Category: Commercial Over €10m
Project: One Microsoft Place
Contractor: BAM Ireland
Client: Microsoft
Lead Architect: RKD Architects
Contract Value: €134 million

The project was completed on time and within budget, enabling Microsoft’s team to start using the facility from 27th November 2017. This was followed by an official launch conducted by An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on 22nd February 2018. Speaking at the launch, An Taoiseach commented, “I am confident that this new campus will provide the perfect backdrop to the continued work of Microsoft as the team of talented people drive innovation and technical breakthroughs that we will all benefit from both now and in the years to come.”

Category: Commercial Over €10m
Project: 10 Molesworth Street
Contractor: P.J. Hegarty & Sons
Client: IPUT
Lead Architect: Henry J Lyons
Contract Value: €39 million

P.J. Hegarty and Sons have constructed an award-winning building which is held in the highest regard in the industry. The project is deemed a success by the client, whose head of construction has 40 years’ experience in the industry and was continually impressed with the approach of P.J. Hegarty’s construction team. This success was founded on a very successful Pre-Construction phase, in which the team engaged with neighbouring property owners and their consultants, the client and the design team. This provided for a fundamental understanding of the best way to build the project while considering impacts of third parties. During construction, the team overcame the many challenges the project presented: City centre logistics, Neighbours’ concerns: residential and business, Three storey basement construction – 11m below street level, Protected four-storey structure immediately adjacent, Challenging programme & Coordination of trades.

Ultimate success for a building project may be considered by performance in relation to: safety, quality, programme and the commercial outcome. In all of these areas P.J. Hegarty excelled. Henry J Lyons architects are industry leaders and acknowledge the superior finish that P.J. Hegarty provided, while IPUT have awarded a follow-on project on the basis of the team’s performance at 10 Molesworth Street, describing the team as “a credit to their company and the industry”.

Category: Commercial Over €10m
Project: Block A&B Capital Dock
Contractor: John Sisk and Son Holdings
Client: Kennedy Wilson
Lead Architect: O’Mahony Pike Architects
Contract Value: €100 million

The development consisted of two separate commercial buildings with a gross floor area of over 22,000 sq mts for Kennedy Wilson. The basement structure consists of two storeys below ground and extends to the full footprint of the site. Enabling works included the modifications to the existing state street basement which comprises of mechanical and electrical relocations, new plant rooms and bathroom facilities and temporary works. The new design for the basement utilised the existing secant pile wall and a proportion of the CFA piles below the -2 level slab.

Category: Commercial Under €10m
Project: Audi Centre
Contractor: Collen Construction
Client: Charles Hurst Group
Lead Architect: EMD Architect
Contract Value: €9.35 million

Audi Centre is a new technologically-advanced flagship showroom based around Audi’s newest design concept to provide an unparalleled retail experience for customers and showcase the latest Audi innovations. The project involved demolition of the existing structure to allow for the construction of the new 8750m² 4-storey Audi Centre complete with car showrooms over 2 levels, mezzanine sales offices, storeroom, high-tech workshop containing 18 service bays with state-of-the-art technology and car parking facilities on levels 1, 2 and 3.

The showrooms incorporate a modern auto retail design including a high-end feature display area, customer relaxation area with interactive screens, a dedicated handover suite, Audi Café and a kids play area. The building contains a ground floor showroom consisting of a customer reception area, service reception, new car display and new car handover bays. The first floor is accessed via an escalator and contains the main new car display showroom. The project also included associated fit-out works of the showroom and workshops etc., associated site works, drainage and a statutory services installation.

Category: Industrial
Project: Nestbox Factory Extension, Oram, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan
Contractor: Broomfield Construction Ltd
Client: Golden Irish Eggs
Lead Architect: Killiney Design Associates

Broomfield Construction have 45 years in achieving construction excellence in managing our projects and bringing them to a successful completion. The Nestbox in Castleblayney was no exception to achieving construction excellence but on this job, we excelled at it. Broomfield Construction took on the project from a design that did not identify the risks of the job and through our expertise, management styles and experience we were able to set up a very competent team who very quickly established and overcame all risks to achieving a project that came in on time, on budget and with a quality that is rarely seen in an industrial unit of this size.

Phase 1 was handed over successfully to the client on the original requested date and the factory was able to open up and pass all associated food processing audits while phase 2 construction site was still ongoing. Phase 2 was a building situated between the new and the existing food processing factories and the contractor successfully allowed the client to carry on with their business unhindered while we could continue and progress our 2nd phase and leave ready for their next expansion.

The Nestbox is a large eggs packaging facility that now supplies eggs of all grades to all major Irish supermarkets and is now expanding to export to Europe and Arabia as a result of this successful construction. This has been a major boost to a small border country town in terms of employment and business at both construction stage and in the end product.

Category: Civil Engineering
Project: Carlingford Ferry
Contractor: L&M Keating
Client: Frazier Ferries
Lead Engineer: RPS
Contract Value: €4.5 million

The Carlingford Ferry project is an all-Ireland engineering success story. The privately funded project has been sensitively engineered to provide a sustainable cross border tourism link across Carlingford Lough. Since its inception in 2007, the project team have worked tirelessly to identify and overcome many challenges to make this project a success.

