Our Core Values & Social Corporate Responsibilities Framework
With the implementation of our Lean Building Ethos, Precision Construction Limited have developed the Core Values Steering Wheel. This is a tracking document which sets measurable & achievable development targets across our building and fit out processes.
The targets are set at Director level and are designed to challenge each department through innovation.
Each month the tracking document enables us to test & improve our building processes & review the results in order to capture & identify both positive & negative trends and adopt lessons learned.
Where applicable PCL will set and apply these targets to the fitting out and refurbishment works in co-operation with the clients own project targets.

Setting Measurable and Achievable Targets
Client
Collaborative Working Systems implemented by team which yield a simpler better and more sustainable building process. Maintain exemplary Track Record in meeting contract programme dates and project delivery Improve handover and sectional signoff through self snagging processes and tracking
Environment
Recycling target of 90% for recyclable materials reducing landfill volumes Materials Sourced Locally, reducing carbon footprint and generation of carbon credits using back loads on trucks and deliveries Innovative Design and Sustainable Improvements by managing dist, noise, water, air pollution and vibration. Water harvesting, air sealed buildings & additional glazing & roof lights.
Community
Supporting Local Business with a target of 90% of non specialist construction materials locally sourced. Supporting Local Communities, Projects and Events, PCL have committed a percentage of project value to supporting community programmes, sports etc.
People and Process
Employment of Local Workforce for the project to a target of 50% or better Rigorous Health and Safety Standards and benchmarks including card system and golden rules initiative imposed to ensure zero notifiable incidents on site
Financial
Benefiting the Irish Economy with 90% of non specialist materials and services to be procured within the R.O.I to assist in austerity recovery Aim to provide our clients with the most cost effective building process to date through innovation, best people and technology
Technology
Site Bio-metrics system implemented for site access to ensure full personnel tracking to assist in security, health and safety & project cost validation Work Management System to actively track and measure gas/oil, water, electricity, man-hours, health & Safety, and other KPI's on site


Case Study - Dundalk Shopping Centre
The Construction of Dundalk Shopping Centre presented a multitude of challenges and involved:
- Demolition, complete removal and soil de-contamination of an existing disused Petrol Filling Station.
- Construction of a Temporary Supermarket and 2 no. adjoining units.
- Commencement of phased works in a live trading environment.
- Demolition and removal of existing Shopping Centre and associated elements
- Alterations to surrounding road networks and trading McDonalds entrance
- Substantial new road infrastructure
- Opening of ramparts river as a feature
- Substantial piling installation
- Construction of New Shopping Centre and associated Works
- Construction of new Petrol Filling Station
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Our Policies
Precision Construction Limited have established an environmentally-friendly and responsible company which strives to ensure that all aspects of our business will have the least harmful affect on the environment where possible. Our aim is to ensure that when our building process is complete, the project will contribute to becoming part of the community and will lead to major community gain in the future. The implementation of our Environment Policy requires the company to:
The Quality Management structure of Precision Construction policies are pro-actively implemented through 360º communication, induction, training and regular feedback in the form of our fortnightly, monthly and quarterly meetings. These policies generally are activated by our operatives and sub-contractors as part of their working procedures – which ultimately result in a better working and living environment. Health & Safety Policy January 2017 Precision Construction Limited, under our 'take ownership policy', takes complete responsibility for the role of Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) for the management of safety on site. Precision Construction Limited, over its working years, has endeavoured to establish a clean and accident-free working environment, and has introduced best work practices to minimise the possibility of accidents and ill-affects on our workforce and the environment. Precision Construction Limited is aware that accidents and work-related health problems cause suffering to persons and their families with possible losses to them and also to our company. It is with this in mind that our Health and Safety audit system is constantly under review to endeavour to achieve an accident free working environment. A considerable proportion of Precision Construction contracts are 'design and build'; therefore we have additional responsibilities for the management of safety during the design stage of the project which is Project Supervisor Design Stage (PSDS). Precision Construction Limited recognises the importance of professional management of Health and Safety and environmental issues. In practice, our company have adopted the regulatory conditions as a minimum standard and we have introduced management and audit systems capable of achieving the highest standards by introducing a pro-active approach, from management to all operatives, right across the spectrum of our contracts. Precision Construction Limited achieve this by the implementation of the following:
