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Staff News
Strength in diversity Waterford Institute of Technology
(WIT) celebrates with Sisk
In August of last year every member of staff received
a note from Garry Crabtree about our Diversity Our Senior Contracts Manager,
Survey. We had a fantastic response, and as a result in Declan Gahan, was recently
November of last year 12 volunteers came together to at WIT to present the ‘Sisk
make up the newly formed Sisk Diversity Group. Award for Excellence in
Sponsored by Christine Sisk, the Group’s main Project Management &
purposes are, but not limited to: Research’ to students of the
BSc (Hons) in Construction
• Setting values and creating positive change in Management & Engineering.
matters relating to diversity; This prestigious award
recognises outstanding
• Understanding and embracing diversity to break performance in the final
down old school mind-sets; and year dissertation, with first place
going to Martin Codd who investigated the role of
• Ensuring men and women have equal opportunities building information modelling in supporting facilities
at Sisk, with ability being central to decision making. management. Declan complimented the students
on the relevance of their topics to industry. He also
Diversity is an incredibly broad topic, so the initial spoke about the positive time they are entering the
focus will be on gender as an issue that affects half the workforce, when there is growing optimism in the Irish
population. However, as a Group the plan is to broaden construction market. He highlighted the increased
tackle other topics such as disability, race, religion, activity nationally, with continuing government
sexuality etc. and therefore we will be opening up investment in road infrastructure, healthcare and
the Group to cover each of these topics. Many issues education buildings, increasing demand for graduates
encountered by women can actually be the same for of Construction Management & Engineering.
others in other minority groups but with a different
hat, it’s important to encompass these issues (not the Pictured (left to right): Brian Graham - runner up, Sean Kenny -
group they apply to) and try and raise awareness and runner up, Martin Codd - winner, Shane Morrissey - runner up, and
find a resolution where possible. Declan Gahan of Sisk
The Group will look at what other companies are
doing on diversity (both in and out of construction),
learn from best practice, and strive to become a leader
in diversity matters.
Dinner Dance Congratulations...
The Major Projects and Regions Dinner Dance was a ... to Francis Scanlon on successfully receiving her
huge success. Congratulations to all those involved in Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland Assessment of
making it a night to remember. Professional Competence.
Family news
Congratulations to:
James Crosse, Design Manager,
and Karolina on the birth of baby Florence.
Flor O’Sullivan, Contracts Manager, and Goretti on
the birth of their daughter Grainne.
Andy Grendall, Senior Site Manager on St John’s Hill
site, and Melanie on the birth of their baby Elia Willow.
JP and Una Withers on their recent wedding.
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