Ireland’s largest construction and engineering firm, Sisk, has moved over 200 of its staff into a newly retrofitted building at Citywest Business Campus, Dublin. As a result of the retrofit, its new headquarters has achieved an energy rating of A3, which is up from D2.
Tánaiste Michéal Martin officially opened the new offices.
Sisk Smart HQ
The facility has 18 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and a state-of-the-art gym. The building has had solar panels installed on the roof, an external air source heat pump and VFF air conditioning.
Over 150 Sisk staff and supply chain partners carried out the retrofit project. By adopting a circular economy approach to materials during the construction phase, the project was able to save approximately €132.5oon. The largest contributor to carbon savings is having upgraded an existing building instead of building a new one from scratch since the structure, shell and core of an office building usually account for over 70% of the total building’s carbon footprint.
This fit-out reused carpet tiles, raised access floors, ceiling tiles and external paving, accounting for a 17% reduction against an ‘all-new’ fit-out scenario.
The building is a full ‘Digital Twin’ building. This innovative solution will enable Sisk to operate and manage the energy and occupancy rate of the building remotely. Sisk facilities management company, SENSORi FM, will do this.
Sisk employs 2,500 people and has over 5,000+ supply chain partners across Ireland, UK and Europe.
Paul Brown, CEO, Sisk, said: “Our new retrofit HQ has been a huge undertaking. Now that we have a new home that reflects our modern business, we’re no longer ‘just’ builders but trusted construction experts. Our new HQ demonstrates our key strategic priorities, including People & Culture, Net Zero, Digital Transformation and (MMC) Modern Methods of Construction. While this marks a significant change for Sisk, upholding the values of our founder, John Sisk, is essential that we look after our people and give them an environment fit for purpose where they can thrive in their respective careers. Our message is clear: We have been in business for 165 years, and we want to continue to have a positive impact on future generations.”
Tánaiste Michéal Martin said: “I am delighted to officially open Sisk’s new head office in Citywest Business Campus today. This state-of-the-art facility is a retrofit building that has been upgraded from a BER Rating of D2 to A3 and exemplifies what we want to see more of throughout industry as we work towards our retrofitting and climate goals.”
A smart building is an interconnected structure that uses technology to automate systems like heating, lighting, and security for efficient operation and occupant comfort. A digital twin building is a virtual model that mirrors a real-life building in real-time, helping to manage and analyse its performance and maintenance.
Tánaiste Michéal Martin said: “I am delighted to officially open Sisk’s new head office in Citywest Business Campus today. This state-of-the-art facility is a retrofit building that has been upgraded from a BER Rating of D2 to A3 and exemplifies what we want to see more of throughout industry as we work towards our retrofitting and climate goals.”
A smart building is an interconnected structure that uses technology to automate systems like heating, lighting, and security for efficient operation and occupant comfort. A digital twin building is a virtual model that mirrors a real-life building in real-time, helping to manage and analyse its performance and maintenance.