The ro-ro service by Frazier Ferries now provides a timetabled cross border ferry service for up to 44 cars plus passengers. Two new terminals at Greenore, Co. Louth and Greencastle, Co. Down provide the infrastructure of the new service. The service provides an alternative to the 50km road trip and strengthens ties between two communities North and South of the border. Each of the terminals has a unique design in response to client requirements, environmental considerations and public consultations.

The project adds to the significant portfolio of marine works that are being undertaken by our domestic contractors, consultants and suppliers. This privately funded project was delivered to an extremely high standard with a challenging programme in a challenging environment. Not only is this project a benchmark in Irish Engineering but the project shows how Irish Engineering can contribute positively to local communities. The project is a milestone in Irish coastal construction as it changes the Irish-UK border.

Category: Civil Engineering
Project: Rehabilitation of Runway 06-24 at Shannon Airport
Contractor: Lagan Asphalt Limited
Client: Shannon Airport Authority
Lead Engineer: RPS Consulting Engineers – Galway Office
Contract Value: €12.3 million

Shannon Airport is vital to the local economy of the region. A review of its 30 year old runway identified the need for major renewal works to extend its working life. SAA/RSP embarked on an innovative procurement process to identify a contractor that would work collaboratively with the team to deliver the project under strict time and budgetary pressures.

Lagan were selected on the basis of their experience, resources, technical ability and price to help finalise the scope, programme and price. This inclusive process resulted in completion ahead of schedule, within budget and with an enhanced runway life of 20 years.
The project was micromanaged on an hourly basis to ensure the operational status of the airport was maintained throughout the project period. Health & Safety, Quality and Environment issues were all given the highest priority.

Mr Niall Maloney, SAA Operations Director: “One of the key elements to the success of the project was the buy in by Lagan Asphalt Management and the fact they had a Company Director on site for every night of the construction project. This was a huge comfort to Airport Management and a significant contribution to the successful delivery of this project.”

Category: Education
Project: DCU Student Hub
Contractor: Duggan Brothers Contractors Limited
Client: DCU Student Hub
Lead Architect: MOLA Architecture
Contract Value: €12 million

The DCU “U” Building is a significant addition to the DCU Glasnevin campus and is truly the locus of student activities in DCU. The building creates spaces for both student activities, club, and societies and is a platform for student democracy, advocacy and interaction.

The transparent and open design of the building which is centred around a central auditorium space is unique and challenges the perception of what a university building should be and ought to be. It is the first in a new breed of student union buildings, which aims to put the student experience to the fore, in the delivery of third level education.

User centred and designed to provide flexibility in use for the duration of the building’s lifecycle. The design and construction of this unique building posed both challenges to the designers and the construction team who worked in close collaboration to deliver a building of excellence for current and future generations of DCU students. In built form, this building embodies the stated ambition of the University, to create a student focused, transparent and modern campus buildings which underlie DCU’s position as Ireland’s fastest growing university.

Category: Healthcare
Project: Waterford Primary Care Centre
Contractor: JJ Rhatigan Building Contractors
Client: Heath Service Executive (HSE)
Lead Architect: Avanti Architects
Contract Value: €14.5 million

The Primary Care Centre bundle is a high-profile project for our client the Heath Service Executive (HSE) with sites spread across Ireland. 14 primary care centres (PCCs) were delivered as part of this Project nationwide, of which Waterford PCC is one of the largest.

This project bundle was delivered for the HSE in association with the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) as a Public Private Partnership (PPP). Such PPP enables the use of third-party capital to provide the funding for the development, an innovative method of delivering high quality primary care services under the one roof to these communities.

One of the main challenges and also a distinguishing success on the project was JJ Rhatigan management of the design process and the construction stages of both a Public Private Partnerships (PPP) and a Design & Build Contract.

The Waterford Primary Care Centre Project consisted of the construction of a part 2 storey / part 3 storey healthcare facility (4700m2) situated on the grounds of the existing St Otteran’s Hospital, a live healthcare campus, in Waterford City.

The development included a Grade A specification fit-out to facilitate a Physio Department, Dental Department, GP Department including X-ray facilities, Occupational therapy, Speech & Language, Mental health Department and early intervention.

Category: Public or Heritage Building
Project: New Divisional Garda Headquarters
Contractor: Duggan Brothers (Contractors) Ltd
Client: The Commissioner of Public Works in Ireland
Lead Architect: The Office of Public Works Architectural Services
Contract Value: €22.3 million

The project built by Duggan Brothers involved the development of a new divisional Garda Headquarters (circa 4,000m2) for Wexford Town. The development consists of a three and five storey building, along the Mulgannon Road, stepping down to a single storey at the rear. The scale and massing of these distinct volumes are reflective of the main functional elements of the Garda Station. The five storey block houses the administrative support areas, which is linked to the three storey administrative block via a series of bridges that traverse the public atrium. The custody area and prisoner processing area, along with other technical support areas are contained within the single storey structures, which also form three sides of a secure courtyard. The site was a brownfield site which previously contained a malt distillery which was demolished prior to Duggan Brothers commencement on site.