Precision Construction Limited ensures that the safety policy is implemented on an ongoing basis by weekly site inspections, monthly management reviews, quarterly capability reports and annual reviews. Where a shortfall is identified, or upgrading of our policy procedures or further training is required, this item is addressed and remedied. Our employees also recognise that they are responsible for there own safety and health and that their actions can impact on the safety and health of others. Accordingly we require our employees to comply with the company safety policy and procedure to provide a safe working environment. In addition, it becomes part of their employment contract which they have signed prior to their appointment. Taking account of the fact that the vast majority of people desire to work in an environment in which honesty is encouraged and respected and in which they and their employer are protected from any dishonest acts by fellow employees, customers, suppliers or the general public, the Company sets out here in its general policy on honesty. The Company believes that the overwhelming majority of staff are both loyal and honest and it undertakes to strive to take into employment only persons who believe in and practice honesty in their dealings with their employers, fellow workers, customers and suppliers. Any dishonest act by a staff member while at work or otherwise representing the Company will be considered an infringement of the reputation for honesty of other staff and of the Company. Therefore any member of staff found:
No staff member while employed by this Company or thereafter will disclose Company information or business plans obtained in the course of employment except in such circumstances as may be approved by the Directors. Precision Construction Limited’s quality policy is to design, value, engineer, construct and fit-out buildings to the highest standards that meet our customers' needs. This is proven by our repeat business from our Client base and Design Team recommendations. We provide buildings which are technologically advanced through innovation, research and development which reflect our skills and efforts first time and ensure quality to our customers' total satisfaction. This is achieved through our professional customer service, from Director level to Project Manager to Site Supervision, by the employment of top quality operatives and sub-contractors, along with the implementation of our strict quality control checks and audit quality management system. The Quality Management Structure implemented lends itself to a pro-active self-snagging system which effectively eradicates most snag items which in turn leads to increased standards generally. Our 360° communication policy ensures all Employees are aware of our Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Policies, from their initial induction and training which is endorsed by our regular fortnightly and monthly review meetings. This process highlights to the Quality Manager any shortcomings, which can be remedied by the introduction of corrective measures through our meetings, benchmarking and audits, prior to our quarterly management review meetings or Quality Manager furnishing a report to the Board of Directors. We believe that our clear job descriptions, requirements and open communication policy effectively ensures a higher standard/quality generally throughout our sites. Employment All employees will be given a job description and a written statement of their terms and conditions of employment on joining the Company. This summarises the contractual arrangement between Precision Construction Limited and each employee. In addition Precision Construction Limited will incorporate into contracts of employment the following legislation as covered by:
Employees are asked to read the staff handbook carefully, sign the acceptance form and return it to Precision Construction Limited Head Office. All employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period and the receipt of (where appropriate) satisfactory employment references / training. Equal Opportunities Precision Construction Limited is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment as covered by the Employment Equality Act 1998.
Employing young persons Protection of Young Persons (Employment) Act, 1996 The employment of children and young people is primarily governed by the Protection of Young Persons (Employment) Act 1996. Scope The act applies generally to young employees under 18 years of age. Under the Act:
General Prohibition There is a general prohibition on the employment of children except in the following circumstances:
(i) during the school term as part of an approved work experience or educational programme provided the hours of work do not exceed eight hours in any day or 40 hours in any week;
Part-time Employees The Protection of Employees (Part-Time Work) Act, 2001, was enacted on December 20, 2001. This Act gives effect to the EU Directive 97/81/EC of December 1997. The Act has three staged main purposes:
The Worker Protection (Regular Part-Time Employees) Act, 1991, has been repealed and replaced by this legislation. Other statutes that were amended as a result of the enactment of this legislation include:
Safety at work Precision Construction Limited is committed to doing all that is reasonably possible to ensure the safety, health and welfare of all staff. Staff must comply with the conditions of the Company’s Safety Statement, and must take care of their own safety and that of others. Traning All staff will receive full induction training in company regulations, operating procedures, systems, materials and usage. Promotion Precision Construction Limited’s policy is to encourage and support, where appropriate, internal promotion through training, development and appraisal programmes. Promotion will be at the discretion of management and will be based on ability and suitability for the position. Communications Our aim is to establish a working environment which promotes open communication and encourages staff members to contribute suggestions for the improvement of standards generally. Grievances All staff have the right to discuss any grievances they may have with their immediate Supervisor / Site Manager and to have these fairly considered and responded to. Discipline It is Precision Construction Limited policy to apply appropriate disciplinary measures for breaches of Company policies, procedures and failure after training to achieve satisfactory standards.
