Digging Deep: J Coffey Plant Division’s Commitment to Continuous Training

Our Plant Division prioritises continuous training to keep our team’s skills up-to-date. We understand that continuous training is crucial not only for the longevity and reliability of our equipment but also for the safety and efficiency of our operations.

We recently partnered with our long-term heavy machinery supplier, CBL (CLIVE BARFORD LIMITED) to deliver a Service Essentials Refresher Day for our excavator fleet.

This session brought our teams together to discuss and share best practices for excavator maintenance. CBL’s expertise on our fleet provided valuable insights for our operatives. The face-to-face format encouraged collaboration and knowledge sharing among team members.

We will continue to implement training programs like this to maintain industry best practices.

Social Value at Timber Square – All hands on Deck!

Over the past two weeks, our site team at Timber Square in collarbertion with Mace have enhanced the local sports volley deck in preparation for the summer season.

The teams have successfully accomplished the following tasks:

– Clearing planters, picnic benches & canopy
– Removing the old decking
– Conducting a structural inspection of the existing timber beams
– Dismantling the old balustrade
– Installing new Q decking
– Jet washing the surfaces
– Staining the new timber
– Reinstating the canopy, planters, and picnic benches

A big thank you to everyone for your dedication and hard work!

Giving Our Tools a Second Life

For the past 15 years, we’ve been committed to responsible disposal and recycling of our tools, partnering with Hilti to ensure a sustainable lifecycle for our equipment. We believe in minimising our environmental impact and maximising the lifespan of our resources, and this long-standing collaboration is a testament to that commitment.

We’re proud to share the positive results of our recycling efforts. In 2024 alone, we’ve seen significant progress in giving our old tools a second life:

54 tools have been either refurbished and given a second life, or had parts successfully reused in the remanufacturing of other tools. This extends the functionality of valuable components and reduces the demand for new resources. We’re thrilled to see these tools continue to contribute to projects, even after their initial use with us.

530 tools have been responsibly recycled, with their constituent materials carefully separated and processed. This has resulted in the recovery of valuable resources, including:

Copper: A vital component in electrical wiring and other applications.

Steel: A strong and versatile material, essential for construction and manufacturing.

Plastic: Recycled and repurposed for a variety of new products.

By working with Hilti’s recycling program, we ensure that our old tools are handled responsibly and don’t end up in landfills. This process not only reduces waste but also conserves valuable natural resources and minimizes the environmental impact associated with raw material extraction.

Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond just recycling. We also prioritise the use of durable, high-quality tools that are built to last, reducing the need for frequent replacements. This, combined with our responsible recycling practices, allows us to minimise our overall environmental footprint.

We’re proud of the progress we’ve made in the past 15 years and look forward to continuing our partnership with Hilti to further enhance our sustainability efforts. We believe that responsible practices are essential for a healthy planet, and we’re committed to doing our part to create a more sustainable future. We will continue to track our recycling efforts and share our progress with you, our valued clients. Thank you for your continued support as we strive to build a better future together.

Health & Safety at our Life Sciences Project

Huge Congratulations to Fabio and Emil on their recent recognition from our client Mace on site at The Oxford Science Park (TOSP) for promoting safe practices within the team.

Great work!

Wellbeing for staff continues to be utmost priority for J Coffey Group

As part of a wider programme of wellbeing for all J Coffey staff and partners, we kicked off our onsite wellness days with great success at Judd Street. Every available slot was attended and additional sessions are already being arranged.

The Judd Street Wellbeing Day in February 2025 proved to be a remarkable achievement for our construction team. We successfully engaged with over a third of our onsite team members, providing them with essential health screenings and tailored wellness guidance right at their workplace.

Having health services available on site made a significant impact. Team members could take a break from their tasks, still in their work attire, to receive crucial health assessments. Many discovered health concerns that they might not have been aware of without these screenings.

A significant takeaway was how comfortable people felt discussing mental health in their familiar work environment. For many, this was their first chance to have an open conversation about mental wellbeing with a health professional. The relaxed setting helped break down barriers that might have existed in more formal healthcare settings.

The team provided practical health resources and advice that workers could use – from tips about staying healthy on site to managing work-related stress. Even those who were initially unsure about participating found the sessions worthwhile and left with useful strategies to improve their wellbeing.

