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The Construction Briefing – A Practical Law PodcastBuilding safety, BLOs, information orders and bespoke contract amendmentsThis episode, Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood from Practical Law Construction discuss the latest building safety developments, including the Government's response to the Grenfell Tower public inquiry report and the new building safety levy (starts at 01:06). They also analyse the judgments in 381 Southwark Park Road RTM Company Ltd v Click St Andrews Ltd [2024] EWHC 3569 (starts at 31:56), BDW Trading Ltd v Ardmore Construction Ltd [2025] EWHC 434 (TCC) (starts at 24:07) and John Sisk and Son Ltd v Capital & Centric (Rose) Ltd [2025] EWHC 594 (TCC) (starts at 38:51). Finally, they briefly discuss the TCC annual report and other construction related news (start...2025-03-2759 min

Leadership BITESRob Oxley, The Road To PlatinumSend us a textIn this episode of Leadership Bites, Rob Oxley, Head of HR, UK for John Sisk and Son Ltd, talks with Guy Bloom about the journey of achieving and maintaining the Platinum Investors in People (IIP) certification. Rob shares insights into the importance of external validation, the role of reflection in continuous improvement, and the engagement of senior leadership in the process. He emphasises that the motivation behind pursuing IIP is not merely to obtain a badge, but to genuinely enhance the organisation's 'people and culture' strategy. The conversation also to...2025-03-1742 min

Ibec PodcastsUnpacking CSRD: John Sisk & SonWelcome to this special series of Ibec Responds on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).As businesses face increasing demands for transparency and accountability, the CSRD represents a pivotal shift in how companies approach sustainability reporting.In this series you'll hear firsthand from industry leaders about the challenges, strategies, and opportunities they have encountered on their journey towards compliance.These conversations offer valuable insights and practical advice to help your business meet the evolving standards.In the final episode of our 'Unpacking CSRD' series, Kara McGann, Head of Skills and Social...2025-01-0912 min

Inside SiskS3: Ep 9 - Talent, Torchbearers and Time to ReflectSince launching the ‘Breaking New Ground’ strategy, Sisk has been leading the way in the modernisation of the construction industry. A great deal of time and investment has been made into Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), Digital Transformation, and achieving Net Zero. However, true to Sisk’s company values, investing in the right people to drive this strategy forward has remained paramount. In this episode of Inside Sisk, Paul Brown reflects on his first three years as CEO. He talks about the challenges he faced in the early days of his tenure, the great strides that the company...2024-11-2732 min

Inside SiskS3: Ep 8 - Life Along The LineBetween Foynes Port and Limerick City lies a 42km stretch of railway line. It has been unused for over two decades but now Sisk is bringing it back to life, building new infrastructure where necessary and restoring the original where possible. On this episode of Inside Sisk, we learn about the level of work and specialist skill required to restore a 200 year-old railway line, and also how this project is playing a central role in the modernisation of freight transport and in Ireland’s green agenda. Featuring:· Stephen Hickey, Project manager · Ted Kelly, Se...2024-11-0734 min

Inside SiskS3: Ep 7 - The Making of SilvertownSilvertown is a very large, former industrial area on the Royal Docks in East London. It has a rich history but the 50 acre site has lain derelict for decades. Today, it is being regenerated to house a new generation of London residents and Sisk has been awarded the contract to build the very first plot here.This is a particularly unique project, not only due to the challenging nature of the site, but also because of the modern methods of construction being used for the first time and some of the very specialised carbon-reduction systems in place. 2024-10-1633 min

Inside SiskS3: Ep6 - Leiden: Life-Saving Life SciencesIn the city of Leiden, in the Netherlands, Sisk is building a revolutionary cancer treatment facility for global biopharmaceutical company, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS). This will be BMS’ very first CAR-T cell therapy centre in Europe, providing innovative life-saving treatments for patients with cancer. On this episode of Inside Sisk we take a tour of the site, learn about the special spaces and methods of construction required for unique facility like this, and chat with some of the team about life on site and how it feels to be involved in such an important and impactful project. ...2024-07-3131 min

