On Thursday, May 15th, we had the pleasure of welcoming clients, partners, and friends to the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin to celebrate a major milestone, 100 wonderful years in business.
It was a special evening reflecting on our journey, the achievements we’ve shared, and the incredible people who have supported us along the way.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to all who have been part of our story over the years. Here’s to the next chapter!
On the morning of Friday May 9th, our project staff from city-centre sites participated in Pieta’s Darkness into Light Walk. They walked through the heart of Dublin City Centre during sunrise to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health awareness. By participating in this event, we hope to help break mental health stigma and encourage those struggling to seek help and support.
Starting from our Ronan Group Real Estate Waterfront South Central project, the walk journeyed past our ongoing Treasury project and our completed IPUT Real Estate Dublin Tropical Fruit Warehouse and Sales Force Tower building. Finishing up at the docks, where they gathered to witness the sun rise over the River Liffey. Symbolising the journey that is taken coming out of a time of struggle in mental health. Darkness into light brings much-needed attention to mental health, we are proud to continuously support such an important cause.
If you can donate to this cause, you can do so here: https://www.pieta.ie/support-our-work/donate/
Our team had a fantastic time participating in this year’s Staff Relay Series in Phoenix Park on Thursday, May 22nd.
It was an evening full of energy, encouragement, and great team spirit. Events like these are a brilliant reminder of the camaraderie and connection that make our workplace special.
Thank you to everyone who took part and supported.
Earlier this week we commemorated Workers’ Memorial Day in the Garden of Remembrance, a tribute for those who have lost their lives or suffered illness or injury due to workplace incidents.
At PJ Hegarty, we honour their memory every day by placing safety at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating and maintaining safe, healthy working environments where both physical and mental wellbeing are prioritised for our team members, clients, partners, and their families.
To mark world autism month, we hosted a webinar with by Adam Harris, founder and CEO of AsIAm, Ireland’s Autism Charity. Adam founded AsIAm based on his own experiences growing up as an Autistic person in Ireland.
The session was packed with valuable insights, covering:
At PJ Hegarty, we’re proud to be a workplace where people are valued and supported. As holders of the Investors in Diversity Gold accreditation, this webinar is one of many steps we’re taking to champion diversity and inclusion across our organisation.
At PJ Hegarty, sustainability is central to how we operate. On World Earth Day, we’re proud to highlight the steps we’re taking to reduce our environmental impact through our 2030 ESG Roadmap.
We recognise the urgency of the climate crisis and the responsibility to act. That’s why we’ve aligned our carbon reduction goals with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring our efforts are in line with global climate objectives.
As part of our journey to reach Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050, we’ve set ambitious targets for 2030:
We’re proud of the progress we’ve made while looking ahead at all there is to do. Explore our 2030 ESG Roadmap to learn more about how we’re building a more sustainable future.
For more information on our sustainability efforts CLICK HERE.
Once again, we were delighted to take part in Ronald McDonald (RMHC) Cooking for families. A team of seven from PJ Hegarty stepped into the kitchen to prepare a homemade meal for the families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at Crumlin Children’s Hospital.
RMHC is a local charity that provides support and care for the families of children that are ill. The house provides a place to stay and call home during what can be a incredibly difficult time. To sign up to the Cooking for Families programme or to donate go to: www.rmhc.ie
On March 25th PJ Hegarty was proud to host the topping-out ceremony for the new European headquarters of Citi at Waterfront South Central, on Dublin’s North Quays with our client Ronan Group. The milestone event celebrated the completion of the highest structural point above ground of this development.
The ceremony was attended by Citi’s senior leadership, including Nacho Gutiérrez-Orrantia, CEO of Citibank Europe Plc, and Davinia Conlan, Citi Country Head for Ireland. They were joined by Ronan Group senior personnel and key partners from PJ Hegarty, including Quinton Allen, Regional Construction Director.
Set for completion in 2026, the 459,000 sq. ft, twelve storey commercial building will be one of the most sustainable in Citi’s global real estate portfolio. Featuring a triple basement with new design and technology, the new headquarters will provide a sustainable workspace for Citi’s employees and clients.
Several sustainable features have been integrated into the design to reduce its environmental impact including HVAC heat pump system, rainwater harvesting, and the installation of water-efficient sanitary fittings. Alongside the efforts made during the construction phase with 86.5% of construction waste, 230 tonnes have been diverted from landfills, and 2,342 tonnes of carbon have been saved by incorporating granulated blast furnace slag into the concrete mix.
With its environmental efforts, the building is striving to achieve a LEED v4 Platinum green building rating, along with a Wiredscore Platinum rating for its advanced digital infrastructure. Additionally, it aims for WELL Platinum certification for its interior spaces and base building, ensuring a healthy and productive work environment. The project is also targeting Zero Carbon certification and a Building Energy Rating of A3.
At PJ Hegarty, we take pride in our role in bringing this project to life and with structural works ahead of schedule, which is a testament to hard work, innovation, collaboration, and partnerships.
We were delighted to be a Gold Sponsor of this years Construction Industry Federation International Women’s Day summit.
The event provided great insight with topics such as infrastructure, financial independence, pioneers in safety and building heroes discussed. Susan McGarry’s moving keynote address highlighted her remarkable journey of resilience leaving the audience in awe.
We were proud to have Sinead Gaines, our Regional EHS Manager, take part in the Pioneers in Safety panel, sharing insights on women’s leadership in health and safety. This again really reinforcing the importance of diversity in the industry.
International days such as World Water Day make us stop and consider our impact on the environment and its natural resources. All organisations will leave their mark; our aim is to be accountable, measuring any impacts we may have and reducing them over time.
With water scarcity becoming an increasing global challenge, industries must play their part in responsible water management. At PJ Hegarty, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact and improving water efficiency across our projects. As part of our 2030 ESG roadmap, our aim is to reduce potable water usage intensity by 50% by 2030. We’re improving water efficiency through more innovative management and sustainable construction.
