The project involved upgrade works to the milk intake building at the Listowel plant. The milk intake building is located in an extremely busy and live area within the plant incorporating numerous processes including access to large boiler rooms, mechanical workshops, production plant and adjacent laboratories. The milk intake is an extremely busy operation with all factory traffic moving through the building. Griffin Brothers implemented an extensive traffic management plan to allow movement of all factory traffic. The scope of works included; removal of 1,750 m2 of asbestos roof, demolition of all existing loading lanes, placement of new polypropylene drainage, construction of new off-loading lanes, new roof structure, clean down and painting of existing steel structure.
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Milk Intake Upgrade Project
Kerry Ingredients
M.R.G. Consulting Engineers Ltd
€1,500,000.00
5 months
Industrial
Kerry Ingredients Plant, Listowel, Co. Kerry
Milk Intake Upgrade Project
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Fenit Port Development Enabling Works
Liebherr
Gottstein Architects
Brunner Consulting Engineers
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3 months
Civil
Fenit, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Liebherr Container Cranes commissioned Griffin Brothers to complete the enabling works package for the construction of a new industrial building on the site of the former Fenit Sea World Visitors Centre.
The scope of works included bulk excavation, re-diversion of existing Fenit Port services, large volumes of rock extraction up to 10 meters in height from Samphire Island to accommodate new building, new services along pier edge, installation of new pump station and 400 meters of rising main and storm water out fall pipe to Fenit Harbour. All works were carried out in a live port environment.
Fenit Port Development Enabling Works
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Kerry Ingredients Dryer 1 Evaporator
Kerry Ingredients Ltd
MRG Consulting Engineers
MRG Consulting Engineers
€3 million
8 months
Industrial
Kerry Ingredients, Charleville, Co. Cork
This involved the construction of a new 40 meter high evaporator building. Griffin Brothers acted as the main contractor and fulfilled the roles for same. The project involved.
• Working in a very confined area/ live plant
• Extensive tie into existing live dryer plant
• Structural steel frame wrapped in
• Reinforced concrete decks
• Stainless steal floors and stairs
• Blockwork walls and plaster to a height of 40 meters
• Large scaffolding construction
• Polypropylene drainage
• Vessel installation / M & E installation
All works completed within an extremely tight schedule with Griffin Brothers meeting all client requirements.
Kerry Ingredients Dryer 1 Evaporator
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Redevelopment of Dingle Ice Plant
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Michael Williams & Associates
€700,000.00
7 months
Industrial
Dingle Pier, Dingle, Co. Kerry.
The works were sited on the main pier of Dingle harbour. The project consisted of internal demolition/alteration and refurbishment works with the full replacement of existing roof finishes which included structural alterations and remedial works to the existing roof.
The site works included the relocation of the main E.S.B substation for Dingle harbour, construction of a …..pump station and placement of 450 m of foul line along the pier edge.
The works were situated at the end of the pier on Dingle Harbour with limited access to three sides of the site due to its close proximity to the water. As Dingle harbour is an extremely busy fishing port a comprehensive traffic management plan was implemented and maintained to allow movement of port traffic. This involved detailed segregation and effective communication.
Redevelopment of Dingle Ice Plant
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Astellas QC Fit Out
Astellas Ireland Co Ltd
DPS Engineering
DPS Engineering
€500,000
6 months
Industrial
Astellas Pharmaceutical Plant, Killorglin, Co. Kerry.
The works involved the fit out of a new QC office area within the Astellas facility. The works were carried out in a live pharma environment with close liaison with internal facility and production management.
The works included
• P.S.C.S role and site/ client co-ordination
• Large bubble construction within live warehouse
• Complex logistic/ handling strategy
• Installation of structural steel frame, stud partitions, glazed screens and fitted furniture
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Astellas Ireland Co Ltd
M.R.G Consulting Engineers Ltd
M.R.G Consulting Engineers Ltd
€1,500,000.00
8 months
Industrial
Astellas Pharmaceutical Plant, Killorglin, Co. Kerry.
