We are hands-on builders and are committed to understanding our clients’ challenges, adapting to their needs and constantly striving to exceed expectations.
JJ Rhatigan & Company is a Tier 1 main building contractor head-quartered in Galway for 70 years, combining speed and quality across a diverse range of capabilities.
Founded in 1952 by John J Rhatigan, the company has been setting standards in the construction industry while staying true to its family roots ever since. Padraic Rhatigan became Managing Director of the company in 1982. Since then, he has led the group to success with a move into the development field in the 1990s, and continued expansion into new sectors and new regions with offices in Dublin, Galway, Cork, Sligo and London.
The company’s objective is for a steady sustainable growth over the next five years strengthening our position as a competitive, innovative, safe and sustainable Tier 1 construction services company. With 400+ employees, staff levels are continuing to grow steadily across our five locations ensuring the delivery of our current workload and new secured projects.
Our commitment to construction excellence, capacity to deliver and culture of integrity didn’t come about overnight; they are the result of hard work and intuitive processes. Our clients keep coming back to us because they recognise that we set standards through dedication to our five pillars of success: Health & Safety, Quality & Environmental, Programme, Budget and Collaborative Relationships - embedded into every project.
JJ Rhatigan is in construction for the long-term, to nurture relationships with existing and new clients and to copperfasten partnerships across our supply chain. We have a well-deserved reputation for delivering complex, large-scale developments on time and on budget. Our collaborative work culture and dedication to innovation and technology are and will continue to be the key to our success.
Our Management Team
PADRAIC RHATIGAN Chairman and Group Managing Director
Chief Executive Officer
Group Chief Financial Officer
FRANCIS MULRY Chief Commercial Officer DEIRDRE
COYLE Contracts Director
EAMONN
Corporate Services Director
LORNA TYRRELL Chief Financial Officer SEAN
NIALL HIGGINS Chief Operations Officer SARAH
Director of Human Resources
GAVIGAN Contracts Director
Contracts Director DAMIAN
MARTIN MCKINLEY Commercial Director
CUMMINS Contracts Director THOMAS
Commercial Director
PPP Director GER
Contracts Director
KEVIN BOYLE Contracts Director
Chief People Officer NIALL HANLEY Contracts Director BERNARD BARTLEY Estimating Director
Commercial Director ENDA FANNING Commercial Director
Commercial Director
Commercial Director TONY
Technical Operations Director KIERAN
Company Management Structure
Turnover and Capacity
Project Delivery snapshot
Substantial growth over the past ten years has seen JJ Rhatigan & Company deliver:
over 4,000 private and social homes with more that 1,700 under construction close to 19,000 school places with another 3,700 in 2024
20 healthcare facilities with 3 hospitals on site in 2024 close to 145,000m2 of office and commercial space and 13,500m2 in development
over 2,500 student accommodation bedrooms with 662 under construction close to 1,300 hotel bedrooms 14 third-level campus facilities with 7 more on site
We are committed to the collaborative delivery of quality projects across all sectors , with an enhanced focus on reducing the environmental impact of both projects and business activities through the adoption of emerging technologies and continuous improvement.
Committed to building for a better future
Sectors & Services
Our portfolio, spanning across the private and public sectors, incorporates a diverse range of projects from traditional building contracts, PPP contracts, new builds, fit outs and renovations, to the design and build of large scale landmark developments.
Setting standards is more than an expression; it underpins everything that we do as a company and forms the basis of our success. Our clients keep coming back to us because they know that we will always exceed their expectations.
Construction Excellence
JJ Rhatigan has built a reputation for excellence in every aspect of the work we deliver. Whether it is health & safety, quality of finish or overall results for our clients, we use our expertise across all projects to ensure excellence in everything that we do.
Capacity to Deliver Integrity
Our clients come back to us time after time because they know that we can deliver quality results on or before schedule and within budget, without compromising on safety. The finished product speaks for itself and represents something of which all involved can be truly proud.
Since our foundation we have stayed true to the family-run business principle of maintaining integrity throughout everything we do. We build strong relationships with our clients based on mutual respect and honesty, which is why we have kept such long working relationships throughout our history.
The construction industry today is a dynamic, ever-changing work environment and one that requires a versatile approach.
Our commitment to construction excellence, capacity to deliver and culture of integrity didn’t come about overnight; they are the result of hard work and intuitive processes. Our clients keep coming back to us because they recognise that we set standards through dedication to our five pillars of success.