Precision Construction Limited was set up in July 1995, in direct response to an increase in the level of demand for Specialist Shop Fitting/Fitting-Out Contractors serving the Retail, Commercial, Manufacturing and Financial Sectors. To this end, our commitment is to ensure that any skills, behavioural or competency gaps are met through ongoing quality training, delivered both internally and externally, to a high standard. We are committed to allocating resources in the region of 5% of current salaries to provide this training for our staff and management. The Management of Precision Construction Limited are committed to monitoring and being involved in training and development on an ongoing basis. This will further ensure that appropriate, quality training is provided by accredited companies at all times. We are also committed to ensuring that the individual training and development needs of all employees are being met by the training chosen. Furthermore, access to training is available equally and equitably to all staff and management in a fair and constructive way. With regard to this point, management will continue to assess – objectively and comprehensively – any requests for training made by staff, bearing in mind the need for all training to be evaluated in terms of its contribution to the overall strategic growth of the business. We meet with our ‘Training Co-Ordinator' weekly to discuss progress with regard to all training plans. This is working well and ensures that the Training and Development function of our business remains a high priority. All training will be reviewed in terms of how, initially individual and subsequently department/company, performance improves as a result. Management will at all times evaluate training from the Qualitative and Quantitative perspective and will continue to involve the appropriate staff member in this evaluation process.
All management and staff of Precision Construction Limited are aware of the importance of adherence to all aspects of Health and Safety Legislation. To this end, we have prepared a Health and Safety Statement and Health and Safety Handbook, which have been circulated to all employees. In this regard we have encouraged feedback, both verbally and in writing, from all our staff and will continue to address Health and Safety as a priority during our team meetings. Together with this internal initiative, all relevant staff have completed Safe Pass Training and have been accredited accordingly. Our office manager and all site managers are certified First Aiders and on an on-going basis they will initiate relevant internal training with all relevant staff.
The environment in which we operate is forever changing. We are therefore cognisant of the need to stay on top of any changes in procedures, enhanced machinery, changing legislation, competition, etc. We encourage all employees to keep management advised of any changes and developments which might apply to us. This area of our business development is of primary importance to the continuing growth of the business and we therefore see it as the duty and responsibility of senior management to keep themselves informed and up to date at all times. When considered appropriate, we have, and will continue to engage external consultants to advise us accordingly. We use our monthly team meetings to discuss any forthcoming changes accordingly and to evaluate the implications of any developments in our business. Bullying Policy Precision Construction Limited is committed to ensure that the working environment for all employees is free from all forms of harassment and bullying, as laid down in the legislation of the Employment Equality Act 1998. Harassment and bullying will not be tolerated. Harassment / bullying including any victimisation or intimidation of persons raising complaints will be treated as serious misconduct under the Company's disciplinary code and may result in dismissal. What is Harassment? Harassment is behaviour which could reasonably be described as unwelcome and offensive, humiliating or intimidating to the recipient. It is one sided and imposed and can affect the confidence, morale, performance and even the health of the person being harassed. Harassment can be physical, verbal or non verbal. It can be repeated or persistent behaviour but can also take the form of an isolated incident. Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment includes any conduct towards another person which is sexual in nature and is neither solicited nor accepted by the recipient, and is unwelcome and/or imposed. Sexual harassment can occur even if there is no intention to harass. Examples of some forms of sexual harassment are listed below:
Note: This list is not exclusive or exhaustive.
Sexual harassment will be treated as serious misconduct under the Company's disciplinary code and may result in dismissal.
Bullying Bullying in the workplace is persistent behaviour that could reasonably be regarded as aggressive, intimidating, malicious or humiliating to the recipient and is unwelcome to the recipient. Such behaviour may be verbal, non verbal or physical and may be conducted by an individual or group against another person or persons. Isolated incidents of such behaviour, while to be strongly condemned, are not bullying. Only behaviour as described above which persists over a period of time shall be regarded as bullying. Some examples of bullying include:
The Company will not tolerate bullying in any form. Bullying will be treated as serious misconduct under the Company's disciplinary code and may result in dismissal. A more serious view will be taken in the case of bullying of staff by persons in positions of authority. The Company will deal seriously and confidentially with allegations of bullying. Staff complaining of bullying may report the matter to their immediate Superior or if this is inappropriate to a Company Director. Where it is established that there is a case to be answered a fair investigation will be carried out in accordance with normal procedures before any disciplinary action is taken. Each member of Management and staff carries responsibility for his/her behaviour under this policy. |