PJ Hegarty Award-Winning Commitment to Safety

We are delighted to have received two awards at the 34th Annual National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) Occupational Health & Safety Awards. PJ Hegarty was recognised with both the Consistent High Achiever Award and the Regional Award for the Eastern Region.

These awards highlight our commitment to health and safety. They reflect the collective efforts of our teams and partners. We recognise the hard work and dedication of our EHS team in creating a positive safety culture across all our sites.

Thank you to our site management teams, staff, and supply chain partners for their unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards.

PJ Hegarty to Deliver First Phase of Cork Airport’s Capital Development Project

PJ Hegarty has been awarded the contract to deliver the first phase of Cork Airport’s €200 million Capital Development Plan, marking one of the most significant projects at the airport in almost 25 years.

The works will see the construction of a new mezzanine floor within the terminal building. This development will create a state-of-the-art security screening area, featuring the latest C3 technology, and a reconfigured arrivals zone with brighter facilities, new café/bar, and upgraded car hire services. The mezzanine will also include a larger executive lounge and an expanded duty-free shop, enhancing the overall passenger experience at Ireland’s fastest-growing airport.

The project forms part of daa’s €200 million investment programme at Cork Airport, which also includes new boarding gates, airbridges, aircraft parking stands, a long-term car park extension and a 1.7MW solar farm.

Maurice Killeen, Southern Region Operations Director, PJ Hegarty, commented:
“We are delighted to have been awarded this significant contract by daa, which will further enhance the facilities in Cork Airport and its growing reputation as a transport hub of choice. 2025 marks the 100-year anniversary of our founding in Cork and it is very appropriate that we continue to form new partnerships in the region with a client as progressive and ambitious as Cork Airport in our Centenary year.”

Celebrating Pride Month

To celebrate Pride Month, we hosted Pride-themed coffee mornings across our construction sites and offices to promote diversity and inclusion.

PJ Hegarty is steadfast in its commitment to building a more inclusive workplace for all our employees and creating an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. 🌈

Lighthouse Construction #MakeItVisible Campaign

Last week at our Waterfront project in Dublin, we welcomed Dale and Ray from the Lighthouse Club as part of the #MakeitVisible campaign.

Dale and Ray delivered two impactful talks on our site. They shared personal stories about their mental health journeys and the importance of recognising and supporting others who may need help by referring them to the Lighthouse charity. Their stories shed light on the challenges people face within the industry and emphasised the vital support available through the charity for industry members and their families.

To learn more about the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity and the services they provide, visit their website www.lighthouseclub.org

 

The UV Index

Our EHS and site team from West Pharma collaborated with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) to deliver a strong message on sun protection for all outdoor workers and employers this summer. The HSA is urging employers and employees nationwide to take proactive measures to protect themselves from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Employees are encouraged to take personal responsibility for their sun safety by:

  • Wearing protective gear
  • Using sunscreen
  • Seeking shade
  • Staying hydrated

For further information and guidance, visit www.hsa.ie

Dublin Summer Party

Our eastern region teams reunited in Dublin for our annual staff summer party.

The evening was filled with delicious food, drinks, and excellent company. Thank you to all the staff who attended and the social committee for organising another fantastic event!

 

dublin summer party

Lighthouse Club Summer Lunch

Our team had the pleasure of attending the Lighthouse Club Construction Industry Charity Summer Lunch on Friday in the Mansion House, Dublin. This prestigious annual event brings together over 400 industry professionals to support mental health initiatives.

PJ Hegarty is a proud supporter of the Lighthouse Club which provides emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to the construction community and their families. We look forward to welcoming the MakeItVisible team to our Waterfront site this Friday.

 

lighthouse club lunch

 

Men’s Health Week 2024

This week, for Men’s Health Week, we have been actively engaging our team to raise awareness about men’s health issues and promote healthier lifestyle choices. The overall aims of the week are to heighten awareness of preventable health problems for males of all ages, support men and boys in engaging in healthier lifestyle choices and encourage the early detection and treatment of health difficulties in males.

Here are some of the activities we conducted:

  • Rory’s Stories: We were delighted to have Rory’s Stories discuss mental health and share valuable insights with our team.
  • Know Your Numbers: To support the HSE and Men’s Health Forum 2024 initiative, we encouraged everyone to familiarise themselves with their vital health numbers.
  • Prevention is Better than Cure: We emphasised the importance of regular health check-ups.
  • Rethink What You Drink: Raising awareness about the impact of alcohol consumption and promoting healthier drinking habits.
  • Get Physical: Encouraging physical activity.
  • Food for Thought: Highlighting the importance of healthy eating.
  • Mind Fit: Focusing on mental health awareness.
  • Trash the Ash: Promoting quit smoking and its benefits.

Find out more information on Men’s Health Week here: https://www.mhfi.org/

 

Celebrating two Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Awards!

We were delighted to be awarded the Commercial – Over €20m for Spencer Place and BIM Excellence – Over €50m for ESB Project Fitzwilliam at the recent ICE Awards.

These awards are a testament to our team’s commitment and dedication to excellence in our field. Congratulations to all finalists and fellow award winners!

 

ice awards 2024

 

Barretstown Amazing Race

Congratulations to our team who took away the Barretstown Cup at the Amazing Race challenge!

The Barretstown Amazing Race is a team-based challenge where our team competed against other companies to win the coveted cup and be crowned champions! The team took part in activities such as climbing, canoeing, archery and much more. Barretstown is an amazing charity who offer free, specially designed camps and programmes for children and their families living with a serious illness who are supported behind the scenes by 24-hour on site medical and nursing care.

For more information on Barretstown or to make a donation, check out their website: www.barretstown.org