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.

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.

Thank you to GSS Piling Ltd for hosting a productive workshop with over 50 members of the J Coffey Construction team in attendance.

The session provided a valuable opportunity for our team to enhance their knowledge and discuss best practices in piling. We appreciate GSS Piling for facilitating this informative event.

Congratulations to Silviu and Fatmir who both picked up Health & Safety acoldaes at Mace’s monthly awards last week!

Well deserved recognition for their commitment to high standards and safety.

We are delighted to be shortlisted for “Best Specialist Contractor” in the Construction News Life Science & Research Cluster Awards.

This recognition is especially rewarding given our involvement in some truly impressive projects, including The Begbroke Science Building, which is also in the running for Project of the Year, aswell as the Daubeny Project in Oxford shortlisted for two awards.

We’re eagerly anticipating the awards ceremony on June 24th.

Wishing all the participants the very best of luck on the night!

Huge Congratulations to our Judd Street team!

We’re incredibly proud to announce that our fantastic site team has been awarded bronze at the prestigious Considerate Constructors Scheme Awards in London for their role as principal contractor at Judd Street.🥉

This well-deserved recognition highlights their unwavering commitment to considerate construction practices. A massive thank you and congratulations to all the team who make this happen.

A big congratulations to Riza on his well-deserved recognition received from Mace. He was awarded for “Hard work, Good Team Management, Good Communication, Good Housekeeping”

Congratulations on this achievement, Riza!

#construction #thinksafebesafe #quality #datacentreconstruction

Our old diesel concrete pump is about to get a major upgrade to a new electric engine with our trusted supply chain at Schwing.

Repurposing our existing pump with a cutting-edge electric system allows us to both extend its lifespan and drastically cut down on carbon emissions.

Watch this space for updates on the refit!

#sustainability #construction #innovation #electric #carbonreduction #repurposing

Ensuring the structural integrity and safety of buildings is paramount and at J Coffey Construction, our dedicated in-house Fire Protection Division is constantly evolving to meet these critical needs.

Discover how our latest investment in cutting-edge cementitious coating application technology and partnering with industry experts Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions and Nathan Kimmel Company, LLC is enhancing efficiency and delivering even greater value to our clients – read on to learn more!

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.

Click here to see how the site has progressed.