The following are our five pillars for the success of any project and are embedded into our corporate vision and philosophy. Establishing and maintaining strong relationships is at the core of these five pillars and is reflected in our company values.
Safe guarding people is our priority Their health, safety and wellbeing comes before everything. We will always provide a realistic programme to deliver on or before schedule.
We work to reduce our impact on the environment without ever compromising on quality
When we compete for work it’s because we are confident in our abilities to deliver real value
We nurture our relationships with clients and partners across our supply chain.
Delivery Expertise
Our Approach
Early Contractor Involvement
Experience has taught us that when we are brought in for Early Contractor Involvement, our clients see improvements in speed, economy, sustainability, change control, dispute avoidance and crucially, client satisfaction.
We work collaboratively with our clients, project teams, designers and consultants to ensure value is added by early involvement in design, pricing, risk management and programming. We demonstrate our experience and commitment from the outset and at every stage of the project.
Design & Build
JJ Rhatigan & Company are highly experienced in the area of Design & Build Contracting. Key to the success of our Design & Build approach is the early and continued collaboration between our dedicated design development team, design teams and client stakeholders, allowing a cohesive approach to the project from the outset where the design is developed in full compliance with exacting client requirements.
Our design development team coordinate the design, utilising regular design workshops, client presentations on major design items, advanced delivery of samples / mock-ups and fully detailed design submissions from an early stage. We have a services team available to provide peer reviews and to coordinate all building services.
Project Handover
From project commencement to completion we pride ourselves on providing a complete and quality service. Our Client Handover & Completion Inspections are as important as pre-construction activities to ensure every project, regardless of scale, is completed to the standard required by our clients and project leaders.
The ongoing service we can bring to a project now also extends further. We are able to inform Clients, End-Users and Facilities Managers well after the defects liability period, as a result of a fully coordinated BIM model available upon handover.
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
JJ Rhatigan & Company has fully embraced the digital movement in the industry which effectively means, BIM is part of everything that we do. Every process, every piece of software we use, all activities and workflows are being carried out digitally and in the BIM environment.
Using the latest BIM standards such ISO19650 series ensures that every project’s BIM requirements are fully understood by all delivery team members and that BIM is an integral part of our support and core business functions.
Doing this has allowed us to seamlessly manage the planning, design, construction and handover of building projects to Facility Management teams and end users on time and within budget.
Off-site Construction
The key to successfully using off-site construction techniques is meticulous planning in advance for all stages of the process design, fabrication, transport and site assembly. To date we have constructed Office Developments, Hospitals, Primary Care Centres, Student Accommodation, Residential and Schools using off-site techniques.
BSI BIM Certified
JJ Rhatigan & Company is verified by the British Standards Institution (BSI) as a Tier 1 Lead Contractor which includes Design Management, Construction Management and Project Management complying with Building Information Modelling (BIM) Level 2 in accordance with BS EN ISO 19650-1:2018, BS EN ISO 196502:2018 including UK National Annex and BS 1192-4:2014
PRE-COMMENCEMENT PLANNING
• Construction Management Plan
• Traffic Management Plan
• Health & Safety Plans and RAMS
• Quality & Environmental Plans
• Regulatory Approvals
• Resource Allocation
• Procurement
• Site Set-up
• Cost Control Procedures and Reporting
• Weekly quality & progress meetings
• Programme Management / Reporting
• Site Audits
• Co-ordination of Specialist Packages
• ‘Snag-as-you-go’ CONSTRUCTION
TESTING & COMMISIONING
• Detailed Commissioning Programme & Plan
• Works testing, balancing, report preparation, demonstration and Design Team sign off
With specialist knowledge of hotel construction, JJ Rhatigan & Company have a solid understanding of the end user and client needs and continue to expand our knowledge base. The combined breadth of our capabilities, depth of hotel and function facilities expertise and our dedicated customer service, ensures we continue to deliver exemplar quality, innovative and sustainable hotel projects that last the test of time.
Radisson Hotel and Extension, Dublin | €57m
A design and build project, this 150 bed four star hotel and office development is located between two of Dublin’s most historical locations – Dublin Castle and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and close to key shopping and commercial centres. The next phase of this hotel includes an extension which is currently under construction.
Maldron Hotel, South Mall, Cork | €19.6m
Design, construction and completion of a new 163 bedroom Maldron hotel, bar, restaurant and meeting room facilities. Works included the incorporation of protected structures - 94 & 95 South Mall into the scheme and the retention of an existing protected façade to Parnell Place.