Konstrukt TalksKonstrukt Talks S2 E8 - Managing Stress in ConstructionIn the eighth episode of Konstrukt Talks, we speak with Simon Brickenden, Project Director at John Sisk and Son Ltd. With over 14 years of expertise in the industrial and pharmaceutical life sciences sector, Simon provides valuable insights into critical issues in construction and tackles one of the most pressing concerns: managing stress. Tune in as we explore the key factors contributing to workplace stress and discuss practical strategies for leaders and professionals to alleviate it.2024-07-1028 min

Inside SiskS3: Ep5 - Breaking new ground on a new Sisk HQIn the year that Sisk celebrates its 165th anniversary, it is closing the doors on the headquarters it has occupied for over six decades, Wilton Works, and moving in to a brand new home. The new company HQ in Citywest, Co Dublin, is a “people environment”. Much thought has gone into bringing colleagues together, both for productivity and for play. Importance has been placed on the internal colours and textures and the external views that they see, and the comfort of the spaces they occupy. This is a place designed for people. Since its foundation in 1859, Sisk has u...2024-06-2634 min

Inside SiskS3: Ep 4 – Community Nursing UnitsIn late 2022 the Irish government awarded Sisk the contract to build seven state-of-the-art Community Nursing Units (CNUs) across Ireland. CNUs are residential care facilities that provide full-time medical care for patients while also relieving pressure on acute hospitals, and, as such, they play a critical role in the country’s healthcare system. Moreover, these new facilities are being designed and built in a way that will create a home from home for residents, ensuring comfort and familiarity, and assisting in recovery. Sisk broke ground on all seven CNUs in December 2022 and in this episode of Inside Sisk, we...2024-05-2934 min

Inside SiskS3:Ep3 – Isle of Man Ferry TerminalStanding on site at Sisk’s Isle of Man Ferry Terminal project in the UK city of Liverpool, it’s impossible to tell the unique challenges it has presented, because they are mostly underground. Beneath the surface lies centuries of maritime history – ancient docks, chambers, access gates, and many other structures and artefacts that have built up over hundreds of years of dockland activity. In this episode of Inside Sisk, we meet the team behind the project and discover how they have applied creativity, cutting edge technology, and years of experience to solve the unique problems they have fa...2024-04-2533 min

Inside SiskS3: Ep2 - Malmo Data CentreData Centres have become a central part of modern life, enabling the cloud-based platforms and services we rely on for communication, collaboration, e-commerce, creativity and much more. As our reliance on the cloud grows, so does our need for data centres. In this episode of Inside Sisk, we learn about how Sisk is rapidly becoming a leader in the delivery of these vital pieces of infrastructure around Ireland and Europe, for some of the world’s biggest technology companies.We visit Sisk’s data centre project in Malmo, Sweden and meet some of the onsite team...2024-03-2741 min

Inside SiskS3: Ep1 - Glass BottleThe Irish Glass Bottle site is one of Dublin’s most high-profile projects and is widely considered to be central to the evolution of Ireland’s capital city. Located near Dublin Port, Glass Bottle is a 15 hectare former industrial site that is currently being transformed in to a place for thousands of people to live, work, and socialise in the community. Sisk is currently constructing Phase 1 of this iconic project, which includes almost 600 homes, both private and Social & Affordable. In this episode of Inside Sisk, we meet some of the members of the Sisk onsite team and learn...2024-02-2829 min

Building BrumDigital project delivery with John Sisk & SonOn the podcast this month we are joined by the Head of Digital Project Delivery Joshua Hanson and Liam Clarke Regional Head of 4D Planning at John Sisk & Son. We caught up with Liam and Joshua to look at the projects they have both completed and are currently delivering across Birmingham including The Merican, Great Charles Street and Birmingham Health and Innovation Campus. These schemes when combined add up to three-quarters of a billion pounds worth of development across build-to-rent and life science sectors in the city. We also explore how the standardisation of digital project delivery...2023-10-1129 min

