John Sisk and Son Ltd

http://www.johnsiskandson.com

Off Site Prefabricated Reinforcement

Published 24 November 2021 | No comments
Written by Philip Kissane

CategoriesOffsite construction Prefabrication

On this project they have designed and fabricated off site reinforcement sections for the super flat specialised concrete ground floor slabs of a warehouse. This system consists of a prefabricated roll out bottom matt of reinforcement along with prefabricated top matt sections complete with u-bars around the edges and highchairs attached ready to be installed onto the roll out bottom...

Emergency Response Team Drill Training

Published 2 August 2021 | No comments
Written by Adam Craig

CategoriesEmergency preparedness

On this project the emergency response site team carried out drill training on confined space rescue and rescue from height using a man basket. This practical drill response training was supervised by the contractors in house EHS training manager who gave feedback and advice on the drills. This was a good training exercise for the team to have practical experience...

Security Operative Trained in Signing, Lighting and Guarding

Published 26 July 2021 | No comments
Written by Adam Craig

CategoriesDisability and special needs facilities Pedestrian safety

This site is located in a business park that has busy tram station located directly adjacent. The site team decided that the security operative that was located in cabin at the main gate on this busy route should be trained in signing, lighting and guarding (SLG) so as too have a better understanding of management of public and site traffic...

Outdoor Heaters with Sensor Activation

Published 26 July 2021 | No comments
Written by Adam Craig

CategoriesCanteen Recreational facilities Rest

When sites in Ireland returned to work after the lockdown, there was a need to create eating and breakout areas where the site operatives could be socially distant from each other. This site created an outdoor space within the site compound to facilitate this. The site also installed heaters within the shelter to keep operatives warm during the colder months....

Solar Powered Time Lapse Cameras

Published 19 July 2021 | No comments
Written by Philip Kissane

CategoriesGreen/renewable energy

On this project they have installed time lapse cameras to capture the construction work as it progresses. These cameras of which there are two have been setup to be operational with the use of solar powered panels, which was very useful as the location of the cameras were in remote locations on the site and avoided the need to install...

No Butts Campaign

Published 2 June 2021 | No comments
Written by Emer Brennan

CategoriesCleaning and maintenance regime Periodic inspection and clean-up of boundaries

On this project, two Trinity college students approached the site in relation to the recycling of cigarette butts. The students had a plan in relation to the reuse of cigarette butts and have developed the ‘No butts campaign’. The students provided bins called stashtrays for use in the smoking area on site where workers now dispose of butts in the...

Solar Powered Pedestrian Beacons with iBeacon Technology

Published 20 May 2021 | No comments
Written by Philip Kissane

CategoriesConserve of energy Controlled access Green/renewable energy

On this project as part of the refurbishment works to be carried out on the Admin building, the company’s operations staff and management had to be relocated to temporary accommodation to facilitate the work. In line with relocating their operations staff and management a traffic management plan was implemented to provide safe access and egress to and from the temporary...

Window Glazing Robots to Minimise Manual Handling

Published 16 March 2021 | No comments
Written by Sarah-Jane Davies

CategoriesModern methods of construction

To install windows on this project they have been using Winlet glazing robots to minimise the manual handling involved by the operatives. The robots provide remote controlled lifting and weigh just 1800kgs with full counterweights, and can be used to operate across low load bearing floors. The machines use powerful vacuum lifters to hold glass and other loads safely. The...

Care Leavers Covenant

Published 16 March 2021 | No comments
Written by Sarah-Jane Davies

CategoriesCommunity engagement Promoting construction as a career choice

As part of their ongoing community engagement on the project, they have signed up to the Care Leavers Covenant. After exploring the great work they do to support young people who leave care, they decided to commit to offer work experience and opportunities on the project in South West London. The Covenant is a promise made by private, public or...

Hydrostatic Sprayer

Published 26 January 2021 | No comments
Written by Eoghan Cremin

CategoriesCleaning and maintenance regime

This project consists of the construction of student apartments housed in 4 blocks ranging from 7 to 9 floors in height with a construction programme of 20 months. Whilst reviewing the coronavirus site preventative measures, they engaged with their cleaning contractor to investigate available products and solutions which could improve their sanitising procedures. When researching they discovered a hydrostatic sprayer...

Video Virtual Tour

Published 14 December 2020 | No comments
Written by Lisa Zdravkovic

CategoriesInspection and assurance

The M6 Junction 10 Improvement Scheme, received its first Considerate Constructors Scheme Monitor visit on the 10 December. Unfortunately due to coronavirus restrictions it was not permitted for an in person Monitor visit to take place. The Considerate Constructors Scheme advised that the Monitor visit would be virtual via Microsoft Teams, due to the second lockdown and the tier system...

Cold Weather Warning Beacon

Published 7 December 2020 | No comments
Written by Ian Thompson

CategoriesInspection and assurance

As the weather gets colder and frost is forecast it can create slippery conditions on access routes to workfaces early in the morning. Often operatives access the site before salting is completed and has a chance to take effect. To create awareness of potentially freezing conditions for operatives as they come in the main pedestrian gate a frost alert sign...

Acoustic Screen

Published 10 November 2020 | No comments
Written by Eoghan Cremin

CategoriesAdvance notice of disruptive works Noise Positioning of equipment, lighting and CCTV

The Crows Nest Student Accommodation project is located on the western gateway to Cork City. The project consists of the construction of student apartments housed in 4 blocks ranging from 7 to 9 floors in height with a construction programme of 20 months. There is an existing student village accommodation centre adjacent to the site. Prior to commencing works on...

Using Flowers to Improve Signage

Published 11 August 2020 | No comments
Written by Ian Thompson

CategoriesSignage

Sisk needed to warn approaching vehicles and vulnerable road users that a construction site was ahead. However it was decided that rather than adding to the existing road signage of this mature area of Dublin that a different approach could be taken which would also improve the appearance of the area. The site decided to have a number of sturdy...

Sharing Progress Images against BIM with the Community

Published 11 August 2020 | No comments
Written by Ian Thompson

CategoriesRegular updates of progress Reviews and lessons learned

The Fibonacci Square project in central Dublin is a landmark office development in a high profile site. This project has been on-going for nearly two years when the demolition and excavation works are taken into account. This has generated significant local interest in the progress of the project and what it will finally look like. In order to address this...

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