Sheraton Hotel, Athlone | €50m
Located in the centre of Athlone town the project comprised of a hotel tower on a two-storey plinth accommodating 160 bedrooms, two restaurants, a bar, a generous foyer, a function room, meeting/seminar rooms, a spa and leisure centre, as well as ancillary service areas.
Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, Dublin | €13.6m
This design & build project included the demolition of the existing factory/warehouse (647m²) and the construction of a 6 storey over basement level building comprising of 150 hotel bedrooms with a gross floor area of 6,084m², including a basement level of 1,035m².
Premier Inn Projects
Combined value | €47.6m
JJ Rhatigan has successfully completed numerous Premier Inn projects in the UK. We understand the specific challenges regarding these projects and have delivered both new build and refurbished projects in challenging urban locations and on brown-field sites.
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Dublin | €17m
Part of the Dalata Hotel Group the work on this project was carried out in a live and functioning hotel and included the refurbishment of the ground floor conference rooms and restaurant areas, conversion of the existing first floor business centre into bedroom accommodation to include 35 bedrooms, and the construction of new 5th and 6th floor to accommodate 106 new bedrooms.
Commercial
JJ Rhatigan & Company is committed to helping its clients to achieve best value solutions through a flexible and innovative approach to design and construction. We are an innovative company and we pride ourselves on our ability to develop and deliver construction solutions for the commercial sector. We have an extensive range of completed projects in the commercial sector including retail, office and mixed use developments. We always aim to work collaboratively with our clients in the delivery of their schemes and have earned a reputation for professional excellence, delivering projects on and ahead of schedule without compromising quality and safety.
Charlemont Square Development
Dublin | €210m
Charlemont Square is the second phase of the transformative Charlemont Street regeneration placemaking project in the heart of Dublin 2. This €210 million mixed-use development involved the reimaging of c.13,000m2 – mostly derelict – space on a logistically challenging site close to the city centre.
Gardens International, Mixed Use Development, Limerick | €22m
The project included the completion of a partially constructed 7,765m² six storey over basement shell and office building, as well as the refurbishment of circa 680m² of the existing Mercantile, GPO and Hanging Gardens Buildings.
Teleflex International Headquarters, Athlone | €12m
Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies. This project consisted of the construction and fit out of a three-storey medical device building (4,162m²). Internally, the offices were finished to a Grade A specification. The exterior has a modern façade with a soft curvature.
UCC Beaufort Maritime & Energy Research Building
Cork | €12m
The work comprised of the phased construction and full fit-out of the new Beaufort Maritime and Energy Research Laboratory building and composed of a single-storey high volume marine testing hall, associated workshops and plant room, together with an adjoining five storey office building.
Brunel Building, Heuston South Quarter, Dublin | €162m
The Brunel Building, with its sweeping curved glass façade, was completed as part of a Design and Build Mixed Use Development project of 120,000m² in size. The construction involved the demolition of 9 large industrial units and the creation of an entire new city quarter.
Athlone Town Centre, Westmeath | €180m
This project with a gross floor space of 140,000m², consisted of the demolition of the existing Hoey Hotel and the construction of 70 retail units, restaurants, cafe, creche, office accommodation and 150 residential units. The site was surrounded by existing businesses and private residences and public roads.
Healthcare
Using our in-depth knowledge of Healthcare construction, JJ Rhatigan & Company have developed a thorough understanding of the healthcare sector and continue to expand our knowledge base and range of expertise. Our dedicated healthcare team works in close collaboration with our clients and design teams at pre-construction and construction stage to ensure all of their needs are met throughout the project. Whether it is working in acute hospital environments, primary care or care for the elderly, the welfare of patients, staff and visitors is our number one priority.
National Forensic Mental Health Service Hospital, Portrane | €167.9m
This project includes a 120 bed National Forensic Hospital, a 10 bed Forensic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit, a 10 bed Forensic Mental Health Intellectual Disability Unit and a 30 bed Intensive Care Rehabilitation Unit totalling approximately 24,000 sq.m of floor area, all within a single campus.
St Mary’s Elderly Care Unit, Mullingar | €13m
This new building has 90 bedrooms catering for 100 bed spaces. The project involved the demolition of existing structures and the construction of 7,780m² two storey elderly care unit with underground car park on the existing St. Mary’s Hospital campus in Mullingar.