Approximately 440,000 bricks were used in the construction of the project. There were significant logistical, structural, architectural, environmental and resource management techniques required throughout the project which caused staying inside the parameters of the project schedule challenging. These challenges were all managed by use of a collaborative approach between the Design and Construction teams that planned, understood and resourced the works efficiently. The implementation of this approach throughout the project reaped positive results for all of the team involved.

The Internal Joinery was a very large element within the building. The main joinery elements were Oak Ceilings, Wall Claddings, Floors, Doors, Screens plus Window and Door Linings. Duggan Brothers also had to consider as to how each joinery element would impact on the other and ensure they all blended together as seamlessly as possible.

The care taken in the execution of the key design details throughout the building is undoubtedly evident, for example; the interface between the brickwork and limestone cills and plinths. The clarity of the junctions and the quality of the workmanship are apparent throughout the building. The generosity of the key spaces, with particular reference to the atrium space is magnificent.

Category: Public or Heritage Building
Project: The Sacred Heart Church, The Folly, Waterford
Contractor: Robert Quinn Ltd
Client: The Sacred Heart Church Parish Committee
Lead Architect: Mr. Gary Falconer (C.J Falconer & Associates)
Contract Value: €1.22 million

The Sacred Heart Church in The Folly, Waterford is an iconic landmark structure located in the heart of Waterford City, and it is a protected structure. The building was originally constructed in 1973. The building occupies a site of 0.7338 ha. The building extends 1932m2 which overlooks a large residential area.

The building is in existence for over 45 years and as with a building of this age a number of issues had evolved over the years mainly, the existing copper roof and Dalle De Verre panels had begun to fail which caused water ingress in a number of areas. Our challenge was to complete the required works in an agreed manner that did not impact the daily ceremonies in the Church while managing a busy construction site and the co-ordination of multiple sub-contractors on an approx. roof area of ¾ of an acre.

Category: Public or Heritage Building
Project: Scots Church Development
Contractor: Collen Construction
Client: VHI Healthcare
Lead Architect: McCauley Daye O’Connell
Contract Value: €18 million

The foundation stone of the Presbyterian Church in Abbey Street was laid on the 6th of May 1868. The church, which took the name ‘the Scot’s Church’ in 1929, comprises three separate building structures in a Victorian Gothic Revival style. A mandate was set by the client to assimilate the protected buildings into a new HQ which would, wherever achievable, respect the cultural, religious, historical and architectural heritage, with minimal interventions.

The overriding conservation principal for the project has been the reversibility of any interventions, ensuring that no aspect of the historic fabric will be permanently affected by its provision. The protected structure was to integrate and form part of a city campus style outlook coexisting with the new exoskeleton building. This vision was realised by proficient collaboration of design teams, construction professional team and highly skilled specialist contractors working together as an efficient unit resulting in a completed project succeeding beyond client expectations and robustly meeting the needs of a growing business model. Among the numerous feedback quotes recorded is that “many say that it feels like working in a new and better organisation”.

Category: Public or Heritage Building
Project: Conservation of Blarney Castle and Blarney Castle Entrance Café
Contractor: Redmond Building Restoration Limited
Client: Blarney Castle Estate
Lead Architect: Southgate Associates
Contract Value: €2 million

Blarney Castle is one of Ireland’s most iconic buildings, a partially-ruined, Late Medieval stronghold, 90 feet in height, at the top of which is found the Blarney Stone, a tourist destination of world-renown attracting nearly half a million visitors annually. Such an ancient structure necessitates care to ensure both its longevity, but also its safety. RBR were employed by the Blarney Castle Estate to conserve the exterior of the castle to best practice standards. The works were carried out on a phased basis, over several winters, while tourist numbers were at their seasonal lowest, though the castle remained open throughout the works, necessitating cooperative arrangements between RBR operatives and those of the Castle to protect the positive visitor experience.

Café: A new café and rest room facility was provided at the main gate of Blarney Castle. Works could only start once the tourist season was slowing down in late Autumn 2017 and to be finished before levels increased again in Spring 2018. The arrival of Storm Ophelia and the worst winter weather seen for many decades did hamper production and test the mettle of those on and off site. The Client’s needs were sympathetically translated into designs by Southgate Associates and these were executed by RBR and the excellent team of Specialist Sub-Contractors and Tradesmen including conservation masons and joiners. Materials incorporated into the stone walls were to replicate, insofar as was possible, those used in the iconic 15th Century Tower House that is Blarney Castle. The end result has done much to improve the visitor experience of thousands of tourists to Blarney Castle and Ireland in general.

Category: Fit Out or Refurbishment
Project: Scots Church Development
Contractor: Collen Construction
Client: VHI Healthcare
Lead Architect: McCauley Daye O Connell
Contract Value: €18 million

The goal was to realise and achieve dynamic internal spaces and unique working environment which workers can be proud of and enjoy. To create an identity for a new chapter in the evolution of the client’s business and, a workplace and place of learning and innovation. The decision of the readaption of the old and new and the weaving and integration of elements and building fabric into a cohesive component was the defining scope for the internal spaces to create a city campus style configuration.

