and I have been to other projects including Fibonacci, Project Kells, Smithfield.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>When he finished college in 2020, he began working for P&J full time, based at TC2 in Cherrywood. He was keen to get back into an engineering role, though, but it was proving difficult. \u201cWhile I was working for P&J I kept applying for jobs as a civil engineer but I received a lot of rejections because I didn\u2019t have Irish construction experience.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Interview<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>One day he informed Cherrywood Site Manager Alan Kelly about his engineering background. \u201cI sent my CV over to him. He came back to me the very next day and arranged an interview with Sisk.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Anwesh got the job and spent three months working on TC2 before being moved to sister project TC4 at Cherrywood, where he is part of a team of four engineers and a senior engineer.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cI was assigned to one of the blocks as a setting-out engineer and we worked as a team. My fellow engineers, Brendan Molloy, Alex Crossley, Diarmuid O'Connell, always supported me and made me feel at home.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>He says that he has gained so much experience and gives special mention to senior engineer Tomas Byrne. \u201cI always proudly say that Sisk is not just a family business but also that the people who work for Sisk are a family. What I achieved in the last two years is incredible.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThanks to Alan Kelly who brought me in, Michael Geraghty for sending me to TC4 and Fergus Beirne for having faith in me.\u201d<\/p>"},{"url":"case-study-the-course-was-a-long-shot-but-i-wrote-commerce-and-the-points-on-a-sticky-note-and-put-it-on-the-wall-where-i-studied","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Nicole-Matko.jpeg","newsTitle":"Case Study: \u2018The course was a long shot, but I wrote Commerce and the points on a sticky note and put it on the wall where I studied\u2019","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday 17th January 2022: <\/strong>   Nicole Matko remembers feeling intimidated by both the CAO application form and the idea of studying at UCD.<\/p>\r\n<p>She was interested in Commerce and Social Sciences, \u201canything that was people- or business-orientated\u201d. However, she thought getting in to either \u201cwas a long shot, probably not even worth putting down\u201d.<\/p>\r\n<p>Her resolve hardened after attending a UCD open day. \u201cIt blew my mind \u2026 feeling the buzz of the place. I got a sticky note and wrote \u2018Commerce\u2019 and wrote the points on it and I stuck it on the wall where I studied,\u201d she says.<\/p>\r\n<p>Nicole (20) is now in her fourth and final year and has excelled in her Commerce studies at UCD, receiving an academic award on the basis of her first-year exam results.<\/p>\r\n<p>A career workshop prompted an interest in HR and, last year, Nicole elected to do a one-year internship in the HR department of a large construction company. <\/p>\r\n<p>She has also maintained her love of languages by pursuing elective modules in Italian and Spanish. \u201cI also joined UCD French Soc, It was a great way to meet people,\u201d she says. <\/p>\r\n<p>Nicole was born in Wexford and grew up speaking Hungarian with her mother and Romanian with her father. When she was two, the family moved to Dublin, where she subsequently attended St Joseph\u2019s Secondary School, Stanhope Street, an inner-city Deis school, where she was prefect and deputy head girl. <\/p>\r\n<p>For Nicole, going to college was a priority: \u201cI really wanted to continue my education because my parents didn\u2019t get a chance to, but I had no clue what I wanted to do.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>She recalls the support she received at St Joseph\u2019s: \u201cIt was a great school \u2014 the teachers really cared about their job and their pupils.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Nicole entered UCD with the benefit of the Hear (Higher Education Access Route), which supports people who are under-represented at higher education due to their socio-economic background.<\/p>\r\n<p>She settled quickly, crediting a pre-semester orientation for new students coming in through Access pathways. <\/p>\r\n<p>Now she is a UCD peer mentor, providing support and information to incoming students. She says, for instance, that \u201cfor people who are worried about finance in college there are so many supports available. I received an EY\/UCD Quinn School of Business scholarship at the start of first year, which provides financial support to students throughout their degree.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Nicole also volunteers at events such as UCD Open Day and has participated in the Path (Programme for Access to Higher Education), an inter-institutional community outreach initiative that aims to improve the levels of diversity in higher education. <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe organised workshops with the Transition Year students of a local Deis school. We spoke about our journeys to college and answered any questions they had about college life,\u201d she says.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>This article featured in the Irish Independent on January 10 2022<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"emerging-career-paths-aisling-kehoe-interview","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Architecture-IRL.JPG","newsTitle":"Emerging Career Paths: Aisling Kehoe interview","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p>I am a registered architect, graduating from the Dublin School of Architecture in 2011, and in the past year I have made the jump from consultant to contractor, from architect to design manager.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p>I work for Sisk \u2013 the largest and oldest contractor in Ireland, with operations across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. The design management team to which I belong is made up of twelve design managers from various different backgrounds: MEP, structural engineering, civil engineering, and architecture.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p>In essence, the role of a design manager is to manage the design process from pre-construction through to construction. We work to create a collaborative environment which supports the development of high quality design and delivery on site. We bring together all key stakeholders, including the client, design team, subcontractors, and on-site delivery team to facilitate the design coordination, considering sustainability, site logistics, constructability, procurement lead-in times, health and safety requirements, and programmed construction activities.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p>While I may not have been aware of this role when I graduated college, it is one that lends itself well to those with architectural training. Our critical thinking, innovation, and design leadership provide us with the ability to anticipate and creatively overcome challenges during project delivery.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p>In a similar way to how design management was a relatively new role in the UK thirty years ago, we are seeing the creation of more roles within the industry due, in part, to an ever-increasing trend towards Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and the drive to net zero delivery. The construction industry is embracing MCC as it seeks to tackle issues arising from productivity, climate change, labour shortages, and disruptions caused by COVID-19 and Brexit.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p>This is especially true in the UK, where the government has placed a greater weight behind a standardised approach to construction through the publication of The Construction Playbook in 2020. In it, contracting authorities are urged to \u2018develop and adopt shared requirements and common standards\u2019 to enable \u2018standardised and interoperable components from a variety of suppliers to be used across a range of public works\u2019. <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p>At Sisk, we are seeing an increase in the number of clients requiring up to 80% of their projects to be made off-site. In response, Sisk acquired the Vision Built group of companies in 2019, which manufactures volumetric and 2D light-gauge steel components in Galway and forms part of our off-site fabrication services.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p>To deliver MMC projects, the relationship between client, designer, and contractor needs to evolve into a more collaborative delivery model. Architects are increasingly adopting the principles of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) where buildings are designed based on the manufacture and assembly of their constituent parts through the application of a toolkit of innovations both off site and site based, maximised by digital technologies. <\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p>To enable this approach, it is necessary for contractors, subcontractors, and specialists to become involved from the briefing stage of the design process to contribute significantly to the final design solution and eliminate waste. This increased collaboration will align stakeholders, inspire innovation through deep supply chain partnerships, and lead to integrated project delivery.<\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p>The move towards MMC is likely to create several possible new career paths for specialists, including architects, into the future; probably the most exciting and cutting edge is in digitalisation and digital transformation. New technologies can assist in the development of a continuous cycle of design, manufacture, construction, management, and maintenance, ensuring processes can be repeated, reviewed, and improved. Through BIM, automation and robotics, data analytics, and especially digital twins (a digital representation of a process, asset or system connected to the physical twin) systems are better understood, and problems are anticipated before they occur.<\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p>Operational performance can be tracked throughout a building\u2019s life, providing a greater focus on innovation, efficiency, and carbon emission reduction. Career paths such as digital fabrication, generative design, and data analysis are all viable routes for architects, and most likely are only the tip of the iceberg in terms of possibilities.<\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p>For my part, taking a non-traditional route into design management has been really rewarding and has provided me with a greater appreciation and admiration for what a contractor does \u2013 particularly the skill and knowledge demonstrated by my colleagues in surmounting highly complex and difficult issues.<\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p>The education of an architect continues long after becoming registered, and my experience of working with a contractor has been one of the greatest learning curves of my career so far. I am hopeful to see more architects grasping opportunities to diversify their careers as practices shift towards a new way of building and collaborating.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Aisling Kehoe was interviewed by Architecture Ireland Magazine, December 2021<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-takes-another-sustainable-step-with-cdp-b-result","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Disclosure-Toolkit-2021-Social-Card.png","newsTitle":"Sisk takes another sustainable step with CDP B result","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday 11th January 2022: <\/strong>John Sisk & Son has received it\u2019s 2021 CDP (Formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) result. Sisk achieved a B result, an improvement from a B- in 2020 & 2019. This is an important step as we strive to achieve CDP A and become a Carbon Neutral company by 2030, as outlined in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/pdf\/John-Sisk-Son-2030-Sustainability-Roadmap.pdf\">2030 Sustainability Roadmap<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdp.net%2Fen&data=04%7C01%7CS.Hickey2%40SISK.ie%7Cba92dfc0a1f64458fb1108d9a2c1a1b6%7C64da2db92a7e4a63882965a27f3c0e5e%7C0%7C0%7C637719774809984377%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=06gYV1hiBL4za4IlfCoOZeIKig%2FXRjq2mm5fj3I4bPg%3D&reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">CDP<\/a> is a global non-profit that runs the world\u2019s leading environmental disclosure platform. CDP drives companies and governments to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources and protect forests. Over 13,000 companies with over 64% of global market capitalization disclosed environmental data through CDP in 2021. This is in addition to the over 1,100 cities, states and regions who disclosed, making CDP\u2019s platform one of the richest sources of information globally on how companies and governments are driving environmental change.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Sin\u00e9ad Hickey, Head of Sustainability, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong> \u201cWe are really pleased to improve our score and achieve CDP B. This is a great step as we work towards moving from the management to the leadership band. We recognise the importance of disclosing to CDP and communicating to our range of stakeholders how we are progressing towards meeting our climate ambitions.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>David Lammers, Deputy Director Corporate Engagement, CDP Europe: <\/strong>\u201cThe scientific consensus on the need for urgent action on climate change has never been clearer. And ambition this decade will determine how well we can protect our natural resources and avoid the worst effects of global climate change. As policy and corporate stakeholders continue to develop strategies for environmental protection and a low-carbon transition, the availability of reliable and comparable data will remain of vital importance. By disclosing to CDP in 2021, John Sisk & Son has demonstrated a commitment to corporate environmental transparency and made an important contribution to an economy that works for both people and planet.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-toy-story-shows-off-apprentice-skills","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/D24962-0060.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk toy story shows off apprentice skills","newsContent":"<p><br><strong><br>Thursday 23rd December 2021:<\/strong>  John Sisk & Son (Sisk) apprentices at its Dublin joinery and training centre will deliver hundreds of handmade toys for children to charities and hospitals across Ireland, UK and Europe this Christmas. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Sisk has created an FPV (First Person View) drone video capturing the skills and craft involved in its toy making process. The video shows one continuous shot of its apprentices dressed as Santa\u2019s helpers cutting, sawing, spraying and screwing toys together.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rqYVd0Yhn0w\">Sisk Toys 2021 FPV Drone video<\/a> <\/p><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/_width500px\/D24962-0082.jpg\" data-image=\"40019\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p>     <\/p>\r\n<p>The handcrafted wooden toy story is part of a long-standing Sisk tradition. The Sisk Christmas toy project was started by John G Sisk at the Sisk Joinery Workshop in Dublin 50 years ago in 1971. Today, Sisk has a state-of-the art training facility for apprentice carpenters and joiners located at its head office in Dublin. <\/p>\r\n<p>Work on the wooden toys commences in mid-November and takes four to five weeks to complete, with all staff and management in the Sisk training centre getting involved. Each November, the team get together to decide on the toys they are going to make, sourcing ideas from books, websites and feedback from the charities who have received toys in the past.<\/p>\r\n<p>Stephen Bowcott, CEO, John Sisk & Son, said: \u201cOne of our greatest success stories at Sisk has been our ability to give back to the many communities in which we work, through our long-standing Sisk Christmas toy story. The toys are handmade by our apprentice carpenters and joiners, utilising the skills taught to them at our training centre. We would also like to thank all our supply chain partners, without whom none of this would be possible.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-celebrates-international-day-of-people-with-disabilities","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Sam-Painting.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk celebrates International Day of People with Disabilities","newsContent":"<p><strong>Friday 3rd December 2021: <\/strong>Today, (3rd December) is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) and will be promoted by the Valuable 500, of which John Sisk & Son are a member.<\/p>\r\n<p>As part of our ongoing Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) work we wanted to share with you this story from Sam Painting, an Undergraduate Engineer working on our Santander project in Milton Keynes. Thanks to Sam for doing this and it\u2019s a reminder that disability is not always visible.<\/p>\r\n<p>Please see Sam\u2019s story below. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tell us a little about yourself.<\/strong><br>\r\n\u201cI have completed my second year at Oxford Brookes University where I am studying Construction Project Management and am currently away on my industrial placement for 12 months with Sisk. Outside of work I tend to travel to both Norwich and Bromley in Southeast London to see family and friends where I occasionally watch football and play golf (at a poor standard!).\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>What has been your experience of living, studying and working with dyslexia?<\/strong><br>\r\n\u201cDyslexia has always been a challenge for me but during school and university, help was always offered where it could range from extra time in exams to a study support tutor. During these support sessions I would be taught how to use specific software that would help my learning, like Grammarly, which would improve the quality of my writing and check for errors.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>When and how did you find out you were dyslexic?<\/strong><br>\r\n\u201cI was diagnosed with dyslexia when I was 12 by a private assessor but this could have been identified earlier as I believed that reading and writing were not my strongest skills. After I was diagnosed, I understood exactly what areas I would struggle with academically and found many ways to overcome these challenges. This included different revision strategies which proved successful where I was able to achieve ABC at A-level.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>What are some of the misconceptions people may have about individuals with dyslexia?<\/strong><br>\r\n\u201cPeople may think that individuals with dyslexia are less intelligent and less capable of performing but this is simply not true. Although textbook learning may not be a strong point for people with dyslexia, this can be overcome by using a mix of practical and listening strategies. I believe that dyslexia can be used as an advantage as it brings out the more creative and out-the-box thinking in people which gives the extra edge in an industry like construction, where quick thinking is essential.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>What are some of the challenges dyslexia has presented you with and how did you overcome these?<\/strong><br>\r\n\u201cOne of my biggest challenges is processing information and relaying this in the future. I suffered from this during my GCSEs and A-levels as many of my subjects were textbook based. I had to change my learning style to overcome this, so I took an interest in more practical and listening styles and developed these into revision and work strategies which proved successful. It is important to find the correct mix of techniques and resources that work best for each individual.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>What is the biggest benefit you feel your dyslexia brings?<\/strong><br>\r\n\u201cI can understand other people\u2019s troubles through their disability or differences that might not be able to be recognised and where they may not feel confident. There should never be any shame in people\u2019s differences as very often they can be used as an advantage and individuals should embrace their unique qualities.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>What advice would you give to anyone who is not sure whether to disclose they are dyslexic or not \u2013 to their employer, manager, colleague or friend?<\/strong><br>\r\n\u201cThere are many different types of dyslexia and if you have never been tested it\u2019s well worth it. There is an immense amount of help to make general daily tasks, like sending emails or reading information, much easier and less time consuming. An example is using different coloured backgrounds as this may make it simpler for the brain to process information. A professional can help decide which tools and resources will benefit you most.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>If you could change one thing about how our workplaces and \/ or society approach dyslexia \u2013 what would it be?<\/strong><br>\r\n\u201cI strongly believe that the same level of help that is given to people with dyslexia during school and university should be offered in the workplace. This can include specific software training or computer attachments to help those with dyslexia carry out their job more efficiently and effectively to eliminate the challenges that we face. I believe society has accepted dyslexia as being normal now and realised that there are many advantages of being dyslexic, which people did not know about in the past.\u201d<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-gets-stuck-into-bog-restoration-in-co-mayo","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/SiskBogRestoration02.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk gets stuck into bog restoration in Co. Mayo","newsContent":"<p><strong>Thursday 25th November 2021: <\/strong>       John Sisk & Son in partnership with Green Restoration Ireland (GRI) and a local farmer has begun the rewetting of 50 acres of bog at Lackaduff, Doocastle, Co. Mayo. <\/p>\r\n<p>Ireland is home to 50 percent of the last remaining raised bogs in Western Europe. As a direct consequence of this bog rewetting project, 36,000 tonnes of carbon will be permanently locked into the Lackaduff bog and 20-30 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions will be avoided annually. A team of Sisk volunteers are donning the wellies to start the process of re-blocking the drains and bring life back to the bog. <\/p>\r\n<p>These local bogs feed into a tributary of the Owengarve, part of the Moy River. Emissions of Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC) in Lackaduff currently range from 1.4 to 2.14 tonnes per year. This will be reduced by 90 percent as a result of the work carried out by Sisk and its partners.<\/p>\r\n<p>Of the 20 hectares of raised bog at Lackaduff approximately 8.24 is impacted by the drainage ditches and an estimated 11 kilometres of drains need to be blocked for the full restoration works to be completed. Ongoing monitoring by GRI will confirm the long-term ecological success of this work.<\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/SiskBogRestoration06.jpg\" data-image=\"38313\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><figcaption>Alan Cawley, Sustainability Manager, Sisk and Doug McMillian, GRI at the the Lackaduff bog restoration project<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><br><br>Rare wildlife in east Mayo will also benefit as a result of the bog rewetting including, the red-listed bird species of skylark, meadow pipit, snipe, curlew as well as the Irish hare. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk has a long history of construction projects in Mayo such as the original Allergan Factory in Westport, the Coca Cola plant in Ballina, and other big names like Hollister and Baxter. In 2020 Sisk launched its 2030 Sustainability Roadmap \u2013 <em>Building today, Caring for tomorrow<\/em> \u2013 and this is just one of the 21 targets the construction company has committed to.<\/p>\r\n<p>GRI is helping landowners to set a positive precedent and take action to restore their bogs while generating new income streams including through the creation of carbon credits in the long run. GRI\u2019s goal is to achieve equitable, innovative and science-based solutions to the restoration of peatlands for farmers and landowners.<\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Alan Cawley, Sustainability Manager, Sisk, said: <\/strong>\u201cJohn Sisk & Son is delighted to partner with GRI in the rehabilitation of peat bogs. This initiative is built upon the ambitious UN Sustainable Development Goal targets that we set out in our 2030 Sustainability Roadmap. This event is also an opportunity for our staff to volunteer and support local land-owners.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Tommy McGovern, Lackaduff farmer, said: <\/strong>\u201cWe have a lot of peatlands in Ireland and a solution here for locking the carbon into our bogs, as a means to help with this. This is the future, make the bogs work to fix the climate crisis and with help from the likes of GRI and Sisk we will.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><br><strong>Doug McMillian, GRI, said: <\/strong>\u201cWe are delighted that Sisk has come on board to support GRI with our bog restoration work in Co. Mayo. There are so many degraded peatlands which have been abandoned that are just crying out to be restored. There\u2019s so much work to be getting on with that there\u2019s no time to lose if we\u2019re to turn things around.\u201d <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-appoints-new-uk-framework-director","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Rebecca-Hartshorn.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk appoints new UK Framework Director","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Friday 19th November 2021:<\/strong>     John Sisk & Son has appointed a new UK Framework Director, Rebecca Hartshorn.<\/p>\r\n<p>Rebecca has over 20 years\u2019 worth of experience in both delivery and pre-construction roles, and has re-joined Sisk from Bowmer and Kirkland where she was Strategic Framework Lead. Rebecca previously worked at Sisk from 2017 for two years, when she held the roles of Bid Manager and Pre-Construction Manager.<\/p>\r\n<p>Rebecca will be based in our Solihull office and will work closely with the SCAPE team on our recently formed partnership with the public sector framework provider, where we have been appointed to work on projects worth \u00a375m and above across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. <\/p>\r\n<p>Rebecca takes on the role from Sisk\u2019s Preconstruction Director for UK North Kim Shevyn, who has worked closely with the SCAPE team to mobilise and establish our excellent working relationship. Kim will continue in his role as Preconstruction Director, and in the coming months he will work with Rebecca to ensure a smooth transition takes place. <\/p>\r\n<p>Rebecca has a wide-reaching network of industry connections and involvement in industry groups and forums. She holds a British Empire Medal for services to skills and industry and sits on the FBE and East Midlands committee. Rebecca has been part of NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction) for over eight years and is also a fellow of the CIOB, having represented diversity and inclusion with them on special interest groups.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Rebecca Hartshorn, UK Framework Director, John Sisk & Son, said:<\/strong> \u201cI am thrilled to be re-joining Sisk as Framework Director, leading on our recent appointment to Lot 7 of the SCAPE Framework. My role will enable me to work closely with my existing network of consultants, industry bodies and clients to create real value and foster collaboration for SCAPE. I am excited to share best practice with the other construction partners and look forward to forging new relationships across the SCAPE community. Having led projects through other Frameworks, including MMC for both public and private clients, I am looking forward to bringing my wealth of experience in early contractor engagement to SCAPE in order to drive Sisk\u2019s partnership forward and deliver some truly exciting schemes.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Alan Rodger, Managing Director for UK North, John Sisk & Son, said:<\/strong> \u201cI am delighted that Rebecca has returned to Sisk to take on the role of Framework Director. Rebecca is highly respected in the industry, with two decades of experience and excellent connections. Rebecca\u2019s work with SCAPE will no doubt help our company continue to excel on the framework and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-announces-2021-supply-chain-awards-winners","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/D24761-0134.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk announces 2021 Supply Chain Awards winners","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday 15th November 2021:<\/strong>         John Sisk & Son has announced the winners of its Supply Chain Awards for 2021 at the annual event in Dublin. Irish comedian, Oliver Callan, was Master of Ceremonies.<\/p>\r\n<p>The awards returned after last year\u2019s absence and is where Sisk recognises excellence among its supply chain partners across Ireland and Europe and shows appreciation for all the great work done together.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk now spends over \u20ac1bn annually across its supply chain of 7,856 companies, 4,744 of which have been engaged with by their Irish and European operations in the past 24 months. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Commenting after the ceremony, Stephen Bowcott, outgoing CEO, John Sisk & Son, said:<\/strong> \u201cIt was great to host this event after last year\u2019s absence, for what was my final Supply Chain Awards as CEO. This was a great opportunity to recognise our supply chain partners for their great work with us and to finally meet face-to-face again.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe were delighted to welcome our supply chain partners and to build on the strong relationships we have and to recognise and acknowledge the excellent performance, commitment and dedication shown across Sisk projects. On behalf of Sisk, I would like to congratulate all the winners and thank them for their support this year.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Over 70 subcontractors and suppliers were shortlisted for awards on the night. Shortlisted                     sub-contractors and suppliers were nominated by each of Sisk\u2019s business units and procurement respectively. Each business Unit then selected its \u2018Best Supply Chain Partner of the Year\u2019 from the proposed shortlist following a thorough evaluation process, with the winners announced at a ceremony last night in the Round Room, Mansion House, Dublin. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Supply Chain Awards 2021 \u2013 Winners<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n <tbody><tr>\r\n  <td width=\"330\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Award title<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"236\" valign=\"top\"><p><strong>Winners<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"330\" valign=\"top\"><p>Supply Chain Partner of the Year \u2013 Ireland East<\/p>\r\n<p>                <\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"236\" valign=\"top\"><p>King & Moffatt  <\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"330\" valign=\"top\"><p>Supply Chain Partner of the Year \u2013 Ireland South,   West & North<\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"236\" valign=\"top\"><p>Ard Precision<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"330\" valign=\"top\"><p>Supply Chain Partner of the Year \u2013 Data Centres<\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"236\" valign=\"top\"><p>CSK<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"330\" valign=\"top\"><p>Supply Chain Partner of the Year \u2013 Life Sciences   & Tech<\/p>\r\n<p>                <\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"236\" valign=\"top\"><p>Kiernan Steel<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"330\" valign=\"top\"><p>Supply Chain Partner of the Year \u2013 Sisk Living<\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"236\" valign=\"top\"><p>SF Plastering<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"330\" valign=\"top\"><p>Supply Chain Partner of the Year \u2013 Vision Built    <\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"236\" valign=\"top\"><p>Treysta Building Service <\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"330\" valign=\"top\"><p>Supply Chain Partner of the Year \u2013 Civils Ireland <\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"236\" valign=\"top\"><p>Newton Ground Engineering<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"330\" valign=\"top\"><p>Supplier of the Year Award<\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"236\" valign=\"top\"><p>Xtratherm<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"330\" valign=\"top\"><p>Health, Safety & Wellbeing Award \u2013 Ireland<\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"236\" valign=\"top\"><p>Castle Group<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"330\" valign=\"top\"><p>Health, Safety & Wellbeing Award \u2013 Europe<\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"236\" valign=\"top\"><p>Cleangrad<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"330\" valign=\"top\"><p>Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award Winner<\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"236\" valign=\"top\"><p>Eamon O\u2019Boyle & Associates<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"330\" valign=\"top\"><p>Digital Project Delivery Award Winner<\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"236\" valign=\"top\"><p>King & Moffatt<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"330\" valign=\"top\"><p>Sustainability Award Winner<\/p><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"236\" valign=\"top\"><p>Vibro Menard<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody><\/table>\r\n<p><br><\/p>"},{"url":"world-quality-week-2021-health-and-wellbeing-blog","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/RICHIE-BUTLER-FINAL-12.11.2021.jpg","newsTitle":"World Quality Week 2021: Health and Wellbeing blog ","newsContent":"<p><strong>Friday 12th November 2021:<\/strong>     Today\u2019s supporting theme for World Quality Week is Health and Wellbeing. <\/p>\r\n<p>Richard Butler, Head of Occupational Health & Wellbeing, John Sisk & Son shares some thought leadership on how we are striving to create the environment where a positive culture can flourish.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re all familiar with the clich\u00e9 that a business\u2019s most important asset is its people. There\u2019s a  reason why we hear it so often - because it\u2019s true. <\/p>\r\n<p>Happy, healthy and engaged employees equals high-quality work at an individual level and improves performance at an organisational level. <\/p>\r\n<p>The question is why do we invest in health and wellbeing? At a very human level, we care. We want to shift the mindset from \u201cGet home safely and as healthy as when you arrived\u201d to one of \u201cGo home armed with information, awareness and motivation to make healthier lifestyle choices\u201d. In essence, our workplaces should be about promoting better health, not about preserving our current health. <\/p>\r\n<p>Fostering a positive culture of health and wellbeing is good for the individual. But it\u2019s also good for the organisation. It helps attract high quality people, improves retention, boosts employee engagement and motivation. This ultimately has a positive impact on a person\u2019s performance. Quality of work improves, focus is better and they are less likely to be involved in health and safety incidents. A win-win, for both employee and organisation.<\/p>\r\n<p>Our approach to health and wellbeing is through the holistic lens of our Four Pillars of Wellbeing: Emotional, Financial, Physical and Social Wellbeing. <\/p>\r\n<p>For us, that includes our growing Health and Wellbeing Team, our informal peer support programme <strong>I Am Here<\/strong> and our dedicated Wellbeing Champions. <\/p>\r\n<p>We believe that it is through our investment in all four pillars of wellbeing that we are creating an environment for our employees to be happy, healthy, focused and productive.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Richard Butler,<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Head of Occupational Health & Wellbeing, John Sisk & Son <\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"world-quality-week-2021-energy-blog","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Ian-OConnor-Updated.jpg","newsTitle":"World Quality Week 2021: Energy blog","newsContent":"<p><strong>Friday 12th November 2021:<\/strong> Yesterday's supporting theme for World Quality Week was Energy.<\/p>\r\n<p>Ian O\u2019Connor, Energy Manager, John Sisk & Son shares how we are using robust data analysis to make informed decisions and how this links with \u2018Right First Time\u2019. <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cNowhere is the term Get it Right First Time more appropriate than in relation to energy efficiency. The decisions and actions we make during the early stages of a project affect the quantity and efficiency of energy we consume. <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Ian-slide-updated.jpg\" data-image=\"35060\" alt=\"Lean Construction Ireland presentation: Energy efficiency\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><figcaption>Lean Construction Ireland presentation: Energy efficiency <\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>This doesn\u2019t just impact the cost of energy to the project itself. It also impacts the whole business where energy consumption accounts for approximately 60 percent of our carbon footprint. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is at the forefront of construction energy efficiency. We have forensically analysed the root causes of inefficient energy use so we can  transform the way we use energy across our business. <\/p>\r\n<p>Through this approach we are on course to achieve target 1 of our 2030 Sustainability Roadmap to reduce our carbon intensity by 25 percent.\u201d  <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ian O\u2019Connor, <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Energy Manager, John Sisk & Son<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-appointed-to-68m-hub-group-development-in-leeds","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Podium-link-sm.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk appointed to \u00a368m Hub Group development in Leeds","newsContent":"<br>\r\n<p><strong>Thursday 28<sup>th<\/sup> October 2021:            <\/strong>John Sisk & Son is delighted to announce it has been appointed as contractor on Hub Group\u2019s \u00a368m residential project at Whitehall Road, Leeds, known as Latitude Purple.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Latitude Purple development, which sits on the previous site of Doncaster Monkbridge Iron and Steelworks, consists of two residential buildings, at 17 and 21 storeys tall. The project is Hub Group\u2019s first residential development in Leeds and will deliver 463 homes.<\/p>\r\n<p>The two buildings will sit over a single level of basement, with a single storey podium deck over the basement between the two buildings. The podium will boast a landscaped area which will be accessible to the residents of the buildings, accessible from the first floors.<\/p>\r\n<p>At ground floor, car parking will be available beneath the podium deck. Car parking and bicycle holds will also be available in the basement, where storage, MEP plantrooms and water tanks will also be situated.<\/p>\r\n<p>The external area of the development is also set to have extensive landscaping to provide greener living space in the city.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Sisk Managing Director for UK North, Alan Rodger, said:<\/strong> \u201cI am delighted that Hub Group have chosen Sisk for their first residential development in Leeds \u2013 Latitude Purple. The development will help expand the city centre, and provide hundreds of quality homes for the local community. I am excited to bring Sisk\u2019s extensive experience, culture and understanding of modern city living expectations to the development.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Hub Group Managing Director, Damien Sharkey, said:<\/strong> \u201cSisk has a reputation for construction excellence, and shares HUB\u2019s commitment to delivering great places to live, that benefit not just their residents but also the surrounding community. We are delighted to begin construction on our first scheme in Leeds, a key part of our strategy to expand to key \u2018lifestyle\u2019 cities \u2013 places with strong fundamentals and demand for high quality housing.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"si\u00fan-tobin-appointed-uk-business-development-lead-of-vision-built","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/MicrosoftTeams-image-29.jpeg","newsTitle":"Si\u00fan Tobin appointed UK Business Development Lead of Vision Built","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday 19th October 2021:<\/strong>   Vision Built, the John Sisk & Son offsite manufacturing company based in the West of Ireland has appointed Si\u00fan Tobin as UK Business Development Lead. Si\u00fan will be based in St Albans near London and will help spearhead our increasing presence in the UK market. Si\u00fan joined Sisk in 2020 to work as a Business Analyst within the Sisk Construction Services business.<\/p>\r\n<p>Vision Built has manufactured and delivered many light-gauge steel-frame buildings into the UK over several years. However, with a wider, more sophisticated range of products to offer it is now hoping to increase its market share there.<\/p>\r\n<p>Vision Built\u2019s light-gauge steel products have a good strength to weight ratio making them affordable to export, which allows them to manufacture in rural Ireland and export globally at competitive prices.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Siun Tobin said:<\/strong> \u201cI am thrilled to take up the role as UK Business Development Lead with Vision Built. We continue to offer 2D panelised solutions, but now we offer increased pre-manufactured value (PMV) in line with the UK government\u2019s guidelines. Additionally, we have been busy delivering fully modular offsite solutions to the Irish market, which we are extending to the UK.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Brian Kennedy, Director, Vision Built said: <\/strong>\u201cWe are delighted that Si\u00fan has taken up the role as UK Business Development Lead. There has been considerable progression in offsite construction in the UK in recent times. We are confident that we can support the UK government in reaching their ambitious delivery targets. In addition, our cross-sectoral experience in education, health, commercial and residential sectors aligns well with areas of demand for offsite solutions in the UK.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>To find out more about Vision Built in the UK contact Si\u00fan at +44 203 413648. Also visit their website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vision-built.com\/UK\">www.vision-built.com\/UK<\/a> <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About Vision Built<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk acquired the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vision-built.com\/\">Vision Built<\/a> group of companies, based in Galway in 2019. Vision Built manufactures 2D Light Gauge Steel panels in a factory in Galway for supply to its customer base in both Ireland and the UK. The business continues to serve its existing and new customer base, whilst also supporting the growth in Sisk\u2019s own demand for Light Gauge Steel, through its residential and commercial construction businesses in Ireland and the UK.  Vision Built have also recently open their second factory which allows the company to meet the demand for the 3D volumetric product targeted for education and health care sectors. <\/p>"},{"url":"john-sisk-son-appoints-new-ceo","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Paul-Brown-2021-Trans-Colour.jpg","newsTitle":"John Sisk & Son appoints new CEO","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Thursday 14<sup>th<\/sup> October 2021:<\/strong> John Sisk & Son, the international construction and engineering business, today announced the appointment of Paul Brown as its new CEO with effect from 1 January 2022, taking over from the current CEO Steve Bowcott, who has been in the role for six and a half years.<\/p>\r\n<p>Speaking on behalf of the board of Sicon (the group holding company) and the Sisk family, Chair Gary McGann said: \u201cWe are pleased to appoint Paul to this role and are very fortunate to have someone of his calibre and experience to take up the leadership of the company. We are very grateful for Steve\u2019s commitment and his service to Sisk since his appointment in 2015 and as his term comes to an end, the Board believes that Paul has the skills and qualities to continue to deliver our progressive strategy as the leading Irish Construction Company.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Paul is currently Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the entire UK construction business and for the Group Civil Engineering business.  Over his 25 years in the industry, Paul has developed strong leadership skills enabling him to lead effective teams and to develop strong and lasting customer and colleague relationships.  <\/p>\r\n<p>Commenting on his appointment Paul said, \u201cI am honoured to lead our business into the next phase of its development, building on Steve\u2019s great work and that of my colleagues.  I want to thank the Sicon Board, the Sisk family and all of my colleagues for their support and look forward to working with them towards the continued success of the company.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-begins-birmingham-health-innovation-campus","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/PID-13487_BHIC_View03_Marketing-1-1-1-1.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk begins Birmingham Health Innovation Campus","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday 12th October 2021:<\/strong> Construction of No.1 Birmingham Health Innovation Campus (BHIC) in Selly Oak is underway, marking a major milestone for the region\u2019s rapidly growing life sciences sector. <\/p>\r\n<p>The development of No.1 BHIC forms the first phase of a ten-year masterplan for the Campus being developed by Bruntwood SciTech (a 50:50 joint venture between Bruntwood and Legal & General) in partnership with the University of Birmingham.  <\/p>\r\n<p>Due to complete in September 2023, No.1 BHIC will provide 133,000 sq ft of specialist office and lab space for innovative life science and digital healthcare companies, in response to increasing demand for space from the sector. It will also house the University of Birmingham\u2019s Precision Health Technologies Accelerator and Birmingham Precision Medicine Centre and provide access to a range of amenities including event space, cafe, car parking and EV charging facilities.<\/p>\r\n<p>BHIC is a designated Life Science Opportunity Zone and has also been identified by the Department for International Trade as a High Potential Opportunity for Data Driven Healthcare. Sitting at the heart of a critical cluster of health excellence with unparalleled links to University of Birmingham Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Birmingham Women\u2019s and Children\u2019s NHS Foundation Trust, the Campus will be closely aligned to the University of Birmingham clinical trials facility offering companies located at No.1 BHIC access to a fully connected clinical trials translation ecosystem. <\/p>\r\n<p>When complete the Campus will provide up to 657,000 sq ft of new commercial lab and office space and is expected to catalyse the growth of the region\u2019s life science sector, creating up to 10,000 local jobs and contributing \u00a3400m GVA to the region\u2019s economy. <\/p>\r\n<p>John Sisk & Son has been appointed as the main contractor for No.1 BHIC, supporting Bruntwood SciTech\u2019s ongoing commitments to sustainability. Targeting BREEAM \u2018Excellent\u2019, No.1 BHIC will incorporate a number of design measures to reduce carbon emissions, help to mitigate the effects of climate change and protect and enhance the local environment.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Commenting on the project, John Sisk & Son Managing Director for UK North, Alan Rodger said:<\/strong> \u201cI am delighted that Bruntwood has selected Sisk to deliver this state-of-the-art campus, which will provide immeasurable benefits to patients, as well as injecting massive potential growth to Birmingham\u2019s economy. <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThe appointment demonstrates the strength of Sisk\u2019s relationship with Bruntwood, having previously worked together on the Circle Square development in Manchester. Sisk has extensive experience in the Life Sciences sector, and I am proud that we will be bringing our dedicated division of specialists to this project.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Kath Mackay, Director of Life Sciences, Bruntwood SciTech said:<\/strong> \u201cThe West Midlands is already home to more than 17,000 jobs in the life sciences sector, supporting 600 companies. What draws these businesses in is the ability to leverage an end-to-end supply chain on their doorstep. This goes right from clinical trials, with the largest healthcare market outside of London alongside a leading cluster of clinical and academic institutions, to the manufacture and logistics of treatments, equipment and technology.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cAdd to this an annual cohort of 11,000 medical sciences graduates and the busiest start-up scene outside of the capital, and the potential future growth the Birmingham Health and Innovation Campus can help to unlock is significant.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Professor Tim Jones, Provost and Vice-Principal of the University of Birmingham, explained:<\/strong> \u201cOne of our core missions is to deliver \u2018research that matters\u2019 - achieving outcomes that can achieve lasting, transformative impact. By developing BHIC and establishing our Precision Health Technologies Accelerator, we will enable talented researchers and forward-thinking industry partners to be even more productive and successful, translating their ideas for new drugs, devices and diagnostics into validated innovations which can quickly be adopted in clinic. <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cBy creating a state-of-the-art environment for researchers and entrepreneurs to flourish, with a strong emphasis on knowledge sharing and collaboration, we will deliver life-changing benefits to patients and sustainable growth to our region and beyond. