Sisk completes Killaloe Bypass to boost heritage towns and local economy in Shannon
Sisk has completed the €88m Killaloe Bypass, providing a western bypass of Killaloe and an upgrade of the existing R494 regional road. Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, officially opened the Killaloe Bypass road, a transformative 6.2km development which includes the first new vehicular bridge across the Shannon in more than three decades. The bridge, known […]
Sisk wins place on Liverpool City Council’s new highways framework
Sisk is among eight contractors who have been successful on winning a place on Liverpool City Council’s Highways Planned Works Framework to procure high-quality highways services from a selection of approved suppliers. Sisk has won a place on Lot 2: Projects for over £1.5M. The framework agreement will operate as a multi-supplier contract, enabling the […]
Sisk completes low-carbon technology testing at Wembley Park
Infrastructure company Sisk has successfully completed testing of a new low-carbon technology to decarbonise concrete at its Wembley Park project site in London. Initial test results demonstrate over 70% of carbon savings compared to standard concrete. The low-carbon demonstrator project received £500,000 from Innovate UK funding as part of its Contracts for Innovation to pioneer […]
Sisk attends UK-Ireland Summit with Prime Minister and Taoiseach
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Taoiseach Micheál Martin have hosted a joint business roundtable with industry leaders and businesses across construction, manufacturing, tech, finance and clean energy from the UK and Ireland. Sisk was represented by its CEO, Paul Brown, at the first annual UK-Ireland Summit where the discussion focused on potential opportunities for growth […]
Sisk announces 2024 Supply Chain Awards winners
Infrastructure company Sisk has announced the winners of the prestigious Supply Chain Awards at the annual event in Dublin’s Convention Centre. The awards ceremony was attended by over 900 industry professionals, recognising best-in-class suppliers from Ireland and the UK. The Sisk Supply Chain Awards celebrate the collaboration between Sisk and its partners on a range […]
Sisk Sorensen JV set to tee off at Ireland’s Adare Bypass
Sisk and Sorensen Civil Engineering Ltd Joint Venture has been announced as the successful bidder for the construction of the €150 million (£125 million) Adare Bypass. Subject to the necessary approvals, it is programmed to have the contract awarded by the end of 2024. In November 2023, the government announced its approval to advance the […]
Sisk appoints new MD in Ireland
Sisk has promoted Leanne Broderick to Managing Director for Regional Building in Ireland. This business unit covers Sisk’s construction activities outside of the Dublin region, excluding civil engineering. Commenting on the appointment, Paul Brown, CEO of Sisk said: “Leanne brings a wealth of experience to this role having worked with us for over 20 years across […]
Sisk moves to new Dublin Digital Twin HQ
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 HQ has achieved an energy rating of A3, up from D2. The new offices were officially opened by Tánaiste (Deputy Irish Prime Minister) […]
Sisk awarded £7.8m York Station Gateway Highway Works
John Sisk & Son (Sisk) has been awarded a contract for the £7.8m York Station Gateway: Highway Works project. Awarded through the YORCivil framework, this is a build contract with elements of design, and includes transforming many public realm aspects at the front of York Railway Station. This includes removing the Queen Street bridge and […]
Sisk announces new COO for Ireland and other senior appointments
Irish builder and contractor John Sisk & Son has announced a series of senior management appointments which it says strengthens its leadership team and bring a sharper focus to some of the sectors the company operates in. Steven McGee is joining Sisk as Chief Operating Officer, Ireland, to lead the ongoing development of the construction […]