The execution and implementation of the vision was provided by collaborative partnering with specialist trusted contractors harnessed from a dependable supply chain with a proven track record in fit out sphere. The management, control process and communication skills demonstrated to deliver the project were exemplary and resulted in the project succeeding beyond client expectations and robustly meeting the needs of a growing business model. Among the numerous feedback quotes recorded is that “many say that it feels like working in a new and better organisation” and the word “transformational” from a client staff member defines the success.

Category: Fit Out or Refurbishment
Project: Grant Thornton Headquarters Fit Out
Contractor: Bennett (Construction) Ltd
Client: Grant Thornton
Lead Architect: MCA Architects
Contract Value: €14.6 million

Bennett Construction were the Main Contractor on the high spec office fit out of a custom-built new headquarters on City Quay for Grant Thornton. The seven-storey building was designed by Henry J Lyons, the fit out designed by MCA architects and built by Bennett Construction with input from Grant Thornton throughout the design, build and fit out.

Occupying six of seven floors in the building, the move provides Grant Thornton with 115,000 square feet of floor space, with hot-desking and paperless working at the firm set to maximise the space further.

Key features of the new building include 360-degree views of the city through the 994 panes of glass that make up the structure. It has an open plan layout with a mix of collaborative and quiet work spaces, new cyber/forensics lab, the latest virtual conferencing technology, client lounge complete with café and roof top terrace and the Academy – a dedicated facility for graduate training and development.

Category: Specialist or Specialist Services Contract
Project: One Molesworth Street
Contractor: Gunn Lennon Fabrications Ltd
Client: Green REIT PLC
Lead Architect: Henry J Lyons – Ronan Savage / Finghin Curraoin
Contract Value: €5.3 million

GLF Facades were appointed as domestic sub-contractors by BAM Building to design, manufacture and install a high-specification metal and glass façade to a new flagship commercial development on the corner of Dawson Street and Molesworth Street Dublin 2. The Client was Green REIT (Dawson Street) DAC and the Design Team included Henry J Lyons Architects, Billings Design Associates and CSEA Engineers. A total of almost 3,000 square metres of metal and glass façade were delivered, ranging in different types from anodised aluminium curtain walling to bespoke structural glazing and patinated bronze cladding. The scheme also features bespoke glass fins with a triangular frit pattern which when lit at night, present a spectacular façade to Dawson Street. The scheme included almost 10 tonnes of bronze panels, a unique bronze entrance gate, a revolving door and architectural bronze entrance doors. All façade design and engineering were carried out by GLF’s in-house personnel in Dublin.

The facade was delivered on time and within budget while maintaining the highest standards in Health & Safety. Key challenges in terms of design, fabrication, finishing and logistics were successfully overcome to deliver a world-class building façade.

Category: Specialist or Specialist Services Contract
Project: Portmarnock Kilkenny Limestone Floor Restoration
Contractor: Marble & Tile
Client: Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links, Dublin
Lead Architect: N/A

As the hammers fell a bygone era of Dublin elegance and glamour began to emerge from the dust, carefully each ceramic tile was lifted, one by one they came out until the carpenters stood before what looked to be a black and white marble floor – a shadow of its former self it had been hidden for many years beneath this ceramic floor – completely forgotten.

Now it was back in the daylight with considerable damage, sections missing, holes, cracks and dressed in decades of dirt. To the untrained eye, this sorry sight that once played host to Royalty looked as though it would be lost forever. With skilled tradesmen and clients with a passion for restoration – this floor was about to be saved. Marble and Tile based in the heart of Kildare whose skills and passion for natural stone made them the perfect custodians for this piece of history restored this floor to its former beauty once again functional and true to its original self. A focal point, and something everyone is very proud to have been involved with.

Category: Specialist or Specialist Services Contract
Project: One Molesworth Street
Contractor: Cobec Engineering Group
Client: Green Reit PLC
Lead Architect: Henry J Lyons
Contract Value: €2.2 million

One Molesworth Street is an outstanding development of the finest quality design. The project involved the construction of a six-storey over 3 basements mixed-use development. The construction of the building was far from orthodox and as a result Cobec Engineering had to look at a number of innovative ideas to overcome this including using pre-made product to allow for faster installation.

The building had to be commissioned in stages as it came available to the testing team at Cobec Engineering. One Molesworth Street was delivered to the Client and the Design Team expectations.

One Molesworth Street meets the highest standards of sustainability and achieves the LEED Platinum accreditation.

Category: Residential
Project: Steep Wedge House
Contractor: ECO Timber Frame
Client: Sullivan Family
Lead Architect: Gareth Sullivan – Simply Architecture
Contract Value: €340,000

This project sets an example for the construction industry as to what is possible when innovative design is embraced. The project asks us to look beyond obvious development sites to overcome housing issues in our country. It also demonstrates how passive house standards can be achieved simply through careful detailing and clever construction methods. This project shows that a much better standard of housing stock is possible with an emphasis on energy efficiency, light and quality of space regardless of the many restrictions a site may offer and therefore deserves recognition in the context of our current housing crisis.

The extremely difficult site conditions led to an opportunity which instigated an unusual built form that nevertheless is successful in terms of its form and function. In this way the project also asks us to question the status quo of housing development styles in Ireland and expresses a need to explore different design solutions and construction methods. The builder and design team relationship was also explored in a different way and this project has shown that design & delivery processes different to the norm in the Irish construction industry can be very successful.