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Andy Street, the Mayor of the West Midlands, commented: <\/strong>\u201cBy providing the best facilities within an already thriving life sciences and health technology cluster here in the West Midlands, BHIC will attract significant investment into our region, providing jobs and opportunities for all communities across the region. Not only that, but the work will also positively impact people\u2019s health and wellbeing, something we know that\u2019s critical to address following our Health of the Region report. <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cIt is fantastic to see work underway, and I want to congratulate the team on reaching this milestone.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Planning permission for No.1 BHIC was granted in April 2021. Agents include Savills and CBRE.<\/p>\r\n<p>BHIC is already attracting significant new inward investment to the region. This includes significant investment of up to \u00a314m from the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) which will support the design and fit-out of the state-of-the-art Precision Health Technologies Accelerator facilities.<\/p>\r\n<p>No. 1 BHIC is due to complete in September 2023. The entire BHIC development is expected to be completed by 2031.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>NOTES TO EDITORS<\/strong> <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About Bruntwood SciTech<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Bruntwood SciTech is the UK\u2019s leading developer of innovation districts, creating the environments and ecosystems for science and technology businesses to form, scale and grow.<\/p>\r\n<p>A 50:50 joint venture between leading property company Bruntwood and Legal & General, Bruntwood SciTech provides high quality office and laboratory space and tailored business support, offering unrivalled access to finance, talent and markets, an extensive clinical, academic and public partner network and a sector-specialist community of over 500 companies.<\/p>\r\n<p>Bruntwood SciTech has unique experience in creating and developing strategic partnerships with UK regional cities, universities and NHS Trusts to drive economic growth through investment in science and technology infrastructure. <\/p>\r\n<p>Bruntwood SciTech has a portfolio of over 1.8m sq ft including Alderley Park in Cheshire, Platform in Leeds, Innovation Birmingham, a cluster in the heart of Manchester\u2019s Oxford Road Corridor innovation district - Manchester Science Park, Citylabs 1.0 & 2.0 part of the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) campus and Circle Square - a joint venture with Vita Group and a development pipeline of 850,000sq ft which includes Birmingham Health Innovation Campus,<\/p>\r\n<p>Website:<a href=\"https:\/\/bruntwood.co.uk\/scitech\"> https:\/\/bruntwood.co.uk\/scitech<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Twitter:<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BW_SciTech\"> https:\/\/twitter.com\/BW_SciTech<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>LinkedIn:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/bruntwood-scitech\"> https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/bruntwood-scitech<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Instagram:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bruntwoodscitech\"> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bruntwoodscitech<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About University of Birmingham<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The University of Birmingham is ranked amongst the world\u2019s top 100 institutions. Its work brings people from across the world to Birmingham, including researchers, teachers and more than 6,500 international students from over 150 countries.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About John Sisk and Son<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>John Sisk & Son is an innovative, international, construction and engineering business with long term vision and over 160 years in operation. Delivering excellence in the UK for almost 40 years with a proud record of leadership in the construction industry in Ireland and \u20ac1.5bn annual turnover, we have the track record, scale and capacity to successfully undertake large, complex, multidisciplinary programmes. Sisk is recognised by global clients as world leaders in safe delivery.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk delivers projects and programmes in key sectors such as Data and Technology, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Transportation, Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Retail, Industrial, Leisure, Education and Energy.<\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk offers a life-cycle approach to construction from planning and offsite construction methods, through delivering a project safely and sustainably with technology as a key enabler, and then working with clients to help manage and maintain buildings efficiently throughout their lifespan.<\/p>"},{"url":"bio-cork-2-named-international-project-of-the-year-winner-at-cn-awards","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/International-Project-of-the-Year.jpg","newsTitle":"Bio Cork 2 named \u2018International Project of the Year Winner\u2019 at CN Awards","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday 27<sup>th<\/sup> September 2021:<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>John Sisk & Son recently won the \u2018International Project of the Year\u2019 award for its Bio Cork 2 project at the prestigious UK Construction News Awards at an event in London.<\/p>\r\n<p>Following a rigorous judging process Sisk won the award in recognition of putting people at the heart of the project, from the client to the supply chain and the local community. Technology was also at the heart of ensuring project challenges were met and the exacting requirements of the industry were delivered. <\/p>\r\n<p>Dave Cotter and Mike Nash from Sisk were presented winners of the 2021 Construction News Awards in front of an industry audience on Wednesday 15th September at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane in London.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Janssen Sciences Ireland expansion to their existing facility in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork and large-scale fed batch technology is the first of its kind in Ireland and for Johnson & Johnson globally. The expansion involved the construction of new manufacturing buildings with a total floor space of almost 20,000m2. It also included expansion of the existing warehouse, laboratory administration buildings, support infrastructure and utilities. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Dave Cotter, Project Director, John Sisk & Son said: <\/strong>\u201cWe are delighted to be recognised as winners of the CN Awards \u2018International Project of the Year\u2019 for Bio Cork 2. The finished product is a testament to the hard work and commitment of the entire Sisk team and our supply chain partners. We would like to thank our Client, Johnson & Johnson\u2019s Janssen Sciences Ireland  for their collaborative approach and putting their faith in Sisk to deliver this exceptional Life Sciences Project.\u201d  <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Lem Bingley<\/strong>, <strong>editor of Construction News said:<\/strong> \u201cAfter the trials of the past year it was great to be able to celebrate the achievements of so many organisations from right across the construction industry. Despite the challenges thrown up by the pandemic, construction firms have continued to deliver outstanding results for their clients, and while doing so they have developed innovative new solutions, brought forward talented people, collaborated to deliver social value, and squared up to the challenges of climate change.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><u>Notes to Editors<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About John Sisk & Son <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>John Sisk & Son is an innovative, international, construction and engineering business with long term vision and over 160 years in operation. Sisk employs approx. 1,800 people and is Ireland's leading provider of construction services with extensive operations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe with the track record, scale and capacity to successfully undertake large, complex, multidisciplinary programmes. Sisk is recognised by global clients as world leaders in safe delivery.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk delivers projects and programmes in key sectors such as Data and Technology, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Transportation, Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Retail, Industrial, Leisure, Education and Energy.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk offers a life-cycle approach to construction from planning and offsite construction, through delivering and fitting out a project safely and sustainably with technology as a key enabler, and then working with clients to help manage and maintain buildings efficiently throughout their lifespan.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Further info on Bio Cork 2<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/case-studies\/bio-cork-ii-ireland\"><strong>https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/case-studies\/bio-cork-ii-ireland<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About Construction News<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Construction News is the leading provider of news, insight and events for the UK construction industry. Founded in 1871, the publication celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2021. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionnews.co.uk\/\"><strong>constructionnews.co.uk<\/strong><\/a><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-living-part-of-arden-team-dac-set-to-deliver-nearly-500-social-and-affordable-homes-in-tallaght","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/KD_scene-1_-rev-B.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk Living part of Arden Team DAC set to deliver nearly 500 social and affordable homes in Tallaght","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday 14<sup>th<\/sup> September 2021:<\/strong>   The Arden Team DAC, comprising of \u00d3 Cualann Cohousing Alliance, Sisk Living and Kelland Homes, is delighted to announce that they have come together to support the delivery of the Foothills Killinarden Development for South Dublin City County Council. <\/p>\r\n<p>The Arden Team DAC is committed to the Foothills development at Killinarden, as a tremendous opportunity to create a thriving new community at the foothills of the Dublin Mountains.<\/p>\r\n<p>The development will embrace both the existing community and features of the locality, whilst realising its own unique identity. It will comprise of a fully integrated mix of Affordable Purchase, Social and Private homes to provide accommodation in a tenure blind scheme.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Arden Team comprises of a partnership which:<\/p>\r\n<ul><li>Imbues best-in-class practice across community engagement, design and sustainability;<\/li><li>Has unique experience in the delivery of affordable purchase, social and private housing and associated amenities; and<\/li><li>Includes sector-leading construction ability for delivering volume, quality and modern methods of construction.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<p>We look forward to working with the community and stakeholder to create a lifelong development for future generations.<\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/_width800px\/KD_scene-2-rev-B.jpg\" data-image=\"25445\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Fergal Lalor, Managing Director, Sisk Living said:<\/strong>\r\n\u201cThe Foothills, Killinarden Project is a fantastic and exciting opportunity in which we look forward to working collaboratively with local communities and businesses, new residents and stakeholders to design and deliver a \u201cLife-long\u201d scheme that leads the way for sustainable integrated communities for South Dublin.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Hugh Brennan, CEO, \u00d3 Cualann Cohousing Alliance CLG said:<\/strong> \u201cThere is a huge demand for affordable housing, particularly in Dublin. \u00d3 Cualann believes that through strategic partnerships with Local Authorities and reputable builders we can deliver fully integrated, mixed tenure housing in sustainable communities at scale. The Arden Team has the skills and the passion to make The Foothills an exemplar project for all stakeholders especially the existing community.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Patrick Kelly, Managing Director, Kelland Homes said:<\/strong> \u201cDrawing on our long history of residential building in South County Dublin, we at Kelland Homes firmly believe that we can deliver mixed tenure and affordable homes to the highest standard in response to current market needs. We are committed to building homes in a sustainable way and in a manner that evolves seamlessly into the surrounding neighbourhood.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Jennifer Bradfield, Project Director, The Arden Team said:<\/strong> \u201cWithin the current housing market challenges, the Killinarden Development is a great opportunity for the Arden Team to work hand in hand with the community and stakeholders to respond to the current housing challenges in a proactive manner. We are passionate about delivering sustainable lifelong schemes and look forward to building a strong relationship with the local communities to ensure the development is integrated successfully.\u201d  <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Editor\u2019s notes:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul><li>Sisk Living: Sisk Living is the specialist low rise homebuilding division of the family owned, John Sisk & Son business. The division\u2019s primary ambition is establishing a residential delivery brand which will be recognised for quality and expertise. Sisk Living ensures a can-do attitude to the delivery of high quality homes by recognising that housing delivery is a specialist area, requiring entirely different building, commercial and contractual approaches to other sectors of our business.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<div><br><\/div>\r\n<ul><li>\u00d3 Cualann Cohousing Alliance: In April 2013, Hugh Brennan met Bill Black by chance and the two began talking and realised they shared the opinion that Ireland was in need of an initiative to deliver affordable and fully-integrated housing. By October, the idea had been tested and the first meeting of potential members for a new housing model had been scheduled. \u00d3 Cualann develops and supports fully-integrated communities. They deliver well-designed, top-quality, energy efficient homes at an affordable price. \u00d3 Cualann\u2019s model for affordable housing can be replicated and scaled across the country. They work with local authorities and like-minded groups to change the way housing is delivered in Ireland.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<ul><li>Kelland Homes: Kelland Homes is a residential building company now in its second generation that specialises in building residential communities across south and west Dublin. With close to 50 years in business we believe we have a solid reputation for building quality homes for first and second time buyers that are also affordable and hit all the right targets in the sense of sustainable living with emphasis on renewable and energy efficiency. They are currently building residential developments in Dun Laoghaire and Cabinteely in South Dublin , Kildare Town in Co Kildare<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Further information<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Tom Byrne, Head of Communications, John Sisk & Son<\/p>\r\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:T.Byrne@Sisk.ie\">T.Byrne@Sisk.ie<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Tel: 00 353 87 637 4560<\/p>\r\n<p>Barry Ryan, Communications Executive, John Sisk & Son<\/p>\r\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:Ba.Ryan@Sisk.ie\">Ba.Ryan@Sisk.ie<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Tel: 00 353 87 380 0578<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-top-out-ouh-swindon-radiotherapy-centre","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Topping-out-group-pic-13.09.2021.JPG","newsTitle":"Sisk top out OUH Swindon Radiotherapy Centre ","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday 14th September 2021:   <\/strong>The OUH Swindon Radiotherapy Centre, based on the Great Western Hospital site in Swindon, moved a step closer to completion with a topping out ceremony to celebrate the roof being installed.<\/p>\r\n<p>Senior figures from John Sisk & Son, Oxford University Hospitals (OUH), Great Western Hospitals (GWH) and Brighter Futures met on-site for a socially distanced ceremonial event to mark the structural completion of the building.<\/p>\r\n<p>Jason Dorsett, Chief Finance Officer at OUH and Dr Claire Hobbs and Carol Scott, representing the OUH Radiotherapy Service, joined Kevin McNamara, Chief Executive of GWH, and ambassadors from Brighter Futures, as they were shown around the site by James Ketteringham, Project Lead, and Grant Mears, Regional Director UK South at John Sisk & Son.<\/p>\r\n<p>They were shown around the bunker where the Radiotherapy unit will live, and Jason, Claire, Carol, and Kevin all laid bricks to complete building of the structure. They were also surprised with ceremonial trowels, which they used for the bricklaying as part of the traditional topping out ceremony.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ajaz Shafi, Managing Director, UK South, John Sisk & Son, said:<\/strong> \u201cThis is a significant milestone in the progress of the OUH Swindon Radiotherapy Centre. I am incredibly proud of the teams involved for the excellent work that\u2019s been completed so far, which will benefit so many patients and their families while they undergo treatment.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThese patients will already be going through an incredibly difficult part of their lives, and it\u2019s a privilege to help make this new, hugely important Centre that will be able to bring them more comfort through enhanced treatment facilities and a shorter journey. It\u2019s a fantastic milestone to celebrate, and I look forward to the further progress to come.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Jason Dorsett, Chief Finance Officer at OUH, said:<\/strong> \u201cThe topping out ceremony gave us all the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the fantastic progress of the OUH Swindon Radiotherapy Centre.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cLaying the final bricks and seeing the roof in place marks another significant milestone in the development of this hugely important project that will benefit so many of our patients with cancer. I can\u2019t wait to visit again and see the completed project.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p>                                            <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Dr Claire Hobbs, former Head of Radiotherapy at OUH and representing the service, said:<\/strong> \u201cI was here for the ground-breaking in October 2020, and it has been wonderful to see the Centre take shape.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThe OUH Swindon Radiotherapy Centre is all about providing patients and their families a service closer to home that will not only enhance their care, but also reduce travel time and anxiety. I\u2019d like to take this opportunity to say thank you again to all the generous people and organisations that have made all this possible.<\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/_width800px\/25267\/Lady-laying-brick.jpg\" data-image=\"25267\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Kevin McNamara, Chief Executive at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said:<\/strong> \u201cOver the past few months we\u2019ve seen the Radiotherapy Centre really begin to take shape on our site and it\u2019s great to reach this significant milestone in an ambitious project that will make a real difference to Swindon.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThis isn\u2019t just a development in a building programme, it\u2019s a really big step forward in bringing radiotherapy to Swindon and giving patients the great care they deserve much closer to home.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Lisa Utting, Fundraising and Volunteering Team Manager at Brighter Futures, said:<\/strong> \u201cIt really does feel amazing to have been part of the Radiotherapy fundraising appeal from the start of this journey in May 2015 and to see the roof be installed is just fantastic, it makes me feel so proud of what we have achieved as a team.  <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThis means so much to me personally, to my family, and all the local people I have met along the way, who have tirelessly helped bring radiotherapy services to Swindon. We are so grateful to all of our supporters; we owe a massive thank you to every single one of them.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>It is estimated that the new centre will save more than 13,000 journeys to Oxford every year, alongside the anxiety, stress, and time of patients. The OUH Swindon Radiotherapy Centre is an expansion of OUH\u2019s radiotherapy service, currently provided solely from the Churchill Hospital in Oxford.<\/p>\r\n<p>OUH has invested \u00a318.4 million in this project and local people have donated an incredible \u00a32.9 million towards the specialist equipment needed to provide radiotherapy in Swindon, through Brighter Futures\u2019 Radiotherapy Appeal.<\/p>\r\n<p>The OUH Swindon Radiotherapy Centre is due to complete and welcome its first patients in early 2022.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><strong>ENDS<\/strong><br><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"john-sisk-son-appointed-to-12billion-scape-construction-framework","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Sisk-SCAPE-new-framework-partner-003_2021-08-23-091616_nyfq.jpg","newsTitle":"John Sisk & Son appointed to \u00a312billion SCAPE Construction framework","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday 23rd August 2021:<\/strong> SCAPE, one of the UK\u2019s leading public sector procurement authorities, has selected John Sisk & Son as a partner on its new \u00a312bn SCAPE Construction framework. Sisk is one of the contractors for Lot 7, which covers the largest projects within the framework, valued at \u00a375m and over. Providing construction services for public sector projects across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the new four-year construction framework, which commences in September of this year, will give Sisk the capacity to deliver projects at pace and to a total value of \u00a31.5bn.<\/p>\r\n<p>With a mission to accelerate essential projects and deliver them to the highest possible standard, over 1,000 public bodies have placed their trust in SCAPE\u2019s direct award approach. This framework is open to all public bodies, including those in sectors such as education, housing, social care, leisure, blue light, health and social care, offices, transport, military, recycling and waste centres, industrial and commercial buildings and other public sector operational buildings and establishments.<strong><br><br><\/strong><strong>Paul Brown, COO, UK Construction and Civil Engineering at Sisk said:<\/strong> \u201cThere is no doubt that SCAPE is one of the leading frameworks shaping the built environment and communities in the UK today. We are immensely proud to have been selected as a framework delivery partner for SCAPE, and look forward to working as one driving innovation, best value, and community enrichment.<\/p>\r\n<p> \u201cA highly adaptable and versatile partner, our range of capabilities cover design, engineering, facilities management, construction and more, with recent expansion across the UK seeing us establish ourselves further in key sectors such as Life Sciences, Healthcare, and Data. This is reflected in our most recent experience with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, University of Birmingham and Manchester City Council.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Bringing a wealth of experience, knowledge and people to the framework, Sisk are well placed in supporting SCAPE, and the public sector, in their efforts to address the climate emergency. In 2020 they became the first construction business in the UK to utilise Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel, trialling its use on operated plant as part of the Northstowe delivery for Homes England. Following the successful trial of the renewable fuel, Sisk recently announced it will use HVO as an alternative to gas oil across all new projects in the UK from 1st September 2021.<strong><br><br><\/strong><strong>Adrian Hill, acting deputy managing director at SCAPE, said:<\/strong> \u201cWe are pleased to welcome John Sisk & Son to SCAPE Construction who join an exceptional team of delivery partners. Sisk come with a wealth of experience and are committed to helping clients deliver their ambitions for the communities they serve with social value and sustainability sitting at the heart of every project.\u201d<strong><br><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"wembley-park-win-at-nbc-awards","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Raluca-Coryn-plus-other-3A.jpg","newsTitle":"Wembley Park win at NBC Awards","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Thursday 22nd July 2021:        <\/strong>Congratulations to the John Sisk & Son Canada Gardens team who were last night named winners at the National Building and Construction Awards in the \u2018Innovation of the Year\u2019 category.<\/p>\r\n<p>The innovative solution of Digital Smart Containers recorded a 35% time saving of the QA process versus traditional paper methods, 21.1% increase of production efficiency and reduction of paper printed in our office by 44%. Our distinctive factor at Canada Gardens was going beyond the standard services currently offered by vendors and our innovative Digital Smart Containers is a demonstration of this. Sisk mapped several site activities into one environment to enhance the efficiency, time savings and better decision making throughout the site.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ger Hayes, Regional Director, UK South, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong> \u201cThe pioneering work we have done around digital smart containers using QR codes linked to digital containers to track cradle to grave quality assurance (QA), and to gain accurate information on where site progress was. This yielded time savings on the QA process, as well as an increase in production efficiency and a reduction of printed drawings.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Coryn Martin, Project Director, Quintain said:<\/strong> \u201cSisk has been a trusted partner of Quintain for over 16 years and we have worked in together in the ongoing transformation of Wembley Park, most recently on two of our most unique Build to Rent developments. Sisk has just completed work on our flagship BtR homes at Canada Gardens & its neighbouring development The Robinson \u2013 a total of over 1,600 Quintain Living homes including 366 affordable. As our developments have grown in complexity, Sisk has continued to drive innovation in their delivery. The use of digital technology is paramount to this, to enable the workforce to work collaboratively together, either on or off site. This award for innovation is recognition of the hard work by the teams in driving the construction industry forward in a digital world.\u201d<strong><\/strong><br><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-leads-the-way-on-use-of-hvo-as-alternate-to-gas-on-all-uk-projects","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/V6A1544.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk leads the way on use of HVO as alternate to gas on all UK projects","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday 19th July 2021:<\/strong>     John Sisk & Son is proud to announce that it will use Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as an alternative to gas oil across all new projects in the UK from 1<sup>st<\/sup>\r\nSeptember 2021, following a successful trial of the greener fuel supply last year.<\/p>\r\n<p>In 2020, Sisk became the first construction business in the UK to utilise the sustainable HVO fuel, trialling its use on the Sisk UK Civils Northstowe project for Homes England. Sisk used circa 800,000 litres of Green D+ HVO on its operated plant in Northstowe, and in the year since the trial began, Sisk has been monitoring its effectiveness and planning how to roll it out across the business efficiently and successfully in alignment with our values. This trial proved successful and demonstrated the ability to use this carbon reducing strategy effectively at scale.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Sisk Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the UK and Civils Paul Brown said:<\/strong> \u201cThis is a major strategic step change, to stop using a fossil fuel that has been at the core of our business, and it will positively impact our carbon performance immediately. Our Sustainability Roadmap, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/what-we-do\/sustainability\"><strong>Building today, Caring for tomorrow<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> sets ambitious carbon reduction targets for us in our journey to carbon neutrality by 2030 and this is another important milestone on the journey.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThis agreement will help us hit our carbon reduction targets in our Roadmap with a potential saving of 22% once all the company is using this fuel and another 21% when we get our subcontractors on board. We will continue to monitor new technologies and innovation to ensure we are at the forefront of clean and efficient sustainable solutions.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk has now entered a framework agreement with Green Biofuels Ltd in the UK to supply Sisk with Green D+ HVO. The greener fuel will be used on all new and live projects from September, and the transition will include the deployment of smart tanks which will be monitored in real time to record fuel use accurately.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk will look to mandate the use of Green D+ HVO across all its businesses throughout 2021 and 2022, and the company will develop a robust plan to expand its use through Sisk\u2019s supply chain, starting with engaging with the supply chain in the coming weeks. The group is also working on agreeing a similar supply agreement in Ireland and Europe in the coming months.<\/p>\r\n<p>In making this change, Sisk will cut carbon and harmful air emissions by using low emission high performance fuel. The framework agreement will see Green Biofuels supply Green D+ HVO, which is certified under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Scheme and exclusively generated from waste or secondary renewal sourced material. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS <\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sicon-reports-a-strong-set-of-financial-results-for-2020","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Performance-snapshot.JPG","newsTitle":"Sicon reports a strong set of financial results for 2020","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday 5<sup>th<\/sup> July 2021:  <\/strong>Sicon Limited, the parent company of the Sisk Group\u2019s construction and construction related activities in Ireland, the United Kingdom and Europe, announces its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2020:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n <li>Turnover      of just under \u20ac1.5 billion<\/li>\r\n <li>Profit      before tax of \u20ac23.3 million<\/li>\r\n <li>Shareholders\u2019      funds of \u20ac96.5 million<\/li>\r\n <li>The      Group maintained high levels of cash throughout the year and has no bank      borrowings<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Over 98% of the Group\u2019s turnover is derived from construction and related activities. The figures above also incorporate the results of the Korine Property Partners and Origo Distribution businesses, both of which are wholly owned subsidiaries.<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <tbody><tr>\r\n  <td height=\"21\" width=\"212\"><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"79\">2019 (\u20acm)<\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"71\">2020 (\u20acm)<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td height=\"21\">Turnover<\/td>\r\n  <td>1,395.80<\/td>\r\n  <td><strong>1,503.00<\/strong><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td height=\"21\">Profit before tax<\/td>\r\n  <td>30.9<\/td>\r\n  <td><strong>23.3<\/strong><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td height=\"21\">Cash at year end<\/td>\r\n  <td>184<\/td>\r\n  <td><strong>273.2<\/strong><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td height=\"21\">Shareholders funds\u2019<\/td>\r\n  <td>85.4<\/td>\r\n  <td><strong>96.5<\/strong><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n<\/tbody><\/table>\r\n<table>\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <tbody><tr>\r\n  <td height=\"21\" width=\"212\"><\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"79\">2019 (\u20acm)<\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"71\">2020 (\u20acm<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td height=\"21\">Geographical spread of   turnover:<\/td>\r\n  <td><\/td>\r\n  <td><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td height=\"21\">Ireland<\/td>\r\n  <td>727.8<\/td>\r\n  <td><strong>705.7<\/strong><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td height=\"21\">UK<\/td>\r\n  <td>527.3<\/td>\r\n  <td><strong>520.3<\/strong><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td height=\"21\">Continental   Europe<\/td>\r\n  <td>140.4<\/td>\r\n  <td><strong>276.9<\/strong><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n\r\n<\/tbody><\/table>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><br><\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p>The Group has reported strong performance for 2020 after allowing for the significant adverse impacts which the Covid-19 pandemic had on the Group\u2019s operations throughout 2020 and continuing into the current year. The Group experienced a very significant increase in operating costs as a result and took various steps to mitigate these incremental costs. <\/p>\r\n<p>The Group\u2019s construction activities in Ireland were more impacted than other countries due to government enforced site closures from March 2020 onwards. However, performance and profitability levels rebounded well in the second half of the year, as European economies started to re-open.<\/p>\r\n<p>Commenting on the construction results, John Sisk & Son CEO Steve Bowcott said:<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201c2020 was a year like no other. Thanks to all our people, for their commitment and hard work, which kept the business running and for managing through the shutdowns professionally and safely. Thanks also to our supply chain partners and other stakeholders for their support.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cGrowth is continuing across our business in key sectors such as life sciences and data, in both the UK and across Europe as well as delivering much needed social housing through our Sisk Living division. Our new business pipeline remains strong in key target sectors and while there is some macroeconomic uncertainty, we believe we are well placed and will continue to win work. <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe have also expanded the portfolio of services we offer through Vision Built, our offsite steel frame fabrication business; the ongoing growth of Sisk Living, our social housing business; our partnership with Designer Group in Sensori, our facilities management business, and the new fit-out offering we will launch, which will offer new business opportunity this year and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Commenting on the results, Ger Penny, Chief Financial Officer of Sicon said: <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe are very happy with the results reported in the context of the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic had on all businesses across the world.  The Group\u2019s activities in 2020 were negatively impacted to varying degrees by the effects of the pandemic with the year being very much one of two halves, with performance and profitability levels rebounding strongly in the second half of the year as economies reopened. In our construction businesses, the effect of COVID-19 construction site closures and related delays was to defer in excess of \u20ac150 million of work from 2020 into 2021.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>2020 Business Review<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>We won a number of key construction projects in 2020 and also progressed the delivery of existing projects across all jurisdictions.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ireland <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Projects included the delivery of the iconic new roof at Pearse Train Station in Dublin, handover of the East Quad Building at Grangegorman and great progress on BioCork 2, Bonham Quay in Galway and 60 Dawson Street in Dublin city centre to name a few. In Ireland, work was interrupted on all projects with a near total shutdown of the construction sector for more than two months in the first half of the year with resulting impacts on timelines. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>UK<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk turned the sod at the start of the year on the new Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool and progress has continued apace there. The iconic Mercian Project, the tallest residential tower in Birmingham, continued on track in 2020 and topped out in early 2021 and a major office project for Banco Santander in Milton Keynes was won and went to site. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Europe<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The European business has continued to expand primarily in the specialist sectors of data centres and life sciences, where Sisk has extensive experience. During the year, the Group worked on projects in Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, and Sweden. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Construction Services<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk Living, the Group\u2019s housing division, delivered 275 vital social housing units in 2020 \u2013 this was lower than our budget target due to the industry lockdown. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sensori Facilities Management, which focuses on delivering fully integrated facility management services to an extensive customer base, was able to quickly adapt its offering to support businesses to make their workplaces COVID-19 safe and, consequently, had another good year. <\/p>\r\n<p>Vision Built, which is based in Galway and which was acquired by the Group in mid-2019, has made good progress in 2020 and has worked closely with the Sisk Living team on a number of projects as it looks to leverage its offsite construction capabilities.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Sustainability leadership<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>In 2020 we published our 2030 Sustainability Roadmap, <strong><em>Building today, Caring for tomorrow<\/em><\/strong>. This roadmap included 21 ambitious targets covering 5 themes: <\/p>\r\n<ul><li>Tackling climate change and air pollution <\/li><li>Caring for the environment <\/li><li>Enhancing communities <\/li><li>Leading on responsible business practices <\/li><li>Embracing innovation and digital technology. <\/li><\/ul>\r\n<p>This Roadmap is the foundation for our continued work for the next 10 years and we will be reporting on our progress each year. For more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/what-we-do\/sustainability\">https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/what-we-do\/sustainability<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Outlook 2021 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The order book in all of the geographies the Group operates in is generally very strong. The civil engineering pipeline is very good in both the UK and Ireland as governments in both countries commit to significant investment programmes as part of their recovery plans from the pandemic. <\/p>\r\n<p>The Group has developed plans to quickly identify and respond to inflationary pressures which it is experiencing in all geographies in which the Group operates.  A rapid rise in demand for construction products and materials has stretched supply chains and supplier delivery times have lengthened considerably over the past six months.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk has been successful in frameworks with Vision Built, Sensori and its Strategic Projects teams for several Irish Government bodies including the OPW, the Department of Education and the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA). In the UK the civils team has won a place on several frameworks including Highways England, Yorkshire and Eastern region local authorities and Network Rail. The building team are bidding the major SCAPE and NHS public sector frameworks. <\/p>\r\n<p>Notwithstanding the continuing challenges in our industry, as a result of the range of initiatives we have undertaken and the proven commitment of our people, we look forward with confidence to the opportunities ahead.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS.<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-hits-carbon-neutral-target","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Sisk-tree-planting-1.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk hits carbon neutral target","newsContent":"<p><strong>Tuesday 22<sup>nd<\/sup>\r\nJune 2021: <\/strong>John Sisk & Son has reached the first milestone in its 2030 Sustainability Roadmap by being a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/pdf\/Carbon-Zero-Certification-UK.pdf\">certified <\/a>carbon neutral business.  <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk achieved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/pdf\/Carbon-Reduce-Certification-UK.pdf\">certification <\/a>under the Achilles Carbon Reduce Programme in early 2021, by having their 2019 baseline and 2020 carbon footprint externally verified. As well as achieving a reduction in carbon emissions during 2020 Sisk has also offset their outstanding emissions through internationally verified carbon reduction projects.<\/p>\r\n<p>In their 2030 Sustainability Roadmap \u2013<strong><em> Building today, Caring for tomorrow \u2013<\/em><\/strong>\r\nSisk set ambitious targets on tackling climate change and air pollution, committing to 21 targets, including 50% of their vehicle fleet being electric by 2024 and an ultimate goal of achieving a carbon neutral status without offsetting by 2030.<\/p>\r\n<p>During 2020 Sisk reduced carbon emissions by 19% against their 2019 baseline due to a decrease in carbon emissions from diesel in their company fleet. <\/p>\r\n<p>This was achieved mainly by:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n <li>use of effective travel plans, <\/li>\r\n <li>use of technology for virtual meetings,<\/li>\r\n <li>reduction in employee commuting miles,<\/li>\r\n <li>introduction of another 40 electric vehicles added to      the fleet in 2020, and  <\/li>\r\n <li>all electricity in the business now procured from      renewable sources.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Currently work is also being done to combat the emissions from diesel on site, with the increased use of electric plant and alternative fuels such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), which has been used as the single source of fuel for plant on their Northstowe project since 2019.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Steve Bowcott, Chief Executive Officer at John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong> \u201cIn our 2030 Sustainability Roadmap we set some ambitious targets, and I am delighted that we have achieved our first goal, achieving carbon neutral status by offsetting the emissions from our operations through international accredited offsetting schemes within 12 months of setting the target.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe continue to actively work to drive down the carbon emissions which we produce as a business, and my hope is that through engagement with our clients and supply chain we can affect a paradigm shift in the industry, to help us achieve our overall target of becoming a carbon neutral business without offsetting by 2030.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cIn addition to this we also commenced our tree planting initiative in March this year, with now over 100,000 planted to date, on track to achieve our target of planting 1.7 million native trees by our 170-year anniversary as a business in 2029.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk has partnered with South Pole to purchase carbon offsets for their outstanding carbon emissions. South Pole is a leading project developer with a portfolio of Gold Standard and Verified Carbon Standard programmes across the world, with the offsets divided between three carbon offsetting programmes:  <\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n <li>Wind Energy \u2013 India. The      project provides green electricity to support India\u2019s growing economy, and      also brings benefits, such as jobs and infrastructure, to under-developed      regions.<\/li>\r\n <li>Siam Cement \u2013 Thailand.      By shifting to renewable biomass instead of fossil fuels, five Thai cement      manufacturing plants can substantially reduce their carbon emissions \u2013      leading to environmental and socio-economic benefits for surrounding      communities.<\/li>\r\n <li>Toyola Cookstoves \u2013      Ghana \u2013 This project distributes efficient cookstoves that require less      wood and produce less smoke, alleviating deforestation and enabling      healthier livelihoods.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ends<\/strong><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Editor\u2019s notes<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>John Sisk & Son recently won \u2018The Green Construction Award\u2019 at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenawards.ie\/shortlist\">Green Awards 2021<\/a>. <\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-selected-by-lidl-ireland-as-part-of-75-million-investment-in-mullingar-distribution-centre","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/RRP-9632-0034-copy.JPG","newsTitle":"Sisk selected by Lidl Ireland as part of \u20ac75 Million investment in Mullingar Distribution Centre","newsContent":"<p><strong>Friday 18<sup>th<\/sup> June 2021:         <\/strong>John Sisk & Son has been selected as main contractor by<strong> <\/strong>Lidl Ireland who is set to invest more than \u20ac75 million in a state-of-the-art extension of its regional distribution centre in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. The extension will support at least 1,200 construction jobs with local contractors throughout the development phase. The retailer envisages the announcement will be welcomed against the backdrop of the national economic uncertainty of the past year and a half.<\/p>\r\n<p>The new development at Robinstown will increase the capacity of the facility by c. 15,000sqm. The extended facility will house the largest solar array of Lidl\u2019s properties across Ireland, providing enough energy to meet approximately 25% of the plant\u2019s energy requirements. Building on the retailer\u2019s sustainable building credentials, the project incorporates 25,000 sqm of new cold rooms cooled by natural refrigerants, heat recovery providing heating to the warehouse, and a pollinator-friendly area with wildflower planting to promote local biodiversity which is essential for the production of the fresh fruit and vegetables that Lidl Ireland is renowned for.<\/p>\r\n<p>As an essential business, Lidl has continued to be a solid resource for communities by keeping its doors open, shelves stocked and helping to support the livelihood of over 260 Irish suppliers including Westmeath-based Reilly Mushrooms who supply much of the retailer\u2019s mushroom range.<\/p>\r\n<p>Lidl employs close to 400 people in Mullingar across two stores and its distribution centre. Lidl has further committed to support local Mullingar businesses and community groups by offering \u20ac15,000 worth of bursaries to those that align with the retailer\u2019s ethos. Community engagement and support during the pandemic as well as actively working toward a sustainable future are a requirement for those applying. Details of the bursary and how to enter are available here: <a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lidl.ie%2Fmoreformullingar&data=04%7C01%7Cba.ryan%40sisk.ie%7C634eff3b7d1444095d6f08d930893c0b%7C64da2db92a7e4a63882965a27f3c0e5e%7C0%7C0%7C637594188304410113%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Gs6ZwBftI9jS4ZbJsecZgPRyQKHYzMG5qB3WVMLFJl0%3D&reserved=0\">www.lidl.ie\/moreformullingar<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Donal McCarthy, COO, Ireland and Europe, John Sisk & Son said: <\/strong>\u201cSisk is delighted to be the main contractor with this new regional distribution centre for Lidl. This is a very significant investment by Lidl and will provide much needed local jobs in Mullingar. Sisk has been active in the Midlands recently having completed the state of-the-art Center Parcs family resort in Co.Longford. We look forward to working with Lidl and our local supply chain partners to leave a positive lasting legacy in Mullingar and the wider community.\u201d      <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Speaking about the announcement, J.P. Scally, CEO, Lidl Ireland & Northern Ireland commented: <\/strong>\"We have a long-standing relationship with the local community in Mullingar and we want to continue to support them as we look to getting our economy back on track after what has been an incredibly difficult period for Irish businesses. The extension of our regional distribution centre will support those working in the construction sector, a sector that has faced many challenges these past months. We are very pleased to welcome our contractors on site as we start to redevelop our facility, ensuring we are investing in a sustainable future for our customers, our colleagues and the communities we serve.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>Following the announcement of more than 1,200 new jobs earlier this year, the \u2018Top Employer 2021\u2019 certified retailer currently employs more than 5,000 people across its operations in Ireland, including its network of 168 stores, Dublin Head Office and 3 Regional Distribution Centres.