At J Coffey, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we build — and that includes our commitment to safety, leadership, and continuous development.

We’re proud to share that 14 of our team working on our data centre project in Ireland have recently completed and passed the IOSH Safety, Health & Environment for Construction Site Managers.

This qualification marks a significant step in strengthening our on-site safety culture. It empowers our supervisors with advanced knowledge of risk management, safety leadership, and proactive decision-making — especially important on complex, high-spec projects like this one.

We don’t just invest in infrastructure. We invest in people. Because when our staff grow, our standards rise, and our clients benefit.

Congratulations to all those who completed the course — and thank you for continuing to raise the bar.

We are incredibly honoured to announce that J Coffey Construction has won ‘Best Specialist Contractor’ at the prestigious Life Sciences & Research Cluster Awards.

The judges commended our “outstanding technical expertise and deep sector-specific knowledge.” They noted our ability to deliver “complex, mission-critical structures to the highest standards, reflecting both precision and reliability.” This praise specifically acknowledges our work on projects like The Daubeny Project at The Oxford Science Park, the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC), our current Vulcan 20-20 project at Harwell, and our redevelopment at Judd Street.

This recognition is a powerful testament to our 30-year legacy, built on the dedication of our team and our commitment to pushing boundaries. The judges also specifically praised our clear commitment to sustainability, noting how we are “pushing boundaries in material selection and actively engaging with circular economy principles.” This focus on responsible construction, alongside our standout technical achievements, has shaped our impressive and diverse portfolio in the life sciences sector.

A massive congratulations to all the nominees and winners on the night!

Thank you to the judges for this wonderful acknowledgment, and to our clients and partners for their continued trust and collaboration. This award truly celebrates our collective effort to build the future of life science infrastructure.

Today we celebrate the Topping Out of Building 3 at the Daubeny Project, a key development in the park’s expansion. J Coffey is proud to be at the forefront, delivering vital infrastructure for Mace and contributing to the future of life sciences for The Oxford Science Park (TOSP)

Our progress since November 2023 and to completion includes:

✅ Extensive earthworks: 40,000m³ of bulk excavation completed.
✅ Significant structural progress: 34,000m³ of reinforced concrete poured.
✅Key structural elements: Installation of 46 precast stairs and 14 reinforced concrete cores.

Innovation in construction also means a focus on sustainability:

✅ Leading in waste management: 100% diverted from landfill.
✅ Maximising resource efficiency: 94% waste recycled.
✅ Driving down emissions: 36% CO₂ savings through smart material choices like GGBS.

We’re excited to be on schedule to deliver these state-of-the-art facilities. See the journey in our latest video with some stunning drone footage captured by Inspire Aerial Images Ltd.

A massive well done to Kai, Arthur, Costel, and Valentin! Our incredible team volunteered a combined 170 hours at Constructionarium UK with Mace guiding the next generation of construction enthusiasts at Imperial College London.

They mentored students in recreating life-size mini models of iconic UK structures like the Gherkin, Millau Viaduct, Canopy Roof, and Kingsgate Footbridge. Helping out with everything from design and engineering to the final construction of these impressive models.

The results speak for themselves!

Well done to everyone involved for their dedication to this real hands-on approach to learning.

A huge well done to Lucian and Ryan for their outstanding commitment to Health & Safety on site!Their exceptional efforts during the demanding demolition phases have not gone unnoticed.

Thank you to Morgan Sindall Construction for always pushing for the best practices, noting that “The ‘JCC’ team has played an important role in maintaining high standards on site during the demanding phases of demolition. Their efforts have been crucial in ensuring safety and order during a particularly challenging period.”

Our team swapped hard hats for helping hands and spent a rewarding day volunteering at the Horsenden Hill Activity Centre.

Our volunteers tackled everything from a thorough litter pick, making the grounds sparkle, to painting fences and decking, bringing a fresh burst of colour and life to the outdoor spaces.

Horsenden Hill Activity Centre plays such a vital role in our community, providing a fantastic space for people of all ages. We’re proud to have contributed to making it even more welcoming and enjoyable for everyone who uses it. Check out their website here – https://lnkd.in/ebfvrZqR

A huge thank you to all our incredible volunteers for their hard work and dedication.

This Net Zero Week, J Coffey is proud to showcase how we’re actively building a more sustainable future, with Saint-Gobain Glass UK and Ireland one pane of glass at a time.

Check out this video of our team in action at the Fresh Wharf project for Mace, where we’ve already recovered an incredible 61 tonnes of glass out of an estimated 154 Tonnes! This is a significant stride towards reducing waste and our environmental impact.

