John Sisk and Son Ltd

http://www.johnsiskandson.com

Protecting a Nesting Bird

Published 7 July 2020 | No comments
Written by Eoghan Cremin

CategoriesIdentification of flora, fauna and natural resources Protection of existing natural habitat Specialist input

The project is located in a residential area in the suburbs of Cork City and was closed during the coronavirus 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 had...

Presenting the Opportunities Available to Women in Construction

Published 23 March 2020 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt

CategoriesPlan to positively promote construction Support for careers advice

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Kelly Sowden and Sophie Dick hosted a presentation at Temple Moor High School in Leeds to Year 11 students, to promote engineering roles and role for women in engineering. They discussed the different types of engineering and how John Sisk & Son aim to increase the number of women they hire into the industry. Gender...

One Planet Living Participation

Published 16 March 2020 | No comments
Written by Aaron Hackett

CategoriesCarbon offsetting Carbon reduction Conserve of energy

The One Planet Living framework aims to conserve the earth’s resources and tackle the emerging climate and ecological crisis. Integrating sustainability into construction projects is key to achieving this. For this reason, One Planet living has been adopted and promoted onsite in Bonham Quay. A number of commitments have been made by the site in the areas of: Health and...

ICF Construction with a Local School

Published 24 February 2020 | No comments
Written by Niall Smith

CategoriesCommunity engagement Schools and nurseries

We are constructing 80 houses in Dunleer, Co. Louth, Ireland using a insulated concrete form (ICF). The ICF blocks are a lightweight polystyrene block, that is filled with concrete once installed. Constructing the ICF walls involves slotting one block into another and can easily be completed by anyone. We engaged with the local school and arranged an activity on site,...

Temporary City Bus Stop

Published 24 February 2020 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt

CategoriesPlanning of traffic routes Safety signage Signage

To allow for the footpath widening and new road layout, most of the bus stops along the Headrow were replaced with temporary bus stops and shelters while work was carried out. During this work, clear signage was in place to avoid confusion and to ensure that pedestrians, bus drivers and motorists were kept safe. The temporary bus stops worked well, along...

Solar Welfare Van

Published 24 February 2020 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt

CategoriesConserve of energy

The Leeds projects have incorporated the latest Nixon Hire solar welfare van. The welfare van is environmentally friendly by offering: Solar Panels Low CO2 Emissions Silent run time Less oil use With such a large fleet of vans available, it made sense for us to investigate how solar power could reduce emission output and increase the efficiency of the vehicle’s...

Apprentices Talk at a Careers Fair

Published 17 February 2020 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt

CategoriesColleges and universities Community engagement Plan to positively promote construction Promoting construction as a career choice Schools and nurseries Support for careers advice

Members of the Leeds Public Transport Improvement Programme (LPTIP) attended Leeds apprenticeship recruitment fair on Monday 3 February. The annual fair attracts young people from ages 14 onwards and is a great place to find out more about what options are available for those who don’t want to go to university. This year, the event was attended by 6,123 delegates...

First Night Toiletry Bags

Published 10 February 2020 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt

CategoriesCommunity engagement Support for local charities

John Sisk & Son donated 50 sets of first night toiletry bags to Empowerment, a charity that helps women released from prison back into society and also for women from domestic violence situations who have had the courage to walk away from their situation with nothing. Empowerment is a charity based in Blackpool, which has made a long term commitment...

Various Activities for a Local Charity

Published 20 January 2020 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt

CategoriesCommunity engagement Support for local charities

John Sisk has a local charity partner, Mancunian Way, who help local young adults to stay safe as well as combat homelessness in the area. As the organisation continues to grow, we have engaged in various activities to further help them develop. Late last year, two very brave members of our staff (Jade Meyrick and Jake Martin) undertook a sponsored...

Christmas Toys

Published 13 January 2020 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt

CategoriesCommunity engagement Support for local charities Workforce development plans

Celebrating its 160th anniversary this year, John Sisk delivered some 500 handcrafted wooden toys to children’s hospitals and charities in Ireland and the UK in the lead up to Christmas. The beautiful wooden toys, which were handmade by apprentice carpenters and joiners at the company’s workshop on Naas Road in Dublin, were delivered to children today at Tallaght University Hospital....

Leeds Big Sleep

Published 6 January 2020 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt

CategoriesSupport for local charities

12 Colleagues from Sisk, WSP and Leeds City Council spent a night under the stars at Headingley Rugby Stadium to raise money for St Gemma’s Hospice, St George’s Crypt and Leeds Rhino’s foundation. The event, called the Leeds Big Sleep, raised over £35,000 for these important charities in the city, with the Sisk team contributing over £2,000 towards the total....

Avoiding Disruption to Public Transport

Published 25 November 2019 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt

CategoriesAdvance notice of disruptive works Planning of traffic routes

The Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme (LPTIP) on the Headrow project saw the start of the eastbound buses diverted off of the Headrow in Leeds city centre. Weeks of planning public awareness events, meetings with Leeds BID, bus operators, delivery partners and the client resulted in a smooth transition from original bus stops to the temporary ones. A rota was...

TV Screen for Cyclists

Published 25 November 2019 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt

CategoriesPlanning of traffic routes

When planning our compound and hoarding, it became evident that the vehicles exiting the neighbouring building would not have a clear view of oncoming cyclists in the cycle lane. There would be an elevated risk to cyclists due to our hoarding and pedestrian walkway. A camera was installed which relays live images of the bicycle lane to vehicles at the...

RSA Shuttle and Roll Over Simulator

Published 25 November 2019 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt

CategoriesCoaching for unsafe actions Consultation on health and safety

The RSA (Road Safety Authority) shuttle is an interactive educational unit, which was brought to site to demonstrate to the workforce fatal driving behaviours such as driver distraction, use of mobile phones, passenger behaviour, fatigue and speed. Its main objective is to provide targeted audiences with the chance to interact with various road safety campaigns and to spread the message...

Stop the Drop

Published 25 November 2019 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt

CategoriesFalling objects

Stop the Drop is a targeted safety campaign focusing on specific hazards on site. Buckets had been handed out to all of the subcontractors on site for small parts and tools. The exercise was conducted to remove all loose material and waste from all of the elevated working platforms. Specialist crews were assigned to this task of clearing areas of any...

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