<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-delivers-over-1-200-homes-at-wembley-park","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Canada-Gardens-rooftop.jpeg","newsTitle":"Sisk delivers over 1,200 homes at Wembley Park","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><br><strong>Thursday 17th June 2021:<\/strong>            John Sisk & Son in partnership with Quintain is proud to have delivered a combined total of 1,201 new homes at two major new landmark developments E03 Canada Gardens and E05 The Robinson, Wembley Park. Both projects have a combined value of \u00a3420 million and were delivered successfully despite the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/p>\r\n<p>The completion of these leading Build to Rent developments at Wembley Park, which form part of the estate\u2019s \u201cEastern Lands\u201d, means Quintain has now completed 65% of the Wembley Park masterplan - one of the most exciting and all-encompassing urban transformation opportunities in Europe. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk and Quintain created a football-themed \u2018pass it on challenge\u2019 video at Wembley Park to mark this milestone. The video features Sisk and Quintain employees\u2019 children, local supply chain partners, local apprentices and charity partners in the region of Brent celebrating 16 years of collaboration between the two companies. <\/p>\r\n<p>Flagship development Canada Gardens, with 743 Build to Rent (BtR) homes, is the largest at Wembley Park with a project value of \u00a3245 million and has been Sisk\u2019s largest UK job. Of these homes, 303 are classed as Discount Market Rent, spread throughout the development to ensure they are tenure blind and all under the management of Quintain Living, as are the market price homes.<\/p>\r\n<p>Beside Canada Gardens, The Robinson development with a contract value of \u00a3176.8 million is aimed at sharers, with up to four-bedroom homes. Its playful, unique amenities include rooftop caravans, a hot tub and one of the longest row of sun loungers in the UK at 50 meters long. The Sky Lounge, which wraps around a courtyard on the 16th floor, is accessible by a seven-meter-long slide from the rooftop and includes a polkadot London Taxi coffee bar.<\/p>\r\n<p>Both projects have  Envac integrated, an innovative system that sucks waste and recycling down underground tunnels at 70kph to a collection centre at the edge of Wembley Park, minimising the use of refuse lorries and negating the use of large household bins and ground-floor bin storage facilities for residents.<\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Wembley-E03-plus-E05.jpg\" data-image=\"16650\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ajaz Shafi, Managing Director, UK South, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong> \u201cWe are absolutely thrilled to complete our flagship project Canada Gardens and most recently The Robinson at Wembley Park. We have invested significantly in digital and offsite construction to ensure a first-class delivery. We have seen award-winning innovation during these projects and exciting new ways of working to deliver a best-in-class product, including radical digitalisation and our first use of precast panels. The Robinson marks our 11th project in 16 years in partnership with Quintain at Wembley Park. To deliver both Canada Gardens and The Robinson in the midst of the challenges of the Covid-19 global pandemic is a testament to the resilience and outstanding work ethic of our team and supply chain partners.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Matt Voyce, Executive Director of Construction at Quintain commented: <\/strong>\u201cIn 2016, Eastern Lands was simply surface car parking reminiscent of when Wembley Park was purely used for event days. Now, Canada Gardens and The Robinson with over 1,200 new homes have been delivered on time and to budget, through the skill of our exceptional project management teams and contractors. Through the remarkable levels of collaboration, we have been able to work leaner and more efficiently than ever before. Delivering these projects during the uncertainty of Brexit, changing fire safety regulations and a global pandemic has been no mean feat and ultimately a huge success.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>On E03 Canada Gardens, 40 per cent of staff were locally employed, with 35 apprentices, 21 of which were local. On E05 The Robinson, 34 per cent were locally employed, with 33 apprentices hired, 22 of which were local.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>For more information:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/case-studies\/wembley-park-overview-london-uk\">https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com...<\/a> <br><br><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-receives-two-rospa-awards-for-health-safety-achievements","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Award-Winner-Asset-4.gif","newsTitle":"Sisk receives two RoSPA Awards for Health & Safety achievements","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday 15th June 2021:<\/strong>        John Sisk & Son<em> <\/em>and Sisk Rail<em> <\/em>are today celebrating after landing two RoSPA Health & Safety Awards. These awards are recognition for demonstrating high health and safety standards. Organisations receiving a RoSPA Award are recognised as being world-leaders in health and safety practice. Every year, nearly 2,000 entrants aim to achieve the highest possible accolade in what is the UK\u2019s longest-running H&S industry awards.<\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul><li><strong>RoSPA Order of Distinction (16 consecutive Golds) Award \u2013 John Sisk & Son<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n <li><strong>RoSPA      President's (13 consecutive Golds) Award                 \u2013 Sisk Rail<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Wayne Metcalfe, Director \u2013 Health, Safety, Sustainability & Quality, John Sisk & Son said: <\/strong>\u201cWe are delighted to win two respective RoSPA Awards. This is outstanding recognition for both John Sisk & Son and Sisk Rail businesses in our continued pursuit of Health & Safety excellence. Covid-19 has placed a major emphasis on the entire construction industry over the past 15 months and we are proud to have played its part to ensure that the sector was able to remain open throughout UK lockdowns. We would like to thank all of our staff and supply chain partners for their efforts over the past year.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Julia Small, RoSPA\u2019s <\/strong><strong>achievements director<\/strong><strong>, said:<\/strong> \u201cThe RoSPA Awards scheme is the longest-running of its kind in the UK, but it receives entries from organisations across the globe, making it one of the most sought-after achievement awards for health and safety worldwide. RoSPA is very proud of the achievements of its entrants, and with this award we recognise the best of the best, those organisations that have gone the extra mile, raising the bar for the delivery of safety in the workplace. <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Employees, wherever they may be should be able to go to work safe in the knowledge that they will return home unharmed and healthy at the end of every day. Our RoSPA Award winners are central to achieving this goal.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>For more information about the RoSPA Awards visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rospa.com\/awards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.rospa.com\/awards<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-starts-16m-redevelopment-of-avondale-as-iconic-visitor-destination","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Coillte-Avondale-branded-flags.JPG","newsTitle":"Sisk starts \u20ac16m redevelopment of Avondale as iconic visitor destination","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Thursday 3rd June 2021:<\/strong>           John Sisk & Son is delighted to be involved as main contractor with the redevelopment of Avondale Forest Park, Co. Wicklow. The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin TD and Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity, Pippa Hackett TD were among the guests on site this week at Coillte\u2019s Avondale House and Forest Park, Rathdrum, County Wicklow for the formal turning of the sod to kick off the project.<\/p>\r\n<p>This \u20ac16 million project, a partnership between Coillte, F\u00e1ilte Ireland and EAK (erlebnis akademie AG) will transform Avondale into a unique family attraction and a key new destination in Ireland\u2019s Ancient East.<\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Coillte-Avondale-Sisk-team-31may.jpg\" data-image=\"14248\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Coillte Avondale House and Forest Park main attractions include:<\/p>\r\n<p>\u00b7 A new 38 metre (c12 storey high) wooden viewing tower offering visitors a spectacular 360-degree views of Avondale Forest Park and the surrounding countryside. It includes an innovative slide that will delight adults and children alike.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u00b7 A unique 1.2km Tree Top walkway with breath-taking views of Avondale\u2019s diverse forest. Both of the above structures will showcase the use of high quality Irish wood for large scale construction projects.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u00b7 The park will contain a Visitor Orientation Hub with a new caf\u00e9 and renovated courtyard buildings.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u00b7 The walled garden will be re-juvenated for garden lovers to enjoy.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is pleased to be part of another iconic tourism project having completed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/case-studies\/center-parcs\">Center Parcs project recently in County Longford<\/a>, which was also on land originally owned and managed by Coillte.<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-sowing-the-seeds-of-the-future-with-11-new-apprentices","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/SISK_241.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk sowing the seeds of the future with 11 new apprentices","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday 25th May 2021:              <\/strong>John Sisk & Son\u2019s new cohort of carpentry & joinery apprentices has completed one of Sisk\u2019s first tree planting exercises as part its commitment to planting 1.7 million native woodland trees over the next nine years. Sisk\u2019s new group of apprentices got stuck into help plant the trees near Manor Kilbride in Co. Wicklow. <\/p>\r\n<p>Normal apprentice recruitment was briefly interrupted as a result of Covid 19, but Sisk will hire 11 apprentices this year. This continues the historic Sisk family tradition of hiring carpentry & joinery apprentices each year for its training centre on the Naas Road in Dublin. <\/p>\r\n<p>Working in conjunction with the Woodland Environment Fund and Forestry Service Ltd, over 46,000 trees were planted in Manor Kilbride, Co. Wicklow with an initial investment of \u20ac20,000. The tree planting forms one of the first steps for Sisk in line with its recently published <a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnsiskandson.com%2Fwhat-we-do%2Fsustainability&data=04%7C01%7Cba.ryan%40sisk.ie%7Cec972e28c4e540b9bfcf08d91f6bea7a%7C64da2db92a7e4a63882965a27f3c0e5e%7C0%7C0%7C637575370630546426%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=38Wzz9pqnGJAoymzviLVjBYS%2BtvW42EHumi0i9MuxwQ%3D&reserved=0\">2030 Sustainability Roadmap<\/a> that outlines ambitious targets and actions, aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. The planted saplings are primarily native broadleaf with pockets of native conifer (scots pine). This mix will provide greater habitat and species diversity over the years.<\/p>\r\n<p>In 2019, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2021\u20132030 the \u201cUN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration\u201d. Sisk has acknowledged this call to action and recognised the need for a massive acceleration in the global restoration of degraded and destroyed ecosystems, and the positive impact this would have on the climate crisis, biodiversity, food security and water supply.<\/p>\r\n<p>The land is owned by local farmer Martin O\u2019Hara. By the planting of this Native Woodland Martin too has demonstrated his commitment to the sustainable management of forestry and native woodlands in Ireland. This will also support Ireland\u2019s plan to tackle climate change by planting 440 million trees by 2040. <\/p>\r\n<p>The planting of this Native Woodland was funded by the Department of Agriculture Food and Marine through an establishment grant and 15 annual premium payments.<\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/SISK_288.jpg\" data-image=\"13044\" alt=\"Sin\u00e9ad Hickey\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><figcaption>Sin\u00e9ad Hickey, Head of Sustainability, Ireland and Europe, John Sisk & Son its our tree planting exercise in Co. Wicklow <\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Sin\u00e9ad Hickey, Head of Sustainability, Ireland & Europe, John Sisk & Son said: \u201c<\/strong>We are delighted to have partnered with Martin O\u2019Hara and his family, Forestry Service Ltd and the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine in Manor Kilbride. We have a target to plant 1.7 million tress by 2029, which forms a part of our wider sustainability roadmap. This is an important first step in our journey and demonstrates our commitment to a range of sustainability topics our company and wider industry needs to address.\u201d  <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ronan Murphy, Manager, Joinery and Training Centre, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong> \u201cOur recruitment of apprentices is an historic Sisk family tradition. Covid-19 has presented many challenges in our training centre, but we have adapted to work within guidelines. Sisk\u2019s investment in our apprentices is part of our strategy to give young people the opportunity to go on to become our future foremen and site managers. Our model is tried and tested with many apprentices getting opportunities to work in Europe for Sisk.\u201d <\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-begins-next-phase-of-250m-regeneration-project-in-blackpool","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/1.talbot-pd-1024x655-002.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk begins next phase of \u00a3250m regeneration project in Blackpool","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday 24th May 2021:<\/strong>        John Sisk & Son has commenced Phase 2 of the Blackpool Tramway North Terminus. The new \u00a323.4 million terminus is being built as part of the \u00a3250m Blackpool Council Talbot Gateway regeneration project. Sisk is working with Blackpool Council, Muse Developments and Robertson Construction to deliver this transformational gateway scheme.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Lancashire town project will connect the promenade tramway with Blackpool North Railway Station. Works will include the construction of a new raised platform area. Sisk will also install the connection of a new track to the previously installed line along Talbot Road, Blackpool Promenade and new public realm finishes. <\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/tram-hub-talbot-road-tramway-extension-blackpool-002-003.jpg\" data-image=\"12740\" alt=\"Blackpool tramway Phase 2\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Dave Hill, Regional Director, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong> \u201cWe are very proud of the work already completed in Blackpool and are excited to be back on site to complete this important infrastructure scheme. The tramway extension will not only provide greater connectivity to the local community and tourists visiting Blackpool, but it will also play a significant role in the wider regeneration and recovery plans for the area.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Cllr Lynn Williams, leader of Blackpool Council said<\/strong>: \u201cThe new tramway extension will bring greater capacity, more frequent services and better connectivity around town. This whole development will play a significant part in the overall economic recovery of Blackpool and help us build back after Covid.\"<\/p>\r\n<p>Construction of the terminus is expected to take 26 weeks.Sisk previously completed the first stage of works on the Blackpool tram extension between 2018 and 2020. The Sisk team installed 500m of new tramway, created new highway layouts and refreshed Talbot Square with high quality paving and public realm finishes. <\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-commits-to-valuable-500","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/V500_Hero_Static_Linkedin_General_Black_Linkedin_1200x628.png","newsTitle":"Sisk commits to Valuable 500","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday 18th May 2021:  <\/strong>         John Sisk & Son is today unveiled as one of the \u2018Valuable 500\u2019, a list of 500 global companies committed to disability inclusion. Our pledge is based on our drive to raise awareness around the specific disability of mental ill-health.<\/p>\r\n<p>Over the last two years, and through the I Am Here programme in particular, the company has dedicated to build a workplace where a culture of care and compassion prevail; where it\u2019s OK to ask for help if and when you need it. I Am Here is based on a network of Tribe members and Ambassadors. We currently have over 500 Tribe members and are aiming to reach 1,000 by year\u2019s end.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Valuable 500 was launched at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting at Davos in 2019, and since then some of the most recognisable businesses from across the world have joined this campaign for inclusion, including Allianz, BBC, the Coca-Cola Company, Deloitte, EY, Google, Microsoft and P&G.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk and the other 499 companies that have signed up have also committed to sharing best practice with, and learn from, each other when it comes to disability inclusion.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>For more see:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevaluable500.com\/\">https:\/\/www.thevaluable500.com\/<\/a><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-wins-investors-in-diversity-silver","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Investors-in-Diversity-Silver.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk wins Investors in Diversity Silver","newsContent":"<p><strong>Tuesday 11th May 2021:          <\/strong>Following a rigorous assessment process, John Sisk & Son has just achieved an Investors in Diversity Silver award. The accolade, from the Irish Centre for Diversity, means that Sisk is fully committed to diversity as an organisation and the award is valid for two years.<\/p>\r\n<p>Assessment took place between December 2020 and March 2021 and is based on a number of criteria, including feedback from staff. It also shows that we are living our values, as we strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can do their best work. The collective strength of everyone\u2019s capability is what makes a successful organisation, which is why you will continue to see a lot about Equality Diversity and Inclusion over the coming months.<\/p>\r\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/what-we-do\/sustainability\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Sisk-Sustainability-image.jpg\" data-image=\"11509\" alt=\"Sustainability logo\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<p><strong>Maura Toles, Company Secretary and Chief Legal Officer, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong> \u201cI am delighted in our achievement  of Silver status in the Investors in Diversity as this is a subject that I am passionate about. We have made huge advances in recognising that we are all unique and that there is value in hearing from diverse points of view. <\/p>\r\n<p>\"As we move forward to make our company more inclusive, I am confident the benefits will be significant. As we emerge from this phase of the pandemic, it is more important than ever that we listen to our colleagues, challenge ourselves to find the best way to continue to deliver excellence for our clients and partners and demonstrate our values to all our colleagues.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Paul Brown, COO, UK Construction and Civil Engineering, John Sisk & Son added:<\/strong> \u201cThis represents an important milestone for the business on our diversity journey, gaining third-party accreditation to support the improvements we have made in recent years. It provides a baseline picture of where we are today but more importantly sets the foundation from which we want to make further tangible improvements. I am delighted with this recognition but the hard work continues as we aim to deliver the commitments made in our recently launched Sustainability Roadmap.\u201d\u200b<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>"},{"url":"lptip-best-dressed-in-latest-ccs-audit","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Leeds-bus-stop-after.JPG","newsTitle":"LPTIP best dressed in latest CCS audit","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Thursday 6th May 2021:       <\/strong>Congratulations to the Sisk team at Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme (LPTIP) scheme who achieved a fantastic result of 46\/50 in their most recent Considerate Constructors Scheme audit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Some of the standout sustainability features on Sisk\u2019s LPTIP project includes:<\/p>\r\n<p>\u00b7        Early engagement with local access and usability groups<\/p>\r\n<p>\u00b7        Use of white noise generators to reduce the impact of construction works <\/p>\r\n<p>\u00b7        The Community Wood Scheme is used for timber recycling<\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Leeds-art-work-26.11.2020.jpeg\" data-image=\"6909\" alt=\"Leeds art work\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><figcaption>Artwork at a bus stop in Leeds city centre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Considerate Constructor\u2019s Scheme said:<\/strong> \u201cEarly engagement with local access and usability groups is one of several standout examples, where mock-up sections were constructed, and feedback was incorporated into the final design and choice of materials. The provision of white noise machines to reduce background noise nuisance is a new initiative which has also been successfully trailed.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Major waste streams are segregated on site for recycling, targets are set for reduction and results are reported using the Smartwaste system. The Community Wood Scheme is used for timber recycling and noted also that domestic and office waste is segregated, and 100% recycled printing paper is used.\u201d<\/p>"},{"url":"opera-resumes","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Opera-Limerick-1.jpg","newsTitle":"Opera resumes","newsContent":"<p><strong>Wednesday 5th May 2021: <\/strong>It was all systems go yesterday at Limerick\u2019s Opera Site as the 2021 demolition and enabling works programme on the city\u2019s biggest ever commercial property development finally kicked off following delays due to COVID restrictions.  <\/p>\r\n<p>John Sisk & Son Ltd was back on the ground after a four-month hiatus enforced on all commercial property sites by the pandemic came to end. The Sisk team is working closely with the Limerick Twenty Thirty team and project managers Cogent Associates.<\/p>\r\n<p>The six-year project is not alone the biggest of its kind undertaken in Limerick but the largest commercial property programme outside the capital. The construction programme will see up to 500 people employed at peak output on the site, with numbers in the demolition and enabling works set to ramp up to 60 this year following the resumption of activity today. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tim Kilmartin, Contracts Manager, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong> \u201cGenerally it\u2019s been a very difficult time for the construction sector, so we are all delighted to be back at work. Opera is a huge project, both in terms of scale and its economic impact on the city and region now and in the long term and it all starts with the demolition and enabling works.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThe lads on site today are really keen to get going. This is what they do. No one wants to be sitting at home so they\u2019re glad to be back and it\u2019s a case of all systems go now as we look to make up for lost time.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>David Conway, CEO of Limerick Twenty Thirty David Conway stated: <\/strong>\u201cWe\u2019re just delighted to see activity back. There was such enthusiasm and excitement when we announced commencement of works in November and activity halted when we went into Level 5 lockdown for the New Year was not the start we were hoping for. <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s been a few difficult months, but everyone is chomping at the bit now and keen to make up for lost time so there\u2019s a great sense of energy on site today as Sisk roll back in. We had earmarked the completion of this element of the programme by year end, but we\u2019ve just lost four months. That\u2019s not simple to make up but we\u2019ve a really good working relationship with our contractor and are working closely with them to see what we can achieve in that regard. The great thing is we are back and hopefully will have no more COVID interruptions,\u201d he said. <\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Opera-Limerick-3.jpg\" data-image=\"11195\" alt=\"Project Opera 3\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><figcaption>John Sisk & Son team pictured at Project Opera, Limerick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p>The 1.62 hectare site will, when fully developed, have the capacity for up to 3,000 employees across a 450,000 sq ft campus accommodation.  The programme will take up to six years to complete at an estimated cost of \u20ac200m. <\/p>\r\n<p>Among the key elements of the project will be a 14-storey landmark office space building; a five-storey aparthotel with 13 separate apartments and retail on ground and basement levels; a 4-6-storey over-basement building with office space, retail and restaurant\/caf\u00e9; a new state-of-the-art library plus significant public realm. <\/p>\r\n<p>The site is being developed by Limerick Twenty Thirty DAC (LTT), a special purpose vehicle established by Limerick City and County Council in 2016 to stimulate economic and social development by building out and promoting strategic disused sites in Limerick.  <br><\/p>\r\n<p>The extensive site demolition and enabling works will involve the demolition of all 20th century buildings and later additions, the adaptive re-use of the Protected Structures and other structures of heritage value. Three major site developments will take place in addition to the extensive enabling and demolition works over the first three years of the programme, including the new city library; aparthotel, retail and apartments and the Revenue Building & Granary developments. <\/p>"},{"url":"lulea-gaels-gaa-campaign-underway","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Lulea-Gaels.jpg","newsTitle":"Lulea Gaels' GAA Campaign Underway","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Wednesday 28th April 2021:<\/strong> The John Sisk & Son team in northern Sweden recently established Lulea Gaels GAA club. \u201cWhen I arrived in Lulea in November,\u201d says Daniel O\u2019Brien, \u201cit was high on my list of personal priorities to get the club up and running. With companies such as <em>Jones, Mercury, Modubuild <\/em>and <em>Crown <\/em>we knew we would get the numbers in to field a team. We registered affiliation with the GAA through the European County Board and held an inaugural AGM which had over 40 attendees via Teams and an on-site meeting.   <br><br>The idea, says Daniel, is that the Lulea Gaels club will remain as something for the local community, even after our northern Sweden project is finished. Covid-friendly training recently got underway for the world\u2019s most northerly GAA club \u2013 Lulea Gaels.<\/p>\r\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/_width2600px\/Lulea-gaels-colouring-comp.png\" data-image=\"8740\" alt=\"Lulea Gaels' recent jersey design colouring competition\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"><figcaption>Lulea Gaels' recent jersey design colouring competition<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p>The newly formed Gaels had a great response from Sisk staff and trade partners, with seven different nationalities taking part. Over 20 men and women participated in the first two training sessions.<\/p>\r\n<p>Lulea Gaels are currently being promoted within the community and the project as part of their health and wellbeing programme. \u201cWe have involvement from not just Irish but Swedish, Romanian, Polish, English and Scottish players so far. The best thing about this is when these players meet up for training or games they are not \u2018Daniel O\u2019Brien from Sisk\u2019 or \u2018Coilin Hayden from KMCS\u2019, they are a bunch of lads playing a bit of ball, having a laugh, staying fit and more importantly they are a team.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>The focus for the newly formed Lulea Gaels is Stockholm in May, when the Swedish Championship begins, Covid permitting.<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-appointed-to-218-million-highways-england-framework-1","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/M6-J10-New-Junction.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk appointed to \u00a3218 million Highways England framework","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday 30<sup>th<\/sup>\r\nMarch 2021:            <\/strong>John Sisk & Son has been appointed to a Highways England \u00a3218 million framework  to revitalise ageing roads. This builds on Sisk\u2019s current place on the CDF  framework in which Sisk delivered the A19 A1058 Coast Road junction improvement in Tyneside and is currently working on the M6 Junction 10, Walsall.  <\/p>\r\n<p>The contracts will be design and build to demolish existing concrete road surfaces that are in poor condition and replace with a new improved surfaces. Sisk will be supported through delivery by <em>Tarmac, Chevron Traffic Management <\/em>and<em>\r\nRamboll<\/em>. <\/p>\r\n<p>This new programme is part of Highways England\u2019s nationwide drive to revitalise concrete roads in England. Up to \u00a3400 million will be invested by Highways England over the next five years to 2025. This is part of Highways England\u2019s commitment in their five-year Strategic Business Plan published last year to maintain and renew the strategic road network.  <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk will work with Highways England to lead engineering and construction on a long-term programme to repair or replace the concrete surfaces of the Strategic Roads Network. <\/p>\r\n<p>The programme also includes plans to recycle and reuse materials wherever possible and a Centre of Excellence has been established to coordinate innovative ways of renewing these concrete roads. Sisk will embed its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/pdf\/John-Sisk-Son-2030-Sustainability-Roadmap.pdf\">2030 Sustainability Roadmap<\/a> throughout the project lifecycles to leave a positive impact on the local environment, maximising recycling and minimising carbon usage. We will also be offering a local legacy by engaging with local schools, creating local employment opportunities and engaging with local suppliers and SMEs.   <\/p>\r\n<p>Throughout the life of the programme Sisk and Highways England will minimise the disruption to road users, local communities and business. All plans will be coordinated to engage with,  listen to and meet the needs of the customers.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Nick Culshaw, Managing Director, UK Civils & Rail, John Sisk & Son said: <\/strong>\u201cWe are thrilled to be selected by Highways England for this significant programme of concrete road renewals. This is a very exciting framework and an opportunity to collaboratively deliver a safe, efficient, innovative solutions to replace the concrete roads. We are also looking forward to working with Highways England to deliver the social value and local legacy benefits of these projects.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Martin Fellows, Highways England Regional Director, said: <\/strong>\u201cConcrete roads have served the country well since they were first built half a century ago. They have proved tough and durable over the years, helping every day for work journeys and home deliveries, visits to friends and family, holidays, and the movement of the goods and services that we all depend on.\u202f<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThis is the biggest concrete road renewals programme we have ever embarked on and we\u2019re pleased to have awarded the final two contracts that will help us deliver the maximum benefits of safe, reliable and smooth journeys for many years to come.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-makes-senior-appointment-in-the-north-west","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Nick-Summerfield_210323_104130.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk makes senior appointment in the North West","newsContent":"<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday 23rd March 2021: <\/strong>         John Sisk & Son is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Summerfield as a new Regional Director in the North West. Nick has over 30 years construction experience across commercial, residential, industrial, defence and education sectors and has delivered a host of high-profile projects including, Trafford Townhall, Media City, Manchester and Liverpool Commercial District. Nick will be overseeing the delivery of Sisk\u2019s projects across Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds.   <\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p><p>Sisk has seen significant growth in its project portfolio in the Northern Region across its construction and civil engineering business including, Circle Square, York Central Station, Isle of Man Ferry Terminal, M62 Rochdale and LPTIP (Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme).<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Alan Rodger, Managing Director, UK North, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong> \u201cWe are delighted to welcome Nick to the Sisk UK North team. He has delivered some fantastic projects and brings a wealth of experience to Sisk. The recent government budget has put a firm focus on the north in terms of investment and infrastructure. Nick\u2019s appointment will be key to Sisk delivering its ambitious plans to build long term relationships and expand our delivery into the wider region.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Nick Summerfield, Regional Director, UK North, John Sisk & Son said: <\/strong>\u201cI am really pleased to join Sisk and helping the UK North team develop even further in the region including York and Leeds. It is an exciting time for Sisk and the recent launch of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/pdf\/John-Sisk-Son-2030-Sustainability-Roadmap.pdf\">2030 Sustainability Roadmap<\/a> provides us with a great base going forward.\u201d    <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>"},{"url":"building-for-an-equal-future-by-choosing-to-challenge-today","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/IWD_logo_letterbox.jpg","newsTitle":"Building for an equal future by choosing to challenge today","newsContent":"<p><br><strong>Thursday 11th March 2021:    <\/strong>     The theme of this year\u2019s International Women\u2019s Day is Choose to Challenge. We can all help to make our workplace more inclusive if we are aware of, and take responsibility for, our words and actions.  <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is an innovative and progressive family owned international construction and engineering business operating for over 160 years. Our core values of Care, Integrity and Excellence are at the heart of who we are and how we treat our people.  We<strong> #<\/strong><strong>ChooseToChallenge<\/strong>\r\nthrough our commitment to a safe, engaged and inclusive workplace which is fundamental to how we operate. I think we have made strides in this space but we will be relentless in seeking opportunities to improve. <\/p>\r\n<p>We are acutely aware of the challenges we have, along with the rest of the construction sector, in consistently attracting and retaining women within our organisation. For me, this represents a significant missed opportunity of untapped talent that we are working hard to address. <\/p>\r\n<p>For us <strong>#<\/strong><strong>ChooseToChallenge<\/strong> means we must continue to call out inappropriate behaviour, comments or where we see the wrong attitude. In Sisk, we all have a responsibility to create an inclusive culture for all. We don\u2019t accept the old ways of doing things and we are doing our best to move with the times. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive workforce, appreciating all for who they are and their unique contribution.<\/p>\r\n<p>We\u2019re also trying to do things differently to drive the EDI agenda in the company by concentrating on initiatives that will make a practical difference. For example, we\u2019re getting leaders involved from the outset via the sponsorship of EDI initiatives and being the first to go through inclusive language\/behaviour workshops. These will be rolled out to everyone across the company during 2021. We will be rolling out a mentoring programme later this year to give employees access to a wider support network, role models and learning to progress their careers and wellbeing. <\/p>\r\n<p>Our goal is to ensure that inclusion is part of the fabric of our business and that our culture and environment allow everyone to thrive and contribute to our success, without anyone feeling that are any barriers to them doing that. In recent years we have expanded our Diversity and Inclusion Action team, appointed board level diversity sponsors in both the UK and Ireland and formed a gender-targeted employee resource group. We will look to expand our focus from Gender to the wider Diversity agenda later in the year, but we have to start somewhere.<\/p>\r\n<p>This isn\u2019t something that\u2019s owned by our Leadership Team or Board \u2013 we all own it. I think if we ask ourselves what environment we would like to work in, how would be like a member of our family or one of our friends to be treated and what can we all do about it, we will create a great workplace for all.<\/p>\r\n<p>One great way of doing that is to <strong>#ChooseToChallenge.<\/strong> We\u2019re all responsible for our thoughts and actions all day, every day and by choosing to challenge, will make our workplace better for everyone. At Sisk we <strong>#ChooseToChallenge.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong><br><br>Steve Bowcott<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>CEO, John Sisk & Son<br><br><br><\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-celebrates-women-in-construction","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/IWD-Event.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk celebrates women in construction","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday 9th March 2021:  <\/strong>          John Sisk & Son hosted a \u2018Women in Construction\u2019 virtual event to celebrate International Women\u2019s Day on Monday 8th March. The event brought together some of the leading females within Sisk to share their experiences and how they enjoy working in the construction sector.<\/p>\r\n<p>The main themes to emerge from this event was technology, education and the vast opportunities that are available to aspiring females.  <strong>Nidaa Alzameh, BIM manager, Sisk said:<\/strong> \u201cI was always interested in technology. I began working with Sisk in 2018 at our Circle Square project in Manchester. If you have a passion for technology this is how you can learn new things everyday.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Nina Martyn, Site Manager, Sisk said:<\/strong> \u201cA landmark project I worked on was \u2018City Football Academy\u2019 for Manchester City Football Club. This was a great experience and I began working with Sisk in 2018. I work on our digital tools and complete R&D for our site team. I have always felt very connected to all the teams I have worked with.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Other females within Sisk also raised the points that not having a university degree is not a barrier to entry into our sector. <strong>Monica Vaness, Information Manager, Sisk said:<\/strong> \u201cI haven\u2019t gone the uni route. I have had a number of roles in the sector and I am now looking to getting into data analytics. It\u2019s a really dynamic industry that needs more talented women!\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Maria Bejarano, Site Engineer, Sisk said:<\/strong> \u201cIn 2015 I moved to Manchester and my English wasn\u2019t great. I had a chance meeting with a Sisk contracts manager in a coffee shop where I was working at the time and introduced myself. I gave him my CV and I was offered a job with Sisk. I\u2019ve always been supported by team. It is a challenge to be always supported by men, it would be great if there were more women on site.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ajaz Shafi, Managing Director, UK South, Sisk said:<\/strong>\r\n\u201cI\u2019m a father of four daughters and I am trying to get one of them into our sector to be an engineer like me. There is already plenty of women in Sisk but there is plenty room for more. Please reach out to any of our team if you\u2019d like to explore any options.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>"},{"url":"engineers-of-the-future","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Untitled-design-7.jpg","newsTitle":"Engineers of the future","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday 8th March 2021: <\/strong>      John Sisk & Son hosted a number of events throughout Engineers Week, albeit virtually, the presentations were a great success. Sisk team members came together on screens to present at the following secondary schools:<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n <li>Portumna Secondary      School, Galway<\/li>\r\n <li>St Aidan\u2019s Secondary      School, Glasnevin, Dublin<\/li>\r\n <li>Our Lady\u2019s Secondary      School, Terenure, Dublin<\/li>\r\n <li>Malahide Community      School, Dublin<\/li>\r\n <li>Gaelscoil N\u00e1s na R\u00edogh,      Co. Kildare<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk staff were also encouraged by Ross Cullen, Group Chief Engineer, Sisk to get their kids creative at home. This resulted in some very creative thinking with kids using Lego, matchsticks, straws and anything they could find at home.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ross Cullen, Group Chief Engineer said:<\/strong> \u201cEngineers Week is a key fixture in the construction calendar. These events are key to shaping and influencing our future industry talent pipeline. A big thank you to all Sisk teams who participated in virtual events throughout Engineers Week and to those young budding engineers at home who also got involved with some very creativity on display.\u201d<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-and-moda-top-out-birminghams-tallest-residential-tower","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/The-Mercian-3D.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk and Moda top out Birmingham's tallest residential tower","newsContent":"<p><strong><br>Wednesday 24th February 2021:    <\/strong>John Sisk & Son and Moda Living, the UK's fastest growing developer and operator of homes for rent, today released a commemorative video to mark the topping out at The Mercian, Birmingham\u2019s tallest residential tower.<br><\/p>\r\n<ul><\/ul>\r\n<p>In a step away from traditional topping out ceremonies and under the limitations of the current lockdown restrictions, the milestone was marked virtually. Teams from Moda, its investment partner Apache Capital, and Sisk, from apprentices to directors, were joined by sub-contractors Morrisroe, Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street, Glenn Howells Architects, and some other familiar faces from across the city, in a video, passing a hard hat from frame to frame, before eventually making its way to The Mercian\u2019s rooftop, where the final pour took place. <\/p>\r\n<p>In addition to the passing of the hard hat from frame to frame, the video also shows five ceremonial mementos used historically to mark the topping out of a development as a way to ward off any evil spirits \u201ctrapped\u201d in the building when the envelope was sealed. The five items \u2013 wine, salt, oil, corn and yew-tree sprigs \u2013 each are said to bring prosperity and good fortune to the building and its residents.  <\/p>\r\n<p>The video, which takes inspiration from the recent viral \u2018pass it on\u2019 challenge seen across social media, acknowledges the hard work undertaken by everyone working to bring The Mercian to life, despite lockdowns and restrictions. As Birmingham\u2019s tallest residential tower, The Mercian will be a local landmark that knits itself into the fabric of the city as a destination the local population can be proud of.<\/p>\r\n<p>Designed by Birmingham-based Glenn Howells Architects and delivered by Sisk, The Mercian will be home to 481 intergenerational apartments for rent, ranging from studios to three-beds, with a raft of unparalleled amenities, including 24-hour concierge, shared lounges, flexible workspaces and a cinema room and private dining spaces for residents to hire.<\/p>\r\n<p>On track to complete in 2022, The Mercian will also provide residents with quality health and wellness zones, including a 200m podium open-air running track on the roof and high-spec residents\u2019 gym, as well as a host of partnerships and services from local health and wellness brands across Birmingham. <\/p>\r\n<p>In addition, the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has funded a training hub during the construction of The Mercian, creating 140 job opportunities for local residents and equipping them with valuable skills for their future careers by offering construction training and a guaranteed job interview after completing a 20-day course.<\/p>\r\n<p>Moda recently received planning a second neighbourhood in Birmingham, Great Charles Street, which will deliver 720 homes for rent alongside new public realm, mixed commercial space and a range of market-leading amenities.<br><br><strong>Paul Brown, COO, UK Construction and Civil Engineering, John Sisk & Son, said:<\/strong> \u201cSisk is delighted to achieve topping out The Mercian, against the backdrop of Covid-19 this is an extra special milestone. To reach this stage has required a massive amount of effort from everybody involved, we would like to thank all of our team and supply chain partners in The Midlands for their dedication and commitment so far. We look forward to building on our positive relationships with Moda Living to complete The Mercian in 2022 and WMCA at our on-site training hub, to continue providing employment and training opportunities for local people in Birmingham.\u201d<br><br><\/p><p><\/p><p><strong>Tony Brooks, Managing Director at Moda Living said: <\/strong>\u201cMarking this milestone at The Mercian is testament to the fantastic teams that are part of the DNA at Moda and Sisk, who have worked tirelessly, and always with our workers safety at the forefront to keep the site open and on track, even during uncertain times. It\u2019s been exciting to see the building take shape and become a landmark on Birmingham\u2019s skyline. It reflects the ambition and resilience we have come to expect from the people of this city, and we can\u2019t wait to open to doors to Birmingham\u2019s first Next Generation Neighbourhood.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Andy Street, the Mayor of the West Midlands and chair of the WMCA, said: \u201c<\/strong>The Mercian will not only transform living and renting in our city when it opens, but it has also played a huge part in training the region\u2019s next generation of construction workers through the on-site training hub. We know the coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on our region, and training people in the skills needed for the jobs of the future is vital to our economic recovery. Being able to use such a big development to provide free training to local people is a reflection of the great teams behind The Mercian and the impact it will have on our city once the doors are open. I\u2019m looking forward to seeing what else Moda and Sisk bring to our region in future years.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>John Dunkerley, CEO and co-founder of Apache Capital Partners said:<\/strong>\u202f\u201cThe topping out of The Mercian marks an important milestone in the delivery of our build-to-rent pipeline with Moda Living. It is thanks to the hard work of Sisk and their supply chain partners that we have been able to celebrate this occasion. As Europe\u2019s youngest large city and with a growing number of top-tier employers from both the private and public sector, Birmingham offers compelling investment fundamentals and we are excited to be bringing forward not one but two schemes in the city.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p><p>The Mercian is due to open in 2022. For further information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.modaliving.com\">www.modaliving.com<\/a> <\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-builds-sustainability-team-with-senior-appointment","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Profile-Picture-Sin\u00e9ad-Hickey_210218_110141.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk builds sustainability team with senior appointment","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Thursday 18th February 2021:      <\/strong>John Sisk & Son has appointed Sin\u00e9ad Hickey as Head of Sustainability for Ireland and Europe. Sin\u00e9ad previously held a global sustainability position at US multinational Abbott, the medical devices and health care company. Her experience includes work on sustainability strategy development, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) assessments and  social impact programmes. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk has shown its intent with the recent launch of its 2030 Sustainability Roadmap 2030 \u2018Building today, Caring for tomorrow\u2019 which includes 21 targets (that outline direct support for the UN Sustainable Development Goals), including how it is going to reach its ambition of carbon neutrality by 2030.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk has further demonstrated leadership by committing to setting targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Wayne Metcalfe, Director \u2013 Health, Safety, Sustainability & Quality, John Sisk & Son said: <\/strong>\u201cWe are delighted to welcome Sin\u00e9ad as Sisk\u2019s new Head of Sustainability for Ireland and Europe. I look forward to working closely with her to deliver the ambitious targets we have set with our 2030 Roadmap.