Inside SiskS2: Ep6 - The projects behind the peopleOne of the most rewarding aspects of working in the construction industry is the opportunity to work on big-ticket, flagship projects that not only have an impact on those who build them, but that also serve the current and future generations of people that will work, live, play, or pray in those structures. In this episode of Inside Sisk, we take a tour of Ireland’s largest sports stadium, Croke Park, in the company of the man who led its redevelopment into a world-class 82,000 seater stadium. Paul Carmody spent twelve years of his 46-year career with Sisk on...2022-12-1430 min

Inside SiskS2: Ep5 - How innovation is driving opportunityOne of the most exciting aspects of the modern construction industry is the phenomenal level of innovation that is infusing all parts of the business. This change is not just having an impact on projects, but on people too. Roles are changing and growing, people managers are having to lead in a whole new way, and relationships with clients are quickly evolving. During times of change, the opportunities for personal, professional, and commercial development abound. On this episode of Inside Sisk, we meet two guests who outline how their sectors are innovating through digital technologies and modern m...2022-12-0735 min

Inside SiskS2: Ep4 - Building across bordersIn this episode of Inside Sisk, we learn about the company's rapid expansion across Europe and the UK, some of the flagship projects that are being built, and the valuable opportunities and experience that Sisk team members can gain by working directly on the Sisk’s international growth. Our guests are Paul Minihan, Sisk Site Manager, who has been working in Europe for over four years; and John Dennehy, Regional Commercial Director for Sisk UK South, who joined Sisk’s early UK operations over 37 years ago. 2022-11-3032 min

Inside SiskS2: Ep3 - Where the trade meets technologyA feature of several Sisk projects is the significant level of digital technology and new building techniques at play. Building Information Modelling (BIM), Digital Twins, and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are just some of the innovations driving forward the modernisation of the industry. On this episode of Inside Sisk, we examine how these technologies work, the impact they are having on time, cost and sustainability, and how they are elevating the role of the human in the construction industry. Our guests on this episode are: Viktoria Roy, Senior BIM engineerChar...2022-11-2330 min

Inside SiskS2: Ep2 - Projects with purposeIn 2016 a design competition was announced for the redevelopment of Phase 4 of Great Ormond Street Hospital - arguably the most recognisable children’s hospital in the world. Sisk pitched for the project, and won. This episode of Inside Sisk is a fascinating study into how healing environments are created, building a space that can evolve alongside medical technology, and the impact of working on a project with such a unique purpose. We meet two of the people behind this iconic project: PCSA Project Director Stephen Knight Stringer and Karen Greaves Erickson - Sisk Senior Design mana...2022-11-1631 min

Inside SiskS2: Ep1 - Building bonds with brilliant peopleIn a time of great uncertainty, being surrounded by brilliant people becomes more important than ever. In this episode of Inside Sisk, we meet Lindsay Griffin (Senior Proposals Manager) and Alan Kelly (Specialist Plant and Mobilisation Manager). Through their stories and how they describe their roles in Sisk, Lindsay and Alan reveal the critical importance of the relationships we form in work, and how these connections underpin the success of the entire company. 2022-11-0931 min

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DCU National Centre for Family BusinessCompassionate Leadership driving successful Irish Family Business - DCU National Centre for Family Business Annual Conference 2021Building on the Centre’s webinar launch of “Surviving a Crisis as a Family Business” on 25/01/2021, the DCU NCFB Annual Conference will focus on the positive impact of “Compassionate leadership” on a Family Businesses. This conference will provide the attendees with insights on how benevolent leadership” is key to the success and longevity of their Family Business.A great leader, a benevolent leader is aware of what their actions create for everyone. Benevolent leadership can contribute to the long term health and sustainability of Family Businesses through sensitivity, positive engagement, and community responsiveness. Compassionate leadership is a key ingredien...2021-11-191h 40

Inside SiskS1: Ep7 - Succession: building on 160 years of successIn this, our final episode of the current series of Inside Sisk, we meet the company’s incoming CEO, Paul Brown. His mission is clear – to preserve the legacy of the company’s 160-year history while continuing to drive forward the innovation and excellence that Sisk is known for. He’ll do this with the help of “some of the best people I’ve ever worked with”.2021-11-0236 min

