John Sisk and Son Ltd

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Precast Rings to Reduce Shuttering when Constructing Process Manholes

Published 18 November 2019 | No comments
Written by John McGrath
CategoriesPrefabrication
On Project Rome (Glanbia) Portlaoise a Lean Construction Method was adopted in the formation of process manholes. Precast rings are first placed around the manhole which eliminates the need for timber shuttering as the ring acts a permanent shutter. This method saves on materials and time and prevents the generation of waste. It is also safer because operatives do not...

Temporary Fabrication Weather Proof Workshops

Published 18 November 2019 | No comments
Written by John McGrath
CategoriesOffsite construction Prefabrication
On site, several of our subcontractors have set up their own workshop areas in the compound. These workshops are set up for prefabrication of work before bringing materials and product into the construction zone. This benefits not only timing and labour costs, but also safety as workers do not have to work in trenches or excavations (fabricating pipework for example)....

GRP Hole Protection

Published 11 November 2019 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt
CategoriesFalling objects
On site, GRP Grating have been cast into slab on all Floor Riser Openings. This gave a maximum span of 1280mm at a maximum point load of 150KG. This method of hole protection has worked extremely well, and the decision was made to use this ‘solid top type’ of hole covering for waterproofing reasons. From a health and safety point, it...

School Playground Resurfacing

Published 11 November 2019 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt
CategoriesCommunity engagement Schools and nurseries
Over a two day period, John Sisk & Son Ltd and their sub-contractor Roswicks attended Hudson Primary School, which is local to our project, to resurface the playground of their Reception Class. This was following on from an email that got sent out to the surrounding local schools in the area to see if John Sisk & Son could help....

SmartWaste

Published 11 November 2019 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt
CategoriesWater saving measures
At John Sisk & Son, we use a web based platform called SmartWaste, which enables all of our projects to measure, report and manage waste generated on our construction sites, whether these waste materials are retained, re-used on site, or sent for recycling/ processing. Site Managers and Environmental Managers will understand exactly what waste materials are being generated from project...

GoPro Letter Drop

Published 4 November 2019 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt
CategoriesAdvance notice of disruptive works Regular updates of progress
When the Blackpool tramway project hand delivered advance notice letters to the stakeholders in the local area, the client received a few complaints from the local stakeholders about the works. They stated they didn’t receive a letter to explain the future works, so the client and John Sisk explained that a letter drop had been carried two weeks prior. It’s...

All in One Logistics Station

Published 4 November 2019 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt
CategoriesHazard boards PPE Toolbox talks and daily briefings
Before accessing the site, the workforce can view the topics mentioned in the morning brief, including: Delivery times Exclusion zone times Today’s hazards Other works in the area The weatherproof notice board will also hold a copy of the latest revised risk assessment and method statements, QR Codes for the relevant rams and HAVS information, a site drawing which includes...

Minimising Impact of Concrete Finishing

Published 28 October 2019 | No comments
Written by Eoghan Cremin
CategoriesNoise Rest
We are currently constructing a student accommodation project in a quiet residential area. Our planned hours are from 08:00 – 18:00 and the building frame is a reinforced concrete structure. Typically, we would have applied to the council for an out of hours permits when floor slab pours take place. This would allow us to complete finishing to the required...

Women in Engineering

Published 28 October 2019 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt
CategoriesColleges and universities Promoting construction as a career choice Schools and nurseries
One of our female engineers, Pooja Godhania, delivered a talk and a Q&A session at Durham University where she explained her career so far from university to becoming a section engineer on our scheme. She was able to talk through the different projects she has worked on, the challenges and experiences she has had on each one and explained each...

Hiring Hybrid Plant

Published 21 October 2019 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt
CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of energy Energy efficient plant and equipment
Sisk is undertaking the groundworks and development infrastructure for Phase Two of the Homes England-owned Northstowe development, situated along the Oxford to Cambridge Arc (which has been described as a super highway of science and technology), it is fitting that the site is using some of the industry’s most advanced construction plant. Sisk are working in partnership with Lynch Plant...

DIY SOS North Shields Build

Published 21 October 2019 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt
CategoriesCommunity engagement
A local family who have three daughters (aged 10, 5 and 3) were recently helped by the DIY SOS team. The 3 year old is partially sighted, has had major heart surgery, has to have kidney dialysis every night, cannot sit up unaided and is immobile. The DIY SOS team wanted to build a single storey extension to become her...

Tree Protection

Published 11 October 2019 | No comments
Written by Emer Brennan
CategoriesProtect the local environment
Project Kells is located in Dublin City Centre on the corner of Dawson and Nassau Street, and the project is currently at demolition stage. At the particular junction where the site is located, there are two operating live Tram (LUAS) lines that are a main transport link into Dublin City Centre with a LUAS stop parallel to the site hoarding....

Early Engagement with Local Access and Usability Groups

Published 11 October 2019 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt
CategoriesDisability and special needs facilities Visitor access and facilities
The project team built a mock-up of the proposed cycle path and pavement surfacing before inviting local access and usability groups to provide feedback. The Dementia Group provided positive feedback about the ‘sparkle effect’ (from the addition of crushed glass) of the cycle path resin which could look like water to a dementia sufferer, preventing them walking into it. We...

Drain Guard

Published 1 October 2019 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt
CategoriesSpill prevention
Due to the large number of vehicles entering and leaving site, the project has installed a drain guard to prevent any debris from entering the water course. Ultra Drain Guards are made from a high permeability non-woven polypropylene geotextile that trap solids and oils but allow water to drain through and also incorporate bypass ports to further maintain flow into...

Colour Coded Lifting Equipment

Published 1 October 2019 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt
CategoriesInspection and assurance Risk assessments
The project has incorporated a colour coded lifting tag system. Once a month, the lifting equipment will be checked over to spot any defects with the equipment. Once the lifting equipment has passed the inspection it will be tagged with a colour coded tag for that representing month. Yellow – September White – October Blue – November Green – December...

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