\u201d   <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Sin\u00e9ad Hickey, Head of Sustainability \u2013 Ireland & Europe, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong> \u201cI am thrilled to join Sisk, the organisation has shown a high level of leadership in sustainability so far. The Sisk 2030 Sustainability Roadmap is a fantastic starting point and enables us to take on the sustainability challenges facing the construction industry and the broader society we serve.\u201d<\/p>"},{"url":"7-8-circle-square-achieves-practical-completion","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/2-CS.jpg","newsTitle":"7 & 8 Circle Square achieves practical completion","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>11<sup>th<\/sup> February 2021:<\/strong>  The John Sisk & Son team at the Circle Square Vita Living project in Manchester achieved sectional completion of Buildings 7 & 8.<\/p>\r\n<p>This development is positioned at the centre of the Circle Square masterplan and provides 266 private rental apartments with high quality amenity space for residents to enjoy views over Symphony Park and  Manchester City Centre from the roof terrace.  <\/p>\r\n<p>The building forms a backdrop to Symphony Park using white bespoke profiled terracotta cladding that contrasts the earthy tones of the perimeter buildings and creates a modern interpretation of the local Victorian architecture.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tristan Herbert, Development Director, Vita Group said:<\/strong> \u201cVita  Group are delighted that 7 & 8 Circle Square has reached sectional completion. The quality and standard of apartments and amenity space is superb.  The development breathes new life and energy into the Oxford Road corridor. We are looking forward to welcoming our new residents into 7 & 8 Circle Square.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p>  <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Alan Rodger, Managing Director, UK North, John Sisk & Son said: <\/strong>\u201cThis is a fantastic achievement for everyone involved, especially given the unprecedented times we are living & working through. A big thank you to the Vita Living client team, design team, our supply chain partners and the Sisk site team for all the hard work and determination through this section of the project.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About Vita Group<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Vita Group creates connected communities, underpinned by living spaces. We challenge convention to re-imagine the way we live, work and socialise.<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-crowned-contractor-of-the-year-icc-wales-wins-at-ici-awards-2020","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/ICI-Winners.png","newsTitle":"Sisk crowned Contractor of the Year & ICC Wales wins at ICI Awards 2020","newsContent":"<p><strong>Thursday 11th February 2021: <\/strong>John Sisk & Son is delighted to have been named winners in the \u2018Contractor of the Year\u2019 category and \u2018International Project of the Year\u2019 ICC Wales at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2020. The awards took place online yesterday afternoon.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Judges\u2019 feedback:<\/strong> \u201cSisk ticked all the boxes without just wanting to tick them. They went above and beyond in all aspects of their business which resulted in impressive growth and solid procurement methods. Our panel felt that innovation was very present and showed those new methods were being used. Client satisfaction along with health & safety initiatives were impressive. For a leading contractor they never rested on their laurels and set the standard for others to follow.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Donal McCarthy, COO, Ireland and Europe, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong> \u201cWe are delighted to accept this award on behalf of all our staff, clients and our supply chain partners without whom, we certainly wouldn\u2019t have been successful. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to Victor O\u2019Shea and our team who worked on our submission. Finally congratulations to the Irish Construction Industry Awards for hosting this event.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Paul Armstrong, Senior Project Manager, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong> \u201cWe would like to thank our client, Celtic Manor Resorts, the Sisk site team, our supply chain partners and the thousands of people that worked on this project both on and off-site. We delivered one of the most prestigious projects in Wales. There was no design repetition and it is the largest pillar-free ballroom in Europe that can host 3,000 diners. Thank you to the judging panel, we are very grateful showcase ICC Wales on an international stage.\u201d   <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Congratulations to all our entrants and thank you to all the team members who contributed to producing the submissions for these awards.<strong><br><br><br>Full nomination list below<\/strong><br><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Contractor of the Year<\/strong> \u2013 Winner<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>International Project of the Year: <\/strong>ICC Wales \u2013 Winner                              <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>International Project of the Year: <\/strong>Canada Gardens, London - 2<sup>nd<\/sup> Place<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Innovation in Construction:<\/strong> 2<sup>nd<\/sup> Place<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Commercial Project of the Year:<\/strong> The Reflector \u2013 Shortlisted<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-begins-works-on-150-million-rochdale-regeneration-scheme","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Grounbreaking-28.01.2021-Nick-and-Councillor.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk begins works on \u00a3150 million Rochdale regeneration scheme","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday 1st February 2021: <\/strong>  John Sisk & Son has officially started on site to create a brand new link road at junction 19 of the M62 in Rochdale. <\/p>\r\n<p>The project, one of the biggest regeneration schemes in the region, involves the construction of a brand new road to create a new access route from the M62 directly into the Heywood employment area off Pilsworth Road.<\/p>\r\n<p>The new road is expected to support the creation of 1,000 new homes, a new primary school, and over 135,000m2 of employment space.<\/p>\r\n<p>It is estimated that the project, being led by Rochdale Council and Rochdale Development Agency in conjunction with Russell Homes, will be worth \u00a3175m a year to the local economy once complete, with around 2,800 FTE (full time equivalent) jobs set to be created. The overall development value of the scheme is estimated to be in the region of \u00a3150m.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsiskandson.com\/news\/m62-link-road-win-in-rochdale\">Sisk, which was appointed in autumn last year,<\/a> has already undertaken advanced preparatory works, with traffic management measures set to be introduced to enable the project to progress.<\/p>\r\n<p>These measures include:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n <li>The closure of Hareshill Road on      Monday 8 February to through traffic. Access to the residential properties      located on Hareshill Road will be from Manchester Road only. Access to the      distribution centres on Hareshill Road will continue to be from Pilsworth      Road. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.<\/li>\r\n <li>The closure of one lane of the      eastbound off-slip road at junction 19 of the M62 from 15 February until      30 November 2021.<\/li>\r\n <li>The installation of temporary 2-way      traffic lights on Manchester Road next to Hareshill Road. These will be in      place from 5 February to 16 September 2021 and will be phased to avoid      full road closures.<\/li>\r\n <li>The installation of narrow lanes      and temporary traffic lights on Pilsworth Road and Hareshill Road from 8      February 2021 to 10 January 2022.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The project has already attracted \u00a322m of external funding, with support from Highways England, TfGM and the GMCA.<\/p>\r\n<p>The milestone follows the announcement from Highways England that it plans to bring forward major improvements to Simister Island over the next five years, with direct links between the M60 and M62 motorways, new lanes and capacity improvements. The changes will reduce congestion in the Heywood area and improve journey times for the borough\u2019s residents and businesses. <strong><br><br>Nick Culshaw, Managing Director, UK Civils and Rail, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong> \u201cSisk is delighted to begin works at at J19 of the M62 and be part of this major regeneration scheme. We look forward to working with all stakeholders and the local community of Heywood and surrounding areas to deliver the new link road.We see this project as an opportunity to create genuine social value through our support of SME\u2019s, local job creation and support of local education.\u201d<strong><br><br>Councillor Neil Emmott, cabinet member for Quality of Place at Rochdale Borough Council, said:<\/strong> \u201cThe new link road will bring huge long term benefits for residents and businesses. It will reroute HGV traffic away from Heywood town centre, as well as Birch and Bowlee, significantly reducing congestion in these residential areas, while making it quicker and easier for business to move their vehicles between the motorway and Heywood and Hareshill Distribution Parks.  <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m pleased that work on this game changing project is now underway, with construction of the road set to be completed next year. And, with major improvements also planned for Simister Island, this is yet another boost to our borough\u2019s abundant transport system.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-appointed-to-a629-improvement-scheme","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/A629-Phase-1b.JPG","newsTitle":"Sisk appointed to A629 improvement scheme","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Thursday 28<sup>th<\/sup> January 20<\/strong><strong>21:<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>    John Sisk & Son has been appointed to carry out the construction work of the A629 Phase 1b, Halifax to Huddersfield improvement scheme - a \u00a327m project which is fully funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority through the West Yorkshire Plus Transport Fund. As part of the design and build scheme, Sisk has appointed consultants, WSP to work on the design elements. <\/p>\r\n<p>The improvement plans focus on the key areas of Huddersfield Road, Stainland Road and Wakefield Road. A new link road will be created via a bridge spanning the Calder and Hebble navigation to a roundabout on Stainland Road. The project will include facilities for pedestrians and cyclists and a section of new northbound bus lane on Stainland Road.<\/p>\r\n<p>A new signal-controlled junction at the interchange of A629 \/ Jubilee Road and an improved approach lane will also be introduced, as well as landscaping along Stainland Road and additional access points to the canal tow path.<\/p>\r\n<p>When complete, the scheme will deliver improved access to Copley, Sowerby Bridge and Halifax and aims to improve journey times between Huddersfield and Halifax by up to thirty percent. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Nick Culshaw, Managing Director, UK Civils and Rail, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong> \u201cI\u2019m delighted that John Sisk & Son has been awarded the A629 project. It\u2019s a fantastic opportunity to collaboratively develop Calderdale and the surrounding area. We\u2019re excited to start work on this project and help provide these benefits to the people of Calderdale.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Calderdale Council\u2019s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Strategy, Cllr Jane Scullion, said: <\/strong>\u201cPhase 1b of the A629 project represents the largest civil engineering project Calderdale will have undertaken for several decades. It will see the landscape around the Calder and Hebble junction completely transformed.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThe new link road bridge and other improvements will make a real difference to traffic flow in the area, subsequently improving air quality and reducing \u2018rat running\u2019 on smaller village roads in the area. The landscape around the area will also be improved with the demolition of the derelict former Punchbowl Pub, making a real difference to the gateway to Halifax.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m pleased that a contractor has now been appointed for the project, allowing initial work to begin this year.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Chris Jones, Head of Highways at WSP, said: <\/strong>\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to be part of this collaborative team delivering Phase 1b of the A629 corridor improvements. The purpose of this scheme is to deliver a range benefits to the local community, including improved traffic flow and enhanced bus and cycle connectivity, all of which will help Calderdale Council deliver upon its Vision 2024 aspiration for both residents and businesses.\u201d    <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Cllr Kim Groves, Chair of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority\u2019s Transport Committee, said: <\/strong>\u201cWe are pleased to be working in partnership with Calderdale Council on this scheme, which will make it easier for people to walk, cycle and use public transport, as well as improving journey times for people travelling by car.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThe Combined Authority is committed to leading the economic recovery from the pandemic and schemes such as this one will play a vital role.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Preparation work will begin in early this year and it is anticipated construction will start this summer. Completion of the Phase 1b scheme is expected to be late 2022.<\/p>\r\n<p>The A629 improvement programme has received funding through the West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund, and the Leeds City Region Growth Deal - a \u00a31 billion package of Government investment through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to accelerate growth and create jobs across Leeds City Region.<\/p>\r\n<p>For more information on the West Yorkshire Plus Transport Fund programme in Calderdale, please  visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.calderdalenextchapter.co.uk%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cba.ryan%40sisk.ie%7C6fcfc4c8797f40a6a56908d8c2b93c55%7C64da2db92a7e4a63882965a27f3c0e5e%7C0%7C0%7C637473448161140198%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=DGX6WJoS1KwxBttn54CdEdrRS9nY3aIRr9TnNG1%2B%2FH0%3D&reserved=0\">www.calderdalenextchapter.co.uk<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-strengthens-team-with-key-quality-appointment","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Perry-Shard-image_210127_104005.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk strengthens team with key quality appointment","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Wednesday 27<sup>th<\/sup> January 2021:         <\/strong>John Sisk & Son is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Perry Shard as its new Head of Quality - UK Construction & Group Civils. He will drive Sisk\u2019s quality agenda across the UK construction and group civils division and has vast experience in construction in a range of roles.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk continues to evolve its approach to quality and launched its innovative lifecycle approach to getting it right, first time, every time, known as the Sisk Quality DNA recently, and has joined the Get It Right Initiative (GIRI). <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>As members of GIRI, Sisk is now part of a network of construction industry experts and able to avail of the latest training and best practice across the industry.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Wayne Metcalfe, Director \u2013 Health, Safety Sustainability and Quality said:<\/strong> \u201cWe are delighted to welcome Perry to the Sisk team. We look forward to making further strides against the ambitious targets we have set ourselves in quality and sustainability. His experience across the industry in delivering improvement and quality programmes will be invaluable to us.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-appointed-to-moda-btr-birmingham-tower","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Great-Charles-Street-_ViewE_FINAL.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk appointed to Moda BTR Birmingham tower","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday 25th January 2021:       <\/strong>John Sisk & Son has been appointed preferred contractor by Moda for the Great Charles Street neighbourhood in Birmingham city centre, the second Birmingham scheme being brought forward in the Moda portfolio with funding partner Apache Capital. The redevelopment of Ludgate Hill Car Park in the Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham includes 722 new homes alongside a gym, roof terraces, communal lounges and workspace, as well as a new public realm and space for retail and hospitality businesses. <\/p>\r\n<p>The new development consists of blocks ranging in height up to 39 storeys. The site has remained undeveloped for more than 70 years and will create around 470 new jobs and deliver \u00a392 million gross added value to the West Midlands. The scheme will take the total number of homes being delivered by Sisk for Moda in Birmingham city centre to in excess of 1,200, accounting for c. 20% of the city centre\u2019s five-year housing supply. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is also the main contractor on Moda Living and Apache's first development in Birmingham, The Mercian which will be the city's tallest residential tower. Once complete, the 42-storey building will boast 481 apartments for rent only and communal facilities for residents including a 200-metre running track. The appointment of Sisk at Great Charles Street demonstrates their tall buildings\u2019 expertise, having completed the tallest residential tower in Dublin, at Capital Dock, the tallest residential tower at Wembley, together with the tallest Premier Inn hotel in the UK at Canary Wharf.<\/p>\r\n<p>At Great Charles Street, Sisk and Moda will continue their successful partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) which is already helping to maximise local employment and training opportunities across the West Midlands. This partnership, spear-headed with Mayor Andy Street, established a training hub at MODA\u2019s Broad Street project which has been operating since 2018. <\/p>\r\n<p>The hub has already supported 140 employment opportunities specifically for local people \u2013 including seven apprenticeships \u2013 by offering construction training and a guaranteed job interview after completing a 20-day course. Local employees at The Mercian have completed more than 80,000 hours of work. By the end of the construction John Sisk & Son estimate that at least 240,000 person hours will have been undertaken. As part of Sisk and Moda\u2019s commitment to Birmingham this hub will support a further 240,000 person hours for local people, from apprenticeships to graduate roles.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ajaz Shafi, Managing Director, Sisk, UK South, said: <\/strong>\u201cSisk is delighted to be confirmed as preferred contractor for the Great Charles Street scheme. Our ongoing relationship with Moda demonstrates our capability with repeat clients both in the UK and internationally. Despite the challenges of covid-19 and by working safely in collaboration with Moda and our supply chain, we have maintained progress on our Mercian project and are on course to top out the structure of what is Birmingham\u2019s tallest building on schedule which is a significant achievement. We have a quality supply chain in The Midlands that is fully committed to supporting Sisk on delivering these projects and we look forward to maintaining our dedication to job creation at our training hub which is of great benefit to the local community.\u201d   <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tony Brooks, Managing Director at Moda Living, added: <\/strong>\u201cSisk, WMCA and Moda are proud to be helping people get back into quality employment as we deliver many new homes into the city centre. The positive human stories that have come from The Mercian have been incredibly inspiring. I\u2019m looking forward to starting work on our Great Charles street neighbourhood later this year with the same team that worked on The Mercian, bringing another 722 high-quality homes for rent to Snow Hill and the Jewellery quarter. We hope to create even more employment opportunities for local people.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Andy Street, the Mayor of the West Midlands, said: <\/strong>\u201cWe know sadly that thousands of people in our region have lost their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic, while many more who are still in work are feeling uncertain about their future.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe are determined to help those who have fallen out of work by equipping them with the skills needed to gain new jobs in growth sectors, and major construction projects like this one will do exactly that.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s great to see this derelict site in the heart of Birmingham finally being regenerated, and even better that we\u2019re funding training for local people to work on this landmark project and develop valuable skills for the future. I\u2019m pleased that we\u2019re continuing our partnership with Sisk and Moda to build on the success of The Mercian development.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>For more information:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Tom Byrne Head of Communication, John Sisk & Son <\/p>\r\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:T.Byrne@Sisk.ie\">T.Byrne@Sisk.ie<\/a> <\/p>\r\n<p>Tel: 00 353 87 637 4560<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-delivers-christmas-cheer-to-children-in-birmingham","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Sisk-Toys-1.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk delivers Christmas cheer to children in Birmingham","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Thursday 17th December, 2020:<\/strong>      John Sisk & Son alongside Moda, developer and operator of homes for rent, have teamed up to deliver 100 toys for children at the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre in Birmingham this Christmas.<\/p>\r\n<p>In addition to this Sisk has also donated a set of handcrafted wooden toys, created by Sisk\u2019s apprentice carpenters at the company\u2019s workshop in Dublin. This is part of a longstanding Sisk tradition which will see 400 wooden toys donated throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe. <\/p>\r\n<p>West Midlands Rehabilitation Service in Birmingham is a key service provided by Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust based in Selly Oak. Their specialist teams provide wheelchair services; communication and technology device support; functional electrical stimulation (FES) a technology that helps children with disabilities such as cerebral palsy to walk and amputee and prosthetic rehabilitation. <\/p>\r\n<p>Work on the wooden toys commences in mid-November and takes four to five weeks to complete, with all staff and management in the Sisk training centre getting involved. Each November, the team get together to decide on the toys they are going to make, sourcing ideas from books, websites and feedback from the charities who have received toys in the past.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Sisk Christmas toy project was started by John G Sisk at the Sisk Joinery Workshop in Dublin almost 45 years ago. Today, Sisk has a state of the art training facility for apprentice carpenters and joiners located at its head office in Dublin and also has ten apprentices working at its Broad Street project. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is currently building The Mercian (Birmingham\u2019s tallest residential tower) at Broad Street in Birmingham city centre for its client, Moda. The project is located on the former site of the renowned nightclub, The Click Club at Burberries.  <\/p>\r\n<p>Working in partnership with Moda, Sisk has already delivered on its promise to create hundreds of new jobs at The Mercian. In addition, with support from the WMCA (West Midlands Combined Authority), a bespoke Training Hub has been implemented on site.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Simon Dingle, Regional Director, John Sisk & Son, said:<\/strong> \u201cThis past year has been extremely challenging for everybody, particularly families who need to access vital support services. We are delighted to be able to team up with Moda to deliver our handmade toys to West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre. One of our greatest success stories has been our ability to give back to the many communities in which we work through our longstanding Sisk Christmas toy story. The toys are handmade by our apprentice carpenters and joiners, utilising the skills taught to them at our training centre. We would also like to thank all our supply chain partners who have donated a further 70 commercial toys as part of our donation the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tony Brooks, Managing Director at Moda, said:<\/strong> \u201cWith the extreme challenges faced by so many this year, it is a true pleasure to be able to bring some Christmas joy to children in Birmingham, our newest home. At Moda, we work hard for the communities we live in and The Mercian is no different \u2013 we\u2019re proud to stand tall against the Birmingham skyline and give back to the community as we look ahead to everything we can bring to the city when we open late next year.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Jacqui Atkinson, acting Centre Manager,  West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, said:<\/strong> \u201cA big thank you to generous donations from John Sisk & Son and their client, Moda. Sisk have donated a number of outstanding hand-crafted wooden toys for children and young people to play with when they access future clinics at the centre. And if that wasn\u2019t enough, over 70 children who have undergone an upper limb or lower limb amputation arising from trauma, disease or congenital problems will receive a Christmas gift this year from Sisk, Moda and their supply chain partners from The Mercian site. Children who attend the West Midlands Rehabilitation Service are in for a special treat this Christmas!\u201d   <\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-takes-centre-stage-at-opera","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Opera-Centre-Demo-008.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk takes centre stage at Opera","newsContent":"<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday 30 November 2020: <\/strong>John Sisk & Son<strong> <\/strong>is delighted to be part of the biggest single commercial property programme investment in Limerick and largest ever outside the capital that got underway today at the Opera site. <\/p>\r\n<p>Having achieved planning in February 2020, the demolition and enabling works programme were commenced today by Sisk at the 1.62 hectare site that will, when fully developed, have the capacity for up to 3,000 employees across a 450,000 sq ft campus accommodation. The programme will take up to six years to complete, with up to 500 people involved in construction at peak on the site and at an estimated cost of \u20ac200m. <\/p>\r\n<p>Among the key elements of the project will be a 14-storey landmark office space building; a five-storey aparthotel with 13 separate apartments and retail on ground and basement levels; a 4-6-storey over-basement building with office space, retail and restaurant\/caf\u00e9; a new state-of-the-art library plus significant public realm. <\/p>\r\n<p>The site is being developed by Limerick Twenty Thirty DAC (LTT), a special purpose vehicle established by Limerick City and County Council in 2016 to stimulate economic and social development by building out and promoting strategic disused sites in Limerick.  <\/p>\r\n<p>LTT has already completed the award-winning and fully let Gardens International project on Henry Street, a 112,000 sq. ft development completed at a cost of \u20ac17.6m.  Also included in its portfolio is Troy Studios, Castletroy, which is fully completed and let; the 10 acre Cleeves Riverside Project also in the city centre, which is currently at master-planning stage;  and the 60 acre Mungret Park residential site on the grounds of the former Mungret College where a 200 unit first phase will go to planning in Q1 2021.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Opera Site is fully funded thanks to finance from the European Investment Bank, the Council of Europe Development Bank, with specific funding also through the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The Opera Site will be developed to best practice sustainability standards under the LEED Gold and Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) standards.<\/p>\r\n<p>The extensive site demolition and enabling works will take up to 12 months to complete as will the demolition of all 20th century buildings and later additions, the adaptive re-use of the Protected Structures and other structures of heritage value. Three major site developments will take place in addition to the extensive enabling and demolition works over the first three years of the programme, including the new city library; aparthotel, retail and apartments and the Revenue Building & Granary developments. <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Welcoming the commencement, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick Michael Collins said:<\/strong> \u201cThis is a very exciting day for Limerick City and County Council, for Limerick Twenty Thirty but, most of all, for Limerick and the wider Mid-West region. This development is going to be crucial in helping Limerick springboard out of the economic challenges that pretty much everywhere is facing now.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Frank Quirk, Managing Director, Ireland South, North & West, John Sisk & Son, said:<\/strong>\r\n\u201cJohn Sisk & Son is delighted to be part of this exciting project for Limerick that has been in the pipeline for a long time. We are at the initial stage of the project, starting with the enabling and demolition works. Over the course of the project Limerick City Centre will be transformed. Sisk has been associated with many of Ireland\u2019s iconic landmark buildings and we look forward to helping this regeneration project have a major positive impact on the city and the region.\u201d<br><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>David Conway, CEO of Limerick Twenty Thirty, said<\/strong>: \u201cThe Opera Site will be the single, largest commercial development undertaken in Limerick and the largest outside of the capital.  Up to 3,000 people will be employed here across a 450,000 sq ft campus so that\u2019s going to be a huge long-term benefit to Limerick and the region. Separately, there\u2019s going to be very significant employment and an economic spin-off for the region in the six-year build programme.  We have been mandated to develop sites that would accelerate the ongoing transformation of Limerick City and today as we begin works here is a great moment in that journey.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>The Opera Site comprises: <\/p>\r\n<p>A 14-storey landmark building at Bank Place comprising c. 13,264 sq m office floorspace<\/p>\r\n<ul><li>         A 4-6-storey over-basement building, with 12,654 sq m of office space, 960 sq m retail and 430 sq m restaurant\/caf\u00e9 use at ground level<\/li><li>         A 5-storey building on the corner of Patrick St. and Ellen St. comprising an apart-hotel (c.5,150.6 sq m), 13 apartments and c.1,013.8 sq m of retail at ground and basement levels<\/li><li>         A refurbished 4-storey over-basement building on Rutland Street providing c. 444.2 sq m of ground and basement retail use, with three residential dwellings above<\/li><li>         Refurbishment of 9 Ellen Street (Quinn\u2019s) to provide a c. 1,260.3 sq m bar and restaurant<\/li><li>         The renovation and adaption of the former Town Hall, including the construction of 6-storey over-basement extension, to provide a new public library of c.4,515.8 sq m, office floor space of 2,981 sq, retail of 196.4 sq m and 445.9 sq m of caf\u00e9\/restaurant floorspace in the basement<\/li><li>         The Bruce House Doorway will be relocated at the internal gable of number 8 Rutland Street within the new library building atrium<\/li><li>         The refurbishment and adaptive re-use of the Granary Building on Michael Street<\/li><li>         The construction of a basement car park at Opera Square comprising car parking spaces, car charging stations, secure cycle parking spaces, together with shower and changing facilities; additional secure cycle parking spaces at ground level<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>About Limerick Twenty Thirty <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Limerick Twenty Thirty Strategic Development DAC (Designated Activity Company) is a property development company playing a pivotal role in the rapid transformation of Limerick into a leading destination for indigenous and international investment.  Established in 2016 as a special purpose vehicle of Limerick City and County Council, Limerick Twenty Thirty is developing strategic sites in Limerick City and County into anchors for enterprise, investment and residential development. <\/p>\r\n<p>In doing so it will \u2013 in keeping with the city and county\u2019s strategic blueprint, \u2018Limerick 2030 \u2013 An Economic and Spatial Plan for Limerick\u2019 \u2013 help drive the economic renaissance in Limerick and deliver very significant social dividends for the city and its residents. <\/p>"},{"url":"leeds-looks-on-the-bright-side","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Leeds-art-work-26.11.2020.jpeg","newsTitle":"Leeds looks on the bright side","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Friday 27th November 2020:<\/strong>  As part of the Corn Exchange scheme on LPTIP (Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme), the John Sisk & Son team recently worked with a host of local art therapy students on some uplifting artwork for one of the temporary bus stops on New Market Street; a prominent location in Leeds city centre. <\/p><p><\/p>\r\n<p>Bearing the message \u2018Better Times Ahead\u2019 the artwork was designed by Erin Flood, Sally Wood, Sarah Middleton and Courtney Dodds, all of whom are studying on the Northern Art Psychology Programme at Leeds University. <\/p><p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Lee Long, Sisk project manager, said:<\/strong> \u201cIt\u2019s great to see the dull temporary bus stops transformed with such a bright and vibrant design. I\u2019m particularly impressed with the message that I think offers hope for the future. Well done to all involved.\u201d<\/p><p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Erin Flood, Leeds University student, said:<\/strong> \u201cWe chose this design and message to create a sense of hope for the coming months. Being from Leeds and the surrounding areas, we feel an affinity with the city and we\u2019re excited to see the next chapter of work on the Corn Exchange. We were really happy to donate our time to create this piece which we hope will be enjoyed by people of all ages.\u201d <\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-part-of-stellar-line-up-for-northern-powerhouse-conference","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/UK-North-advert-up.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk part of stellar line-up for Northern Powerhouse Conference","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Wednesday 25th November 2020:             <\/strong>John Sisk & Son is proud to be a part of a stellar line-up for the upcoming BEN Northern Powerhouse Economic Growth Conference on Thursday 3rd December. On the day Paul Brown, COO, UK Construction and Civil Engineering, Sisk will be on a panel discussing his views on the interaction of buildings, transport and infrastructure. Paul will also be discussing how Sisk supports public and private sector clients to deliver \u2018Game Changer\u2018 regeneration projects such as Circle Square, Man Life, Wembley Park, The Mercian, Birmingham, Leeds LPTIP (Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme) and York Central.<\/p>\r\n<p>  <\/p>\r\n<p>The Sisk COO will also be telling the story of Sisk's social value vision and where we see our role as not just \u2018project by project\u2019 but a leader of long term social value- the benefits to the communities we operate within- job and business opportunities, apprenticeships and helping homeless people back into the workforce. <\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Alan Rodger, Managing Director, UK North, Sisk will also be chairing a panel discussion on the following topics: Intelligent Regeneration and the Importance of Placemaking (Places to live, learn and work \u2013 The interaction of public\/private joint ventures to deliver regeneration that includes: Education, Health, Residential, Work Places and Leisure). <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<p>Alan will be joined on the panel by Chris Roberts, Chief Development Officer of Bruntwood, Louise Turner, Director of Midia, Angela Barnicle, Chief Officer Asset Management & Regeneration at Leeds City Council and Richard Roe, Corporate Director of Place, Trafford Council.<\/p>\r\n<p><br>For further information on tickets please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.built-environment-networking.com\/event\/northern-powerhouse-economic-growth-conference\/\">click here.<\/a> <br><br><\/p>\r\n<p> <br><br><strong><\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-enhances-uk-data-centre-capability-with-senior-appointment","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Andy-Cook_2020.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk enhances UK data centre capability with senior appointment","newsContent":"<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday 23 November 2020:<\/strong>             John Sisk & Son is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Cook as UK Sector Lead \u2013 Data Centres, who will spearhead operational delivery for data centres throughout the UK. Andy\u2019s comprehensive, construction industry experience, spans 30 years with the past seven years directly involved in data centre delivery for hyper-scale operators particularly in Belgium, Holland, Finland and Denmark. Andy\u2019s experience includes data centres up to \u00a3600m in construction value, for international clients, including procurement and management of all major vendor equipment.   <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>With this appointment Sisk continues to build on its years of mission critical expertise in data centres and to add to its UK capability to meet the needs of both hyper-scale and co-location operators across England, Wales and Scotland and their requirements to have a trusted partner. Sisk brings a unique market offering and highly skilled and integrated CSA\/MEP teams who understand the reliability requirements in the delivery of data centres.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>During the last decade, Sisk has built over 30 mission critical facilities across Europe and continues to construct large data centre facilities, with projects currently under construction in Ireland and mainland Europe, for major international clients. Andy will be working closely with the dedicated Data Centre Team in Ireland and Europe to leverage their experience and network in meeting the needs of UK clients. The business has regularly delivered data centre campus environments with power capacity up to 160MW critical load.  Sisk takes a flexible approach to procurement forms whether GC Management, CM, Program Management, Design and Build, turnkey or traditional and will continue to work with existing design teams, supply chain partners and equipment suppliers that have the same beliefs and energy as Sisk to deliver excellence, as well as continuing to build relationships with new partners in the industry.   <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Commenting Paul Brown, Chief Operating Officer for John Sisk & Son in the UK said: \u201cWe are delighted to welcome Andy into our UK business and we look forward to working closely with him to ensure we achieve our strategic growth in the UK data market.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>In addition to this senior appointment Sisk is also expanding its office network in the UK to better serve its clients. The company has recently moved in to office space in Central London in Farringdon and also engaged a long term project office in Leeds, reflecting the amount of work currently in Leeds and the significant pipeline of opportunities. These offices are in addition to the company\u2019s main regional bases in St Albans, Solihull, Warrington and Bristol. <strong><br><\/strong><br><\/p>"},{"url":"energy-management-awards-win","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/EMA_Awards2020EnergyManagerSocial_v1_KW.jpg","newsTitle":"Energy Management Awards win","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Friday 20th November 2020:   <\/strong>         Congratulations to Ian O\u2019Connor, John Sisk & Son who has been named \u2018Private Sector Energy Manager\u2019 2020 at the EMA (European Manager Association) awards. <\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Commenting on the award win Ian said: \u201cI\u2019m thrilled to receive this award, Sisk started on this journey a number of years ago having developed an iso50001 accredited energy management system. This really opened our eyes to energy use in construction.\"<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>He added: \"The achievements we\u2019ve made to date wouldn\u2019t have been possible without the encouragement from the Sisk family, a forward thinking management team and last but not least, the boots on the ground and staff in the office, all of whom have shown a willingness and passion to make energy efficiency work throughout our business.\u201d<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-celebrates-world-quality-day","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Quality-DNA-JPEG.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk celebrates World Quality Day","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Thursday 12<sup>th<\/sup> November 2020:    <\/strong>Today is World Quality Day, so what better time to reignite our drive to continuously improve Quality. Today John Sisk & Son is unveiling <em>Our Quality DNA<\/em>, which will be phased in over the next few months in place of the Sisk Quality Cycle.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>The Sisk Quality Cycle was developed in 2011 and has supported us well for the last decade. In 2020 one of our strategic objectives brought about a review of the Cycle to ensure it remained fit for purpose for the next ten years.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Throughout the review process, what was clear was that our values of Care, Excellence and Integrity underpin our approach and we have a real Passion for what we do and a Pride in what we deliver, which led us to the conclusion that quality is in our DNA. On this basis we developed our new approach, Our Quality DNA, which we are unveiling here.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>To mark World Quality Day, we can announce that Sisk have also become the latest member of <a href=\"https:\/\/getitright.uk.com\/\">GIRI<\/a> (Get It Right Initiative). We are the first Irish company to join GIRI, which is a group of UK construction industry experts, organisations and businesses actively improving productivity and quality in the construction sector by eliminating error.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>As members of GIRI we will be able to avail of the latest training and best practice and it will also provide us with opportunities to share experience and to network across the industry.<\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>"},{"url":"king-visits-sweden","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Andrew-King-snowboarding.jpg","newsTitle":"King visits Sweden","newsContent":"<p><br><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Wednesday 11th November 2020:        <\/strong>Andrew King is a site agent based in northern Sweden with John Sisk & Son. Andrew\u2019s journey with Sisk began in 2001 where he served his carpentry and joinery apprenticeship in the Sisk Training Centre. He then went on to become a trainee foreman after he completed his apprenticeship.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Can you tell us about your current role in Sweden?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>I am one of the site managers looking after the Data Centre internal fit out. Originally my role was site set up and logistics in getting it to the high standards that are expected.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>We have a great team set up here led by Derek Meagher. Everyone digs in when it comes to evening and weekend shifts meaning that I have a great work life balance, where I get to experience life in a whole new way from when I lived back home in Ireland.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>What do you do in your spare time in Sweden?<\/strong><br><\/p>\r\n<p>My spare time is spent in the great outdoors. We have two seasons; in Winter (snow and darkness) and Summer (24 hours of sunshine).<\/p>\r\n<p>In summer I cycled, ran, hiked and fished every week. In winter I ski, snow mobile, ice fish and just basically explore this magical area. When people think of -20 or -30 temperatures, they shudder with the thought of it but I love it, life experiences I will remember forever. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>What advise would you give to any apprentice looking to travel to gain international experience?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>I never thought I would end up working abroad as I have a young family with three young boys.<\/p>\r\n<p>Two enjoyable years have almost passed in Sweden now. I have no regrets in moving away so my advice to younger guys and girls is to be brave, step out of your comfort zone and try new rewarding challenges for your career. You will meet so many great people along the way with friends made for life.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Have you worked on any other European jobs and has language barrier ever been an issue?<\/strong> <\/p>\r\n<p>I have never worked away before. I was hoping to come away from Sweden being able to speak Swedish, but the fact that everyone up here speaks perfect English it is very difficult to pick up the local language. <br><br><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><strong>What advantages do you think working abroad has given you to further your career progression?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The trust that has been put in me to allow me to do things my way up in Sweden has to be acknowledged. It\u2019s too early to tell what it\u2019s doing for my career long term, but the way it\u2019s going to date only good can come from it.<\/p>"},{"url":"high-five-for-sisk-at-ice-awards","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/ICE-Winners-Graphic-_-v3.jpg","newsTitle":"High five for Sisk at ICE Awards","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Monday 9th November 2020:    <\/strong>John Sisk & Sisk won five awards at the 2020 Irish Construction Excellence awards night, held virtually on Saturday 7<sup>th<\/sup> November in homes across the country. The event was hosted by Deirdre O\u2019Kane.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Our winning projects were:<\/p>\r\n<ul><li>         BioCork II in the industrial over \u20ac10m category<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<ul><li>         The International Convention Centre Wales in the International Category<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<ul><li>         Center Parcs in the Leisure or Tourism Sector <\/li><\/ul>\r\n<ul><li>         Capital Dock in the Residential Category<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<ul><li>         James Moloney in the Construction Project Manager Category<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Congratulations to all who won awards at the 2020 Irish Construction Excellence Awards \u2013 Gala at Home event. These major Irish construction awards had to be shelved back in March but on Saturday 7<sup>th<\/sup> November the industry gathered for \u201cConstruction\u2019s Big Night In\u201d.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk was nominated in ten categories in total and well done to all the winners and finalists.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>The organisers had thought of everything to make this an enjoyable virtual event with food and champagne delivered to homes before the event and a video from the chef showing you how to prepare it and plate up! <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Full details of all the winners will be available on <a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iceawards.ie%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cba.ryan%40sisk.ie%7C77cce618a27c4f1cf22b08d8848d201d%7C64da2db92a7e4a63882965a27f3c0e5e%7C0%7C0%7C637405088943858321%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=iNa32m6uHsTLaDCeNT8pw5qdjVM9muBelNVsgxxmeeY%3D&reserved=0\">www.iceawards.ie<\/a> in the coming days. <\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-all-set-for-ice-awards-2020","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/20180905_Capital_Dock_N.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk all set for ICE Awards 2020","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Friday 6th November 2020:<\/strong>     John Sisk & Son, staff, supply chain partners and clients will come together, while staying apart on Saturday night (7<sup>th<\/sup> November) for the virtual ICE Awards 2020. The original event was due to be held in March but had been postponed due to Covid-19.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>It is important now, more than ever, that Sisk along with all other nominees come together to support our industry and celebrate our achievements together. <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Our teams will be treated to a dining experience at home with a difference with dinner being delivered direct to their doorstep courtesy of the ICE Awards and Irish comedian and actress, Deirdre O\u2019Kane will provide MC on the night. <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>The company is represented in all the main construction disciplines. This is proof, if it\u2019s needed, of all the great work being done across our sites.