Category: Residential
Project: Racecourse Common Phase 2
Contractor: Currabeg Developments Ltd
Client: Housing Department, Fingal County Council Civic Offices
Lead Architect: Fingal County Council Architects Dept.
Contract Value: €9.2 million

The project involved the construction of seventy-four dwellings with associated external works and site development works.
Consisting of 29 two-bed, 36 three-bed and 9 four-bed two storey units, the scheme was designed by Fingal County Council’s Architects Department using a collaborative BIM process and the site works and landscaping have been designed in accordance with DMURS principles.

Site supervision and project management was carried out by a consultant team with an in-house Clerk of Works inspection regime.

The exceptional quality of this project, which has been delivered on time and on budget, has set the standard for social housing delivery in Fingal County Council for the future. The estate has already developed a strong community spirit normally associated with more established estates and is seen as a very positive contribution to Lusk village.

Category: Residential – Private Housing
Project: Castleland Park
Contractor: J Wade Developments
Client: J Wade Developments
Lead Architect: Terry & O’Flanagan

Located in the less developed southern side of Balbriggan, the area is elevated and offers spectacular views over the Mourne Mountains, Ardgillian Park and Skerries.
The houses are brick and pebble-dashed providing a low maintenance home and area, therefore, ensuring that the area will always look presentable.

These homes have been extremely popular with prospective buyers due to the large amount of space on offer which extends to 112m2 (1325 sq. feet).
These are spacious modern homes for a dynamic family with a thoughtful spacious design. The large kitchen, dining and sunroom are open plan to allow a fluid flowing area.

The generous living room incorporates a bay window which floods the area with natural light. Outside, the cobble locked front allows for two car parking spaces along with two flowerbeds. Furthermore, all of these houses boast sun-filled back gardens, ideal for anyone who enjoys relaxing in the tranquillity of your garden.
The idea is to offer the realistic price of €280,000 and give buyers that little bit extra. This attitude is reflected in the finishes of these homes – tiling in all these homes, along with quality Irish made kitchens and built-in wardrobes from Nolan Kitchens.

Another important feature of these houses is the 21st century heating and energy efficiency that J Wade Developments have incorporated to ensure A2 building energy rating (BER).

Category: International
Project: Royal Academy of Arts, London
Contractor: John Sisk & Son
Client: Royal Academy
Lead Architect: David Chipperfield Architects
Contract Value: £55 million

The new RA is the product of a major redevelopment that links the 17th-century mansion on Piccadilly with a grand 19th-century former university building. The new campus allows visitors for the first time to wander freely from Burlington House to Burlington Gardens, while opening up new spaces for making, exhibiting and debating art and architecture.

Since 1867, the RA has been based in Burlington House. Back then it was in an airy suburb at the edge of town, but today, it is at the very centre of a sprawling cosmopolitan city. In 2001, the RA purchased 6 Burlington Gardens, which sits directly behind Burlington House.

A few years later, Sisk and the RA began work on a masterplan that would link the two sites, add more gallery spaces and include a brand new lecture theatre and learning centre. The new RA opened on 19 May 2018, in time for their 250th anniversary.

Category: International
Project: The Horizon Building, Ilford
Contractor: John Paul Construction
Client: Development Securities (Ilford) Ltd (U+I PLC)
Lead Architect: Farrells
Contract Value: €30 million

The Horizon Building plays a key role in the transformation of Ilford; what was once an industrial and commercial area is becoming a vibrant residential quarter. This sub-urban area with attractive commuter opportunities into and around London, is evidenced by the three new additional residential developments presently under construction, along with the advancement of Crossrail upgrades and new train connections.

The building’s design is attractive, modern, multifunctional and an exemplary statement of what can be done to help lift the profile of an area. The building was designed by leading Architects, Farrells who are known for their ability to “create something special”.

The standard of accommodation within the units is excellent, juxtaposing high-end finishes and abundant natural light to create an inviting and comforting feel. Thoughtful multi-purpose areas such as the roof of the retail space at level 1 allow for outdoor recreation and a sunny place for families to spend time together.

The Horizon Building is ultimately a catalyst for the modernisation of the Ilford area, representing its potential for future prosperity. John Paul Construction are proud to have had the opportunity to be part of this forward-thinking project.

Category: Innovation in Construction Process
Innovation: Prefabricated Double Skin Slab Reinforcement
Contractor: Midland Steel Reinforcement Supplies LTD.

Midland Steel prefabricate Double Skin Slab Reinforcement panels for the Irish and UK construction markets. This off-site prefabrication saves up to 75% of time when compared to the traditional on-site method of steel fixing. This product gives the client a distinct time and quality advantage over the traditional method and requires as little as two steel fixers to install the panels on-site.

From the company’s experience during previous projects, a panel up to 50 m2 can be installed and fixed under 15 minutes. These panel are pre-slung to allow an efficient installation process and are supplied with a Temporary Works Design Certificate and an installation key plan sequence.

Category: Innovation in Construction Process
Innovation: Digital Project Delivery (DPD)
Contractor: John Sisk & Son (Holdings) Ltd.