The strong turnout shows there’s a real need for this kind of workplace health support. The fact that 38% of the workforce took time to participate speaks volumes about how valuable these services are when they’re easily accessible.

By bringing health services directly to the construction site, we’re making it easier for our workforce to stay on top of their health. The positive feedback and requests for more similar sessions suggest this approach is hitting the mark in supporting our team’s wellbeing.

 

Health & Safety Recognition

Well done to George who has been recently recognised by our client Mace for his outstanding commitment to safety and quality on site at Timber Square.

George is a long serving member of the team and continues to deliver above and beyond. Keep up the good work.

Health & Safety Awards at 40 Argyll Street

Well done to Adrian and Alin on their recent Health and Safety awards on our Builderswork Package at Argyll Street! Their manager praised their meticulous attention to detail and their commitment to getting the job done right.

It’s fantastic to see this dedication, a big shoutout to them for fostering a safe working environment on site!

 

National Apprenticeship Week

National Apprenticeship Week shines a spotlight on the incredible opportunities apprenticeships offer within the construction industry. This week, we’re celebrating the vital role apprentices play in bringing fresh perspectives and practical skills to our sites. To learn more, we spoke with Sean, who shared why he strongly recommends a construction apprenticeship.

 

 

Watch the Video here

 

Health & Safety Forum Report

Every quarter, a vital exchange of knowledge takes place within our organisation as teams from the Construction, Infrastructure, and Data Centre Divisions converge for an interactive forum. This gathering, designed to promote collaboration and continuous improvement, serves as a platform for exploring cutting-edge innovations, sharing invaluable lessons learned, and disseminating best practices observed across our diverse sites.

The forum’s structure encourages active participation, allowing team members to present their experiences, engage in robust discussions, and learn from their colleagues’ expertise. This cross-pollination of ideas is instrumental in driving efficiency, enhancing quality, and fostering a culture of shared learning.

Recent forums have showcased a range of advancements, from the implementation of new sustainable construction techniques to the adoption of advanced digital tools for site management. Discussions have also delved into problem-solving strategies for complex infrastructure projects and innovative approaches to data centre build-outs. Participants have shared practical insights into optimising workflows, mitigating risks, and streamlining processes, contributing to a collective pool of knowledge that benefits the entire organisation.

Crucially, this quarterly gathering acts as a powerful reminder of our unwavering commitment to health and safety. The forum provides a dedicated space to reinforce safety protocols, share best practices for hazard identification and mitigation, and discuss lessons learned from any incidents or near misses.

“Safety is paramount in everything we do,” emphasised Gideon Tweedy (Head of Health and Safety). “This platform allows us to collectively reinforce our commitment to ensuring every individual returns home safely at the end of each day. By sharing our experiences and learning from each other, we can continuously improve our safety performance and create a safer working environment for everyone.”

By bringing together diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of collaboration, this quarterly forum is instrumental in driving innovation, promoting best practices, and reinforcing our unwavering commitment to health and safety. It serves as a testament to our dedication to continuous improvement and our collective pursuit of excellence across all divisions.

Directors Discussion ~Sustainable Construction, Best Practices.

Sincere thank you to *Martin Baxter who attended the J Coffey Group monthly board meeting to share his insights into the industry of sustainable construction.

Throughout the morning, directors from J Coffey Construction, Infrastructure, and Data Centres divisions, gathered to discuss the global ramifications of climate change, relevant legislation, and potential responses from J Coffey and the industry at large.

Martin emphasised the evolving requirements of future clients concerning carbon management, the circular economy, material innovation, and construction methodologies.

He also delved into strategies for attracting both graduate and industry talent, outlining how the company’s short-term and long-term objectives align to create a dynamic approach.

Martin commended J Coffey’s ongoing investments in sustainability, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of industry leadership in this critical area.

*๐˜”๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ ๐˜ช๐˜ฎ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ท๐˜ฆ ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ด, ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ญ๐˜ถ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ด ๐˜‹๐˜ฆ๐˜ฑ๐˜ถ๐˜ต๐˜บ ๐˜Š๐˜Œ๐˜– ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ถ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜Œ๐˜ฏ๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜”๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ˆ๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต (๐˜๐˜Œ๐˜”๐˜ˆ). ๐˜๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ข ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ง๐˜ถ๐˜ต๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜œ๐˜’ ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜จ๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฃ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜บ, ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ฑ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ถ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ด ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฑ ๐˜ด๐˜ฌ๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ด ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜บ.

๐˜ˆ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜œ๐˜’ ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜–๐˜ณ๐˜จ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜š๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ (๐˜๐˜š๐˜–) ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ค๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต, ๐˜”๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜๐˜š๐˜– ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ด๐˜บ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ด, ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ฉ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ญ๐˜ถ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ด ๐˜ง๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ 100 ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ด. ๐˜๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ฆ-๐˜ค๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ณ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜Œ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ ๐˜š๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฅ๐˜ด ๐˜Š๐˜Œ๐˜•/๐˜Š๐˜Œ๐˜•๐˜Œ๐˜“๐˜Œ๐˜Š ๐˜š๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜จ๐˜ช๐˜ค ๐˜ˆ๐˜ฅ๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜บ ๐˜‰๐˜ฐ๐˜ฅ๐˜บ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜Œ๐˜ฏ๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต.

๐˜ˆ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜บ, ๐˜”๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ฅ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜—๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜Š๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ง๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ฅ ๐˜œ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜บ.

Timber Square Prioritises Worker Safety with Ongoing Training

Our team at Timber Square are always working to enhance the expertise of our site teams on various important subjects. The most recent on-site training focused on the significance of noise assessment and making sure our workers are properly equipped with the right PPE.

Thanks to Jamie Coffeyย and the project team for carrying out the training.

Ongoing Training

Our team at Timber Square are always working to enhance the expertise of our site teams on various important subjects. The most recent on-site training focused on the significance of noise assessment and making sure our workers are properly equipped with the right personal protective equipment (PPE).

Thanks to Jamie Coffey and the project team for carrying out the training.

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Health & Safety Awards

Kudos to Florin B and Florin M for their recent accolades at 105 Judd Street! Both have been highly commended for their positive approach to health and safety, consistently performing all tasks safely and in line with the Safe System of Work.

Great works lads!

Noah’s Ark Donations

Our Infrastructure team at Colinedale Station have collected an impressive ยฃ1,300 worth of food, toys, toiletries and clothing for the wonderful Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice – helping children who are very unwell to make the most of everyday.

Health & Safety Award

Good News Friday!

Congrats to Ionut on his recent Health & Safety Recognition Award at our project in Kings Cross.

Ionut is always on hand to ensure that all working activities are conducted safely.

Keep up the good work!

Top Marks at Judd Street

J Coffey has received an “Excellent” rating in the latest Considerate Contractors Scheme audit conducted at 105 Judd Street.

The audit took place during the demolition phase, where we are working as Main Contractor, highlighting our commitment to respecting the community.

Congratulations to our dedicated team, both on-site and off-site, for making

Quality Always a Top Priority!

As we enter into 2025, we would like to take a moment to celebrate the appreciation our teams have earned from our clients for their dedication to delivering quality throughout 2024.

Maintaining a high standard of quality continues to be a top priority for us across all projects and divisions, as we work together to ensure we deliver exceptional results for our clients.

โœ…Team Award – Powergate: J Coffey Data Centres
โœ…Team Award – Timber Square: J Coffey Construction
โœ…Team Award – Align: J Coffey Infrastructure
โœ…Team Award – Tilbury Docks: J Coffey Infrastructure
โœ…Team Award – The Oxford Science Park: J Coffey Construction
โœ…Team Award – 40 Leadenhall: J Coffey Construction
โœ…Individual Award – Lucian: J Coffey Data Centres
โœ…Individual Award – Valentin: J Coffey Construction
โœ…Individual Award – Bogdan: J Coffey Infrastructure
โœ…Individual Award- Danielle: J Coffey Infrastructure
โœ…Individual Award- Eman: J Coffey Infrastructure
โœ…Individual Award – Alexandra: J Coffey Data Centres
โœ…Individual Award – Vasilica: J Coffey Data Centres

“Wrapped Up” London

A big thank you to our teams who recently supported the London Fire Brigade in their effort to collect winter coats and jackets for ‘Wrap Up UK’. Itโ€™s a fantastic cause, and weโ€™re thrilled to see an incredible 16,000 coats donated nationwide.

Well done to all involved.