Astellas Irelands plant manufactures a range of treatments which is supplied globally from Killorglin, Co. Kerry. Griffin Brothers were contracted to complete the total refurbishment and extension of the plants 500 m2 existing canteen.
Griffin Brothers formulated a 5 stage plan and presented to the client, which enabled Astellas to maintain a live and working canteen throughout the project serving up to 400 staff members a day.
The project encompassed substantial construction work to the existing canteen and the construction of a new 300 m2 aesthetically pleasing extension with kingspan architectural cladding with light provided by way of large structural glazed units. Griffin Brothers maintained a safe and controlled site with minimal environmental disturbance to the building users during each of the separate phases and entirety of the project.
Astellas Canteen Refurbishment and Extension
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Astellas Ark 17 Warehouse Upgrade
Astellas Ireland Co Ltd
DPS Civil Engineering Ltd
DPS Civil Engineering Ltd
€6 Million
11 months
Industrial
Astellas Pharmaceutical Plant, Killorglin, Co. Kerry.
Astellas Pharma is one of the worlds top 20 pharmaceutical companies who manufactures a range of treatments which is supplied globally from its plant in Killorglin, Co. Kerry. Griffin Brothers were invited to act as main CSA contractor for the new €20 million 8,000m2 extension to the existing plant.
The development consisted of a new warehouse facility, new office areas, cleanroom production, garbing area rooms, plant rooms, QC area that ties into the existing live plant.
The project contained substantial external works which included over 12,000m2 of new car parking and continuation of existing roads network and associated site works. All works maintained a safe and controlled site as the works took place within a fully operational drug product manufacturing plant.
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Astellas BL6
Astellas Ireland Co Ltd
DPS Engineering
DPS Engineering
€1.3 million
6 months
Industrial
Astellas Pharmaceutical Plant, Killorglin, Co. Kerry.
The works consisted of the complete clean room fit out of the BL.6 area within the Astellas facility.
This included phased work within the live manufacturing facility providing new production, laboratories and offices.
Griffin Brothers acted as P.S.C.S, integrated co-ordination, installation of plant equipment and all specialist services. The project involved a high level of co-ordination and planning.
astellas ark 17 warehouse upgrade
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Astellas AOB2
Astellas Ireland Co Ltd
MEP Engineering
DPS Engineering
€2.8 million
6 months
Industrial
Astellas Pharmaceutical Plant, Killorglin, Co. Kerry.
Griffin Brothers were contracted to re-configure the existing Airsuit Garbing Area within the Astellas production plant and install a new automated blending production suite.
Construction works involved delivery of a new cleanroom suite and associated services and utilities. Production equipment was installed as part of the construction works as this equipment requires integration into the cleanroom elements and hook-up to utility and electrical systems.
Griffin Brothers acted as P.S.C.S and maintained a safe and controlled site with minimal environmental disturbance as the works took place within a fully operational drug product manufacturing plant. Griffin Brothers at all times isolated construction areas from production areas while fume, noise, vibration and dust generation were controlled maintaining all critical live services, utilities and plant. Griffin brothers integrated co-ordination, installed all plant equipment and all specialist services. The project involved a high level of co-ordination and planning.
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Cheese Plant
Kerry Group
MRG Consulting Engineers
€5.1m
10 months
Industrial
Listowel, Co. Kerry
The food hall project involved the construction of a stand-alone 3,000m2 manufacturing facility on the Listowel site. The new extension is a 2 storey structural concrete building with load bearing first floor deck with a height of 15m and a new refrigerated building adjoining it.
The project consisted:
• Bulk excavation and bulk fill due to poor ground conditions.
• Large volumes of reinforced concrete to raft slab and super structure.
• Reinforced concrete frame and deck floors
• Stainless steel access floors/stairs
• Pipe bridge to existing plant
• 3,000m2 trowel on Ucrete floor laid to falls
• Installation of two heavy duty goods lifts
• Extensive external grounds works package
All works were completed in a live food factory environment. The project was delivered on time and on budget.