Digital Project Delivery is a Sisk Innovative Construction Process introduced into their business to demystify the stigma around BIM and increase productivity.
“Digital Project Delivery (DPD) enables the digitisation of the processes in which our projects are designed, constructed and handed over through collaboration and innovative technology.”

DPD maximises the benefits through enhanced collaboration, minimising risk and improving productivity, efficiency and quality in our delivery throughout the whole lifecycle of a project.

DPD provides a set of digital tools, procedures and guidance for Information Management (IM), Building Information Modelling (BIM), and Innovative Technology underpinned by the amalgamation of our people, tools and technologies and management processes.

Category: Innovation in Construction Process
Innovation: CLN3 Data Hall Modularisation
Contractor: Mace
Client: Confidential

This solution has delivered exceptional results through exceptional practices, ultimately shaping a solution that has set a new bench mark in data centre delivery. The combination of an innovative modular design born from a rigorous and collaborative DfSMA methodology, blended with the appropriate application of the latest technology and a people centric planning system all come together to deliver a project safer, better, faster with less effort and frustration.

Headline benefit realisation: 75% reduction in working at height, 60% reduction in defects, 43% improvement in programme efficiency, 45% reduction in labour spend,

Additional Benefits: Reduced transport and congestion on site, Real time project transparency, Improved planning capability, Reduced meeting preparation and reporting, Improved data integrity, Robust platform for continual improvement.

Category: Construction Project Manager
Project Manager: Joseph Sheeran
Contractor: John Paul Construction
Project: Redevelopment of the iconic Miesian Plaza – Blocks 1, 2 and 3
Client: Remley Developments
Lead Architect: Scott Tallon Walker
Contract Value: €98 million

Finalist comment:

My love for construction, managing complex and iconic structures and the continued quest to excel and improve has always been my lifetime goal. There is a fantastic sense of personal achievement when walking past projects that I have been involved with. These traits coupled with sound construction knowledge and experience and the respect for clients, consultants and fellow colleagues are the key ingredients to being a Professional Project Manager.

To have been given the opportunity to work on the iconic Miesian Plaza was truly an honour, whilst painful and challenging at times, we ultimately delivered a project that John Paul Construction, Remley Developments and indeed the people of Dublin can be proud of. The lessons learnt on Miesian Plaza still resonate within the Company. One of the standout results from the project was the alternative design and temporary works solution for the main core alteration works of block A. By introducing a number of temporary steel frames through the 11 storey block A, the demolition and reconstruction of the central concrete cores was able to proceed in a 2 stage process, instead of the original 4 stages which had the potential to delay the completion of the overall project. Ultimately this final solution saved over 6 weeks from the overall programme of works.

Following the successful implementation of this temporary works approach at Miesian Plaza, I was able to pass on this design solution to other Construction Managers within John Paul Construction during the design development phase of the €37 million Seamark Building, which required the reconfiguration of the main lift and stair cores of the building. My solution was taken a step further and the steel frames utilised in both the temporary and permanent works led to further savings in time and cost for the Client on a project further complicated as the façade was retained throughout the demolition.
The personal attributes referred to above that I possess are obtained over time, endurance, wanting to learn more, keeping up with the ever evolving nature of the construction industry, my desire to share knowledge and mentor my younger professional colleagues.

Category: Construction Project Manager
Project Manager: Ray Craig
Contractor: Mace
Project: Project CLN
Client: Confidential
Lead Architect: Nicholas Webb Architects
Contract Value: Confidential

Finalist comment:

In early 2016, I set out to deliver a project for our client that would delight them, satisfying their needs in terms of safety, quality, cost and programme. It was also important for me to demonstrate to our client that they were right to trust Mace to construct their next European data centre projects in Ireland. The ultimate aim was to make Mace the number one partner of choice for our client for all data centre projects in Europe.

We have now successfully completed Phases 1 and 2 on this project, and are well on course to deliver Phase 3 on time and within budget, with the next two Phases about to commence in 2019. Our client now fully trust the Mace team I have assembled, organised, trained and mentored, to deliver on all of its promises.

My key to success has been a continual Pride, Passion, Energy and Enthusiasm; compounded with a relentless attention in harnessing the talents of a high performing team to deliver exception outcomes in the eyes of our Client.

Category: Construction Project Manager
Project Manager: Alan Barnes
Contractor: Collen Construction
Project: Scots Church
Client: VHI
Lead Architect: MDO – McCauley Daye O’Connell
Contract Value: 18 €million

Finalist comment:

This was a complex project with this level of difficulty and complexity. Every aspect of the project was a challenge: planning and executing city centre demolition logistics; piling 210 piles next door to the Abbey Theatre; having to communicate with workers how to deal with heroin use and anti-social behaviour surrounding the site; balancing the demands of a challenging build with the interests of local businesses and residents; the conservation and restoration of a 150 year old church; building a 21st century office block above the church; sloped roofs with leading edges over the Luas tracks; having the client’s head office located adjacent to the site; and access and storage issues.

As Project Manager on Scots Church, I’m proud to have led a dedicated team through these challenges. Personally, it has been very satisfying to deliver a high quality, unique project to the client, that has exceeded the client’s expectations.

