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IT Update
OOne of the key issues that arose during the • The intranet – bringing together the most effective
roadshows, and through our management aspects of both the Ireland and UK intranets,
training programme – see page 7 – was the utilising current technologies to enhance access
perception of ‘One SISK’ in our internal and external and relevance of all our internal documentation.
communication methods. There is a view that despite
the work completed to date on a One SISK culture, • The website – investigating the amalgamation of
we are still showing a diversified position in relation to the landing page to a single One SISK construction
our communication platforms, in particular our web overview with associated changes throughout the site.
sites, intranet and our external communications. We’ve
welcomed all feedback, and will continue to do so. As a As you will appreciate implementing such changes
result of this the areas we’re currently focusing on are: takes time, and whilst we recognise that there are many
ways to deliver these changes we want to ensure that
• email signatures – ensuring all our external they are fit for purpose and we get it right first time. We
communications are consistent and professional. will continue to update you all on our progress and if
We have a standard email signature in place in the you have any questions please feel free to contact Sisk’s
UK and will be rolling this facility out to the rest of Public Relations Manager, Robin Herron.
the construction business in the coming weeks.
Community Involvement
Children’s designs brighten Student Union
up London
On 23 January, a delegation of students from The
As part of the St John’s Hill redevelopment University of Reading’s Project Management
in Wandsworth, London, Peabody and Sisk department, visited Quadrant 2. Quadrant 2
arranged for children from two local Peabody is part of the Crown Estate’s £1billion regeneration of
estates to create community art on the site hoarding. Regent Street in London. It’s a very successful project
and the team recently held a topping out ceremony
Two urban artists led the workshop for 20 young to commemorate everyone’s efforts, particularly in
residents, aged 10-16, who learnt spray painting maintaining good relationships with the surrounding
techniques whilst having fun brightening up their shops and restaurants who are tenants.
neighbourhood. The finished street art is a fusion of
brightly coloured popular cartoon characters and The project has hosted a number of these visits as it
names. The team are now working with local children gives the students a feel for the construction process.
from High View Primary School to produce further The feedback received has been very positive with Dr
designs for the hoarding. Shu-Ling, Director of the programme, commenting ‘Our
students enjoyed this site visit tremendously and have
As well as this fantastic initiative Sisk are also offering learnt a lot.’
employment and training opportunities for local
residents by providing 18 apprenticeships.
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OOne of the key issues that arose during the • The intranet – bringing together the most effective
roadshows, and through our management aspects of both the Ireland and UK intranets,
training programme – see page 7 – was the utilising current technologies to enhance access
perception of ‘One SISK’ in our internal and external and relevance of all our internal documentation.
communication methods. There is a view that despite
the work completed to date on a One SISK culture, • The website – investigating the amalgamation of
we are still showing a diversified position in relation to the landing page to a single One SISK construction
our communication platforms, in particular our web overview with associated changes throughout the site.
sites, intranet and our external communications. We’ve
welcomed all feedback, and will continue to do so. As a As you will appreciate implementing such changes
result of this the areas we’re currently focusing on are: takes time, and whilst we recognise that there are many
ways to deliver these changes we want to ensure that
• email signatures – ensuring all our external they are fit for purpose and we get it right first time. We
communications are consistent and professional. will continue to update you all on our progress and if
We have a standard email signature in place in the you have any questions please feel free to contact Sisk’s
UK and will be rolling this facility out to the rest of Public Relations Manager, Robin Herron.
the construction business in the coming weeks.
Community Involvement
Children’s designs brighten Student Union
up London
On 23 January, a delegation of students from The
As part of the St John’s Hill redevelopment University of Reading’s Project Management
in Wandsworth, London, Peabody and Sisk department, visited Quadrant 2. Quadrant 2
arranged for children from two local Peabody is part of the Crown Estate’s £1billion regeneration of
estates to create community art on the site hoarding. Regent Street in London. It’s a very successful project
and the team recently held a topping out ceremony
Two urban artists led the workshop for 20 young to commemorate everyone’s efforts, particularly in
residents, aged 10-16, who learnt spray painting maintaining good relationships with the surrounding
techniques whilst having fun brightening up their shops and restaurants who are tenants.
neighbourhood. The finished street art is a fusion of
brightly coloured popular cartoon characters and The project has hosted a number of these visits as it
names. The team are now working with local children gives the students a feel for the construction process.
from High View Primary School to produce further The feedback received has been very positive with Dr
designs for the hoarding. Shu-Ling, Director of the programme, commenting ‘Our
students enjoyed this site visit tremendously and have
As well as this fantastic initiative Sisk are also offering learnt a lot.’
employment and training opportunities for local
residents by providing 18 apprenticeships.
Ltneoeccihagnlhirbqeousuiedrsehwnotohsidlls.etabrnritgshpteranyinpgauinptitnhgeir tU‘oTnhQiveuedardseilrteaygnoatft2iRotenreaomdfiensntgudedoneujnostlyyse.fdrotmhetirhevisit
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