Palletizing Hall - kerry group
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Borgwarner Extension
Borgwarner
O’Sullivan Campell Architects
MRG Consulting Engineers
€5,000,000
7 months
Industrial
3,300m2
Tralee, Co. Kerry
Borgwarner Systems is one of the leading manufacturers of diesel cold starting technology for the automotive industry.
This project involved the complete construction of a new 2 storey 3,300m2 manufacturing facility and link building to the existing operational plant.
The structure of the building was steel portal frame with insitu floors and brick cladding to the external façade. Main internal finished works comprised of trowel on epoxy floors, metal partitions, ceilings, 600m2 office fit out.
Griffin Brothers acted as P.S.C.S and fulfilled the roles for same.
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Shot Blasting Project
Liebherr
Brunner Consulting Engineers
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7 weeks – 24 hour shifts
Industrial
Killarney, Co. Kerry
This project involved the construction works for the largest ever combined shot blast machine to Liebherr Container Cranes in Killarney.
The new equipment has been designed as a combined pass-through monorail shot blast machine, its 36m long 8m wide and tall and split in two along axis of transport. The new shot blast machine has revolutionized Liebherr’s operations in Killarney. The construction works involved working in a live sandblasting hall and adjacent to the main plant hall.
The scope of works included; 2,000m2 breaking up of existing floor, underpinning of main hall, 80 tonne gantry crane columns to a depth of 3m in a high water table, 2,800m3 of blast pit excavation. Construction of fully waterproofed R.C. sand blast pit, 280m of crane rails installed through blast pit and external yards to very high tolerances.
This project was very complex and completed on time and on budget.
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Infant Formula Plant
Kerry Group
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10 Months
Industrial
Charleville Co. Cork
The new €40 million Canning Hall project is a state of the art manufacturing plant in Charleville that produces infant formula for the Chinese market. The new plant has the capacity to produce 15,000 tonne of infant formula a year.
The works involved the total strip out of the existing butter factory including major internal and external demolitions.
• A comprehensive substructure package including piling and ground beams.
• Structural steel framework internally and mezzanine floors.
• 8,000m2 of concrete floors to a very high finish.
• Trowel on Ucrete floorings to falls.
• Large diversions of live chemical stainless steel drainage system.
• 8,000m2 hard standings.
All works were carried out adjacent to a live highly sensitive food factory without causing interference to the normal operation of the Kerry Group Plant.
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Evaporator Project Cow
Mondelez
Malachy Walsh & Partners
€5.5m
7 months
Industrial
Rathmore, Co. Kerry
This involved the construction of a new 30m high evaporator building. Griffin Brothers acted as P.S.C.S and fulfilled the roles for same. The project is adjacent to the main operation of the factory with this remaining at full capacity during the project. The main construction works encompass the following:
• All existing services including high voltage electricity fibre optic data, gas mains and high pressure steam lines were rerouted.
• Installation of odex piles
• Stainless steel and polypropylene drainage
• Extensive use of fire rated structural steel
• R.C structure to a level of 10m
• R.C deck floors at a level of 4.5m
• Plant access platforms / Stainless steel stairs
As there was no permanent floor at level 24m while installation of evaporators a design and accreditation of scaffold had to be implemented to accommodate works to the entire building. This work was undertaken in a live environment with continued operation of the factory
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Liebherr North Yard Extension
Liebherr
Brunner Consulting Engineers
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10 weeks
Civil
Killarney, Co. Kerry
The Liebherr Factory in Killarney produces ship to share container cranes on a site area of 190,000m2. The project involved upgrade works to hall 2 in which the 17,000m2 manufacturing hall remained live at all times with the factory production continuing during the construction phase.
The main work encompassed the following:
• Demolition of internal offices and welfare facilities
• Create 3 new (72m2 x3#) load bearing structural opes to façade including structural steel removal and installation
• Temporary weathering of hall 2 during works to ensure no interference with production
• 5,000m3 bulk excavation
• 3,500m2 new concrete yard slab
• Storm & foul drainage and attenuation tanks
A comprehensive traffic management plan was formulated and implemented to allow movement of arctic trucks and large crane components on new routes. These involved detailed segregation and effective communication.