Inside SiskS1: Ep6 - Technology, territories and talentModern building methods and digital technologies deliver faster, more cost efficient and more sustainable builds for clients. They also create new and interesting opportunities for those involved in the projects. As such, they are the future of the construction industry.On this episode of Inside Sisk we focus on the future – the technology and innovation being employed on modern projects, the territories they are being employed in, and the talent that is driving them forward.Our guests include Brian Kennedy, Managing Director of Vision Built, and Simon Dingle, regional director for Sisk in the UK. 2021-10-2632 min

Inside SiskS1: Ep5 - Connection with communitiesSince the earliest days of Sisk in the late 1800’s, when the original John Sisk replaced slum dwellings in Cork city with modern, comfortable housing for his workers, a core part of the company’s mission has been to make a positive impact on people and society. On this episode of Inside Sisk, we meet some of those who are driving forward programmes and initiatives designed to positively impact the communities in which Sisk operates, the families the company builds homes for, and the team members within Sisk itself. These include engaging with community groups and local chari...2021-10-1927 min

Inside SiskS1: Ep4 - Bidding and WinningCentral to success in the construction industry is the ability to consistently win work: staying aware of the opportunities on the horizon, putting together strong and competitive bids to try to win those contracts, and then, if successful, delivering on the speed, innovation and excellence promised. After over 160 years in business, this is something that John Sisk and Son knows a lot about. On this episode of Inside Sisk, we meet Katie Clohessy, Senior Bid Manager at Sisk and Fergal Lalor, Managing Director of Sisk Living. They provide an insight into the hard work being done by t...2021-10-1332 min

Inside SiskS1: Ep3 - The Skill of the TradeThe Sisk Training Centre, also known as The Joinery, was founded many decades ago by John G Sisk, born out of his love of timber and stone, and a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship involved in working with these materials. Even after John G retired he would often visit the workshop. In this episode of Inside Sisk, Christine and Hal Sisk talk about John G’s passion for natural materials. We also meet two Sisk team members who have spent a lifetime working with timber and have become highly skilled masters of their trade - Declan O’Donov...2021-10-0532 min

Inside SiskS1: Ep2 Solving problems – professional and personalProblem solving, to varying degrees, lies at the core of every role within John Sisk & Son. Creative solutions need to be applied, not just to the technical and engineering questions that arise on projects, but also to the challenges that Sisk team members can face in their personal lives, which have a natural impact on their work lives. Ross Cullen and Rhys Watkins are master problem-solvers in their own roles. Ross, as Group Chief Engineer, and Rhys, as Site and Support Manager at Sisk Rail. On this episode of Inside Sisk, they describe how they approach problems a...2021-09-2932 min

Inside SiskS1: Ep1 - Where it all beganJohn Sisk started his independent contracting business in 1859, and, in the 162 years that have passed since then, his family has built John Sisk & Son into one of the construction industry’s most successful and iconic companies. During the early days of a business, foundations are laid for how it approaches projects, how it treats its people, and the impact it has on the community and society in which it operates. In this episode we will hear about the early days of Sisk and how the company grew and evolved, the values that were established along the way, and ho...2021-09-2140 min

Inside SiskIntroducing Inside SiskFind out about what Inside Sisk is all about, who you will meet, and what you will learn. 2021-09-0701 min

The EY PodcastCEO Outlook: Building on 160 years of growth, with Steve Bowcott, John Sisk & Son Ltd.Steve Bowcott had effectively retired when he got the call about the role of CEO at John Sisk & Son Ltd. Having worked in PLCs for most of his career, Bowcott was intrigued by the idea of working for a private, family-owned company, with a long history and a clear purpose. Now, almost six years after taking up the role, Steve finds himself steering John Sisk & Son Ltd. through what is arguably one of the more challenging periods in its 160 history. The COVID-19 lockdown has been tough on the construction industry, particularly in Ireland. Having overseen John Sisk & So...2021-04-1347 min

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