<br>\r\n<br>\r\n<br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>The 10 Sisk Finalists<\/strong><br>\r\n<br>\r\nFinalist: Center Parcs, Longford Forest<br>\r\nCategory: Leisure or Tourism<br>\r\n<br><br>\r\nFinalist: James Moloney<br>\r\nCategory: Construction Project Manager<br>\r\n<br><br>Finalist: Step Up to Zero<br>\r\nCategory: Health, Safety and Wellbeing<br>\r\n<br><br>\r\nFinalist: Robotic Block Laying<br>\r\nCategory: Innovation in Construction Process Category<br>\r\n<br>\r\n<br>\r\nFinalist: Center Parcs Ireland<br>\r\nCategory: BIM Excellence<br>\r\n<br>\r\n<br>\r\nFinalist: UBC 43A Osberstown Underbridge<br>\r\nCategory: Civil Engineering<br>\r\n<br>\r\n<br>\r\nFinalist: BioCork2 \u2013 Delivering Suite 3 to JSI<br>\r\nCategory: Industrial Over \u20ac10 Million<br>\r\n<br>\r\n<br>\r\nFinalist: ICCW (International Convention Centre Wales)<br>\r\nCategory: International<br><br><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Finalist: Station Building II<br>\r\nCategory: Fit Out or Refurbishment Over \u20ac5 Million<br>\r\n<br><br>\r\nFinalist: Capital Dock<br>\r\nCategory: Residential<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-accelerating-investment-in-sustainable-evs-with-new-fleet","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/IMG_2129.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk accelerating investment in sustainable EV\u2019s with new fleet","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Friday 6th November 2020:          <\/strong>John Sisk & Son has expanded its EV (electric Vehicle) fleet and is continuing to invest in sustainable solutions, becoming  one of the first companies in Ireland to receive a consignment of ten new Volkswagen ID.3 electric cars. <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>This builds upon Sisk\u2019s wider investment in EVs announced in 2019 and bolsters its commitment to invest \u20ac2.8 million extending its fleet of EVs to 100 over four years as part of a company-wide drive to reduce carbon outputs. Sisk is now offering more EVs as a choice to its employees than traditional internal combustion engines. <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>The average CO2 emissions of the cars available on Sisk\u2019s fleet list is now 53 percent lower compared to its fleet list 18 months ago. As the market offering and capability of technology improves, Sisk will be progressing to expand its fleet offering.  <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tom Grant, Director of Assets and Internal Services, John Sisk & Son said<\/strong>: \u201cThis is a great milestone for Sisk and demonstrates our commitment to EVs and reducing our carbon footprint. Sisk has made a significant investment in this area as we believe in a sustainable approach to how we deliver our projects. We anticipate a 50 percent uptake in EVs in FY20 fleet renewals and we are aiming to reach 75 percent of our vehicle choice being EV in FY21.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>As a main contractor, Sisk partners with its supply chain to help decrease the lifecycle energy consumption of a construction project. Sisk is engaging with customers, designers and our wider supply chain to implement a range of innovative concepts and techniques to help reduce energy consumption over the life cycle of all its projects.   <\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-secures-essex-county-council-highways-framework","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Generic-construction-worker-image.JPG","newsTitle":"Sisk secures Essex County Council highways framework","newsContent":"<p><\/p>\r\n<p><br><strong>Thursday 29<sup>th<\/sup> October 2020:      <\/strong>John Sisk & Son has successfully secured a place on the EHA 3 (Eastern Highways Alliance 3). The framework provides ten county councils in the east of England with a  cost-effective vehicle to procure local highways and infrastructure projects. It is estimated that up to \u00a3400 million of schemes will be delivered via the framework over the next four years and Sisk have been awarded a place on Lot 3 for schemes ranging in value from \u00a35m and \u00a330m+.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is one of three contractors within Lot 3 who will deliver wide ranging projects including: major highway and junction improvements, new roundabouts, cycleways, public realm works and other key infrastructure. This adds to Sisk\u2019s ever-growing list of frameworks for clients including: YORCivils, Manchester City Council,  NMWTRA, NEPO, Crown Construction Services, Network Rail and Highways England.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>The framework will provide consistency and added value in the way local authorities in the east of England deliver highway works. The councils say the framework will help reduce the time and cost of such projects and provide an efficient and effective way to procure investment in highways. The exercise was led by Essex County Council on behalf of the Eastern Highways Alliance which has been in existence for the last eight years. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Nick Culshaw, Managing Director, John Sisk & Son said: <\/strong>\u201cJohn Sisk & Son is delighted to have been successfully selected as one of three contractors for the high value Lot 3 of the EHA 3. This adds to our increasing portfolio of public frameworks which extend across the UK. We are very excited about working in close collaboration with respective local authorities and local communities to deliver transformational infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Cllr Kevin Bentley, Deputy Leader of Essex County Council and Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, said:<\/strong> \u201cThe creation of the Eastern Highways Framework 3 has been a huge task, led by Essex County Council, in collaboration with the authorities of the Eastern Highways Alliance. It is innovative thinking and partnership working like this which demonstrates how local authorities are collaborating together in adapting to the challenges we face.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>"},{"url":"ground-breaking-at-the-ouh-swindon-radiotherapy-centre-on-the-great-western-hospital-site","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Swindon-sod-turning-1.jpg","newsTitle":"Ground-breaking at the OUH Swindon Radiotherapy Centre on the Great Western Hospital site","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday 27th October 2020: <\/strong>         On Friday 23rd October senior figures from Great Western Hospitals, Brighter Futures, Oxford University Hospitals and construction company John Sisk & Son met on site for a socially-distanced celebration to mark the start of work on the OUH Swindon Radiotherapy Unit.<\/p>\r\n<p>The project has been an aspiration for clinicians, heath planners and local people for many years and this is another milestone in its delivery. <\/p>\r\n<p>Jason Dorsett, Chief Finance Officer at Oxford University Hospitals and Dr Claire Hobbs, representing the Radiotherapy Service, joined Kevin McNamara, Chief Executive of Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Catherine Newman, Director of Fundraising at Brighter Futures, as they were shown around the site by Ajaz Shafi, Managing Director UK South of John Sisk & Son.<\/p>\r\n<p>The five were shown progress so far and Claire Hobbs, the person who had worked on the project the longest, was asked to put a symbolic spade in the ground. <\/p>\r\n<p>Ajaz Shafi, Managing Director, UK South, John Sisk & Son, said: \u201cJohn Sisk & Son is excited to mark the official ground-breaking of OUH Swindon Radiotherapy Centre. The Sisk team and our local supply chain partners have been actively on site for 12 weeks. We have made an advanced start on the foundations of the linear accelerator bunkers and our team and local supply chain partners are making great progress. We look forward to building upon our relationships with OUH, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Brighter Futures (The Charity of Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) and the local community in Swindon.\u201d   <\/p>\r\n<p>Jason Dorsett, Chief Finance Officer at OUH said: \u201cBringing radiotherapy to Swindon has been a long-standing priority for the local NHS. So many people have been working for so long on this, it is great to see real progress.  The difference this new facility will make to local cancer patients and their families is so important. The reduction in travel time means less stress and anxiety and more time to do other things.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Dr Claire Hobbs, Head of Radiotherapy at Oxford University Hospitals and representing the service said: \u201cI am so delighted to be here today. My colleagues and I have been working on delivering this service for many years now. It is so exciting to see the beginnings of where our new services will be offered. We have always wanted our patients to be able to be cared for nearer to home.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>The Radiotherapy Centre feeds into exciting plans to continue to upgrade and expand a whole range of services on the Great Western Hospital site through the Trust\u2019s Way Forward Programme, which will include an expanded and co-located urgent and emergency care service and a centre of excellence for rehabilitation.<\/p>\r\n<p>Kevin McNamara, Chief Executive, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: \u201cFor years to come, this building will stand as a symbol of the spirit of Swindon and the thousands of people across the wider community who stepped forward and made it possible through fantastic fundraising efforts and a community spirit like no other.  <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThis is a fantastic milestone to celebrate in a very difficult year. A year that has reminded us all of the importance of the NHS and the incredible, life-changing and life-saving care, provided to thousands of people every day. <\/p>\r\n<p>Catherine Newman, Director of Fundraising at Brighter Futures said: \u201cOver the three-and-a-half years that the appeal was running, we were overwhelmed with the response from thousands of people in Swindon and the surrounding areas who came together to do some truly amazing things for our charity. <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe were also incredibly grateful to receive donations totalling over \u00a3300,000 from the Rotary Clubs of Swindon and surrounding areas as well as a gift from the International Rotary. All the money raised will fund key clinical equipment in the new centre. Thank you to everyone who supported our appeal, and we must not forgot those who are sadly no longer with us but with us in spirit.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>It is estimated that the new centre will save over 13,000 journeys to Oxford every year, alongside anxiety, stress and precious time. The OUH Swindon Radiotherapy Centre, which will be built on the Great Western Hospital site, is an expansion of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust\u2019s radiotherapy service, currently provided solely from the Churchill Hospital in Oxford.<\/p>\r\n<p>Oxford University Hospitals has invested \u00a318.4 million in this project and local people have donated an incredible \u00a32.9 million towards the specialist equipment needed to provide radiotherapy in Swindon, through Brighter Futures\u2019 Radiotherapy Appeal. <\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-wins-global-award-for-innovative-use-of-technology","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/AEC-Malmo.png","newsTitle":"Sisk wins global award for innovative use of technology","newsContent":"<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>\u200b\u200bWednesday 21st October 2020: <\/strong>   This incredible achievement was for our Digital Project Delivery approach on the Multinational Data Centre Project in Malmo, Sweden in the Construction Medium Project Category (Projects ranging from $100m to $500m). <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>The AEC Excellence Awards 2020 is a skill-based competition presented by Autodesk that recognizes projects and people around the world that embrace the future of making with the use of innovative technology including Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Autodesk software in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>This year\u2019s competition included over 260 entries from 35 countries across the globe, and in securing a top award for a second year running it demonstrates that Sisk\u2019s Digital Project Delivery approach and technology capability is setting a new standard for how we deliver complex projects.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>For more see <a href=\"https:\/\/excellenceawards.autodesk.com\/projects\/?i=malmo\">https:\/\/excellenceawards.autodesk.com\/projects\/?i=malmo<\/a><\/p>"},{"url":"walter-sisk-jv-deliver-mountain-ash-cross-valley-link","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Linkedin-pic.jpg","newsTitle":"Walter-Sisk JV deliver Mountain Ash Cross Valley Link","newsContent":"<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Friday 16th October 2020:<\/strong>    At 2pm on Friday, 16th October, the link road between the A4059 and B4275 Miskin Road, using a new bridge over the River Cynon and Aberdare-Cardiff railway line, was brought into use. The major scheme delivers on a commitment made to residents in early 2017 and will improve traffic flow in and around Mountain Ash and on the A4059 arterial route through the Cynon Valley.<\/p>\r\n<p>A small group of representatives from the Council and contractor Walters-Sisk Joint Venture were at the site on Friday afternoon for the opening. They included the Leader of the Council, Councillor Andrew Morgan, as well as Walters\u2019 Regional Director (Wales) Nick Rolfe and Group Managing Director Huw Richards \u2013 who are both based in Hirwaun. Social distancing and the wearing of facemasks was adhered to at all times.<\/p>\r\n<p>The project has progressed over four phases, with the first of these starting on Cardiff Road in October 2017. To enable the road opening on Friday, traffic lights at the bridge\u2019s junction with Miskin Road were switched on \u2013 road users should be aware of this change. <\/p>\r\n<p>Walters-Sisk will continue works on site, in the areas around the bridge, in the coming weeks while finishing other works. The existing lights at Mountain Ash town hall junction will be modified several times over the coming weeks to adjust to new traffic patterns.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Paul Brown COO \u2013 UK Construction and Civil Engineering, John Sisk & Son: <\/strong>\u201cJohn Sisk & Son is delighted to deliver this joint venture partnership with Walters. The opening of Mountain Ash Cross Valley Link will see huge benefits to the local and surrounding communities, right through the Cynon Valley. We would like to thank all our supply chain partners, our client and all stakeholders involved.\u201d  <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Nick Rolfe, Walters, Regional Director of Wales<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> \u201cWe are delighted that we have reached this major milestone on this vital project for the local community. The benefits of this scheme and the major improvements that will be derived from the Mountain Ash Cross Valley Link for the residents and communities around Mountain Ash, as well as the wider benefits this scheme will bring to people travelling through the Cynon Valley, will now be realised.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Councillor Andrew Morgan, Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and Cabinet Member with responsibility for Highways and Transportatio<\/strong><strong>n: <\/strong>\u201cThe opening of the Mountain Ash Cross Valley Link will see a long term improvement to local traffic around Mountain Ash, and also along with wider A4059 route through the Cynon Valley. It is a scheme that the local community has wanted for some time, and today\u2019s opening confirms the Council\u2019s delivery on a commitment it made to residents.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><strong>ENDS<\/strong><br><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-partners-with-cif-safety-week-2020","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/CIF-Safety-Week-Sisk-poster.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk partners with CIF Safety Week 2020","newsContent":"<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Friday 16<sup>th<\/sup> October 2020:        <\/strong>At John Sisk & Son we are guided by our Values of Care, Integrity and Excellence. We take care of ourselves, the people we work with, the environment and the community in which we work.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Construction Safety Week is a great opportunity to reflect on aspects of safety, health and overall wellbeing and to promote its importance throughout the workforce. <\/p>\r\n<p>A number of key events in line with Covid-19 guidelines will be taking place on our sites throughout Ireland.<\/p><p>At Project Kells, Dublin city centre the Sisk team are collaborating with mental health charity, Aware. At our Cherrywood project a briefing will be taking place on plant and pedestrian safety. <\/p><p>Our Sisk Living project at Cork Street, Dublin, will be carrying out a safety demonstration in partnership with our tower crane owner, Mantis, in relation to emergency preparedness. <\/p><p><br><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<ul><li>         <strong>Monday 19<sup>th <\/sup>October        <\/strong>Mental Health, Welfare and Wellbeing in Construction<\/li><li>         <strong>Tuesday 20<sup>th <\/sup>October        <\/strong>Plant and Pedestrian Safety<\/li><li>         <strong>Wednesday 21<sup>st <\/sup>October  <\/strong>Occupational Health in Construction<\/li><li>         <strong>Thursday 22<sup>nd <\/sup>October     <\/strong>Working Safely at Height<\/li><li>         <strong>Friday 23<sup>rd <\/sup>October           <\/strong>Emergency Preparedness<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-awarded-dunkettle-interchange-upgrade-scheme","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Dunkettle-Interchange-Upgrade-Scheme.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk awarded Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade Scheme","newsContent":"<p><br><br><strong>Thursday 15<sup>th<\/sup> October 2020:            <\/strong>John Sisk & Son has been awarded the contract for the Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade Scheme following Tuesday\u2019s cabinet meeting. The project includes changes to the N8, the N25 and the N40 and links to the R623 in Little Island and Burys Bridge in Dunkettle while also making provision for pedestrian and cyclist facilities.<\/p>\r\n<p>The main construction works involves the reconfiguration of the existing Dunkettle Interchange to a free-flowing interchange. The proposed development includes the following elements of infrastructure: <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n <li>A series of direct road      links between the N8, the N25 and the N40 and links to the R623 Regional      Road in Little Island and Burys Bridge in Dunkettle;<\/li>\r\n <li>One grade separated      junction arrangement at the existing N25 to the east of the existing      Dunkettle Interchange facilitating access to Little Island;<\/li>\r\n <li>Two roundabouts \u2013 two at      the grade separated junction;<\/li>\r\n <li>24 Primary structures      and various other ancillary structures of various forms;<\/li>\r\n <li>Several culverts where      the scheme crosses watercourses or intertidal areas;<\/li>\r\n <li>Intelligent Transport      Systems;<\/li>\r\n <li>Pedestrian and cyclist      facilities.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Paul Brown, COO, UK Construction and Civil Engineering, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong> \u201cJohn Sisk & Son has been involved at the Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade Scheme since 2018. Sisk has reached an advanced stage in the Enabling Works Phase and are looking forward to continuing our relationship with TII (Transport Infrastructure for Ireland). Sisk has a strong track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects to the highest standards of safety and quality and we look forward to working collaboratively with TII, our supply chain partners and all stakeholders at Dunkettle to achieve this.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-partners-with-open-house-dublin-architecture-festival","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/open-house-dublin-logo.jpg","newsTitle":"sisk partners with Open House Dublin architecture festival \ufeff","newsContent":"<p><strong>Monday 5th October 2020: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/openhousedublin.com\/\">Open House Dublin (OHD 2020)<\/a> is Ireland\u2019s largest architecture festival, organised by the Irish Architecture Foundation. This year John Sisk & Son is the Corporate Partner of OHD2020 and we are delighted to be supporting this unique event which showcases great architecture and buildings in Dublin. Covid-19 restrictions means a lot of the festival is happening online and Sisk will be playing its part with a social media campaign linking to some of the iconic buildings we have delivered over the years in Dublin, linking to the broader promotion that OHD2020 will be doing through their channels. We will pick up on some of the stories we promoted last year to mark the 160 years of John Sisk & Son and it is an important reminder for all of us in construction of the part we play in building the history and fabric of our cities and communities.<\/p>\r\n<p>At Sisk we have a proud legacy of bringing to life some of Dublin\u2019s iconic buildings and we continue to deliver landmarks such as The Aviva Stadium, The Convention Centre Dublin and indeed vital infrastructure projects for the city such as Luas Cross City. We have also been involved in some ground breaking social housing projects such as the award winning George\u2019s Place development in Dun Laoghaire.<\/p>\r\n<p>Open House Dublin is the flagship event of The Irish Architecture Foundation and has been connecting people to architecture for fifteen years. Their belief is that empowering people with knowledge about the impact of good design will ensure our built environment always improves and becomes a liveable and vibrant place now and in the future. Open House Dublin is part of the Open House Worldwide Family, connected to 48 cities, who collectively have become a global force for public engagement in architecture.<\/p>\r\n<p>This year we are all more aware of how people have engaged with and viewed their everyday surroundings, their homes, works spaces and their outdoors. Many of us have rediscovered our communities and neighbourhoods and uncovered the extraordinary in the everyday.<\/p>\r\n<p>With a programme more diverse than ever an unprecedented Open House Dublin is as the organisers describe it \u201ca treasure trove of content that marks a moment in time, in a year like no other.\u201d<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-gaa-success-in-all-sweden-final","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/gaa-sweden-2.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk GAA success in All-Sweden Final","newsContent":"<p><br><strong><\/strong><br>Congrats to the John Sisk & Son team members in Sweden who recently represented Malmo GAA in winning the All-Sweden GAA Football Final.<\/p>\r\n<p>This is just one of part of Sisk\u2019s health and wellbeing initiatives in place for our data centre teams in Sweden. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Result<\/strong><\/p><p>Malmo GAA       1-06 <\/p><p>Stockholm GAA 1-03    <\/p>"},{"url":"howth-heralds-significant-win-for-sisk-civils-team","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Howth.jpg","newsTitle":"Howth heralds significant win for Sisk Civils team","newsContent":"<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuesday 22nd September 2020: <\/strong>John Sisk & Son\u2019s Civils Ireland team have won the contract to upgrade Howth Middle Pier. It\u2019s a 13-month programme, beginning next month, for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. <\/p>\r\n<p>The project involves the extension of Middle Pier to improve access, maintenance and berthing facilities at the north Dublin site. This will involve:<\/p>\r\n<p>-The construction of a 134m-long quay wall at the western face of the pier and associated deck area, road access, hard standing and parking<\/p>\r\n<p>-Construction of a rock armour revetment at the eastern side of the Middle Pier<\/p>\r\n<p>-Land reclamation at the eastern side of the Middle Pier<\/p>\r\n<p>-Dredging works at the proposed quay wall face<\/p>\r\n<p>-The treatment and re-use of the dredge spoil within the structure\/reclamation area<\/p>\r\n<p>-Installation of new ancillary services and mooring furniture.<\/p>\r\n<p>We look forward to getting started on this interesting and challenging project. <\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-awarded-best-in-class-for-mental-health-at-ibec-keepwell-awards","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/IBEC-Winners.JPG","newsTitle":"Sisk awarded best in class for mental health at Ibec KeepWell Awards","newsContent":"<p><strong>Wednesday 26th August 2020: <\/strong>Congratulations to the John Sisk & Son wellbeing team who won 'Best in Class - Mental Health' at the Ibec Keepwell Awards. <br><br>The virtual event celebrated and recognised companies who are investing in the wellbeing of their employees, who have achieved exceptional success in implementing their corporate wellness strategies through The KeepWell Mark\u2122 initiative \u2013 Ibec\u2019s workplace wellness accreditation for Irish employers.<br><br>As part of our commitment to the mental health & wellbeing of our staff and honouring the Sisk values of Care, Integrity and Excellence we launched our pioneering mental health programme <a href=\"https:\/\/iamheretribe.com\/\">\u2018I Am Here\u2019<\/a> in 2019.<br><br>Over the last number of years Sisk have been working hard to move beyond mental health awareness.<br><br>It is well recognised that one of the biggest challenges facing the construction sector in the modern era is mental health.<\/p>"},{"url":"m62-link-road-win-in-rochdale","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/South-Heywood-View01-DRAFT-LowRes-2.jpg","newsTitle":"M62 link road win in Rochdale","newsContent":"<p><strong>Thursday 20th August 2020: <\/strong>John Sisk & Son has been appointed to build the new 2.2km link road from junction 19 of the M62 motorway across to Pilsworth Road, in a major step forward for the game changing regional regeneration scheme. Sisk was selected by Rochdale Borough Council following a competitive tendering process. <br>\r\n<br>\r\nThe appointment paves the way for work to start on the new road, which is expected to support the creation of 1,000 new homes, a new primary school, and over 135,000m2 of employment space. <br>\r\n<br>\r\nIt follows the announcement of \u00a310m from the government\u2019s \u00a3900m Getting Building Fund to support the delivery of the road as part of its commitment to help drive forward \u2018shovel ready\u2019 schemes which have the potential to provide huge economic benefits in the local area. The Department for Transport, through the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Highways England, and the scheme\u2019s developer partner Russell Homes, are also helping to fund the link road. <br>\r\n<br>\r\nPreparatory works by Sisk are expected to start in the autumn, with road completion set for spring 2022. <br>\r\n<br>\r\nThe, scheme, which is being delivered by Rochdale Development Agency and Rochdale Borough Council in conjunction with Russell Homes, is estimated to be worth \u00a3175m a year to the local economy once complete, and is set to create around 2,800 FTE (full time equivalent) jobs. <br><br>Paul Brown, COO, UK Construction and Civil Engineering said: \u201cSisk is delighted to be appointed to build the link road on the M62 Motorway for this major regeneration scheme. We look forward to working with all stakeholders and the local community to create a real lasting legacy in Rochdale and the Greater Manchester region. Sisk will create a number of traineeships and work experience opportunities in Rochdale. As a fifth-generation family business, sustainability is a core driver of our organisation.\u201d <br><br>Councillor Neil Emmott, cabinet member for environment at Rochdale Borough Council, said: \u201cThis is a proud moment for the borough and the result of many years of hard work by the council and Rochdale Development Agency. <br>\r\n<br>\r\n\u201cThe new link road will bring significant improvements for residents and businesses in the Heywood and Middleton areas by providing a new direct access route from the M62 into the Heywood employment area, which will reroute HGV traffic away from Heywood, Birch and Bowlee. <br>\r\n<br>\r\n\u201cThe social value Sisk has committed to as part of their contract also means that our residents should start to feel the benefit very quickly.\u201d <br><br>Russell Homes director, Andrew Russell, said: \u201cThe link road is a vital piece of infrastructure to unlock the future economic development of South Heywood, and we are pleased to see the project progressing in line with our masterplan proposals. <br><br>\u201cThe link road will significantly improve connectivity for the South Heywood industrial zone and will help attract new businesses to the existing and new commercial premises under development in the area, with the potential to create around 2,800 new jobs, and benefit the hundreds of new homes which are set to be delivered over the coming years.\u201d <br><br>As part of the contract, Sisk is aiming to: <br>\r\n<br>\r\n\u2022 Recruit 80 per cent of project staff from Rochdale and the surrounding area <br>\r\n\u2022 Create a number of traineeships and work experience opportunities <br>\r\n\u2022 Ensure 65% of project spend is with local suppliers (within a 20 mile radius of the project) <br>\r\n\u2022 Generate volunteering opportunities for the local community, with 50 plus volunteering days to be provided <br>\r\n<br>\r\nThe new link road is part of the borough\u2019s growth plan, which sets out the major economic developments the council and RDA is aiming to progress over the next decade. This includes the creation of 20,000 new jobs and 12,000 new homes, alongside major transport improvements, including the implementation of a tram-train connecting Heywood with Castleton and Rochdale. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-expands-health-portfolio-with-radiotherapy-centre-in-swindon","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/163216-Waiting-Image-1.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk expands health portfolio with Radiotherapy Centre in Swindon","newsContent":"<p><strong>Friday 14th August 2020:<\/strong>\r\n            John Sisk & Son is pleased to announce that work has commenced on the new OUH (Oxford University Hospitals) Swindon Radiotherapy Centre at the Great Western Hospital site.<\/p>\r\n<p>At the peak of construction Sisk will have 60 operatives on site and the project is due to be complete in winter 2021. Funding for the project has come from Oxford University Hospitals (\u00a318.4m) combined with \u00a32.9m which was donated by local people.<\/p>\r\n<p>It is estimated that the new centre will save over 13,000 journeys to Oxford for treatment every year. The OUH Swindon Radiotherapy Centre is an expansion of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust\u2019s radiotherapy service, currently provided solely from the Churchill Hospital in Oxford.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ajaz Shafi, Managing Director, UK South, Sisk said: <\/strong>\u201cWe are delighted to help bring a new facility to work with the Health Authority to support the wellbeing of its users and expand our UK health portfolio with this project. This facility will be of great benefit to the people of Swindon and the wider Wiltshire region. <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe are using our expertise of constructing linear accelerator bunkers for radiotherapy treatment on our projects in Ireland and putting it into practice here. We look forward to working with OUH, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Brighter Futures (The Charity of Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) and the local community in Swindon.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Sam Foster, Chief Nursing Officer at OUH said: <\/strong>\u201cThe difference this new facility will make to local cancer patients and their families is so important. The reduction in travel time means less stress and anxiety and more time to do other things. I am so pleased we are finally able to start work. I look forward to tracking the progress.\"<br>\r\n<br>\r\n<strong>Kevin McNamara, Chief Executive, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said:<\/strong> \"This project was made possible thanks to the \u00a32.9 million raised by Brighter Futures' Radiotherapy Appeal, through the generous donations and fundraising efforts of local people.<br>\r\n<br>\r\n\"Bringing radiotherapy to Swindon will make a huge difference to the lives of hundreds of local families and we are all so pleased to see building work finally start.<br>\r\n<br>\r\n\"The Swindon Radiotherapy Centre will be an incredible legacy of the community spirit of Swindon and the surrounding communities.\" <\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-group-reports-strong-performance-for-the-year-ended-31-december-2019-across-all-of-its-businesses-in-ireland-the-uk-and-europe","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Financial-Snapshot-2019.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk Group reports strong performance for the year ended 31 December 2019 across all of its businesses in Ireland, the UK and Europe","newsContent":"<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Wednesday 8<sup>th<\/sup> July 2020:  <\/strong>Sicon Limited, the parent company of the Sisk Group\u2019s construction and construction related activities in Ireland, the United Kingdom and a number of international markets, announces its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2019:<\/p>\r\n<ul><li>         Turnover grew by 19% to just under \u20ac1.4 billion<\/li><li>         Profit before interest and tax increased 9.9% to \u20ac31.1 million<\/li><li>         Shareholders\u2019 funds increase to \u20ac85.4 million<\/li><li>         The Group has high levels of cash and has no bank borrowings <\/li><\/ul>\r\n<p>Over 98% of the Group\u2019s turnover is derived from construction and related activities.  The figures above also incorporate the results of the Korine Property Partners and Origo Distribution businesses, both of which are wholly owned subsidiaries.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Sicon Group Financial Highlights: <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n <tbody><tr>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  \r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p><strong>2019<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>\u20ac\u2019M<\/strong><\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p><strong>2018<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>\u20ac\u2019M<\/strong><\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p><strong>% change<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n  <\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p><strong>Turnover<\/strong><\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>1,395.8<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>1,172.8<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>+19.0<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p><strong>Profit before interest and tax<\/strong><\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>31.1<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>28.3<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>+9.9<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p><strong>Cash at year end <\/strong><\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>184.0<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>188.9<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>-2.6<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p><strong>Bank loans<\/strong><\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>-<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>-<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>n\/a<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p><strong>Shareholders\u2019 funds<\/strong><\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>85.4<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>67.0<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>+27.5<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody><\/table>\r\n<p><strong>Turnover analysis: <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n <tbody><tr>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p><strong>Ireland <\/strong><\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>727.8<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>748.8<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>-2.8<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p><strong>United Kingdom <\/strong><\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>527.3<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>395.0<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>+33.5<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p><strong>Europe <\/strong><\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>140.4<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>28.3<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>+396.1<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p><strong>Other <\/strong><\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>0.3<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>0.7<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n  <td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\r\n  <p>-57.1<\/p>\r\n  <\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody><\/table>\r\n<p><strong>Operations review <\/strong><strong>| Construction<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Commenting Chief Executive Officer of John Sisk & Son, Steve Bowcott, said: <\/p>\r\n<p><em>\u201cWe are very happy to report another good set of results for the Group reflecting continued strong financial and operational performance in 2019. John Sisk & Son has a consistent record of excellence in project delivery, innovation and value creation across many different construction sectors and markets, including commercial, residential, civil engineering, data centre and life sciences and celebrated 160 years in business in 2019. <\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em>\u201cWe are proud of the important role we play supporting key Irish Government policy objectives in the provision of social housing, schools and other public infrastructure.  During the year, Sisk Living \u2013 the Group\u2019s social housing unit \u2013 commenced the building, with its partners, of 590 residential units as part of the Social Housing Bundle 1 PPP project.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em>\u201cDuring 2019, we also commenced a number of landmark projects in the UK including the Mercian Project, which at 42 stories is the tallest residential tower in Birmingham, for Moda.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em>\u201cOur European business has continued to expand primarily in the specialist sectors of data centres and life sciences, where we have extensive experience. During the year, the Group worked on projects in Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark and Sweden.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>2019 was also notable for the following landmarks:<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><u>In Ireland:<\/u><\/strong> <\/p>\r\n<p>Center Parcs in Longford Forest was officially opened following a rapid build process to construct 446 lodges, 30 apartments as well as restaurants, admin buildings and the sub-tropical paradise swimming pool and spa.<\/p>\r\n<p>We completed the new spectator stand, entrance and associated bars and restaurant facilities as part of the redevelopment of the Curragh Racecourse stand. <\/p>\r\n<p>Excellent progress continues to be made on the construction of the new TU Dublin Campus at Grangegorman, topping out both the East and Central Quads.  As part of our partnership commitment, we launched a multi-year sponsorship of the TU Dublin Elite sports programme in February of this year.<\/p>\r\n<p>Construction of a major new bio- production facility for Johnson & Johnson at Ringaskiddy in Cork Harbour is nearing completion.  <\/p>\r\n<p>In Dublin we are continuing to progress delivery of the Fibonacci Square office development for Facebook in Ballsbridge, the redevelopment of a prominent commercial site on Nassau Street in Dublin city centre and Wilton Park, an office development over nine floors adjacent to the Grand Canal. <\/p>\r\n<p>During the year, Sisk and Designer Group launched a new joint venture \u2013 Sensori FM delivering fully integrated facility management services to an extensive customer base.  <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk also acquired the Vision Built group of companies based in Galway.  Vision Built is an off-site manufacturer of light gauge steel panels for the residential, commercial, hotel, and educational sectors. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><u>In the United Kingdom:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The iconic International Convention Centre Wales at Celtic Manor was completed and opened for business.<\/p>\r\n<p>In London, key milestones were reached on our two residential projects for Quintain at Wembley Park \u2013 Sisk has been working with Quintain for 15 years.  We also completed the handover of the Boeing Goldcare Hangar at Gatwick Airport.  <\/p>\r\n<p>In Manchester, An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar visited our major city centre project, Circle Square.  Topping out of the first two commercial buildings has now been completed.<\/p>\r\n<p>New projects for the year also included a mixed development for Rockwell at Canary Wharf, the new Isle of Man Ferry Terminal Building in Liverpool, civils work at York Central and the tram extension project in Blackpool. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong><u>In Europe: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>We continued to work with Primark in a number of locations in Europe and also remain active for a number of multinational clients in the life sciences sector in Denmark, Belgium, Switzerland and the Netherlands.  We are also currently working on two large scale data centres in Sweden. <\/p>\r\n<p>In Europe we have a well-established network of our own supply chain partners and can deliver projects to our clients in various ways ranging from construction management services, EPCM and general contracting.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><u>Other matters:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The Group employed an average of 1,735 people in 2019.  We place considerable emphasis on the health and safety of our employees, subcontractors and all stakeholders of our business.  Each group company sets specific health and safety priorities in line with the Group\u2019s vision, supporting at all times our \u201cZero Philosophy\u201d strategy which is targeted towards the elimination of incidents and accidents across the Group.  <\/p>\r\n<p>We recognise the importance of mental health and wellbeing, both across the wider construction industry and also in our businesses.  The Group has undertaken a number of initiatives in recent times to drive awareness of mental health for our employees and their families including the launch of our \u201cI Am Here\" program earlier this year.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Group\u2019s commitment to sustainability and the environment is set out through our environmental and energy management systems which received increased focus during the year.  Through these, we seek to achieve delivery of a sustainable future, making a positive contribution to current and future generations.  We regularly review the broad environmental and social risks relating to our activities including issues such as climate change, actively engaging with communities and stakeholders as well as managing the operational challenges around such subjects as skills shortages and the relatively low number of people entering the engineering profession. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Operations Review | Other businesses<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><em><u>Korine Property Partners:<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Korine is the trading name for a group of companies involved in property portfolio management and property development activities. The Korine group has interests in various property assets in Ireland, the United Kingdom and Europe. During the year, Korine disposed of a number of property assets and continued to enhance the underlying value of the assets under its control.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><em><u>Origo Distribution:<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Origo is involved in the distribution of quality branded products to the Irish retail distribution sector. 2019 was another positive year for the business, which continues its focus on gaining market share, adding leading brands to its portfolio.  <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Covid-19 | Impact on the Group<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The Group continues to monitor ongoing Covid-19 developments and the potential impact on employees, clients, supply chain partners and other stakeholders.  Robust business continuity and contingency plans have been implemented across the Group and are continuously monitored and refined. <\/p>\r\n<p>The effects of Covid-19 have varied across each of the markets the Group operates in.  In Ireland, the effect of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (COVID-19) Act 2020 was to close the majority of our Irish construction activities, with the exception of a small number of projects related to the provision of essential services. However, in the UK and Europe, all of our projects remained open with enhanced social distancing health and safety measures put in place to protect Sisk and third party staff working on these sites. <\/p>\r\n<p>Lockdown restrictions continue to be eased in each our markets, with construction activity restarting in Ireland on the 18th May.  It is too early at this point to accurately gauge the precise impact that new social distancing measures will have in the short term on productivity levels and costs in construction.  We would expect to develop a clearer assessment as the summer year progresses so that we may more accurately assess the impacts of Covid-19 on our business. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Outlook<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The Group has a strong order book of secured work for both 2020 and 2021.  At this time, we estimate that the main financial impact of Covid-19 will be to defer some revenues from 2020 into 2021 due to the temporary closure and\/or slowdown of live construction projects, particularly in the Irish market.  The Group has a strong capital structure with high levels of un-committed cash and no bank debt. As a result, the board believes that the Group is currently well positioned to deal with challenges Covid-19 might have on its activities.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><br><\/p>"},{"url":"work-rest-and-play-strasbourg","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Anthony-ODonovan-and-Louise.jpg","newsTitle":"Work, Rest and Play - Strasbourg","newsContent":"<p>Contracts Manager Anthony O\u2019Donovan has worked extensively in Europe, most recently on the fit-out for Primark in Strasbourg, a 7,000-square-metre project over four floors that is now in its latter stages. <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cI enjoyed my experiences working in Germany, UK, Netherlands and Belgium between 2010 and 2015. In 2017 there were opportunities on projects in Europe so with the support of my family I put myself forward.\u201d Prior to this Primark job, which began in July last year, Anthony also had stints in Switzerland and before that, Germany.<\/p>\r\n<p>Anthony and the rest of the Sisk team in Strasbourg work on a two-week rotation and, like home, the days start early. \u201cThe pace is fast, resources are finite. You work to make sure everyone leaves for the day safe and healthy, and you have a few laughs with some amazing people along the way.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>The buzzy French city, with its European Parliament and footbridge links to neighbouring Germany, is a nice place to work, with only a short walk or cycle commute to site in the mornings. But it\u2019s not all work.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cSome of us took the opportunity to watch the home games of local football club RC Strasbourg,\u201d says Anthony, and with a few Munster folk among the team, they also managed a trip to Paris for the Champions Cup game against Racing 92.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe also organise evenings out to celebrate a milestone or a special occasion and members of the team arranged for their partners and family to come and visit and they\u2019ve all thoroughly enjoyed their stay.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Working abroad is an experience with much to recommend it. \u201cThe opportunity to work in a different country appealed to me for lots of reasons,\u201d says Anthony. \u201cIt presents a new challenge, you get to meet new people, see different cities and have to adapt your lifestyle. You get to know different cultures, share and develop your knowledge and expertise, and you get to build long-lasting career connections.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Pictured:<\/strong> Anthony and his wife Louise in the tourist area known as Petite France, Strasbourg. <\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-and-osborne-co-sign-contract-to-develop-new-santander-hub-in-milton-keynes","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Santander-1.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk and Osborne+Co sign contract to develop new Santander hub in Milton Keynes","newsContent":"<p><strong>Wednesday 1 July 2020, London: <\/strong>John Sisk & Son and Osborne+Co are pleased to announce the signing of a contract for the construction of a new state-of-the-art campus for Santander in Milton Keynes. Osborne+Co have negotiated the project on behalf of Santander with Sisk to deliver the project fully fitted.<\/p>\r\n<p>The new office, which represents an investment of \u00a3150m in the town, will be home to over 6,000 employees and will bring together staff from the bank\u2019s existing local office buildings into one location. Sisk will begin construction on site immediately with the programme to last 30 months.   <\/p>\r\n<p>The office is an environmentally sustainable building designed to achieve BREAM Excellent and WELL \u2018Gold\u2019 Certification, a measure of the building\u2019s impact on health and wellbeing of its occupants. Some of the features of this state-of-the-art facility will include, a fitness centre, cycle storage, and an employee rooftop walking and running track.<\/p>\r\n<p>The new head office site is due to open by the autumn of 2022. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is currently active across a number of projects in the UK including, Wembley Park, LPTIP Leeds,  M6 J10, Circle Square, Manchester and The Mercian, Birmingham.  <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ajaz Shafi, Director, UK South, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cSisk is delighted to be appointed by Osborne+Co to deliver the Santander Technology Hub in Milton Keynes. This is a landmark project comprising of circa 500,000 square foot of ultra-modern office space constructed over an expansive double basement, which will benefit Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas enormously. We look forward to working in partnership with all our stakeholders and in particular the local community to create a lasting legacy that we can all be proud of. Sisk has an impressive history of successfully delivering iconic and complex projects across our key sectors and geographies, and we look forward to this project becoming part of that legacy.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>James Osborne, Osborne+Co, said:<\/strong> <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cI am delighted to have reached commercial close with Sisk on this prestigious and highly challenging project. Osborne+Co and Sisk have worked tirelessly together for the past several months to reach this point. From the very first engagement the Sisk team at all levels has abided by the highest standards of transparency and have operated with a spirit of true partnership. Throughout the bid and negotiation process the Sisk team continuously strove to find ways to deliver more economically and improve buildability without compromising on the final quality of what we will deliver. I have been particularly impressed with the respect and partnership the Sisk team foster with the design team and the construction supply chain. This will stand us and our client Santander in good stead as we deliver this exciting new building.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>For more information contact:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Tom Byrne, Head of Communications, John Sisk & Son<\/p>\r\n<p>Mob: + 353 87 637 4560<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Notes to editor<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About John Sisk & Son<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>John Sisk & Son is an innovative, international, construction and engineering business with long term vision and who celebrated 160 years in operation in 2019. Sisk is Ireland\u2019s No1 provider of construction services with extensive operations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe and has the track record, scale and capacity to successfully undertake large, complex, multidisciplinary programmes. We are recognised by our global clients as world leaders in safe delivery.<\/p>\r\n<p>In the UK we are active across arrange of sectors and regions with offices in St Albans, Solihull, Warrington and Bristol. We deliver projects and programmes in key sectors such as Data and Technology, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Transportation, Commercial, Residential, Retail, Industrial, Leisure, Education and Energy.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk employs approx. 1,700 people across its operations in Ireland, the UK and Europe.  <\/p>\r\n<p>For more see <u><a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnsiskandson.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cba.ryan%40sisk.ie%7Ce1587063e8a64248714908d81dd2df95%7C64da2db92a7e4a63882965a27f3c0e5e%7C0%7C0%7C637292138822208363&sdata=dSSoMo96WacLyZgO0q5YQphf7uO70KZdOwNYiGYAE1o%3D&reserved=0\">www.johnsiskandson.com<\/a><\/u> or follow us on Twitter @JohnSiskandSon or on LinkedIn at John Sisk & Son Ltd.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About<\/strong> <strong>Osborne & Co<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Osborne+Co is a privately-owned global company whose vision is to deliver best in class developments, across all regions, with a specific focus on the end user client. That end user may be a city such as Belfast and its people, or one of the biggest multinationals in the world delivering their property requirements such as HSBC, Santander, Citi Group or Standard Chartered. The founding directors have delivered more than 20m sq. ft of developments across four continents worth \u00a32.5BN to date. The company is currently working on 15 projects across seven countries and, in the UK, the group, has received masterplan approval for its \u00a3400M, 1.7m sq. ft placemaking development, The Waterside, Belfast creating a world-class waterfront locale and regenerating a significant site for the city. In Glasgow, construction is progressing on the new 273,000 sq. ft. European Technology Centre for JP Morgan Chase on Argyle Street. The company has also acquired the iconic MET Tower buildings in Glasgow city. <\/p>\r\n<p><br>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.osborneandcompany.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cba.ryan%40sisk.ie%7Ce1587063e8a64248714908d81dd2df95%7C64da2db92a7e4a63882965a27f3c0e5e%7C0%7C0%7C637292138822208363&sdata=2Zjy0yCfChwD4ceUQtQzSfu515GekLW9CCK7L%2BYgxt0%3D&reserved=0\">www.osborneandcompany.com\/<\/a><\/p>"},{"url":"iwfmn-receives-370-milllion-in-funding-for-ambitious-development-network-3","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/David-Tracey-Training-Manager-John-Sisk-Minister-Heather-Humphries-Bill-Vernon-Sec-IWFMN.jpg","newsTitle":"IWFMN receives \u20ac370 milllion in funding for ambitious development network","newsContent":"<p>The Irish Wood and Furniture Manufacturing Network (IWFMN) has been selected by Enterprise Ireland for its application for \u20ac370,000 funding over three years within the Border Enterprise Development Fund. This project will see the network undertake an ambitious Wood Industry & Supplies Development programme across the six counties adjoining Northern Ireland over the next three years. <\/p>\r\n<p>The funding announcement was made by Minister for Business, Enterprise & Innovation, Heather Humphries, TD and attended by Bill Vernon, secretariat, IWFMN and Dave Tracey, Sisk. <\/p>\r\n<p>John Sisk & Son has supported the IWFMN since its inception with Dave Tracey, joinery works training manager, Sisk serving as a board member. Stephen Bowcott, CEO, Sisk was also a guest speaker at the IWFMN Conference 2019 in Dublin. <\/p>\r\n<p>Dave Tracey, Sisk said: \u201cThis is a very positive development, the wood industry is worth an estimated \u20ac1 billion to the economy and supports 10,000 regionally dispersed jobs. This will help promote and support training, development and help maintain excellence within the industry.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Mr Bill Vernon, Secretariat, IWFMN said: \u201cThe IWFMN are truly delighted to have been selected for this funding. We have an enormous talent and experience amongst our members, many of whom compete for and lead global projects internationally. Across Ireland we see huge potential for the sector for further development. The border Region has a rich tradition of wood and furniture manufacturing and this project can be transformational for companies involved in that region and will provide essential support in preparing for the challenges that lie ahead.<\/p>\r\n<p>The focus of this programme is to set up the first regional network of IWFMN in the border region. This will embed a dedicated sectoral resource in the border region to sustain and grow the border wood, furniture, joinery and associated industries. The programme, aimed at indigenous enterprises, will have a significant impact on supporting the sector as it emerges from the Covid-19 crisis. The aims of the programme include:<\/p>\r\n<ol><li>1.      Working with companies to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 and Brexit.<\/li><li>2.      Growing the competitiveness of the regional industry, through collaborative initiatives <\/li><li>3.      Engaging in the transition to a low carbon economy, embracing sustainable design, building knowledge and expertise in Circular Economy <\/li><\/ol>\r\n<p><strong>About IWFMN <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The IWFMN was set up following a conference in Galway in March 2017 by a group of manufacturers, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (Letterfrack) and the Western Regional Skills Forum. <\/p>\r\n<p>Arising out of that conference it was clear that the wood manufacturing industry, incorporating enterprises such as Joinery, Timber-frame Housing, Fit-out, Shopfitting, Furniture and Wood Crafts, needed a platform and voice to express the latent potential within the sector for growth and development.<\/p>\r\n<p>The structure of the network, embracing a triple helix model to include government agencies, education bodies and industry representatives, has enabled the IWFMN to expand its national reach and nurture an ethos of excellence, innovation, sustainability and collaboration amongst its members. <\/p>\r\n<p>The IWFMN is actively looking for new members within the industry. For further information on the IWFMN please contact info@iwfm.ie \/ Tel 086 4008237                                                                                 <\/p>"},{"url":"sicon-director-appointment","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Rosheen-McGuckian.jpg","newsTitle":"Sicon Director Appointment","newsContent":"<p>Sicon Limited, the parent company of John Sisk & Son \u2013 Ireland\u2019s premier construction company, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Rosheen McGuckian as Non \u2013 Executive Director with effect from 1<sup>st<\/sup> July 2020. <\/p>\r\n<p>Dr. McGuckian is the Chief Executive Officer of NTR plc, an unquoted Irish company that acquires, constructs and manages sustainable infrastructure assets, having been appointed to the role in April 2013. Rosheen has held several other senior management positions within the company since joining NTR in 2008. Immediately prior to join NTR, Dr. McGuckian was CEO of GE Money Ireland, the consumer finance division of General Electric, having joined GE in 2002. In her early career, she held senior management positions in various sectors and industries.<\/p>\r\n<p>Dr. McGuckian is a Non \u2013 Executive Director of Grafton Group plc., and previously served as a Non \u2013 Executive Director of the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland, Green Reit plc, the Social Innovation Fund of Ireland and the Irish Aviation Authority. <\/p>\r\n<p>Commenting on the appointment Gary McGann, Non-Executive Chairman of Sicon Limited said \u201cI am delighted to welcome Rosheen to the Board of Sicon Limited. Her wealth of experience and knowledge across several business sectors will be a great addition to the Board of Sicon in this very dynamic business and societal environment.\" <\/p>\r\n<p>ENDS.<\/p>"},{"url":"work-rest-and-play-lulea","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/marie-main.jpg","newsTitle":"Work, Rest and Play - Lulea","newsContent":"<p>Marie Hewitt has always loved snow so when she was asked to go to Lulea in northern Sweden she jumped at the chance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cThe fact that Lulea is so remote and that it\u2019s part of Swedish Lapland really appealed to me,\u201d says the Accounts Payable Manager.<\/p>\r\n<p>Marie is working on a data centre project \u2013 one of the largest Sisk has built \u2013 and moved to Lulea in May 2018 for a three-year stint.<\/p>\r\n<p>The opportunity to work abroad like this is a great experience, according to Marie, although things are very different to what she was used to in the UK.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cDay to day life is very different here, as we have had to embrace new governances as a business. Also, the working culture in Sweden is very different to the UK. Swedish people very much believe in work-life balance and family care is taken very seriously.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cOutside of work the Swedes have been very welcoming and have been more than happy to show us their way of life - hunting, fishing and hiking in the summer time. In winter time they embrace the snow and the snowmobiles are taken out as well as skiing. Barbecues are a year-round event - even in the coldest months.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>The Sisk team in Lulea, which numbers about 25, are lucky to have so many activities on their doorstep. Some staff go running and biking together in their downtime. There have also been a number of team events, including go-carts, golf and hunting the Northern Lights.<\/p>\r\n<p>Perhaps the biggest adjustment though is the climate. \u201cThe winters can be very harsh - the coldest I\u2019ve experienced is -34. The 24 hours of day light in summer is hard as well as your body just doesn\u2019t know when it\u2019s time to go to sleep. Black-out blinds help though.\u201d<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-achieve-important-milestone-in-cherrywood-development","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/200609_NCP1_060.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk Achieve Important Milestone in Cherrywood Development","newsContent":"<p>John Sisk & Son and Hines has officially capped off its first major apartment block at Cherrywood in south Dublin and has confirmed that the first new tenants will begin moving into the new development by Q2 2021<em>.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk in conjunction with Hines and APG commenced construction work on the 431 unit complex 18 months ago - the very first set of new apartment blocks to be built in the new town - located directly adjacent to the Cherrywood Luas Green Line stop. <\/p>\r\n<p>Senior Managing Director with Hines Ireland, Brian Moran, says it is a very significant milestone for Cherrywood \u2013 <em>\u201cWe are delighted to mark this first major capping off having made strong  progress over the last 18 months. The building is very much taking shape with some of the high quality design features already evident such as large bright courtyards, sizable building entrances and full floor-to-ceiling windows with added height in all our units. We are very excited about the quality and sustainability of the homes we are building at Cherrywood and this combined with excellent local facilities we have built including three substantial new parks, state of the art all-weather sports facilities, 5.5k of cycle lanes, paths and greenways and connecting roads will make for a very high quality amenity-rich environment for people to live in.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>Managing Director with Hines Ireland Gary Corrigan says the recent recommencement of works has gone very smoothly - \u201c<em>Notwithstanding the changed economic backdrop, the demand for quality residential housing remains high throughout Dublin and Cherrywood will make a significant contribution in that regard over the coming years. We are firmly back on track post-Covid and now expect to see our first new units coming on stream by Q2 of next year. We are working with our contractor Sisk in delivering the first new residential phase for the new town of Cherrywood, 10% of which will be social housing in line with statutory requirements.\u201d   <\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>Donal McCarthy, COO \u2013 Ireland and Europe, John Sisk & Son said capping off is always a special event in the construction phase - \u201c<em>We are delighted to have reached this key project milestone, particularly given the new operating procedures we are working under arising from Covid-19. We look forward to continuing to work in collaboration with Hines, APG and our supply chain partners to successfully complete the overall delivery of the project\u201d <\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>Building work is also progressing well on the neighbouring Phase 2 block comprising an additional  520 apartments also adjacent to the Luas Green Line at Bride\u2019s Glen. This combined with additional units under development in the new Town Centre area, will see a total of 1326 apartments coming on stream at Cherrywood over the next three years.    <\/p>\r\n<p>Almost 400 people are working on the Cherrywood site currently across construction, design, engineering and project management.<\/p>\r\n<p>To mark the official capping out of TC2, Donal McCarthy of Sisk hoisted the Irish tricolour at the top of the building witnessed by representatives of Hines, Sisk and project team representatives.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About Cherrywood <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Cherrywood is a Strategic Development Zone project which will see a new town built between the N11 and the M50 comprising over 7,700 new homes, six schools, three major parks and leisure facilities, with four separate LUAS stops and serving an eventual planned population of 25,000 people.<\/p>\r\n<p>D\u00fan Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council gave the go-ahead in May 2018 for the new 2.1 million sq. ft. development at Cherrywood Town Centre. The \u20ac1 billion mixed-use development is the largest urban development in Ireland. <\/p>"},{"url":"work-rest-and-play-malmo","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Work-Rest-and-Play-Malmo.JPG","newsTitle":"Work, Rest and Play - Malmo","newsContent":"<p>John Sisk & Son, MEP Engineer, Paul McEvoy was at one of the Sisk annual roadshows in the Convention Centre, Dublin in 2018 where he picked up a flyer about working in Europe. \u201cI was always really interested in working on a data centre project,\u201d says Paul, and with one due to start in Malmo the following year, he knew this could be his opportunity.<\/p>\r\n<p>Paul only moved to the southern Swedish city in November 2019 but had already been working on the project from head office since July of that year. Most of the Sisk staff, which comprises Irish, English and Scottish, are living in the university town of Lund, 15 minutes from site.<\/p>\r\n<p>When working abroad there is always the possibility of falling into the \u2018all work, no play\u2019 mentality. \u201cI\u2019d have to credit the whole team here though \u2013 there\u2019s lots going on. Sometimes it\u2019s hard to get a bit of time to yourself!\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Paul and some of the other team members play Gaelic football with Malmo GAA, which involves training every Tuesday evening and then weekend tournaments between April and September.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThe site team also tries to play five-a-side soccer on a Thursday night, plus there\u2019s a pub quiz we try and go to every week.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>As well as that there are ski resorts within 90 minutes\u2019 drive. \u201cI\u2019ve very few complaints!\u201d says Paul.<\/p>"},{"url":"work-rest-and-play","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Ultan-McAdam.jpg","newsTitle":"Work, Rest & Play","newsContent":"<p><em>Welcome to our new series \u2013 Work, Rest & Play \u2013It aims to give a taste of what life is like at some of our key European sites.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>The John Sisk & Son Excelerate graduate programme offers one of the best learning curves anyone could hope to have. For Ultan McAdam, on his second year of the programme, his current rotation has provided phenomenal experience.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m on the MSD Haarlem Cold Store project where I\u2019m a Site Engineer, primarily looking after quality control and procedures on site. Our contractors have their own engineers who look after setting out and other works that I would normally do on site in Ireland. This has changed my role to more of a managerial one. It means I am involved in more of the packages and at a higher level, looking after quality documents and the hand-over of packages to the client for example.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Ultan moved to Haarlem, which is just west of Amsterdam, in September 2019 and due to the current disruptions will now likely stay until September of this year. That\u2019s not a bad thing though, as life in Haarlem is good.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThere have been a number of events organised by the site team to maintain our work life balance. We\u2019ve had dinners in some of the excellent local restaurants as well as going to a few Ajax matches when we get the chance. We also have Dutch colleagues who we work closely with to deliver the project and who have made us feel more than welcome.\u201d And the commute to work is only 10 minutes by bike each morning.<\/p>\r\n<p>Under the current restrictions, they have even come up with novel ways to fill time in the evenings. One recent example was a competition among the site team \u2013 they had to record themselves to see who could do the most \u2018keep ups\u2019 in 60 seconds. \u201cOur highly skilled Site Agent, Paul Minihan, claimed the honours there!\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Ultan is more of a rugby man anyway and signed up to play with RFC Haarlem in a bid to help them gain promotion to the Ereklasse, the Dutch premier league.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe had a very strong start to the season winning all 10 games before Christmas.\u201d An injured shoulder and Covid-19 then got in the way but the club still managed to retain the top spot and earn promotion: \u201ca massive achievement for the guys and something I am glad I was a small part of,\u201d says Ultan.<\/p>"},{"url":"back-to-site","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/CIF-SOP.JPG","newsTitle":"Back to site","newsContent":"<p>John Sisk & Son is reopening construction sites that were closed due to Covid-19 in line with Government guidance as set out in the <a href=\"https:\/\/dbei.gov.ie\/en\/Publications\/Return-to-Work-Safely-Protocol.html\"><strong>Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business<\/strong>.<\/a> <\/p>\r\n<p>At all times, our primary concern is the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff, supply chain partners, clients and the wider community in which we operate. We are beginning to return to work on a gradual and phased basis, managing the numbers of people coming to our sites very closely and ensuring everyone knows what is expected of them. <\/p>\r\n<p>All our sites will be working in accordance with the <a href=\"https:\/\/constructionnews.ie\/cif-c19-sop\/\"><strong>CIF Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)<\/strong><\/a> developed to keep people safe and the National Protocol for returning to work. We are pleased to have been part of the team responsible for developing this new SOP.<\/p>\r\n<p>Everybody returning to work will have completed Covid 19 training before commencing work on our sites. This is just one of the ways we are ensuring that all our people are aware of the need to follow the new operating procedures in order to stay safe. <\/p>\r\n<p>ENDS<\/p>"},{"url":"sustainability-at-sisk-have-your-say","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/chris-barbalis-bIx15C7AnNg-unsplash.jpg","newsTitle":"Sustainability at Sisk - have your say","newsContent":"<p>The Sustainability team is looking for your help as they begin planning for their next strategy. The previous strategy, created in 2015 and based on feedback from a broad range of stakeholders, helped the company make significant inroads in implementing more sustainable practices.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>As many internal and external stakeholders as possible are being encouraged to take 10 minutes to complete the survey, which is open for two weeks beginning today. This is your opportunity to influence what the company will work towards, in sustainability terms, over the next few years.<\/p>\r\n<p>Link to survey <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.co.uk\/r\/JSSLsustainability\">here.\u200b<\/a><br><\/p>\r\n<p>An executive summary of the results will be produced and shared with everyone who has directly participated.<\/p>"},{"url":"icc-wales-wins-at-rics-social-impact-awards","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/ICC-Wales-dragon.jpg","newsTitle":"ICC Wales wins at RICS Social Impact Awards","newsContent":"<p><strong>28th April 2020<\/strong>                 Congratulations from the John Sisk & Son team to our ICC Wales project which was named winner at the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Social Impact Awards in the Commercial category. The ceremony was held online due to the COVID-19 crisis. These awards recognise the built environment's positive and transformational contribution to society.  <\/p>\r\n<p>A joint venture with the Welsh Government, ICC Wales opened in September 2019 to launch Wales as a business events destination. With a 1,500-seat auditorium\/theatre and a 4,000 square-metre main hall capable of hosting concerts, sporting fixtures and entertainment events. <\/p>\r\n<p>The venue has also been designed for the local community, while innovative and sustainable design features promote well-being and include abundant natural daylight, woodland views, outdoor breakout areas and ponder pods. John Sisk & Son was the principal contractor on the project.<\/p>\r\n<p>Paul Flynn, commercial director, Sisk said: \u201cOn behalf of the entire Sisk team and our supply chain partners we are delighted that ICC Wales has won this award. In total, 22 firms from across the South Wales region were awarded contracts for various aspects of the build and cover all aspects of the build, providing 250-300 jobs during construction. This demonstrates Sisk\u2019s commitment during this project to leave a positive legacy in South Wales.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>The judges said: \u201cThis internationally important project continues a multi award winning development that has had social impact at the heart of its philosophy since inception. The scheme had an agenda that encourages and boosts economic and social benefit across the area and much further afield has been spectacularly enacted. Particularly impressive was a slavish desire to use local suppliers and train, in house, the vast majority of its staff.\u201d<\/p>"},{"url":"covid-19-update-1","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/COVID-19-2M-Rule.JPG","newsTitle":"COVID-19 Update","newsContent":"<p>In accordance with Government guidelines in the UK, our sites remain open. Our office based support teams are working from home and can be contacted by email or mobile phone. <\/p>\r\n<p>We are working hard to ensure staff members on site observe all of the protocols required to adhere to social distancing and hand hygiene to protect themselves, their families and colleagues and the community in which we operate. We have implemented a range of measures and are constantly briefing people on what they need to do.<\/p>\r\n<p>We are monitoring the situation on a daily basis and will continue to take on board the direction from Government and health authorities. <\/p>\r\n<p>For more info on COVID-19 visit:<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/coronavirus-covid-19\/\">NHS UK                   <\/a> <\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/coronavirus\">UK Government    <\/a><\/p>"},{"url":"covid-19-update","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/COVID-19-GOV.JPG","newsTitle":"COVID-19 Update","newsContent":"<p>Following the announcement by the Irish Government on Friday 27<sup>th<\/sup> March telling people to stay at home unless their work was considered to be an essential service, until Easter Sunday 12th April, Sisk closed all offices and we have completed the orderly shutdown on all sites which are deemed to be non-essential. All staff that can work from home are continuing to do so.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is still carrying out some essential works on a handful of projects that are deemed essential. Stringent health & safety measures have been put in place on these sites in order to protect or colleagues and supply chain partners and the wider community in which we operate.   <\/p>\r\n<p>Thanks to all our staff and supply chain partners for their efforts in delivering this great effort.<\/p>\r\n<p>For up to date information on COVID-19 please visit below websites:<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cif.ie\/coronavirus\/\">CIF Ireland   <\/a> <\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.hse.ie\/conditions\/coronavirus\/coronavirus.html\">HSE Ireland            <\/a> <\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/campaigns\/c36c85-covid-19-coronavirus\/\">Irish Government <\/a><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-engineering-the-future-for-transition-year-students","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/DSC0431.JPG","newsTitle":"Sisk engineering the future for transition year students","newsContent":"<p><strong>Monday 9<sup>th<\/sup> March 2020:<\/strong>              John Sisk & Son (Sisk), Ireland\u2019s largest construction company   celebrated Engineers Week with a structured programme at their head office on the Naas Road. Sisk invited 22 transition year students from twelve local secondary schools into their business for two days. <\/p>\r\n<p>Some of the highlights for the pupils included, travelling to the Sisk Cherrywood project in South Dublin, learning basic engineering principals and making flower boxes in the John G. Sisk Joinery & Training Centre.<\/p>\r\n<p>Victor O\u2019Shea, regional engineering associate, Sisk, said: \u201cThis is the first year we have put a structured plan in place for Engineers Week and the feedback has been very positive. A lot of hard work went in from the Sisk team to ensure the pupils got the most benefit out of their two-day visit.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThere is currently a shortage of skilled construction workers in Ireland. Sisk as an employer takes a leading role to promote the construction sector with initiatives like this to attract young males and females into the sector. Whether it be by the traditional apprenticeship route through our joinery & training centre or by completing a college degree, there is a tried and tested career path for young people within Sisk.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ends<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-awarded-green-business-of-the-year","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Group-shot-on-stage.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk Awarded Green Business of the Year","newsContent":"<p>The Sisk team won the Green Construction Award and Green Business of the Year.<br> <br>The Green Business of the Year was selected by the judging panel from all the winning categories on the night and is an outstanding achievement for Sisk. Both awards are great recognition for our business having taken great strides to delivering our carbon reduction agenda over the past year.<br> <br>Some of our highlights includes, investment in electric vehicles and charging infrastructure for staff, procurement of sustainable timber and a 7.8% reduction in our carbon footprint. The Green Awards recognise the extraordinary contribution and commitment that companies make towards growing a greener future in Irish business.<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-achieves-ibec-keep-well-mark","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/ibec.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk achieves Ibec KeepWell Mark","newsContent":"<p><strong>Monday 24<sup>th<\/sup>\r\nFebruary 2020:<\/strong> John Sisk & Son, Ireland\u2019s largest construction company, has successfully achieved accreditation for its commitment to employee wellbeing by being awarded The KeepWell Mark from Ibec, Ireland\u2019s largest and most influential business representation organisation.<\/p>\r\n<p>The KeepWell Mark is a national accreditation developed by Ibec that recognises organisations who put the wellbeing of employees at the forefront of company policy. The first of its kind in Ireland, the KeepWell Mark comprises a set of health and wellbeing standards that companies can achieve through the promotion of employee wellbeing in the workplace. The process helps companies to benchmark workplace employee wellbeing activity through a set of systematic and methodical steps, providing full reporting and feedback at every step of the way.<\/p>\r\n<p>The framework includes a self-assessment, an onsite assessment from an Ibec approved external assessor, and culminates with a report that outlines strengths and areas for improvement which facilitates the company to chart its way to further success when it comes to employee wellbeing.<\/p>\r\n<p>On achieving the KeepWell Mark, Stephen Bowcott, CEO of John Sisk & Son said: <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThe health & wellbeing of our 1,700 employees and the 7,500 employees of our supply chain is a top priority. We are proud to achieve this accreditation as it demonstrates our commitment to them and how we have raised the standards of employee health and wellbeing across our business and the wider construction sector. As a family owned business our core values of Care, Integrity and Excellence are at the heart of what we do. We are delighted to be recognised for our continuous focus in this area and to share with and learn from, like-minded companies who are committed to improving mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Commenting, Danny McCoy, Ibec CEO, said: <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cEmployee wellbeing has risen to the top of the agenda for businesses globally. Ibec has responded to this growing need by developing a dedicated and recognised programme of accreditation which provides employers with a series of benchmarks and a best-in-class employee wellbeing framework. We are delighted that Sisk, one of Ireland\u2019s most venerable businesses, has achieved the KeepWell Mark and wish the group continued success in the future.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>David Duffy, Director of Property Industry Ireland, the Ibec group that represents businesses in the property sector, said: <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWith continuing growth in the property sector, the attraction and retention of staff is becoming a challenge. Property Industry Ireland is delighted to see Sisk gain KeepWell accreditation. The KeepWell Mark shows commitment to people and safety, health and wellbeing. These factors are increasing important in the modern labour market.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p>In addition, Sisk has been nominated in three categories at the <strong>KeepWell Awards 2020<\/strong>.  The nominations are in the <strong>Best in Class: Leadership<\/strong> category, the <strong>Best in Class: Mental Health<\/strong>\r\ncategory and the <strong>Best Wellbeing Initiative<\/strong> category.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Gala Dinner and Awards will take place on 26<sup>th<\/sup>\r\nMarch in the Round Room of the Mansion House in Dublin. For more see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ibec\/thekeepwellawards\">www.ibec\/thekeepwellawards<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ends<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-and-quintain-host-topping-out-ceremony-at-wembley-park","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Feb-topping-out-group-shot.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk and Quintain host topping out ceremony at Wembley Park","newsContent":"<p><\/p>\r\n<ul><li>         <strong>John Sisk & Son has topped out its 10th construction project at Wembley Park for Quintain as the constructor celebrates 15 years of work with the developer at the 85-acre regeneration site<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Thursday 6<sup>th<\/sup>\r\nFebruary 2020<\/strong>: A topping out ceremony was held today to mark the completion of this key milestone at the innovative Plot E05 Build to Rent development on the Eastern Lands of Wembley Park, which coincided with 15 years of Sisk, PRP Architects and developer Quintain working in partnership at the 85-acre regeneration site. Comprising 458 new homes across three blocks ranging in height from 10 to 21 storeys, the E05 site has been a hotbed for innovation during its construction. Some examples include:<\/p>\r\n<ul><li>         E05 became the first plot in Europe to have robotics deployed for construction purposes. A \u2018Material Unit Lift Enhancer\u2019 (MULE) was used to enhance the productivity of block laying work during the construction of the project\u2019s multi-storey car park. <\/li><li>         Sisk used slip form concrete on the site, a method which involves concrete being poured into a continuously moving form, allowing contractors to build vertically. The technique was used on two concrete cores, one of which at 22-storeys high.<\/li><li>         Sisk selected a pre-cast concrete architectural fa\u00e7ade with a composite window solution. This was the first time that architectural pre-cast panels have been used at Wembley Park. The panels reduce the time spent fa\u00e7ade on site, removing the need for scaffolding, providing enhanced quality control and reducing the volume of labour on site. Over 1,600 installing the pre-cast masonry panels were manufactured off site before being installed via a crane at the E05 plot.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<p>Since 2004, Sisk has delivered a range of impressive projects at Wembley Park for Quintain including the 472 apartment Emerald Gardens development, London Designer Outlet, the Hilton London Wembley Hotel and the reconfiguration and refurbishment of the Grade 2 listed Wembley Arena (now The SSE Arena, Wembley). <\/p>\r\n<p>Commenting at the ceremony, Ajaz Shafi Managing Director UK South, John Sisk & Son, said: <\/p>\r\n<p><em>\u201cIt is great to have reached this key milestone on E05 alongside Quintain. We have now been working together successfully at Wembley Park for 15 years, delivering high quality, innovative projects and this is the final piece of the jigsaw in the Eastern Lands part of the masterplan. At Sisk, we are committed to innovation and it is great to work alongside a company like Quintain who allow us to bring new ways of thinking to developments. We are looking forward to continuing to work together with Quintain on future projects.\u201d  <\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>Matt Voyce, Executive Director of Construction at Quintain, said: <\/p>\r\n<p><em>\u201cI am delighted to be here to mark the topping out of this project. The completion of the E05 site will deliver another family focussed development at Wembley Park. It demonstrates the increasing demand for larger homes and the development of the site continues to show that Wembley Park is a place for everyone. Throughout our 15 year relationship, Sisk has become an extremely valuable member of our contractor framework and we look forward to working with them again in the future.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>Richard Harvey, Partner at PRP Architects, said: <\/p>\r\n<p><em>\u201cOur long-standing collaboration of over 15 years with Quintain and Sisk at Wembley Park has been second to none, embracing innovation and quality through design to shape a vibrant and inclusive community for the residents of Brent.<\/em> <em>Today marks a significant step in the completion of this transformational residential project for the city of London and we look forward to celebrating our next major milestone at Wembley Park.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>The 458 homes will all be managed by Tipi, Quintain\u2019s lifestyle-led rental homes brand with an all-inclusive offering.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ends<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"construction-begins-on-30-storey-tower-in-canary-wharf","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Rockwell-Groundbreaking-event-137_200122_123629.jpg","newsTitle":"Construction begins on 30 storey tower in Canary Wharf","newsContent":"<p><strong>15th January 2020: <\/strong>Rockwell has today begun construction on the scheme at 82 West India Dock Road which will include London\u2019s largest and tallest Premier Inn hotel, alongside new homes, adjacent to Westferry DLR station. <\/p>\r\n<p>The new mixed-use scheme, which sits between West India Dock and Limehouse Causeway, was granted planning permission in October 2018 by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. John Sisk & Son are the appointed contractors for the development, which is scheduled for completion in early 2022. <\/p>\r\n<p>Rockwell will create the landmark scheme at Canary Wharf which will also include a restaurant, caf\u00e9, gym facilities and a landscaped pocket park, alongside communal gardens for new residents. Designed by architects SimpsonHaugh, the 30-storey mixed-use development is a gateway to Canary Wharf\u2019s central cluster. <\/p>\r\n<p>A marker for the area, the scheme will create significant employment opportunities in the hospitality and leisure industry and will create 66 new residential properties, of which 18 will be affordable homes, located within the same building - responding to the growing demand for affordable housing in the borough.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Donal Mulryan, Founder of Rockwell commented:<\/strong> <em>\u201cWe are immensely proud to break ground on this landmark hotel which will be an important asset for the area, providing significant benefits for the local community with the creation of numerous jobs for local people, enhanced public realm and much needed new homes. We are excited to work with our contractors John Sisk & Son to deliver this high-quality hotel-led scheme, and look forward to delivering similar high-quality schemes in the future.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ajaz Shafi, Regional Managing Director at John Sisk & Son added: <\/strong> <em>\u201cWe are delighted to be working with the Rockwell team <\/em><em>on this exceptional project. We have used smart thinking and an innovative approach to the design, planning and delivery of this high rise building on a tight footprint in London. Sisk works in close collaboration with all the key stakeholders to ensure we deliver quality projects, safely, which meet the needs of the community and our client. Our track record in this type of project and our strong supply chain partnerships in the region are key to the successful delivery of this development.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Louise Woodruff, Property Acquisitions Manager - Outer London, Whitbread Hotels & Restaurants explained:<\/strong><em> \u201cThis is a landmark hotel for us as it will be the tallest Premier Inn in the UK and, aside from our hotels at Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, it will also be our largest in London at 400 bedrooms. It\u2019s great to see construction begin on such a fantastic development which will make a positive contribution to Tower Hamlets by creating local jobs alongside new public areas and affordable homes.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"great-ormond-street-signs-pcsa-with-sisk","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Sisk-BDP-Great-Ormond-Street-Hospital-phase-four_2-620x330.jpg","newsTitle":"Great Ormond Street signs PCSA with Sisk","newsContent":"<p><strong>11th January 2019: <\/strong>Sisk has been working with Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) since September 2017 as part of a design competition for the next phase of the redevelopment of the Hospital. The design brief for the competition was created in partnership with staff, patients and families and articulated their shared aspiration for a building to express the GOSH guiding principle: the Child First and Always.<\/p>\r\n<p>The project will deliver a new clinical building on Great Ormond Street in central London which will become the hospital\u2019s new \u2018front door\u2019, replacing outdated facilities with a high quality environment consistent with the hospital\u2019s world-renowned paediatric care and research activities. It will include a new Children\u2019s Cancer Centre scheme of approximately 16,000m<sup>2<\/sup> with a construction budget of \u00a3149m for the project. <\/p>\r\n<p>Commenting on this significant milestone in the project Stephanie Williams, Redevelopment Director at Great Ormond Street Hospital said: \u201cOnce completed, the next stage of our redevelopment programme will enable us to work at an even faster pace to improve outcomes for children with rare and difficult-to-treat cancers.  It represents an important milestone in GOSH\u2019s redevelopment plans and we are delighted to be working with John Sisk & Son to redevelop the frontage of the hospital on Great Ormond Street and deliver a new Children\u2019s Cancer Centre which will enable outstanding specialised healthcare for children and young people\u201d.<\/p>\r\n<p>Guy Fowler, Managing Director of John Sisk & Son North & Major Projects Division in the UK said:<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThis is a new approach to procuring early contractor engagement, it is open and collaborative. We have already visited benchmark hospitals in Europe in order to influence the design. This project is not just business as usual but something unique in the UK and we are really excited about working with the team at Great Ormond Street to deliver excellence.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>The PCSA commenced on 4 November 2019 and will run for 131 weeks through to May 2022. <\/p>\r\n<p>The design team includes BDP, Turley Associates, McBains and MTS Health and the PCSA will enable the team to develop the detailed plans and budget to ensure delivery of this much needed facility.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS.<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-toys-bring-joy","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/J0286600621.JPG","newsTitle":"Sisk toys bring joy","newsContent":"<p><strong>Tuesday, December 17<sup>th<\/sup>, 2019 \u2013<\/strong> John Sisk & Son, Ireland\u2019s leading construction business which is celebrating its 160<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary this year, is delivering some 500 handcrafted wooden toys to children\u2019s hospitals and charities in Ireland and across the United Kingdom in the lead up to Christmas. <\/p>\r\n<p>The beautiful wooden toys, which were handmade over the past month by apprentice carpenters and joiners at the company\u2019s workshop on the Naas Road in Dublin, were delivered to children today at CHI at Tallaght in Tallaght University Hospital.<\/p>\r\n<p>The John Sisk & Son Christmas Toy Project was started by John G Sisk at the Sisk Joinery Workshop almost 45 years ago. Today, Sisk has a state of the art training facility for apprentice carpenters and joiners located at its head office in Dublin and is celebrating 160 years in business.  <\/p>\r\n<p>Commenting on the initiative, Steve Bowcott, Chief Executive Officer, John Sisk & Son, said: <em>\u201cOver the past year we have been celebrating our 160<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary and reflecting on the many success and achievements we have enjoyed as a business. One of our greatest success stories during that time has been our ability to give back to the many communities in which we work through our longstanding Sisk<\/em><em> Christmas <\/em><em>Toy Story<\/em><em>. The toys are handmade by our apprentice carpenters and joiners, utilising the skills taught to them at our training centre in Dublin. The toys are donated to deserving causes all around Ireland and the UK<\/em><em>. This is our way of giving something back to the communities that have supported us throughout the year, and something we as a business look forward to every Christmas.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>Speaking about today\u2019s toy delivery, Dr Ciara Martin, Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, CHI at Tallaght, said:<em> \u201cOn behalf of Children\u2019s Health Ireland, I would like to express my gratitude to Sisk and all the apprentice carpenters and joiners for the joy they have provided our young patients and their families this Christmas. It is great to see a business like Sisk enabling their workforce to put their talents to great use and so generously providing these wonderful new toys to the children year after year.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>Dave Tracey, Sisk Training Centre Manager, said: <em>\u201cWe at Sisk are really proud of this project. It gives our talented apprentices the opportunity to use the skills that they have been learning to bring joy to children across the country. The apprentices of today will be the people building Ireland tomorrow so it\u2019s great that they can be the driving force in such an important project at such an early stage in their careers. I would hope that anyone considering an apprenticeship would see the work being done at Sisk every Christmas with the toy project and want to get involved themselves. We are always open to enquiries and I really hope that the promotion of will remain high on the agenda of Government and educational bodies.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>Work on the toys commences in mid-November and takes four to five weeks to complete, with all staff and management in the training centre getting involved. <\/p>\r\n<p>Each November, the team assemble to decide on the toys they are going to make, sourcing ideas from toy books, websites and feedback from the charities who have received toys in the past.<\/p>\r\n<p>A materials list is drawn up and sent to different suppliers and includes sheet material, MDF, plywood, solid woods like southern yellow pine and tulip wood, wood finishing lacquers, steels, rods, chalk and dusters, graphics, screws and fixings. Suppliers over the years have been very generous and provide special rates for all materials given the charitable nature of the work.<\/p>\r\n<p>When the work is complete, the apprentices involved, some dressed as Santa, will load the toys into vans and deliver them to the various locations around the country. <\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-announces-business-re-org-and-the-appointment-of-three-coo-positions","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/D21980-0224.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk announces appointment of three COO positions","newsContent":"<p><strong>Thursday 28<sup>th<\/sup>\r\nNovember 2019:  <\/strong>John Sisk & Son the innovative construction and engineering company with extensive operations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe, has today announced that it is to reorganise the business into three primary operating divisions: Ireland & Europe, UK & Civils and Construction Services, to align its structure with its strategy. The reorganisation, which becomes effective from 1<sup>st<\/sup> January 2020 sees the appointment of three new Chief Operations Officers. <br><\/p>\r\n<p>Donal McCarthy has been appointed Chief Operations Officer for Ireland and for all business sectors in Europe.  Donal will also retain his role as Managing Director for Ireland East.  <\/p>\r\n<p>Mark McGreevy has been appointed Chief Operations Officer for Sisk\u2019s Construction Services Business, including Sisk Living, Sensori FM, Vision Built and Strategic Projects. He will also retain his role as Commercial Director for the Group.<\/p>\r\n<p>Paul Brown has been appointed as Chief Operations Officer for the UK business and for Civils across the company.  Paul will also retain his role as Managing Director for the UK Civils business.  <\/p>\r\n<p>Commenting, Stephen Bowcott, CEO of Sisk said:  <em>\u201cThe reorganisation announced today will enable the continued success of our business over the next number of years.  I look forward to working with Donal, Paul and Mark and the broader management team as we continue to grow and develop Sisk.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS.<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"circle-square-topped-out","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Topping-Out-Photo-15.11.19.png","newsTitle":"Circle Square Topped out","newsContent":"<p>Sisk celebrated a major milestone at Circle Square with the topping out of its first two commercial buildings-No.1 and No.2 Circle Square.<\/p>\r\n<p>Located in the heart of Manchester\u2019s Oxford Road Corridor innovation district, No.1 and No.2 Circle Square provide 400,000 ft2 of commercial workspace at the new city centre neighbourhood.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council, joined Guy Fowler, Managing Director North & Major Projects at Sisk, Chair of Bruntwood SciTech - Chris Oglesby, and guests to celebrate the landmark event.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nNo.1 and No.2 Circle Square have already received exceptional levels of interest from national and international innovation-led businesses. Global tech company Hewlett Packard Enterprise has already announced the relocation of  300 employees to No.1 Circle Square to be close to the city\u2019s talent pool, while leading law firm for many businesses in the science and tech sector - Mills & Reeve recently announced the relocation of its Manchester office to No.1 Circle Square in 2020.<\/p>\r\n<p>Due to be completed by September 2020, No.1 and No.2 Circle Square have been designed by leading architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios and are being built by Sisk. Both buildings offer a range of co-working, small office suites and social spaces, as well as larger floor plates to accommodate fast growing digital and tech businesses. No.1 will also provide state-of-the-art conference and events facilities and a large ground floor welcome space with cafe. <br>\r\n<br>\r\nCompanies based at Circle Square will also benefit from Bruntwood SciTech\u2019s bespoke programme of business support providing access to skills and talent, finance and funding and new markets as well as collaboration opportunities with some of the city\u2019s most disruptive tech startups and scaleups. A range of social, health and wellbeing events will also be provided.<\/p>\r\n<p>Circle Square - a joint venture between Bruntwood SciTech and Vita Group - is a new neighbourhood for the city that will boast over 1,700 new homes, 1.2 million sq ft of workspace and over 100,000 sq ft of retail and leisure space, providing a variety of boutique retailers, restaurants, bars and pavement cafes, all centered around Symphony Park. The Park, the first in the city for a generation, will host a variety of community and cultural events  celebrating the city\u2019s dynamic and creative community for residents and visitors alike.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Guy Fowler, Managing Director North & Major Projects at John Sisk & Son<\/strong> said:<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe are delighted to have reached this significant milestone for the project at Circle Square in the heart of Manchester. Thanks to all the team and our supply chain partners for all the work in getting us this far and we look forward to delivering the completed development next year and creating another key landmark for the city of Manchester.\u201d<br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ends<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>For further information please contact Chris Barry or Tom Carlin on 0161 804 1400.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Notes to editors:<\/strong><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Circle Square<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>A landmark new neighbourhood in the heart of Manchester\u2019s Oxford Road Corridor innovation district, Circle Square is a diverse 2.4m sq ft urban destination, a unique location to live, learn and relax, a place where science, technology and the arts meet and mix to enable the extraordinary.<\/p>\r\n<p>A joint venture between Bruntwood SciTech and Vita Group, Circle Square provides 1.2 million sq ft of high quality workspace offering a mix of coworking, collaboration space and small suites; 1,700 new homes; 100,000 sq ft of retail and leisure space, two hotels; 250,000 sq ft of beautifully designed public realm and car parking for 1,014 vehicles.<\/p>\r\n<p>It is already home to the re-launched Manchester Technology Centre which offers a specialist incubator for start-ups and entrepreneurs focussing on data science and innovation and new pop up retail and leisure destination - Hatch<\/p>\r\n<p>Construction is currently underway, with two thirds expected to be complete in 2020.<\/p>\r\n<p>Website:<a href=\"http:\/\/circlesquaremanchester.com\/\"> http:\/\/circlesquaremanchester.com\/<\/a> <\/p>\r\n<p>Twitter:<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/circlesquaremcr\/\"> https:\/\/twitter.com\/circlesquaremcr\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Facebook:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CircleSquareManchester\/\"> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CircleSquareManchester\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Instagram:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/circlesquaremcr\/\">\r\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/circlesquaremcr\/<\/a> <\/p>"},{"url":"grangegorman-central-quad-topped-out","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Image-on-roof-incl-Aaron-apprentice.jpeg","newsTitle":"Grangegorman Central Quad Topped out","newsContent":"<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Thursday 5<sup>th<\/sup>\r\nSeptember 2019:<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>Donal McCarthy, Director, Ireland East, Sisk and the Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD and the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe TD marked an important moment in the Grangegorman project with the Topping Out of the Central Quad for Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin).<br><br><strong><\/strong>This milestone puts the Central Quad, and its sister building the East Quad, on track to be ready for the arrival of 10,000 students in Grangegorman in September 2020. It also reinforces the Government commitment to making Ireland\u2019s education and training system the best in Europe by 2026.<\/p>\r\n<p>The buildings, which span 52,000m<sup>2 <\/sup>of development, are being delivered via Public Private Partnership. The will provide academic facilities for ten schools from the College of Sciences & Health, the College of Engineering & Built Environment and the College of Arts and & Tourism from TU Dublin.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Speaking at the topping out ceremony of the Central Quad Building at the Grangegorman Campus in Dublin, on behalf of the main contractor delivering the project Sisk\/FCC, Donal McCarthy, Managing Director Ireland East, John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cI am delighted to be here today on behalf of the Sisk \/ FCC Joint venture leading the construction of the great new facilities at the East and Central Quads, as we hit this key milestone and formally top out the Central Quad. I want to recognise and thank our supply chain partners who are delivering top quality work across all aspects of this build. <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe are working in collaboration with all the stakeholders to address the challenges that a project of this scale brings and I am confident that we will deliver the buildings in time for the start of the 2020 academic year.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cI would like to thank MacQuarie Group, the Grangegorman Development Authority, TU Dublin, our design team partners and the National Development Finance Agency for their positive engagement and support with this important project. <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cI would also like to thank our own Sisk \/ FCC people working here who are fully committed to this project and who are building not only great facilities for the students and staff here, but also long lasting relationships.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Sisk FCC:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk FCC is a joint venture setup between John Sisk & Son and Spanish construction company, FCC Construction. The project consists of the two buildings and represents the largest PPP (Public Private Partnership) project in the education sector. <\/p>"},{"url":"local-people-to-benefit-from-jobs-and-training-in-project-to-build-birminghams-tallest-residential-skyscraper","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Broad-Street-hub-1.JPG","newsTitle":"Local people to benefit from jobs and training in project to build Birmingham\u2019s tallest residential skyscraper","newsContent":"<p>Led by construction company John Sisk & Son, the hub will be based on-site at Broad Street, Birmingham, where work is underway to build The Mercian, a landmark 42-storey tower with 481 apartments, developed and operated by Moda Living. <\/p>\r\n<p>Andy Street, the Mayor of the West Midlands, said: \u201cThe construction industry in the West Midlands will need 50,000 more trained staff by 2030, and so we need to make sure local people have the skills to fill these jobs.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThis is why we are establishing on-site training hubs in partnership with the industry across the region, so that more people benefit from hands-on experience to gain employment in the construction sector.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cThe hubs are a great way to link local residents to job opportunities created by investment on their doorstep and give them first-hand experience of what it\u2019s like to work in construction, together with a guaranteed interview for a job at the end of their course. <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cI am delighted that John Sisk & Son have agreed to help train the next generation of construction workers and I look forward to working with other employers across the region to open further skills hubs.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Cllr George Duggins, leader of Coventry City Council and WMCA portfolio holder for productivity and skills, said: \u201cThese training hubs will enable local people to learn new skills which are directly put into practice on a live building site \u2013 so they gain work experience and site-ready accreditation.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe want people in the West Midlands to benefit from investment in our region \u2013 and helping local residents get the skills that employers need for construction jobs is just one way we can ensure everyone benefits from new building projects such as these.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>The hubs will advertise local job opportunities and will initially focus on training unemployed people. <\/p>\r\n<p>The \u00a3184m scheme at Broad Street, developed by Moda Living, has been designed exclusively for rent, offering hotel level service and state-of-the-art amenities including a 200m podium rooftop running track \u2013 the first in UK housing. <\/p>\r\n<p>Guy Fowler, Managing Director North & Major Projects at John Sisk & Son, said: \u201cWe are very pleased to be offering opportunities for local people to gain essential construction skills on this landmark building project in Birmingham city centre. During construction, our site will create 26 new jobs, including 15 apprenticeships. There will also be 21 work placements. <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cWe will continue to work with local people and businesses after construction work has finished. <\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cSince Sisk was founded 160 years ago, we have been committed to attracting and developing people to be the best that they can be, and this programme is another great example of how we deliver on our values of care, integrity and excellence.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Alex Mills, aged 21, from Solihull, is an assistant quantity surveyor at John Sisk & Son and is in his fourth year of a degree apprenticeship at Birmingham City University. When he graduates, he will be a fully chartered surveyor with a qualification from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, thanks to the training he is receiving from the company.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cSisk has given me a brilliant opportunity to accelerate my career and construction knowledge in a mixed educational and work environment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cI believe this gives me the best foundation to be a successful construction professional in today\u2019s industry, and I\u2019m very grateful for the opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Construction on the tower started in April this year, with completion expected in 2022.<\/p>\r\n<p>The WMCA will work alongside partners at the Birmingham City Council Employment Access Team, John Sisk & Son, the National Careers Service, the Construction Industry Training Body (CITB), Jobcentre Plus and the Department of Work and Pensions, to help maximise employment and training opportunities.<\/p>\r\n<p>Kalpana Patel, regional director, National Careers Service - West Midlands including Staffordshire, said: \u201cThis is a brilliant opportunity for local residents to learn new skills and access the upcoming opportunities in construction. The National Careers Service provides impartial careers advice and guidance to help individuals make informed decisions so they can take advantage of the new opportunities in this sector.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>To fund the West Midlands hubs, the WMCA unlocked \u00a32.3m from the Government's \u00a322m Construction Skills Fund (CSF), which will support 26 training projects across the country, 24 funded by the Government and a further two funded by CITB. The 26 hubs aim to train more than 13,000 people to be ready for employment in construction by March 2020.<\/p>\r\n<p>Lorraine Gregory, CITB partnership manager for the Midlands and North, said: \u201cWe are delighted to support the launch of this training hub in Birmingham, which offers a fantastic opportunity for those wanting to get into the construction industry. The scheme features one of 26 new CSF on-site training hubs which ensure that as well as learning valuable skills, trainees will be gaining hands-on experience that ensures they are site-ready for employment.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cProjects like this one are vital for bringing people into the industry. With 168,000 skilled construction workers required across the UK by 2022, the opportunities now available in Birmingham are a step towards building the site-ready workforce the construction industry needs.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Three hubs have already opened in Perry Barr, Wolverhampton and Birmingham city centre, and further hubs are set to open later this year.<\/p>\r\n<p>To sign up for construction training, contact the National Careers Service West Midlands on 0121 296 5550, or you can find out more information about the National Careers Service via <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk\/\">https:\/\/nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk\/<\/a> or by calling 0800 100 900.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-becomes-first-in-europe-to-introduce-lifting-robotics-to-site","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/IMG_5283.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk becomes first in Europe to introduce lifting robotics to site","newsContent":"<p>Leading construction company John Sisk & Son (\u201cSisk\u201d) has become the first contractor in Europe to introduce robotics to construction projects, investing \u20ac150k as part of its commitment to enhance productivity on its sites and minimise health and safety risks to its workforce.<br><\/p>\r\n<p>The innovative robotic tool known as a Material Unit Lift Enhancer (\u201cMULE\u201d) was developed by the New York based company Construction Robotics. It is now operational at Sisk\u2019s Wembley Park E05 site in London, a major residential development. It is being used in the construction of the multi-storey car park comprising 140 car bays, 650 bicycle spaces, 77 coach bays and 202 accessible parking bays. The car park will form the base of a new residential development next to Wembley Stadium, offering 458 Build to Rent apartments managed by Tipi. Sisk also intends to roll the MULE out across its other construction projects in Ireland and the UK in the coming months. <\/p>\r\n<p>The MULE is a lift assist device designed for handling and articulating material weighing up to 134lbs on a construction site into place. The tool allows the material to feel weightless, reduces fatigue and injuries, and increases productivity by between 50-400%. The MULE will not replace bricklayers or masons; rather it will improve their working conditions and enable them to focus on other aspects such as the pointing of brickwork. In addition, special oversize blocks have been created for the Wembley trial and developed to increase productivity whilst utilising the MULE.<\/p>\r\n<p>Commenting on the introduction of the MULE, Sisk CEO, Steve Bowcott, said: <em>\u201cI am delighted to announce that Sisk now has a fully operational Material Unit Lift Enhancer at our Wembley Park site. At Sisk, we are always looking at new, innovative ways to enhance productivity and make conditions safer for our workforce. This development further demonstrates that Sisk is leading the way in terms of the introduction of innovative construction solutions to construction projects and we look forward to utilising this tool across our other sites in Ireland and the UK very soon.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Benefits of MULE<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul><li>         Eliminates the fatigue and physical wear and tear associated with repetitive heavy lifting and twisting that can result in injuries and shortened careers.<\/li><li>         Improves wall quality as the mason can take the time to verify a quality block or stone placement with reduced fatigue.<\/li><li>         Eliminates hazards of lifting heavy loads as the controls and gripper are designed to hold the load if power and air are lost.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<p>While Sisk is the first European construction company to use the MULE, there are currently approx. 120 lifting devices in use across the United States. <\/p>\r\n<p>Scott Peters, President and Co-Founder of Construction-Robotics said: <em>\u201cConstruction Robotics is excited to be working with John Sisk & Son to bring the MULE (Material Unit Lift Enhancer) technology to the UK to benefit the health of the worker and to add to the construction markets through new methods to improve productivity for installing block materials. Sisk\u2019s leadership to search out and their investment to adapt innovative technologies has led to a 12-month partnership to get the first Construction Robotics MULE technology outside of North America for application on the Wembley Park E05 project.  Their team of experts worked with our engineers to develop a new larger block format and a custom MULE gripper to take advantage of the MULE lifting capacity. This system can be used across many types of construction in the UK. We are excited to be a part of the Sisk Team and see great opportunities to advance construction with technology.\u201d<\/em>  <\/p>\r\n<p>To leverage the full capabilities of the tool, Sisk has worked with Tarmac, the UK\u2019s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Tarmac has worked collaboratively with Sisk and Construction Robotics to develop an innovative aggregate block, 890mm long, which is twice as large as a standard 100mm thick concrete block.  The new larger, heavier block can be safely manoeuvred into place thanks to the lifting capacity of the MULE and has a significant effect on increasing build productivity and efficiency.<\/p>\r\n<p>Andrew Campling, product line director - aggregate blocks at Tarmac\u2019s Building Products business, added: <em>\u201cThere are significant opportunities to continue improving the performance of the construction industry through the development of new technologies and innovations<\/em> and <em>we\u2019re delighted to be part of this pioneering collaborative trial. Alongside the opportunity to increase efficiency rates and remove the amount of manual handling required, there are important safety, as well as wellbeing benefits to having heavy lifting carried out by this robotic tool.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>A trained construction worker can manually handle the blocks into place using the MULE\u2019s specially designed gripper, also created by Construction Robotics.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS <\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"john-sisk-son-acquires-off-site-construction-company-vision-built-group","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/vision-built-group-shot-steel-panel.jpg","newsTitle":"John Sisk & Son acquires off site construction company Vision Built Group","newsContent":"<p>Sisk\u2019s plan for the business include retaining all of the existing 32 staff currently employed.<\/p>\r\n<p>The business will continue to serve its existing and new customer base, whilst also supporting the growth in Sisk\u2019s own demand for Light Gauge Steel, through its residential and commercial construction businesses in Ireland and the UK.<\/p>\r\n<p>Vision Built was formed by Gerry McCarthy in Oranmore, Co. Galway in 2013, who will remain with the business and drive Product Development.<\/p>\r\n<p>Following completion of the acquisition, we will:<\/p>\r\n<p>\u2022\tAppoint Fergal Lalor as Managing Director of the business;<\/p>\r\n<p>\u2022\tInvest in the growth of the business;<\/p>\r\n<p>\u2022\tAppoint Gerry McCarthy as Product Development Director.<\/p>\r\n<p>Off-site fabrication will become an increasingly important element of Sisk contracting delivery with benefits flowing from a vertical integration of Vision Built into their supply chain.<\/p>\r\n<p>No financial details of the transaction are being disclosed.<\/p>"},{"url":"taoiseach-visits-circle-square-regeneration-project-in-manchester","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Sisk-4.jpeg","newsTitle":"Taoiseach Visits Circle Square Regeneration Project in Manchester","newsContent":"<p>He was met on site by Guy Fowler, MD, North & Major Projects division, who had earlier taken part in an Enterprise Ireland led roundtable discussion about the potential opportunities for Irish companies in Manchester and the Northwest as part of the Northern Power House initiative. As part of that roundtable discussion Guy Fowler was interviewed by RT\u00c9 TV News about the challenges and opportunities for Irish businesses in the UK.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Among those he also met at the site were Giles Beswick Director of Vita Group and Phil Kemp Chief Executive Officer of Bruntwood SciTech. <\/p>\r\n<p>Located on the former BBC site on Oxford Road in the heart of Manchester's innovation district, Circle Square is a \u00a3750m joint venture development between Bruntwood SciTech and Vita Group that will see the creation of a pioneering new urban destination that will boast over 1700 new homes, 1.2 million sq. ft. of workspace and over 100,000 sq. ft. of retail and leisure space. Circle Square will also feature the first and largest new city park for generations, providing much needed green space in the city. <\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-reports-strong-performance-for-2018-across-all-businesses","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/2018-Results-Infographic.JPG","newsTitle":"Sisk reports strong performance for 2018 across all businesses","newsContent":"<p>Over 97% of the Group\u2019s turnover are derived from construction activities. The figures below also incorporate the results of the Korine Property Partners and Origo Distribution businesses which are wholly owned subsidiaries of Sicon.<br><\/p>\r\n<p>The Sicon Board is pleased to report a very strong set of results for 2018:<\/p>\r\n<ul><li>Turnover grew by 24% to just under \u20ac1.2 billion<\/li><li>The Group reported a pre-tax profit of \u20ac28.3 million<\/li><li>The Group has significantly reduced bank loans in recent years, and in 2018 decided to repay its remaining bank loans and is now debt free.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<p>The Group is well positioned for the current fiscal year and at this point expects 2019 turnover to exceed 2018. <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Sicon Group Financial Highlights<\/strong> <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<table><tbody><tr><td><p><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>2018<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>\u20ac\u2019M<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>2017<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>\u20ac\u2019M<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>% change<\/strong><\/p><p><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Turnover<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>1,172.8<\/p><\/td><td><p>943.3<\/p><\/td><td><p>24<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Profit before interest and tax<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>28.3<\/p><\/td><td><p>26.8<\/p><p><\/p><\/td><td><p>6<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Cash at year end<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>188.9<\/p><\/td><td><p>110.6<\/p><\/td><td><p>71<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Bank loans<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>-<\/p><\/td><td><p>(5.3)<\/p><\/td><td><p>(100)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Turnover analysis:<\/p>\r\n<table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Ireland<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>748.8<\/p><\/td><td><p>687.9<\/p><\/td><td><p>9<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>United Kingdom<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>395.0<\/p><\/td><td><p>246.9<\/p><\/td><td><p>60<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Europe<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>28.3<\/p><\/td><td><p>8.4<\/p><\/td><td><p>237<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Other<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p>0.7<\/p><\/td><td><p>0.1<\/p><\/td><td><p>600<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Operations review | Construction<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Commenting on the performance of Sisk, Chief Executive, Stephen Bowcott said:<\/p>\r\n<p><em>\u201cIt is gratifying to report another year\u2019s strong financial and operational performance for Sisk.  As we celebrate 160 years in the construction business in 2019, we continue to deliver best in class projects for our clients.  The business has an enviable track record of excellence in the areas of project delivery, innovation and value creation in many different construction sectors and markets including commercial, residential, infrastructure data centre and life sciences.  We are also exceptionally proud of the role we play in the delivery of key Irish Government policy objectives in respect of the provision of housing, schools and infrastructure.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><em>\u201cThe Irish business is well positioned for 2019 and we have a number of major projects currently underway.  We also expect the Sisk Living team \u2013 the social housing unit in Sisk - to build approximately 590 units having recently been awarded the Social Housing Bundle 1 PPP project as a member of a consortium with Macquarie, Oaklee and Choice Housing.  Sisk will also deliver 1,500 additional residential units in Ireland for several other clients.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><em>\u201cIn the UK, we have commenced a number of landmark projects such as the tallest residential tower in Birmingham for Moda.  We are also expanding our business in Europe in a number of sectors including data centres and life sciences where we have extensive experience.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>2018 was marked by the completion of and appointments to a number of landmark projects:<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><u>Ireland:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk has recently delivered the Capital Dock Development that includes Ireland\u2019s tallest residential building, along with 32,000m<sup>2<\/sup> of commercial space. The mixed-use development, spread across three apartment blocks, brings a further 190 homes to the private rental sector in Dublin.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk made significant progress on the construction of the first Center Parcs in Ireland, having won the contracts for both the accommodation and central buildings of the major project in County Longford.  Sisk will complete 446 lodges, 30 apartments as well as the restaurants, the sub-tropical paradise swimming pool and spa for the opening in 2019.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk Living was established in 2016 as the housing unit within Sisk.  2018 saw the business gain traction with the building of the award-winning George\u2019s Place project for Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and a major development of social housing in Tallaght for South Dublin County Council \u2013 a combined total of 102 units delivered in 2018. <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk led the construction of the major new spectator stand, entrance and associated bars and restaurants as part of the redevelopment of the Curragh Racecourse in Kildare which was recently officially opened.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk was also extremely active with Johnson & Johnson on the construction of a new major production facility as well as the expansion of its existing warehouse, canteen, laboratories, offices, wastewater treatment plant, central utilities and car parking at its BioCork II facility at Ringaskiddy in Cork Harbour.  <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>In 2018 Sisk and Designer Group launched a new joint venture company \u2013 Sensori FM which will deliver a fully integrated facility management service to both the extensive customer bases of Sisk and Designer Group, and to new customers. This business is now up and running under its new brand and winning new business and delivering for existing customers.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><u>United Kingdom:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk completed a landmark restoration and construction project in the heart of central London for the Royal Academy of Arts bringing together for the first time two listed buildings with a unique link bridge as part of the 250<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary celebrations of the Royal Academy.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>The A19 Coast Road project in the North East of the UK was a major project for Sisk in 2018 including the construction of a very complicated and challenging triple level junction.  This project for Highways England was completed in the first half of 2019 and is one of a number of Sisk civil engineering projects currently underway in the UK. <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Working with Quintain at Wembley Park since 2006, Sisk\u2019s current Wembley Park projects are the E03 Canada Court which will be completed in 2020 and E05 Quebec, a 510 apartment scheme which will be completed in October 2020. <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>2018 saw Sisk\u2019s involvement with Circle Square, a new City Centre neighbourhood in the heart of Manchester\u2019s Oxford Road Corridor innovation district, really gain momentum.  Sisk is due to complete all current contract works on the project, valued at \u00a3240 million, which at peak will employ a workforce of 1,300 during 2021. <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><u>Europe:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>In Europe in 2018 we continued to be active with Primark, working in several countries.  We also were active for a number of multinational clients in the life sciences sector in Denmark, Belgium, Switzerland and the Netherlands.  We have been working since 2018 on a data centre project for a global tech company and are now on site in Sweden.<\/p>\r\n<p>In Europe we have established our own supply chain partners and can deliver projects to our clients in a variety of ways ranging from construction management services up to pure contracting.   <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Operations Review | Other businesses<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><em><u>Korine Property Partners:<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Korine owns and manages a number of property investments in Ireland, the UK and Europe.  The business completed the purchase of a number of investment properties in Ireland and the UK in 2018.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><em><u>Origo Distribution:<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Origo is involved in the distribution of quality branded products to the Irish retail distribution sector. 2018 was another positive year for the business, which continues its focus on gaining market share, adding leading brands and the tight management of its cost base. <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>"},{"url":"john-sisk-son-appointed-to-upgrade-of-m6-junction-10","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/M6-J10-New-Junction.jpg","newsTitle":"John Sisk & Son appointed to upgrade of M6 Junction 10","newsContent":"<p>Contractor John Sisk & Son has been appointed to design and build the new junction at Walsall which will replace the bridges over the motorway, increasing capacity at the traffic bottleneck and improving safety. Preparation work is expected to get under way in the autumn with construction work beginning in January. Work is due to be completed by summer 2022. This is a joint venture between Highways England and Walsall Council, supported by the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership.  <br>The current junction is over 50 years old and replacing the bridges which carry it over the motorway will avoid the need for extensive maintenance. The new bridges will also make the junction larger, significantly reducing delays for road users.<\/p>\r\n<p>The new junction will help facilitate growth at the Black Country Enterprise Zone in Darlaston and improve accessibility for cyclists and pedestrians. Following a public inquiry in April, the Secretary of State has now confirmed the orders to acquire the land needed to alter the junction and layout of the local roads and motorway slip roads.<br>Only a small area of land is needed on a permanent basis as the scheme uses existing highway land where possible.<br>M6 junction 10 and the surrounding area currently experiences significant congestion and delays. The problems there were identified as one of the main transport issues facing the region in the West Midlands Strategic Transport Plan. <\/p>\r\n<p>Highways England Project Manager, David Reed, said:<br>\u201cWe are delighted to announce that John Sisk & Son have been appointed to lead this important scheme which will tackle congestion at a very busy junction at the heart of the country. \u201cThis is a significant milestone for the project which will ultimately bring smoother and safer journeys for the many thousands of drivers using Junction 10 every day.\u201d<br><br><\/p>\r\n<p>Councillor Adrian Andrew, Deputy Leader of Walsall Council, said:<br>\u201cWith Junction 10 on our doorstep, Walsall has excellent connectivity and is an attractive place for investment. Reducing delays and increasing capacity at this vital interchange will play an important role in strengthening our economy and improving the accessibility of our town centre.\u201d<br><br>Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership Chair Stewart Towe CBE DL commented:<br>\u201cNews that this necessary upgrade is progressing is excellent. The M6 Junction 10 often experiences significant congestion and delays which impacts thousands of motorists.<br>\u201cThe benefits from these alterations will certainly help the region meet economic development objectives and greatly improve accessibility to the area, especially given the proximity of the Black Country LEP funded Enterprise Zones at Phoenix 10, Walsall and i54, Wolverhampton.\u201d<br><br><\/p>\r\n<p>Paul Brown, Managing Director UK Civils, John Sisk & Son said:<br>\u201cSisk is delighted to be awarded this major highways scheme. The project provides us with an opportunity to further enhance our reputation and continue our excellent relationship with Highways England, following the recent successful completion of the A19 works in the North East. We are committed to delivering the project in line with Highways England\u2019s key imperatives and to maximising social value to benefit Walsall Council.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>For more details about the scheme visit <a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftracking.highwaysengland.co.uk%2Ftracking%2Fclick%3Fd%3DstqeVtGfmbLNEzvcORCFgylJsOrGR8EKqeRdXdqOXuHIMM3sgm1DJvAXLR-77l4qgzi6D9AhUjgR6XaWJhs90MtBu6rYhcj49ZKLLFBIzfO3rOCSvgANwRjJu_8VW9dYqbOgT4MjVqqXf3dXz9N-KhM1&data=02%7C01%7C%7C261e9322aa654c32e6fa08d71436539e%7C64da2db92a7e4a63882965a27f3c0e5e%7C0%7C0%7C637000095873871904&sdata=QmFFsrY11WiTqcXQeSOQMW0QavXvv0e2AZp4gj4VPOA%3D&reserved=0\">go.walsall.gov.uk\/planningm6j10<\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftracking.highwaysengland.co.uk%2Ftracking%2Fclick%3Fd%3Dgg_Cvd1tFEUNrWZ1qfgG7TPUY3G3PVWghORbMzawhx0Zb2uJIcRxd0g0A9lb5ClGX77ucsnSjTGwJy74IgsHgWJpoSyXEIZS38Z1DN1AamSRNqJX-v0Wyt4bWM6pXQlkYU5r3E-D3Aut1d5421MEh-EYb1qeLBzvErreYCD2zkVS0&data=02%7C01%7C%7C261e9322aa654c32e6fa08d71436539e%7C64da2db92a7e4a63882965a27f3c0e5e%7C0%7C0%7C637000095873871904&sdata=qiXAi%2FvuHmb%2FqEtlc6FDi9McyqYAMNknTLGQ2ee7kuY%3D&reserved=0\">highwaysengland.co.uk\/projects\/m6-junction-10-improvement\/<\/a><\/p>"},{"url":"rockwell-appoint-john-sisk-son-to-build-30-storey-canary-wharf-building","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Rockwell-project-CGI-1.jpg","newsTitle":"Rockwell Appoint John Sisk & Son to Build 30 Storey Canary Wharf Building","newsContent":"<p>The scheme provides the opportunity to rejuvenate a derelict site on West India Dock Road, marking Westferry as a destination in its own right and generating \u00a3172m for the local economy through construction. <\/p>\r\n<p>This project will see a mixed use regeneration of vacant land adjacent to Westferry DLR Station providing a 400-bedroom hotel and 66 private residential units. The scheme will also include a restaurant and caf\u00e9, gym facilities and a landscaped pocket park. It is envisaged that construction will begin in Autumn.<\/p>\r\n<p>Of the new homes, 35 percent will be affordable in perpetuity for local families, with each of the one, two, and three-bed tenure-blind apartments designed to an impeccably high standard. This development will also create 259 new jobs in the hospitality and leisure industry.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Sisk UK South business has a strong track record in the region building hotels, offices and residential developments over the past 40 years. Recently, Sisk has built the Hilton Hotel at Wembley, the London Designer Outlet and refurbished the prestigious Royal Academy of Arts facility. Sisk\u2019s other current high-profile projects in the UK include the \u00a3184 million MODA Living, Broad Street project, Birmingham, the \u00a396m Circle Square mixed-use scheme in Manchester, as well as its ongoing involvement in the 7,000-home build-to-rent development at Wembley Park. <\/p>\r\n<p>Rockwell\u2019s expertise spans four major pillars: land acquisitions, planning, development management and construction. Founded by Donal Mulryan, Rockwell leads several development sites in London including; Quay House in Canary Wharf, Kensington Forum and Charlton Riverside.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Donal Mulryan, Founder of Rockwell, said<\/strong>: \u201cWe are delighted to confirm the pre-construction services appointment of John Sisk & Son for the construction of this landmark development in Canary Wharf. Their track record and experience will help us to deliver this significant mixed use scheme which will bring new jobs and businesses to the local area, in addition to much needed homes for the local community. We are immensely proud of this development and look forward to seeing our vision become a reality.\u201d <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ajaz Shafi, Regional Managing Director at John Sisk & Son, said:<\/strong> \u201cWe are delighted to have been appointed by Rockwell to deliver this important landmark scheme in the heart of East London. We look forward to working in partnership with all our stakeholders and in particular the local community to create a lasting legacy. We deliver quality projects by using innovative construction techniques and digital technology to plan, design and build, with a focus on safety.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>-ENDS-<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Notes to Editors:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>For further images or information on Rockwell please contact: <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Bea Garwood\/Melissa Carver<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Rockwell@thecommunicationgroup.co.uk\"><strong>Rockwell@thecommunicationgroup.co.uk<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>The Communication Group plc<\/p>\r\n<p>020 7630 1411<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About Rockwell:<\/strong> Rockwell was founded in 2015 by Donal Mulryan, who is a highly successful and trusted property entrepreneur with over 25 years\u2019 experience in the UK development and construction industry. Rockwell is the latest step in his entrepreneurial journey. He has brought together a talented and high-performing senior team to spearhead the development of landmark multi-use schemes, from concept to delivery. <\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About John Sisk & Son: <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>John Sisk & Son is a family owned construction and engineering contractor celebrating 160 years in business in Ireland where it was founded. The company has been active in the UK for over 40 years. Sisk is active across the BTR and other sectors in London, Birmingham and Manchester as well as a range of civil engineering projects and is due to complete the National Convention Centre in Wales this year. <\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-celebrates-excelerate-graduates","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/IMG_0457.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk Celebrates Excelerate Graduates","newsContent":"<p>Sisk\u2019s Excelerate programme targets talented graduates in all fields of construction and assists participants to work towards professional accreditation and chartership through a series of placements and supplemented by high-quality professional training ensuring the development of a broad range of skills and experiences.<\/p>\r\n<p>The graduation included a speed dating style event, where each Excelerate had 15 minutes to present their brief, \u201cA Heads Up to my Graduated Self\u201d conveying a message as if they were speaking to their former selves about the journey they are about to embark on and the key findings from it, by comparing and contrasting one great project and one not so great project and what they learned from each one. <\/p>\r\n<p>Congratulations to all our Excelerate particpants!<\/p>"},{"url":"ciria-big-biodiversity-awards-2019-nomiation","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/IMG_0457.jpg","newsTitle":"CIRIA BIG Biodiversity Awards 2019 Nomiation","newsContent":"<p>This campaign is an annual company-wide action led by Sisk\u2019s Sustainability team to positively impact and raise awareness of the global decline in insect species biodiversity.   <\/p>\r\n<p>This project involved the distribution of over 3,000 packets of wildflower seeds across our UK and Irish teams over the past two years for planting either at home, work or in local communities. It has developed into an annual event on the Sisk calendar with a multitude of positive feedback gained from our employees and clients.<\/p>\r\n<p>We look forward to the awards ceremony taking place on the 12th September in London.<\/p>"},{"url":"broad-street-hit-another-key-milestone","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/2nd-crane-installed-2-22.07.2019.jpg","newsTitle":"Broad Street hits another key milestone","newsContent":"<p>The two cranes will command the skyline as they will rise to 139 metres at the top end of Broad Street. <\/p>\r\n<p>Both cranes have the same maximum lifting capacity of 17.1T and give us full coverage of the site with full lifting capabilities from our delivery area on Tenant Street. The second crane has been erected along with the first tower crane with little or no disruption to local residents and businesses.<\/p>"},{"url":"-1","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/DJI_0978.JPG","newsTitle":"Sisk Drives BIM Adoption on Manchester Scheme","newsContent":"<p>Two key projects, worth a total \u00a3240m, are being delivered by John Sisk. The circa \u00a3100m first phase of the commercial development at Circle Square includes three buildings with offices, restaurants, coffee shops and entertainment venues, while the \u00a3140m Affinity Living residential development comprises around 680 apartments spread across two buildings.<\/p>\r\n<p>With no BIM requirements from either client, Sisk chose to drive and invest in BIM on the project based on the benefits it had achieved on previous projects. This is the contractor\u2019s first BIM project delivered entirely in-house, with only limited input from consultants.<\/p>\r\n<p>Nidaa Alazmeh, digital engineer at John Sisk and BIM lead on both projects, told <em>BIM+<\/em>: \u201cWhatever you have to spend on BIM it pays for itself in the longer term, due to the improved accuracy of work and the higher quality of the end product, so we did not restrict the BIM spend on this project.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Link:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bimplus.co.uk\/projects\/case-study-circle-square-mixed-use-development-sis\/\">http:\/\/www.bimplus.co.uk\/projects\/case-study-circle-square-mixed-use-development-sis\/<\/a><br><br><\/p>"},{"url":"sod-turning-at-corkagh-grange-clondalkin-to-build-109-new-homes","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Sod-Turning-Clondalkin-02.05.2019.JPG","newsTitle":"Sod Turning at Corkagh Grange, Clondalkin to build 109 new homes","newsContent":"<p>On Tuesday 30 April 2019, Cllr Charlie O\u2019Connor, on behalf of the Mayor of South Dublin County Council, officially turned the sod for a 109 unit residential development on the townlands of Kilcarbery and Corkagh Demesne, Old Nangor Road in Clondalkin, Dublin 22.<br><br>The development, known as Corkagh Grange, will comprise of eight four bedroom houses, 71 three bed houses, 15 two bed apartments and 15 one bed apartments.<\/p>\r\n<p>Corkagh Grange was approved under the Part 8 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) in September 2017 by elected members of South Dublin County Council. The completion of this development is expected to be towards the end of 2020 when single people and families will be offered the new homes from the Council\u2019s Social Housing Waiting List.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Corkagh Grange site is one of six sites across Dublin, Louth, Wicklow and Kildare included in the Social Housing Bundle 1 Public Private Partnership (PPP) project which will deliver 534 social housing homes across the region.<\/p>\r\n<p>On 29 March 2019, on behalf of the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) announced the contract award of the Social Housing Bundle 1 PPP project to the Comhar Consortium.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Comhar Consortium is 100% owned by Macquarie Capital Group Limited and supported by John Sisk & Son (Holdings) Ltd. as works contractor, Choice Housing as facilities management provider and Oaklee Housing as tenancy management provider. The NDFA acted as agent for the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, which is the Sanctioning Authority for this project, with Dublin City Council as the Sponsoring Agency on behalf of all the local authorities involved.<\/p>\r\n<p>Mr Norman Higgins, Director of Housing with Sisk Living added that they look forward to working with South Dublin County Council, the NDFA and Choice Housing Body to deliver this vital social infrastructure development in South Dublin.<\/p>"},{"url":"mipim-2019","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/MIPIM-View.jpg","newsTitle":"MIPIM 2019","newsContent":"<p>Sisk was delighted to attend MIPIM 2019 in the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France recently. Some of the highlights included the Manchester Pavilion and the London Stand which featured Wembley Park.<br><br>Established in 1990, MIPIM is a 4-day real estate event to meet the most influential players from all sectors of the international real estate industry. It brings the entire value chain together and gives unrivalled access to the greatest number of development projects and sources of capital worldwide. MIPIM is a unique exhibition and networking platform to forge deals.<br><br>Offering unrivalled access to the greatest number of development projects and sources of capital worldwide, MIPIM gathers all players from the commercial property value chain for a year\u2019s worth of business in four intensive days.<br><br><\/p>\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-recognised-at-nue-awards-uk","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Top-50-Medium-sized-Undergraduate-Schemes-1.png","newsTitle":"Sisk Recognised at NUE Awards UK","newsContent":"<p>John Sisk & Son have recently been ranked 31st out of the Top 50 medium sized undergraduate schemes at the NUE (National Undergraduate Employability) Awards, UK. The event celebrates excellence in the undergraduate employability scene. <\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk have moved up four places from last year. These scores are a result of our Placement Programme, and our interns submitting their reviews of their experience on Rate My Placement. <\/p>\r\n<p>This Award recognises companies who have more than 250 employees and employs between 3 and 19 students on an undergraduate placement, internship, vacation scheme or insight. <\/p>\r\n<p>The employer must have a minimum of three student-written reviews on RateMyPlacement.co.uk. These reviews alongside other vital statistics are placed into an algorithm and curates the Top 50 Medium-sized Undergraduate Employers table. <\/p>\r\n<p>It was an insightful event, with a panel of current students undertaking work experience and internships, and guest speeches, most notably from Col. Dame Kelly Holmes DBE who gave an inspirational talk on her career, mind-set, overcoming depression and moving forward after her career in athletics and winning two gold medals at the 2004 Olympics Games in Athens. <\/p>\r\n<p>This is a great achievement for Sisk, giving us the extra motivation to ensure that we strive to continually improve our offering and deliver to the highest standards in the UK placement market.