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Cheese String Factory
Kerry Group
Murnane Engineering
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6 Months
Industrial
Charleville, Co. Cork
This project involved the construction of the Cheese String Factory on the Kerry Group Plant in Charleville.
Works consisted of major upgrade works to part of the existing factory to accommodate the new facility. Works included R.C. floors, plant access platforms, stainless steel floors, piling and all associated external groundworks.
All drainage was completed in stainless steel and polypropylene pipes. This work was completed in a live factory environment with continued operation of the factory.
Liebherr Hall 2 Facade Works
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E.M.C. Project
Kerry Group
MRG Consulting Engineers
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5 months
Industrial
Listowel, Co. Kerry
This project involved the construction of new reinforced concrete mezzanine floor slabs as part of the development of a new process area with an existing building on the Kerry Group plant in Listowel.
The works included removal of R.C. floor slab, pilling works, mezzanine floors, stainless steel drainage, structural steel installations, and polypropylene pipework.
All works were undertaken in a live factory environment and completed without disruption to the operating factory.
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35 Meter Stairs Enclosure
Kerry Group
Murnane Engineering
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10 Weeks
Industrial
Charleville, Co. Cork
Construction of a 35 meter high access stairs and enclosure to the existing drying tower.
The scope of works included:
• Piling
• Raft Foundations
• Existing Services Diversion Works
• Construction of Stairs Tower
• Tie into Existing Building
All works were carried out in a live factory environment with production continuing without interference from construction work.
35 Meter Stairs Enclosure
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Salt Storage Unit
Kerry County Council
MRG Consulting Engineers
€750,000
4 Months
Industrial
600m2
Tralee, Co. Kerry
This project involved the construction of a reinforced concrete 600m2 storage unit.
Works included bulk excavation, retaining secant pile wall, reinforced concrete 7m high walls, structural steel roof and all associated groundworks.
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Klinge Pharmaceutical Factory
Fugisawa
PM Group
MRG Consulting Engineers
€6,000,000
11 months
Industrial
Killorglin, Co. Kerry
This was the complete construction of a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility situated in killorglin, Co. Kerry.
The project comprised of a new 2 storey 6000m2 building adjacent to the exiting live facility including tie-ins, all based on a very stringent program.
The building structure was reinforced concrete frame and insitu R.C deck floor laid to falls. Main internal finishes works included epoxy flooring, partitions, plastering, internal wall finishes, floor tiling etc.. Extensive site works were carried out which included stainless steel drainage, services roads and hard standings.
Klinge Pharmaceutical Factory
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Amann Industries Air Ducts
Amann Industries
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12 weeks
Industrial
Tralee, Co. Kerry
The factory manufactured high specification synthetic thread for use in fashion and sports industries. It is a 37,500m2 factory on a 27 hectare site.
The scope of works involved were internally within the factory to create 560m of 1.2mx1.4m on average of reinforced concrete air flow duct and service chambers through the floors of the existing factory.
The works consisted of large amounts of saw cutting and excavation. Griffin Brothers implemented a comprehensive managing system to control dust, noise and fumes when carrying out the works.
The logistics of access through the factory for removal of excavations and importation of concrete were executed by implementing a comprehensive traffic management plan and discussed regularly with the client.
Amann Industries Air Ducts
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Palletizing Hall
Kerry Group
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6 months
Industrial
Listowel Co. Kerry
This was the construction of a new 700m2 palletizing building that is attached to the existing butter spreads plant.
The works involved
• Deep excavations to substructure
• Under pinning to existing ground beams and silo base.
• Reducing water table
• R.C frame with block walls.
• Structural steel frame roof.
• Installation 4 loading docks.
• Create large openings to join palletizing with butter spreads all complete whilst live and operational.
• Polypropylane pipework.
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