Category: Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Initiative: Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Contractor: Collen Construction

Collen now has an agreed vision, through the Collen Safety Charter, which advocates continuous improvement of OHS across its projects, as the company strives to be an industry leader in safety. The Collen Safety Charter provides the foundation for a cultural shift in the way project delivery teams and supply-chain view OHS and injury prevention and allows the project leadership to showcase their commitment to this new set of behaviours and attitudes.

Collen recognises the importance of integrating the OHSMS into the company’s core business processes and their OHSMS is embedded within Collen’s business rather than existing as a sub-system. Collen supports a culture of safety leadership, which is inherent in every department within the organisation and allows everyone to feel accountable for safety. At Collen, workers are encouraged to identify unsafe conditions and behaviours and are comfortable intervening to correct them through clearly defined processes that promote disclosure. OHS is a key aspect of strategic planning within Collen and that accreditation to ISO 45001 will drive OHS to the next level in line with longer-term strategic goals. With Collen now active in various European countries, an internationally recognised OHS accreditation will help it deliver the highest OHS standards wherever it operates.

Category: Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Initiative: Safety first, Second nature
Contractor: Mace

At Mace the purpose is “to lead, inspire and enable everyone to go home safe and well every day.” “Safety first, Second nature” is the value at the heart of its business’ delivery and Mace is committed to continuously improve its performance in health, safety and wellbeing.

On the CLN project, the company has fully embraced the above principles and constantly seek to raise the bar in everything it does, by “leading and inspiring”. Mace are fully supported by the client who operate globally, set rigorous standards for their contractors. Within our client’s portfolio, Mace are recognised as going above and beyond the standards required, and are often called upon to present its initiatives and successes to their other GCs. At a recent performance review, their client recognised Mace as “promoting an excellent culture of safety across the project”. A recent British Safety Council audit awarded this project 5 stars, and this culminated in a Sword of Honour award in November 2018. These awards and plaudits demonstrate the company’s ongoing commitment to not only maintain but continually improve standards, and ensure everyone goes home safe and well every day.

Category: Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Initiative: Safety First at Ardmac
Contractor: Ardmac

Ardmac has introduced innovative, practical and proactive ways to improve the safety and health of its workforce. From Safety First conversations to its Safety Advent calendar and interactive learning opportunities, the company works to continuously develop and communicate its Safety First approach and encourage teams to have ownership and accountability for safety across its business.

Ardmac’s wellbeing approach also forms part of its safety ethos ensuring awareness of its teams on the importance of maintaining a healthy and safe lifestyle both at work and at home, supporting each other as a team and industry, ensuring Ardmac is always Building Better.

Category: Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Initiative: ISO 45001 Accreditation Project
Contractor: CField Construction

CField Construction is dedicated to promoting a culture that supports a strong commitment to Health and Safety throughout all levels of the business.

The company is fully committed to having a ‘Safety First’ attitude in all it does. It has invested in training programmes, to mentor and support all employees so that each can develop to their full potential, and enable the Company to have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications in all areas, most especially in Health and Safety to allow day to day activities be carried out in a safe manner.

The decision to upgrade to ISO 45001 standard is an example of the company’s dedication to continuously review systems and how it actively seeks to establish and maintain the highest possible standards of Health, Safety and Wellbeing. The risk-based approach to managing OHS contained in ISO 45001 has helped the company to introduce a more proactive rather than reactive approach to Health and Safety in the Workplace.

Category: BIM Excellence
Project: Courts Bundle PPP – Waterford Courthouse
Contractor: BAM
Client: Courts Service / NDFA
Architect: Wejchert Architects
Contract Value: €35m approx.

In delivering Waterford Courthouse, BAM confirms; that by adopting the principals outlined in PAS 1192- 2:2013 that projects are delivered with more certainty, less waste and improved efficiencies across the board. Therefore, achieving BIM Level 2 on a project greatly improves chances of commercial success for all stakeholders. The decision as to where these savings are realised by each stakeholder is their own to make and will provide commercial and competition advantages going forward.

BAM’s project delivery has been significantly improved as a direct result of the available BIM related technologies and workflows. The technology has provided a fully transparent and auditable process which in turn means BAM have had better visibility on the performance and engagement of all project team members such as Architects, Engineers and of course Specialist Contractors. BIM has allowed BAM to have a single source of digital truth for the project delivery.

Category: BIM Excellence
Project: Wembley Pink Car Park
Contractor: Midland Steel Reinforcement Supplies LTD.
Client: O’Keefe Construction LTD.
Contract Value: Confidential

Wembley Pink Car Park, developed by Huber Car Park Systems and O’Keefe Construction, is a multi-storey structure located in London. The complex is being built in the shadow of Wembley Stadium and will have space for 290 coaches and 734 cars.

Midland Steel provided a fully BIM Level 2 reinforcing steel deliverable during this project. The BIM model acted as an information transfer to the BIM team at all times. Requests, design decision and delivery call offs were performed through the BIM software increasing project efficiency and saving time. The added benefit of clash detection and 3D modelling allowed for a prefabrication of all reinforcing steel elements. This solution saved the client both onsite costs and time which would not have been possible without a BIM process.