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>"},{"url":"a19-is-a-ok-and-open-for-business","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/IMG_0845.jpg","newsTitle":"A19 is A OK and open for Business","newsContent":"<p>The A19 Coast Road, Newcastle became open to traffic at 5am on Monday morning (1st April). <\/p>\r\n<p>This scheme has not been without its challenges but the collective team have dealt them as required in a collaborative manner \u2013 particular credit must be given to James Keogh who led the Sisk team. Well done to all the Sisk team who have delivered this project for Highways England.<\/p>\r\n<p>Over 80,000 drivers a day are experiencing safer and smoother journeys across North Tyneside thanks to the opening of the North East\u2019s first ever triple decker junction. <\/p>\r\n<p>The \u00a375 million Highways England Coast Road scheme has been opened on time and traffic is now able to use the new section of road. This means that drivers will no longer have to negotiate the roundabout and can continue straight on along the A19.<\/p>"},{"url":"moda-living-appoints-john-sisk-son-to-build-birmingham-rental-skyscraper","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/2083-IM-170831-Hummingbird.jpg","newsTitle":"Moda Living appoints John Sisk & Son to build Birmingham rental skyscraper","newsContent":"<p>Moda, a leading developer, owner and operator of homes for rent, backed by JV partner Apache Capital, has appointed Irish construction giant John Sisk & Son to deliver a new 42-storey skyscraper in Birmingham, which will be city\u2019s tallest residential building.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The 481-apartment scheme has been designed exclusively for rent, offering hotel level service and a whole host of on-site amenities including a 200m podium running track \u2013 one of the first in UK housing.<\/p>\r\n<p>The \u00a3184m project will transform the derelict site of the former Click Club at Burberries, which hosted bands such as Blur and Primal Scream, into one of Birmingham\u2019s tallest buildings and underpin the regeneration of the Broad Street area. Work is due to start in April this year, with completion expected in 2022.<\/p>\r\n<p>The start on-site is a major vote of confidence in both Birmingham as a city and also Britain\u2019s emerging build-to-rent sector despite the ongoing uncertainty caused by Brexit.<\/p>\r\n<p>Offering a range of apartment sizes - from studios to three-beds - alongside a host of amenity spaces spread across the building, the Broad Street scheme will appeal to Birmingham\u2019s growing army of professionals, while long-term yet flexible tenancies of three to five years will give families peace of mind.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Broad Street site features a 60,000sqft podium with over 30,000 sq. ft. of dedicated communal space including residents lounge, dedicated health and wellness zones, co-working space, indoor\/outdoor dining club featuring a demonstration kitchen as well as a range of ground floor commercial spaces. A 24-hour hotel-style concierge and a round-the-clock maintenance will help raise the bar for renters locally. Access will be through the \u2018MyModa\u2019 app \u2013 tech that acts as a key and allows residents to manage their tenancies and daily life within the building. <\/p>\r\n<p>With a focus on health and wellbeing, Moda will be working with hero, a digital wellness platform set up by the former UK managing director of WeWork, which will help track and improve the health and fitness of residents. Residents will also be able to access advice from Premier League nutritionists and wellbeing coaches, hero will also provide mental health \u2018first aid\u2019 training for Moda building staff.<\/p>\r\n<p>The appointment of John Sisk and & Son marks the next phase of delivery for Moda and joint venture partner Apache Capital. The JV is actively delivering thousands of high quality rental homes across the UK.<\/p>\r\n<p>John Sisk & Son celebrates 160 years of building this year and the company has been active in the UK for over 40 years. The Broad Street site will be Sisk\u2019s biggest Midlands scheme to date. Other high-profile projects the \u00a396m Circle Square mixed-use scheme in Manchester, as well as Quintain\u2019s huge Wembley Park 7,000-home build-to-rent development.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Tony Brooks, Managing Director at Moda Living, said:<\/strong> \u201cBirmingham is a key city for Moda \u2013 as the UK\u2019s fastest growing regional city and the number one city to relocate to from London. Our aim is to provide high quality housing to match the city\u2019s ambition and growth.<\/p>\r\n<p>Not only will this be a landmark building, it will also help raise the bar for rental in the city, offering unrivalled amenities and putting residents in control \u2013 offering flexible and long-term contracts. With a keen focus on health and wellbeing, the building includes a running track, landscaped terraces and shared spaces.<\/p>\r\n<p>As a long-term partner to the city, it\u2019s our responsibility to create social, healthy and connected communities.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Guy Fowler, Regional Managing Director at John Sisk & Son, said:<\/strong> \u201cWe are delighted to have been appointed by Moda to deliver this landmark scheme in the heart of Birmingham. We look forward to working in partnership with all our stakeholders and in particular the local community to create a lasting legacy. As a family-owned business we are committed to people and that is what makes us successful in delivering complex projects.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Backed by Apache Capital Partners, Moda has a \u00a32bn development pipeline of 7,000 apartments across 10 UK cities. The first project to finish will be \u00a3154m 35-storey Angel Gardens in NOMA, Manchester, which will offer 466 homes designed specifically for rent. First residents will move in this Summer.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Andrew Parker, Director of Projects, Moda, said<\/strong>: \"Moda are extremely pleased to be working with John Sisk and Sons on this landmark project.  The teams have worked constructively together over many months to reach this milestone and we look forward to a successful project being delivered.  Sisk were selected as they represented the open working values that Moda also prides itself upon, the family heritage which supports both businesses, aswell as the experience, appetite and capability to undertake such an exciting project for the city.\"<\/p>"},{"url":"a19-wins-highways-england-excellence-in-customer-service-award","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Highways-England-Award-Win.JPG","newsTitle":"A19 Wins Highways England \"Excellence in Customer Service Award\"","newsContent":"<p>Sisk Lagan JV are delighted to have won the\"Excellence in Customer Service\" category at the Highways England Awards 2019 for our work on the A19-A1058 Coast Road junction scheme at the supplier recognition awards ceremony.<br><br>The event took place on 28th March at The Vox in Birmingham where Highways England recognised the skill, ingenuity and performance of individuals and teams who have furthered their progress against the Road Investment Strategy over the last 12 months.<\/p>\r\n<p>In eight categories themed around their imperatives, safety, customer service and delivery; the event showcased industry-leading work that\u2019s made journeys safer and smoother for our users.<br><br><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-fcc-sponsor-olympic-hopefuls-road-to-tokyo-campaign","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/SISK-FCC-supportsTU-Dublin-Elite-Sport-Programme.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk FCC Sponsor Olympic hopefuls\u2019 \u2018Road To Tokyo\u2019 Campaign","newsContent":"<p>Sisk FCC and TU Dublin Sport announced a new three-year sponsorship deal for the Elite Sport Programme at TU Dublin. As part of the deal the programme will support Olympic hopefuls on the Road to Tokyo 2020.  <br><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk FCC is the joint venture currently building the new Central Quad (Food, Sciences and Engineering) and the East Quad (Creative & Cultural industries) on campus at Grangegorman, Dublin.<\/p>\r\n<p>This sponsorship will further the University\u2019s Elite Sport Programme, supporting athletes. TU Dublin is Ireland\u2019s first Technological University, and an exciting new milestone in Irish Higher Education. With campuses in Dublin City, Tallaght and Blanchardstown, it spans the largest population centres of Ireland\u2019s capital city. <br><\/p>\r\n<p>Donal McCarthy, Ireland East MD Sisk \u2013 a former Dublin footballer and DIT Engineering graduate - announced the Sisk FCC sponsorship deal at an event on the TU Dublin Grangegorman campus yesterday. Also present at the event were Sean Stagg, Project Manager, Sisk and Alfonso Morano Sanchez, Project Manager, FCC Construction.<\/p>\r\n<p>The sponsorship will further the University\u2019s Elite Sport Programme, supporting athletes like European Championship Gold Medallist Ellen Keane and Brian Howard, Dublin Senior Footballer and three-time All-Ireland winner.<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Donal McCarthy, Managing Director, Ireland East at John Sisk & Son said:<\/strong> \u201cOn behalf of the Sisk FCC JV we are delighted to be able to support this exciting programme and partner with TU Dublin\u2019s Elite Sports Programme and the Road to Tokyo 2020 campaign. Sisk FCC are pleased to say the project is progressing on time and on budget. We are also pleased to be working in collaboration on this project with our key stakeholders the Grangegorman Development Agency, Macquarie Capital and the NDFA to deliver this exciting educational infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Following the announcement, RT\u00c9 Sports Presenter, Darren Frehill held a panel discussion with the men and women of elite sport at TU Dublin who are busy preparing for qualification bids for 2020. Present at the event were Olympic Hopefuls and Elite Athlete Scholars including diver Oliver Dingley, sailor Sean Waddilove, alpine skier Cormac Comerford, badminton player Rachael Darragh, rugby 7\u2019s player Katie Heffernan, Dublin senior camogie goalie Faye McCarthy, Dublin senior footballer Niamh McEvoy and elite boxer Luke Maguire.<\/p>\r\n<p>Before interviewing a panel representing TU Dublin elite athletes, Darren Frehill said he wanted to commend the university for not only investing in athletes involved in the better recognised sports like GAA, rugby and soccer but also in minority sports.  He also expressed his amazement at the development of the Grangegorman campus and he congratulated TU Dublin President, Professor David FitzPatrick on creating \u201csomething really special \u2013 unlike anything we have already.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>Professor David Fitzpatrick\r\nthanked the Sisk FCC partnership for their support and encouragement of the athletes and said he looked forward to their future success, both in their academic and sporting activities.<\/p>"},{"url":"macquarie-capital-sisk-and-choice-reach-financial-close-on-irelands-social-housing-bundle-1-ppp","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/D22960-0019.jpg","newsTitle":"Macquarie Capital, Sisk and Choice reach financial close on Ireland\u2019s Social Housing Bundle 1 PPP","newsContent":"<p><a name=\"_Hlk2334346\">Comhar Housing<\/a>, a consortium comprising Macquarie Capital (Macquarie), John Sisk & Son Ltd. (Sisk) and Choice Housing Ireland Limited (Choice), has today reached financial close on Ireland\u2019s social housing bundle 1 (SHB1) public private partnership (PPP) project. The \u20ac120 million project encompasses the financing, design, construction and maintenance of six social housing development sites located in and around Dublin \u2013 creating over 530 new homes and apartments. SHB1 forms part of the Irish government\u2019s wider \u20ac300 million commitment to deliver a total of 1,500 of social housing units and associated services via PPP.   <\/p>\r\n<p>Comhar Housing was appointed preferred tenderer on 18 September 2018 by Ireland\u2019s <a name=\"_Hlk2334925\">National Development Finance Agency <\/a>and with Macquarie and Sisk acting as equity provider, Sisk as design and build subcontractor and of Choice as facilities management subcontractor. Oaklee Housing, a subsidiary of Choice, will undertake tenancy management as a key subcontractor.   <\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Cathy Bryce, Director of the NDFA, said:<\/strong>   <br><\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\"This is a landmark development in providing new social housing in Ireland. It is the first time we have used the PPP model for social housing, opening up an important new avenue for delivering the Irish State\u2019s social housing requirements. It is also the first time in Europe that the EIB has financed a PPP social housing scheme. I am delighted that the hard work of all stakeholders has led to the successful closing of this critical project and I look forward to the delivery of these homes as quickly as possible.\"<\/blockquote>\r\n<p><strong>Mark Bradshaw, Head of Infrastructure Projects for Macquarie Capital in Europe and the Americas commented: <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<blockquote><strong><\/strong>\"As the need for greater social and affordable housing provision continues to grow globally, awarding agencies are increasingly looking to PPP frameworks. We invest in the early development stages of projects globally, applying both balance sheet capital, development capital and infrastructure expertise to make critical projects such as this happen. We have a longstanding relationship of over 10 years with Sisk Group, including currently being on-site together on the \u20ac250 million Grangegorman Campus and look forward to working with them, the NDFA and Choice to deliver this vital social infrastructure development for Ireland.\"   <\/blockquote>\r\n<p><strong>Mark McGreevy, Managing Director, Sisk Living said:<\/strong> <\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\u201cThis project marks a significant response to the social housing needs of the Irish market. The quality of the design and construction and maintenance of the new homes, will provide the tenants and their families with a basis for great sustainable communities into the future. Sisk as one of the largest home builders in the country will along with its supply chain, and its leading national apprenticeship programmes create job opportunities during the construction of the project.\u201d   <\/blockquote>\r\n<p><strong>Michael McDonnell, Choice Group Chief Executive commented:<\/strong> <\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\u201cThis infrastructure project is an important collaboration between key partners to help enable positive societal and economic development.  The housing sector is at its most effective when it leverages the expertise and experience of a range of partners that share a common goal. This framework will work to tackle the key issues around social housing in  Dublin and allow us to ultimately provide quality housing, care and support where they are needed the most.\u201d   <\/blockquote>\r\n<p>SHB1 is Ireland\u2019s first social housing PPP project and follows Macquarie Capital\u2019s previous role as sponsor on Ireland\u2019s Schools Bundle 1 and 2 PPP projects, as part of the programme to provide 27 new schools across Ireland, with project partner John Sisk & Sons.  Construction will begin on site immediately, with the final schedule of works due to be completed in two years.   <\/p>\r\n<p>The project will be financed through a combination of an Equity Bridge Loan and Senior Term Loans. The pool of lenders consists of Korea Development Bank (KDB), Bank of Ireland (BoI) and European Investment Bank, who were selected to form the final funding solution. Macquarie Capital acted as sole financial advisor to the Comhar consortium.<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-living-delivers-90-social-houses-in-tallaght-development-is-one-of-largest-schemes-delivered-this-year-1","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Sisk-Living-Tallaght-news-item-2018.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk Living delivers 90 social houses in Tallaght, development is one of largest schemes delivered this year","newsContent":"<p>The development is one of largest schemes delivered this year. The new homes, which will be used for social housing, were built as part\r\nof a design and build contract worth c\u20ac16 million and were\r\ncompleted by Sisk Living in less than 37 weeks.<br><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThe site, which benefits from its close proximity to Cheeverstown Luas\r\nstop, includes a total of 13 unit types, ranging in size from\r\nthree-bed terrace units to four-bed detached units which are\r\nconstructed to a BER A2 energy rating and feature efficient heating,\r\nventilation, solar power generation and window technology as well as\r\nhigh levels of insulation and draft proofing.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Stephen Bowcott, CEO of John Sisk & Son, said:<\/strong> \u201cThe team at Sisk Living is delighted to have completed its work on Sheehy Skeffington Meadows in Tallaght, one of the largest social housing schemes built in Ireland in recent years. We worked closely with South Dublin County Council and our supply chain partners to deliver these energy-efficient, easy to run and maintain homes for social housing ahead of schedule. The quality of these houses and speed at which they were built demonstrate Sisk Living\u2019s capabilities in this space and we look forward to delivering further homes like these in the future. This project proves that builders on a design, build and where necessary finance basis can deliver homes at a far lower cost than developers who seek enhanced margins for the enhanced risk of speculatively purchasing land up front and building on it. Thus builders as opposed to developers will deliver homes on state owned land achieving savings of over \u20ac100k per unit when compared to the price of purchasing similar units on the open market in areas such as this. The savings the Local Authorities achieve on developments of this nature as a result are considerable.\u201d<br><\/p>\r\n<p>Recognising the urgent need for these houses for South Dublin County Council and\r\nin the context of the current chronic need for housing in Tallaght,\r\nSisk Living implemented an aggressive construction programme for this\r\ndevelopment by utilising off-site fabrication, the selection of\r\nquality sub-contractors with the right resources and importantly, the\r\ncorrect sequencing of the works which included a rising wall system\r\nwhich can be built quicker than blockwork and irrespective of poor\r\nweather conditions.<\/p>\r\n<h4>\r\nAbout\r\nSisk Living<\/h4>\r\n<p>\r\nSisk Living is the housing division of John Sisk & Son, a family\r\nowned, Irish engineering and construction company. Sisk has been at\r\nthe centre of delivering homes in times of need in Ireland since the\r\ncompany was founded in 1859. Having delivered over 100 social houses\r\nso far in 2018, Sisk plans to deliver over 400 homes in 2019. Its aim\r\nis to be completing over 500 houses per year from 2020.<br><br><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-sponsored-race-day-to-showcase-curragh-redevelopment","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Curragh-Sisk-Race-Day-News-item-2018.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk sponsored Race Day to showcase Curragh redevelopment","newsContent":"<p>Sisk was appointed last year by The Curragh as the main contractor to construct the magnificent new facilities that are scheduled to be completed in time for the 2019 racing season.<\/p>\r\n<p>The centrepiece of the redevelopment is the eye-catching major new grandstand which will incorporate five-star corporate facilities, restaurants, bars and superb viewing facilities for racing fans. A new arrivals and reception area will incorporate a brand-new visitor attraction incorporating a museum to celebrate the history of racing in Ireland and the contribution Ireland has made to the sport worldwide.<\/p>\r\n<p>An exciting \u201cCurragh Development Interactive Information Area\u201d will be located in the Grand Hall Marquee to showcase the new development, including the chance to view the spectacular new grandstand via virtual reality, while this exciting initiative will provide the opportunity to meet some of the members of the Curragh and Sisk project team who will be available to give a fascinating overview of the overall development project.<\/p>\r\n<p>John Sisk & Son has also created all the trophies in wood for their four races on the day in its own joinery workshop in Dublin where it trains the next generation of carpenters and joiners.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Stephen Bowcott, CEO, John Sisk & Son, said: <\/strong>\u201cIt is our job to lead the construction of the magnificent new facilities at The Curragh and considerable progress has been made to date, as anyone attending on 1st September will see. Our sponsorship of this Race Day offers us an opportunity to show race goers what the facilities will look like when they are completed and to tell some of the story of the project to date. The Curragh is the latest in an extensive list of iconic sporting venues which Sisk has built, and we are looking forward to ultimately delivering this innovative project and welcoming race goers back again next year to see it all its glory.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Derek McGrath, CEO of the Curragh, commented: <\/strong>\u201cThe project is progressing very well and we are delighted to be working with John Sisk & Son on this exciting initiative on Saturday 1st September which will bring the development to life and give us with the opportunity for both the Curragh and Sisk teams to engage with racegoers.\u201d<br><br>The Curragh have teamed up with John Sisk & Son to launch a competition on their Facebook page <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thecurraghracecourse\">www.facebook.com\/thecurraghracecourse<\/a>. The lucky winner will be a guest of John Sisk & Son on 1st September and enjoy an exclusive behind the scenes tour to view the new iconic Grandstand.<\/p>\r\n<p>Gates open at 12 noon, the first race is off at 1.10pm with the John Sisk & Son Round Tower Stakes at 3.25pm<\/p>\r\n<h5>Race Schedule<\/h5>\r\n<p>1.05 John Sisk & Son EBF 2yo Maiden 8f<\/p>\r\n<p>1.40 Flame of Tara Stakes (Group 3) 8f<\/p>\r\n<p>2.15 John Sisk & Son Handicap 10f<\/p>\r\n<p>2.50 Snow Fairy Stakes (Group 3) 9f<\/p>\r\n<p>3.25 John Sisk & Son Round Tower Stakes (Group 3) 6f<\/p>\r\n<p>4.00 Tote Irish Cambridgeshire 8f<\/p>\r\n<p>4.35 John Sisk & Son New Stand Handicap 6f<\/p>\r\n<p>For more on The Curragh redevelopment project see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.curragh.ie\/curragh-redevelopment\/\">www.curragh.ie\/curragh-redevelopment\/<\/a><\/p>"},{"url":"pre-tax-profits-at-sisk-rise-by-73-to-24-7m","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Image-Gallery-4-Pa\u0301irc-Ui\u0301-Chaoimh.jpg","newsTitle":"Pre-tax profits at Sisk rise by 73% to \u20ac24.7m","newsContent":"<p><strong>Performance<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is pleased to report a strong outcome for 2017 in both profitability and business development. The results reflect a very robust performance in Ireland. No loss-making projects were reported by the business in 2017.<\/p>\r\n<p>Turnover decreased in the year to \u20ac792.2m. The business reported a pre-tax profit of \u20ac24.7 that incorporates an exceptional item of \u20ac11.4 relating to an associate company reaching a settlement in relation to historic construction contracts.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Financial highlights<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Pre-tax profits increased by 73% to \u20ac24.7m (2016: \u20ac14.3m)<br>\r\nTurnover decreased by 5% to \u20ac792.2m (2016: \u20ac833.7m)<br>\r\nTotal equity of \u20ac88.2m (2016: \u20ac74.3m) <br>\r\nNet cash at year end of \u20ac97.1m (2016: \u20ac95.4m)<br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Commenting on full year performance for 2017, Stephen Bowcott, CEO of John Sisk & Son said: <\/strong><br><br>\u201cOur engineering and construction business enjoyed a successful year in 2017, where performance reflected strong levels of activity, particularly in areas such as data and technology, life sciences and biopharma, advanced manufacturing, commercial, retail, residential and civil engineering. <br><br>\u201cThe focus we brought to the business in 2017 was around value generation - for our customers, our people and our shareholders. This meant a shift from being a revenue led business to being a profit led business working with key partners to generate greater productivity in the industry leading to better outcomes for our customers. The results of this approach are clear across the business where I\u2019m happy to report that Sisk recorded no loss-making projects in 2017 for the second consecutive year. Our focus on value generation, our commitment to safety and the environment and our ongoing investment in our people has paid dividends in 2017 and positions the business on a strong platform for future sustainable growth. <br><br>\u201cWe continue to be selective about the projects we undertake. Sisk has the financial platform and skilled people to compete for business across key sectors based on high quality, timely, cost efficient and safe project delivery.<br><br>\u201cWe were proud to host the inaugural Sisk Supply Chain Awards in late 2017, celebrating our key partners in the supply chain both in Ireland and the UK. There is a strong order book for 2018 and combined with our focus on value creation for key stakeholders, and sustainable profits, the business looks to the future with confidence.\"<strong><br><br>Strategic focus<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Based on a strong commercial and operational platform, Sisk\u2019s strategy is to create value for its customers, shareholders and other stakeholders by continuing to deliver complex projects in key sectors. Sisk offers the full range of project delivery services where quality and value is integral to everything the business does while collaborating in partnership with its clients and business partners to deliver world class innovative results. The key to creating value has been in shaping the project delivery in order to introduce innovation at an early stage, using digital tools to understand the challenges of each project and bring about a very strong programme focus to create as efficient an environment as possible for all those who work on our projects. Sisk has been on the Lean journey since the late 1990s but undertook a step change in approach in 2016, recognising how core Lean principles matched the company\u2019s focus on delivering value for customers and respecting and creating an efficient, sustainable, safe and rewarding environment for all those who work with them.<\/p>\r\n<h5><br><\/h5>\r\n<h5><strong>Operations Review<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<p>Building on the strengthening performance of the business over the past number of years, 2017 was another year where Sisk completed and were appointed to, key landmark projects.<\/p>\r\n<p>The \u20ac70m redevelopment of Pairc Ui Chaoimh was successfully handed over to the GAA in 2017 and earned Sisk two honours at the Irish Construction Excellence Awards. Sisk\u2019s civil engineering business completed several of Ireland\u2019s substantial projects including the Cross-City Luas extension in Dublin and the N17 Gort to Tuam Motorway.<\/p>\r\n<p>The business was selected by Center Parcs to build 470 lodges and 30 apartments at its Longford Forest Resort in addition to the holiday village\u2019s central building that includes swimming pool, bars, restaurants, and retail outlets.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk continued to successfully deliver three strategically important Data Centres in Dublin marking its tenth year of project delivery in this sector.<\/p>\r\n<p>Other significant contracts underway include the redevelopment of the Curragh Racecourse, which was secured using innovative construction methods where the business developed the first BIM Virtual Reality model in Ireland, and also the landmark Capital Dock mixed use development for Kennedy Wilson on Dublin\u2019s South quays. The business also recently turned the sod on the major Grangegorman educational campus for the Dublin Institute of Technology and are delivering a major expansion of the Bons Secours Hospital in Cork.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk Living, which was established in 2016 up as a specialist Housing delivery division of Sisk to deliver good quality, energy efficient houses quickly, and based on volume delivery, was successfully appointed to two affordable housing contracts, the first of which was delivered in Dun Laoghaire in May 2018, with the second for South Dublin County Council due to be delivered over summer this year. The business has proven that builders on a design, build and finance basis can deliver homes at a far lower cost than developers who take the risk of speculatively purchasing land up front based on securing large profit margins.<\/p>\r\n<p>Following a number of challenging years impacting the entire industry in the United Kingdom, Sisk successfully returned its business to profitability in this market and delivered key projects during the year including the major redevelopment and restoration of London\u2019s iconic Royal Academy of Arts. It was also successful in securing other landmark projects such as an \u00a388m hanger for Boeing at Gatwick and the \u00a3190m fourth phase of Great Ormond Street\u2019s redevelopment programme. Sisk, using its experience of building the National Conference Centre in Dublin, is also the primary contractor on the International Convention Centre Wales in Newport and continues to be the primary partner of Quintain in their major redevelopment at Wembley Park as we build out the largest build to rent programme in the UK. At present Sisk is delivering over 3,000 residential units in the UK market, a core skillset which can be used to solve the housing issues we face at present in Ireland.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Irish based business has also expanded its footprint into European business this year working in programme management and project delivery for some of its key long-term customers across the Nordics, Benelux, Austria, Germany and Switzerland. These projects are a core part of our strategy and we see this as a particular area of growth over the coming years.<\/p>"},{"url":"d\u00fan-laoghaire-rathdown-county-council-delivers-new-social-houses-under-rebuilding-ireland-programme","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Hero-Image-George\u2019s-Place-Du\u0301n-Laoghaire-Co.-Dublin-Ireland.jpeg","newsTitle":"D\u00fan Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council delivers new social houses under Rebuilding Ireland Programme","newsContent":"<p>The homes were designed and built by John Sisk & Son on a brown field site, to a rapid delivery programme.<\/p>\r\n<p>The prototype development was officially opened today by An Cathaoirleach of Dlr, Councillor Tom Murphy, and Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, Damien English, TD.<\/p>\r\n<p>As near Zero Energy Buildings \u2018nZEB\u2019 will become mandatory for all housing stock in the near future these homes demonstrate how this can be achieved cost effectively, to a rapid build programme on a difficult site. The homes are designed and built to a very high specification, taking advantage of some of the latest innovations and technology in house building, resulting in ultra-modern, energy efficient and high quality homes.<\/p>\r\n<p>The development consists of twelve houses in total, ten 2-bed terraced houses and two 2-bed semi-detached houses, located in the centre of D\u00fan Laoghaire, at George\u2019s Place. This development has provided much needed dwellings built to the highest environmental standards in keeping with our ethos of providing bright, spacious, comfortable accommodation, with superb indoor air quality and low running costs for our tenants.<\/p>\r\n<p>These homes will be allocated to Dlr tenants in the coming weeks.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Speaking at the launch of the new homes, An Cathaoirleach, Cllr Tom Murphy, said:<\/strong><br><br>\u201cIn setting out our ambition for this project Dlr wanted sustainably designed and well-constructed, quality houses which achieved a BER A1 energy rating. We are delighted with the open, transparent and collaborative relationship we developed with our construction partner, John Sisk & Son, who have delivered on all fronts \u2013 safe, quality, on budget & timely delivery. The provision of social and affordable housing is the Council\u2019s main priority and we are delighted to formally take possession of these houses today and look forward to getting families settled into their new homes.\u201d<br><br><br><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Commenting on the handover of the scheme, Stephen Bowcott, CEO of John Sisk said:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cD\u00fan Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council had a vision for this prototype development. They wanted it to be constructed with top quality materials which would deliver energy efficient, easy to run and maintain homes, which would add to the architectural heritage of the area. Working in partnership with them and our supply chain we have delivered on that vision in only 8 months \u2013 a great demonstration of our house building capability through our dedicated \u2018Sisk Living\u2019 brand. <\/p>\r\n<p>We worked closely with the client and with the local neighbours to the site and the wider community to ensure the development would fit in to the environment and deliver comfortable, energy efficient home for the people who will live in them. This is our first delivery of Social Houses since 2009 and we are quite proud to confirm that it is being delivered early, by 3 weeks. We have also proven that builders on a design, build and finance basis can deliver homes at a far lower cost than developers who take the risk of speculatively purchasing land up front for the carrot of big margins.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Addressing the attendees at the launch, Minister of State, Damien English TD, said:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\u201c2018 is a critical year for social housing delivery; a critical year to see the fruits of enhanced capacity building across Local Authorities and Approved Housing Bodies; to see significant increases in the number of new build units being added to stock; to see innovative delivery streams achieving results and to see real impacts for individuals and families across the country.<\/p>\r\n<p>A key priority under Rebuilding Ireland is to increase the level of build on a year by year basis. Local Authorities are absolutely central to the implementation of the action plan. All across Ireland, they are responding to that housing supply challenge and are pushing forward with an ambitious programme of works and we are adding to this list on a constant basis\u201d<br><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-to-deliver-96m-commercial-development-at-manchesters-circle-square","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/CircleSquare_170119_068.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk to deliver \u00a396m commercial development at Manchester\u2019s Circle Square","newsContent":"<p>John Sisk & Son has been selected by Bruntwood as the construction partner to deliver the first phase of the commercial development at Circle Square, a new city centre neighbourhood in the heart of Manchester\u2019s Oxford Road Corridor innovation district.<\/p>\r\n<p>The appointment, with a development value of \u00a396m follows Sisk\u2019s announcement in November 2017 that it had been chosen to deliver the \u00a3140m Circle Square Affinity residential development for Bruntwood\u2019s joint venture partner Select Property Group, and brings the total value of the project to \u00a3240m.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk is due to complete all the current contract works on the project, which at peak will employ a workforce of 1,300 people, during 2021.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Guy Fowler, John Sisk & Son\u2019s Managing Director, UK North & Major Projects, said: <\/strong>\u201cJohn Sisk & Son is delighted to be selected as construction partner to deliver the next phase of this exciting development on behalf of Bruntwood and Select Property Group. Both projects demonstrate Sisk\u2019s commitment to building a long term strategic alliance with the city and our clients. We look forward to bringing our extensive residential and commercial expertise to these projects, working in an open and collaborative manner with all of the stakeholders on what is a landmark development for both clients and the City of Manchester.\u201d<br><br>With the total development value of \u00a3750m Circle Square will create a new urban neighbourhood in Manchester, a diverse and unique place where education, technology, business and culture meet, mix and thrive.<\/p>\r\n<p>Circle Square will be delivered over three phases with over two thirds of the scheme completed by 2020. The masterplan for the site includes 1.2m sq ft of commercial office space, 1,700 new homes and 100,000 sq ft of ground floor retail and leisure space for shops, studios, bars and restaurants. A multi-storey car park and two hotels will provide an additional amenity to the site and the 250,000 sq ft of the beautifully designed public realm will bring much needed green space to the city.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ciara Keeling, Director of Asset <\/strong><strong>Management at Bruntwood, said: <\/strong>\"Circle Square will truly be a location like no other \u2013 at the gateway to Manchester\u2019s innovation district and an amazing place to live, work and play. We are delighted to be moving forward with the construction phase of the first two commercial buildings, representing 400,00\u201c0sq ft of beautifully-designed contemporary workspace, with technology, collaboration and well-being at the heart of our customer offer.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u201cCircle Square\u2019s incredible location lends itself to being a natural home for innovative tech businesses and we are already making strides to build a new cluster here with the launch of the new incubator for data science and tech start-ups at Manchester Technology Centre.\u201d<br><br>As part of its commitment to the local community, Sisk is working closely with the multi award winning community engagement specialists \u2018Mancunian Way\u2019 which was set up after the Manchester riots in the summer of 2011 and now works on projects that get right to the heart of social issues, empower people to make positive informed choices, build resilience and constantly promote personal responsibility.<br><br><\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-completes-redevelopment-restoration-of-londons-royal-academy-of-arts","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/2018.07.03_RA_0088.jpeg","newsTitle":"Sisk completes redevelopment & restoration of London\u2019s Royal Academy of Arts","newsContent":"<p>John Sisk & Son is delighted to announce that it has completed a major redevelopment and restoration of London\u2019s iconic Royal Academy of Arts.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk delivered this high-profile project for the Royal Academy's 250th anniversary having commenced building works in October 2015, creating a link between Burlington House and Burlington Gardens, uniting the two-acre campus for the first time in its history.<\/p>\r\n<p>Works included installing the largest temporary roof structure in London to enable the careful conservation of the Burlington Gardens fa\u00e7ade, along with the redevelopment of the interior to create new exhibition spaces, a Clore Learning Centre and Benjamin West Lecture Theatre. Along with the internal works, the Burlington Gardens fa\u00e7ade and its 22 statues have been returned to their former glory. This has resulted in a renewed and vibrant streetscape in this part of Mayfair.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ajaz Shafi, Managing Director, John Sisk & Son - UK South, commented:<\/strong> \u201cSisk is delighted to have delivered the redevelopment and restoration of the Royal Academy of Arts. It has been a pleasure to work alongside our supply chain partners on such an iconic building. This prestigious project enabled us to combine the various skills within our group and provide real value for our client.\u201d<br><br><strong>Stephen Bowcott, CEO, John Sisk & Son, said: <\/strong>\u201cAs an innovative, international, engineering and construction company, John Sisk & Son is proud to have safely delivered such a large, complex and multidisciplinary project. Now that this iconic building has been redeveloped and restored in time for its 250th anniversary, I am sure it will be enjoyed by many more visitors over the next 250 years and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>The Royal Academy of Arts restoration and redevelopment was a high profile and uniquely complex scheme, combining the challenge of delivering exceptionally high quality exposed concrete and interior finishes, with the complete deconstruction and re-instatement of the historically important British Academy Room and new facilities and galleries throughout.<\/p>\r\n<p>The logistically complex site is split across two separate grade 2 listed buildings. It was planned for completion to coincide with the Academy\u2019s 250th birthday in 2018. Critically the Royal Academy has remained open, hosting major exhibitions and running the RA Schools throughout construction. Sisk has minimised disruption for the RA, its audience and stakeholders in delivering this 20+ phase programme. Particularly important was the collaborative and solution oriented approach that the combined team took in managing the complexity of unknown elements that were uncovered during the course of construction whilst maintaining efficient progress towards the end date.<\/p>\r\n<p>A key challenge of the works was integrating new construction alongside the preservation and restoration of the original features. The key to minimising impact was in Sisk\u2019s innovative use of a combination of laser scanning and digital design modelling to virtually build the project before work began. The combination of innovative techniques used to build the project meant a far higher level of productivity in bringing the project to completion in time for the RA 250 celebrations.<\/p>\r\n<p>The success of the project was also due to our longstanding and specialist supply chain partners who were integral to the delivery of the outstanding quality we have achieved on the project. A project of this nature demands the best skilled people that the industry has and in particular, we have benefited from the contributions of Getjar, Paye, Deconstruct, Artisan, Designer Group, Atlantic Contracts and WB Simpson and our own Sisk Joinery Centre in Dublin. It is with great pleasure we look forward to the opening up of this fantastic project to the Royal Academy\u2019s viewing public on Saturday 19th May 2018.<\/p>"},{"url":"sisk-commits-to-double-energy-productivity","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Double-energy-producitivity-news-item-2018.jpg","newsTitle":"Sisk commits to double energy productivity","newsContent":"<p>As part of its EP100 membership commitment, Sisk has pledged to double its energy productivity within 25 years, joining companies such as Schneider Electric, Johnson Controls, Danfoss and H&M in demonstrating climate leadership by reducing energy use. <\/p>\r\n<p>Supported by The Climate Group, which leads EP100 in partnership with the Alliance to Save Energy, Sisk will now work to identify, assess and implement energy conservation measures while assisting business growth through enhanced resilience and competitiveness. This will help the business achieve its aim of doubling its energy productivity, measured in kWh\/turnover, by 2030. This is based on the 2014 benchmark Sisk has set under its ISO50001 Certified Energy Management System.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sisk has identified site fuel and fleet fuel as its significant energy users and has a number of projects on its action plan for implementation over the coming year. The development of generator efficiencies and an Eco Driving pilot project has produced impressive results that will extended through the company\u2019s operations. The Eco Driving initiative has been implemented on over 100 vehicles and has resulted in a saving of approximately 33,000 litres or 10% of annual consumption.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Commenting on Sisk\u2019s membership of EP100, Ian O\u2019Connor, Energy Manager, John Sisk & Son, said:  <\/strong><em>\u201cWe are delighted to announce our membership of global energy efficiency initiative EP100 and our commitment to doubling our energy productivity within 25 years. As the first Irish business join EP100, Sisk is proud to be leading the way in demonstrating climate leadership by reducing energy use.\u201d<\/em><br><br><strong>Stephen Bowcott, CEO, John Sisk & Son, added: <\/strong>\u201cEnergy efficiency is an important part of our long-term business strategy at John Sisk & Son. As an innovative, international, engineering and construction company with extensive operations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe, we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and contributing to the global fight against climate change. Sisk\u2019s membership of EP100 further demonstrates this commitment.\u201d<strong><br><br>Helen Clarkson, CEO of The Climate Group, said: <\/strong><em><\/em>\u201cAs the first Irish company to join EP100, Sisk is positioning itself alongside some of the world\u2019s most influential companies committed to the highest levels of leadership on climate change. By making smarter use of everyday energy, our members are driving tech innovation while saving on energy bills and lowering their emissions \u2013 that\u2019s good business.\"<br><br>Sisk joins EP100 in the recognition that doubling energy productivity improves corporate stability and profitability, while also contributing to limiting global warming to well below 2\u00b0C as set out by the UN COP21 Paris Agreement.<br><br>Business accounts for around half of the electricity used worldwide. By focusing on energy productivity outcomes, Sisk can reduce its own energy costs and significantly contribute to reducing energy demand.<\/p>"},{"url":"pairc-ui-chaoimh-named-project-of-the-year-at-ice-awards","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Pairc-Ui-Chaoimh-wins-at-ICE-awards-news-item-2018.jpg","newsTitle":"Pairc Ui Chaoimh named Project of the Year at ICE Awards","newsContent":"<p>P\u00e1irc U\u00ed Chaoimh was the headline winner of the \u201cICE Project of the Year Award\u201d, as voted for by the general public and industry participants alike. This was its second award of the night having already won one of the Judges Silver Awards, which were presented by well-known architect Angela Brady OBE.<\/p>\r\n<p>This is a great achievement for all involved on this landmark project. Luas Cross City won the award for Best Project in the Civil Engineering Category and members of the Sisk Steconfer JV Team were present to collect to trophy.<\/p>\r\n<p>As if that was not enough Sisk also won the BIM Excellence Award for our use of BIM on a recent data centre project for a multinational client. Sisk was nominated in six categories in total, as well as the Project of the Year Award.<\/p>\r\n<p>Earlsfort Terrace (Commercial project over \u20ac10m), Baggot Plaza (Refurb \/ Fit Out) and our Health, Safety and Wellbeing initiative with DePuy (Health, Safety & Wellbeing) were also shortlisted in their respective categories and well represented at the event.<\/p>\r\n<p>And as if that was not enough\u2026.P\u00e1irc U\u00ed Chaoimh picked up another award at the Irish Concrete Society Awards the following night! This demonstrates the quality of all the elements of that project as a great showpiece for our commitment to Building Excellence.<\/p>"},{"url":"national-student-awards","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Pairc-Ui-Chaoimh-wins-at-ICE-awards-news-item-2018.jpg","newsTitle":"National Student Awards","newsContent":"<p>Awards were given to the Top 3 in Materials Technology Wood, Technical Graphics, Technology, Constructions Studies, Design & Communication Graphics and Graphics and Construction on the day.<\/p>\r\n<p>Dave Tracey, John Sisk & Son Training Centre Manager attended the event as part of our involvement. Two Awards for the Junior Certificate Materials Technology Wood were made in our Training Centre and they were much appreciated at the event.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Association acknowledged both the Students and their Teachers for their fantastic achievements in last year\u2019s State Examinations.<\/p>"},{"url":"john-sisk-son-has-been-shortlisted-for-six-awards-in-the-irish-construction-excellence-ice-awards-2018","newsImage":"https:\/\/johnsiskandson.com\/uploads\/images\/Luas-Cross-City-gauge-run-17th-June-2017-Pic-7.jpg","newsTitle":"John Sisk & Son has been shortlisted for six Awards in the Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Awards 2018","newsContent":"<p>The categories are:<\/p>\r\n<ul><li>Luas Cross City has been shortlisted in the Civil Engineering Category;<\/li>\r\n<li>P\u00e1irc U\u00ed Chaoimh has been shortlisted in the Leisure \/ Tourism Category;<\/li>\r\n<li>Earlsfort Terrace has been shortlisted in the commercial (over \u20ac10m) Category;<\/li>\r\n<li>Baggot Plaza has been shortlisted in the Refurbishment \/ Retrofit \/ Fit Out Category;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>John Sisk & Son has been shortlisted in:<\/p>\r\n<ul><li>the BIM Excellence Category and<\/li>\r\n<li>the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Category<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>You can vote for your favourite Sisk project to win \u201cProject of the Year Award\u201d by clicking on the link below:<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/iceawards.ie\/finalists\/\">http:\/\/iceawards.ie\/finalists\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>The Winners will be announced at the Gala Event in March so watch this space for more updates!<\/p>"}]