Category: Project Update

Central Park

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We are thrilled to be nearing completion of the impressive 7-storey Block N1 at Central Park Business Campus, Leopardstown.

The targeted LEED Gold and NZEB-compliant building has many key features:

  • Main structure and frame constructed of reinforced concrete
  • Aesthetic unitised curtain walling system façade with striking external feature framework and vertical fins
  • Fully glazed feature stairs and panoramic lifts
  • Architectural concrete finish to in-situ and precast stairs
  • Triple-storey glazed entrance, complemented by travertine stone floor and wall finishes
  • State-of-the-art mechanical and electrical fit-out

The double basement area will provide 474 car parking spaces and equal cycle parking facilities, aligning with our commitment to sustainable transport. The project also includes extensive site infrastructure works such as internal roads, cycle paths, ESB substations, plant rooms, and comprehensive civil drainage works and hard and soft landscaping over the podium slab.

Well done to the design team, our project team and supply chain partners on delivering another exceptional project for our clients.

Zoetis

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We are proud to have competed the state-of-the-art facility in Tullamore for Zoetis, the world’s leading animal health company. The new facility will house production lines for biological therapeutics and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), marking a fourfold increase in the site’s manufacturing capacity.

This project encompassed a range of Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) design and construction elements. It featured an 8510m² single-story biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, including laboratory and office spaces. Additionally, the development saw the construction of a mezzanine plant room, a new 150-space car park, a sprinkler pump house, a medium voltage ESB substation, and external utility yards.

Well done to the design team, our project team and supply chain partners on delivering another exceptional project for our clients.

Midleton Distillery Experience

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We are incredibly proud to have been involved in the Midleton Distillery Experience, which was officially opened by Irish Distillers and Tánaiste Micheal Martin.

The visitor centre has undergone a multi-million-euro redevelopment, transforming the venue into a world-class, multi-sensory Irish whiskey experience. PJ Hegarty has a rich history with Irish Distillers, with works dating back to 1928, and we have had the pleasure of working on the Midleton Distillery site since the 1970s, working on new build construction, upgrades, conservation and maintenance works.

On this project, conservation and restoration of the existing structures and features were paramount, as many of the original distillery buildings date back to 1794. To preserve the fabric of the historic buildings, improvements and upgrades using like-for-like materials in conjunction with modern construction methods were utilised. The project was constructed with sustainability and efficiency at the fore of the design. Incorporating an efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning system and the retrofit of existing buildings will deliver improved energy performance throughout the venue and help reduce energy usage.

Thank you to everyone involved in making this project a resounding success, including Ralph Appelbaum Associates, Fraser Randall Ltd, Michael Lucey & Associates, PM Group and Allen Barber and Associates.

Boston Scientific Administration Building

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We are proud to have successfully delivered Boston Scientific Administration Building. Located at the Business & Technology Park on Model Farm Road, Cork, the new administration building spans over 3,000m2. The three-storey building has been seamlessly integrated with existing structures on the site and is now the home to a range of modern functional spaces, including a canteen, office space for 88 staff, meeting rooms, support areas and break-out spaces.

Sustainability took centre stage in this project, and we are delighted the building has achieved LEED GOLD certification. This accomplishment further underlines our commitment to sustainable practices and innovation.

The building was constructed with a reinforced concrete frame, exposed board marked concrete internally, and a fully glazed external façade. It is founded on piles which were carefully installed to avoid damage to existing underground services to the production building, and mechanical plant equipment and solar PV panels are located on the roof. The project also consisted of relocating 35 existing car parking spaces and creating an additional 40 spaces within the new parking area. The internal road layout underwent modifications for better traffic flow and new landscaped areas with boundary planting were installed.

The project was completed within the curtilage of a Protected Structure, honouring the legacy of the ‘Former Munster Institute’ (PS637).

Kilkenny Cheese Production Facility Progress

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We have great progress to report from our project in Belview, the new cheese production facility for Kilkenny Cheese, a joint venture between Tirlán and their Dutch partner, Royal A-ware.

The 18,000 square metres main production building is well advanced, with the milk intake building and site-wide infrastructure keeping pace.

The new facility will be one of Europe’s most efficient and sustainable continental cheese production facilities. Once complete, it will produce over 50,000 tonnes of continental cheese annually, including Edam, Gouda and Emmental cheese varieties.