Category: Third Level Course – Postgraduate or CPD
Course Title: Diploma in Applied Building Repair and Conservation
Course Level: Level 9
Provider: Trinity College Dublin

The Diploma in Applied Conservation and Building Repair belongs to Trinity College School of Engineering. It was developed in 2002-03 in answer to the industry’s need for expertise in historic and traditional materials and fabrics.

The main purpose is to provide the students with applied knowledge and skills on the repair and conservation of existing structures. The multidisciplinary and practical nature of the course allows it to meet the needs of industry. The combined professional background and experience of its 46 lecturers including academics, architects, engineers, archaeologists, surveyors, restoration experts (plasterers and masons, timber, metal and thatch craftsmen and quarrymen) provides a comprehensive knowledge. The course is continuously being updated to include latest developments in building conservation such as thermal retrofitting for energy performance and HBIM- historic building information modelling for heritage structures.

The course brings academic research into industry, government institutions and local authorities. Similarly, industrial outcomes and knowledge are fed into the course through the professional experience of our lecturers.

Students come from several backgrounds and the multidisciplinary nature of the course allows them to gather a full knowledge of the different aspects of conservation.

The course has been approved by Engineers Ireland (EI) as meeting their requirements for continuing professional development. It is recognised by the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland exempting their members from their Conservation Induction Module (Grade III Accreditation).

Category: Third Level Course – Postgraduate or CPD
Course Title: MSc in Project Management
Course Level: Level 9
Provider: IT Sligo

IT Sligo is a leader in delivery of online part time programmes and designed the MSc in Project Management in collaboration with professional bodies and organisations through its extensive networks to address significant skills deficits in this area. Through the impact of Lean Construction Ireland, the construction sector is becoming more productivity focused. This new focus on productivity not only includes the use of BIM and 3D modelling and related digital technologies but also lean thinking and project management best practices.

IT Sligo has leveraged off its expertise in online delivery, Lean and Quality, and achieved a new synergy with project management through the creation of this MSc in Project Management. Feedback from learners enrolled in this programme has been extremely positive and the recruitment has exceeded projections. Feedback from professional bodies and companies has also been very positive and confirms the uniqueness of the offering. In addition, letters of support endorsing the programme and related special purpose awards have been included in this submission from EI, CIF, CitA, LCi and the local Chamber of Commerce. This programme is now helping Ireland’s construction sector to achieve construction excellence and ultimately successfully deliver Project Ireland 2040

Category: Construction Product Innovation
Product Name: TOPMAX
Company: Hünnebeck

TOPMAX is a table form that can be used to shutter large slab surfaces in a manner that is faster, more efficient and more environmentally friendly than before. The basis is an extremely stable hot-dip galvanised, powder-coated steel frame that is only 12 cm high, it offers multifunctional connection options for system accessories such as edge protection systems or transport hooks.

Compared to the traditional timber beam or H 20 table form, TOPMAX is more efficient, more environmentally friendly and safer – in all phases of the construction process such as storage, delivery, erection, shuttering and stripping, movement on site and return delivery: TOPMAX fully meets safety requirements. The low construction height of the steel frame means that more tables can be transported per truck. This leads to savings of up to 70% for transport and logistics costs.  It also reduces the associated pollutant emissions by up to 70%, The design with just a few installation parts and the system compatibility means that the installation can be performed quickly and easily on site, Adjustment pieces can be solved in the system, The table form is 100 percent recyclable & wood chippings are reduced to a minimum.

Category: Construction Product Innovation
Product Name: Leica BLK3D
Company: Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon

The Leica BLK3D is a real-time, in-picture 3D measurement solution. By combining measurement sensors, software, and on-device edge data processing capabilities, the Leica BLK3D makes in-picture measurements with professional-grade accuracy in real-time possible. Every image captured is a complete and precise 3D measurement record.

Its edge computing capabilities eliminate the need for network connections and cloud services, ensuring professionals can make faster decisions within their daily workflows – whether measuring inaccessible locations, creating floor plans, estimating building installations, documenting construction site progress or creating as-built documentation.

Category: Construction Product Innovation
Product Name: Hi-therm+ Lintels
Company: Keystone Lintels

Lintels are in most cases the most significant thermal bridge, meaning lintels can have an important impact on the overall thermal performance of a building. Keystone has developed the Hi-therm+ lintel to offer a simple solution to thermal bridging over door and window openings.

The Hi-therm+ lintel is a patented innovation based around introducing a polymer element into a steel lintel. This creates a powerful thermal break which dramatically reduces thermal bridging through the junction with beneficial cost and performance outcomes.

The use of the Hi-therm+ lintel provides an easy to use solution which helps improve the SAP ratings and helps to eliminate other more costly bolt on renewables which often require maintenance or specialist installation techniques.

It is easy to handle onsite which is an increasingly important benefit and addresses the challenge of maintaining good detailing when skill levels are under pressure and introducing specialist techniques can be problematic. Hi-therm+ offers a fabric first solution to reduced carbon emissions. Hi-therm+ offers the simplicity of a one piece, structurally superior top hat design, creating stability during the build process. Hi-therm+ is the only BBA approved one-piece lintel that reduces thermal bridging.

Project of the Year

(Industry & Public Vote)

Awarded to the Industry’s favourite from the 2019 ROI Project Finalists.