This same innovative process of on-site glass recycling is being implemented across several of our key projects, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to a circular economy. Since January 2025, we have recovered a huge 291.1 tonnes of glass on-site at the following projects:

✅Life Science Building at 17 Columbus Court for Morgan Sindall Group plc
✅Retail&Office Space at Bloomsbury for STRUCTURETONE LIMITED
✅Retail Space at Client Confidential Building on Oxford Street
✅Life Science Building at Judd Street for Third London Wall
✅Grade II Listed Building at 40 Argyll Street for Mace
✅Retail & Office Space at Fresh Wharf for Mace

At J Coffey, reducing our carbon footprint isn’t just a buzzword, it’s embedded in everything we do. From material selection to waste management, we are constantly seeking new and improved ways to operate sustainably. It’s truly great to see our industry as a whole tackling the carbon issue collaboratively, with both us and our clients setting the standard.

Exciting progress on site at 17 Columbus Court where the existing building is being repurposed into cutting-edge labs and offices for the life sciences and technology sector!

Working in collaboration for Morgan Sindall Group plc, we’re making great strides:

✅Facade Removal: Nearing completion at 95%!
✅Slab Creation: Demolition is well underway to create the structural support for the new facade elements.

We’re also proud of our commitment to sustainability! By partnering with Saint-Gobain to recycle the removed glass, we’ve achieved substantial carbon savings in the process. Full Report to follow. 🌱

Stay tuned for more updates!

Our team has now completed the demolition works for our client, Mace on the Vulcan project.

This represents a key step forward in the development of this significant scientific facility, which will house the world’s most powerful laser.

This new infrastructure is being established at the Science & Technologies Facilities Council’s Central Laser Facility, a centre known for its leading work in laser science. The Vulcan upgrade will further enhance the CLF’s capabilities in this field.

Well done to everyone involved in both the J Coffey Group and Mace teams for their work in reaching this stage.

You can find more details about the project on Mace’s website: https://lnkd.in/eZydTwTs

#demolition #construction #projectvulcan #lifescience #innovation #laser #STFC #CLF

We’re delighted to recognise Sean for his outstanding commitment to Health & Safety on our infrastructure project at Gatwick Airport.

His exceptional ability to maintain a safe working environment, was particularly evident during the piling excavation works and the pile cropping procedure.

Congratulations, Sean, on this well-deserved recognition!

Wishing Tommy the very best as he prepares to run a 10k in July with our valued clients, Galliford Try for the wonderful charity In-Deep.

Good luck to all of the team taking part. Click on the link beow to find out more.

#RunningForACause hashtag#BestOfLuck Thomas Mitchell

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Our teams were out visiting some universities last week, showcasing the fantastic graduate opportunities available at J Coffey Group.

We’re currently looking for enthusiastic and driven individuals to join us in the following areas:

Construction Management
Quantity Surveying
Commercial Management
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Project Planning

Our application portal is still open! Don’t miss your chance to build your career with us.

➡️ Click here to apply: https://lnkd.in/eN5Kr7BW

Celebrating Biodiversity Week, the J Coffey team at our Pure Dublin data centre site took action for local ecosystems.

We procured custom native wildflower seed packets, featuring the J Coffey logo, for distribution on site – fostering biodiversity even in urban construction.

Our skilled carpenters also upcycled waste wood into unique flowerpots, now vibrant with a variety of flowers, showcasing our team’s sustainable ingenuity.

These initiatives create vital pockets of biodiversity and highlight the importance of native plants. We are proud of our team’s commitment to environmental integration

Congratulations to George and Andrei, who have received well-deserved recognition for their commitment to safe practices while working in confined spaces.

Their dedication has been highlighted by Mace, who noted, “These guys have consistently been on point with safe working procedures for confined spaces, engaging these high-risk works with care and professionalism. This consistent approach to safety keeps us all safe.”

Well done lads! Your commitment is truly valued.

As Mental Health Awareness Week draws to a close, we wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to the fantastic nurses at Proactive Wellbeing Ltd.

Over the past few weeks, their team has visited our sites and offices, providing valuable health and wellbeing assessment checks to a number of our dedicated staff. We are committed to the ongoing wellbeing of our staff and will continue to carry out these important checks.

Thank you, ProActive Wellbeing, for your partnership and commitment to our people.

Thank you to Emma Van Cauwelaert and the Hilti team for their presentation and hands-on demonstration, showcasing best practices for Health & Safety with some very clever innovations.

J Coffey Data Centres have received a Quality Award from Mace for work on the Powergate Data Centre.

Our client’s commented: ” A great reflection on J Coffey’s commitment to quality.”

Well done to all the team, with special thanks to Alessandro & Nitharsan who are “…driving this daily with constant enagement” – Sean McDonagh.