As a site team we know the importance of supporting our workforce with their learning and personal development. To encourage this on site, we have implemented a learning corner within the canteen for operatives to relax, read and learn about how to progress in their career. The learning corner was made by our own graduate site manager and work placement…

Pump House Lane Project developed a solution that ensured social distancing in the welfare and office area. The initiative involved the introduction of individual desks with corex screening fixed to timber batons creating a safe zone for individuals during their allocated break time. In the office, corex solutions created adequate flexible shielding for staff members and trade contractors. This solution…

The project team came up with the idea of organising, in conjunction with the academy’s design and technology department, an ‘upcycling competition’. The aim of the competition was to challenge pupils to build something using waste timber from the project, including damaged scaffold boards and pallets. The competition really got the pupils thinking about what they could do with the…

The site has installed a thermal imaging camera at the security hut. The operatives no longer enter the cabin and they now have their temperature checked by the camera which is manned by a security guard. When given the green light operatives sign in using a proximity card.

The company are key to establishing staggered working schedules in line with the Government guidelines on social distancing required under the Site Operating Procedures issued. Based on the size of the site and workforce at Canary Wharf Contractor’s Wood Wharf project this is a real challenge. The company have managed to adapt their use of DataScope to set up and…

In response to the Coronavirus outbreak, a new card scanning system has been installed to replace the existing finger print bio metric scanner to allow for the workforce to access site via an in and out turnstile. This new control measure has minimised the risk of operatives touching contaminated surfaces and has allowed the site to maintain its secure boundary…

The project is located in a residential area in the suburbs of Cork City and was closed during the COVID -19 pandemic in line with government requirements. Site management returned to work prior to the workforce to carry out inspections & implement measures to facilitate the returning workers welfare. During inspection of an apartment it was noticed that a bird…

The company have an ongoing commitment to work with local schools to promote the industry and set targets with annual levels of engagement. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions resulting in school closures arranging to visit for these events was not possible. However, the company did not want to suspend this so through innovative thinking, a virtual remote event with presentation…