Highfield Hospital & Nursing Home, Dublin | €22m
This project involved the construction of a modern single storey centre as well as the refurbishment of the existing 3 storey Nursing Home, and connecting it to the existing Alzheimer’s Care Centre. The new 200 bed private hospital consists of a 90 Bed Nursing Home, 100 Bed Mental Health Facility and a 10 Bed Acute Psychiatric Unit.
Wexford Hospital Extension, Wexford | €16m
The work on this facility was carried out within a live hospital building. This project included a 2,200m² extension to the existing emergency department and a 2,400m² extension to the delivery suite/maternity and operating theatre department.
Primary Care Centre PPP’s, Nationwide | €80m
This project relates to the design and construction of 9 Primary Care Centres nationwide, providing accommodation for Primary Care Team services including General Practitioner (GP) services, community mental health services, dental services and Doctor on call services.
Bons Secours Hospital Extension, Galway | €9m
This private hospital project involved the part demolition of the existing hospital and the construction of a three storey building extension to include 2 levels of 51 bed units, ground level physiotherapy unit, Nurses’ stations and offices and meeting rooms.
Education
At JJ Rhatigan & Company, we specialise in education buildings across all stages of the learning spectrum from pre-schools, primary and secondary schools, right through to universities and higher education buildings. We pride ourselves on our ability to bring architectural designs to life and on our track record of delivering high quality projects for the benefit of students, their families and the local community.
The new Academic Building forms part of a wider plan to modernise and expand the Maynooth University campus. Spanning 10,500sqm, the facility will accommodate the rapidly growing student population at MU delivering additional teaching, meeting, and office space. Outstanding features include: the external facades; the impressive 500 seat lecture theatre; and double height classrooms.
UCD University Club O’Reilly Hall, Dublin | €9.8m
This project comprised of the construction of a two-storey extension with a single storey enclosed roof plant area. The extension incorporates private dining areas, lounge areas, fully functional kitchen, toilet block, and small office areas.
NUIG Research Bundle, Galway | €33m
This design and build project bundle consisted of two separate buildings on the NUI Galway campus. A standalone hi-technology Science Research Building which includes a BioResources Unit and an extension to the James Hardiman Library (a protected structure) for a Humanities and Social Sciences Research Building of 5,500m².
UCC Student Hub, Cork | €12.1m
This project comprised of the construction of a new six storey Student Hub Building within the Univeristy Campus. The building provides student and administrative services and flexible learning spaces.
Trinity Business School, Dublin | €48.4m
This new building is over 11,300m² with six storeys above ground and two below. It will house a 600-seat auditorium, lecture theatres, study spaces and offices. Key features are a public space where students can meet and exchange ideas, ‘smart’ classrooms with the latest digital technology, as well as a rooftop conference room and access to a generous green roof space.
NUIG Lifecourse Studies Building Galway | €7.1m
The Lifecourse Studies Building is approximately 3,600m² in size and contains academic and administration offices, teaching spaces, postgraduate study rooms, board and seminar rooms and PC Labs.
Education
NDFA Bundle B1 + B3, 10 Schools
South West of Ireland | €30m
This project involved the design and build of primary and post primary schools on 10 different sites comprising a mix of new build, replacement, refurbishment and extension works across Ireland including Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Meath and Dublin.
Chiswick School, London | €6.1m
The contract involved the design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover of a 2 storey classroom block extension to accommodate 11 teaching classrooms, staff and administration space (approximately 1436m²) and a separate extension to increase the dining hall and social facilities by 226m².
Kishoge Community College, Dublin | €12.5m
This project comprised of the construction of a new post primary school with a capacity for 1,000 pupils comprising three interconnected blocks over three storeys in height. The school includes classrooms, specialist rooms, PE Hall, Specialist Educational Needs (SEN) Suite and GP Hall.
Ennis CBS National School, Clare | €9.8m
This design & build project consisted of the construction of a new 4,530m² primary school building and includes 24 classrooms, a special needs unit and ancillary accommodation. Works also consisted of the demolition of the existing 2 storey block of school accommodation.
Rapid Schools 2016-2017 – Lot 5
Limerick | Cork | €22.1 million
Schools included in this lot are: East Limerick ETNS, Limerick; Gaelscoil and Raithin, Limerick; Charleville, Co. Cork; and Fermoy, Co. Cork.
Across these four projects the work consisted of the design and build of new Primary Schools including classrooms, SNUs, General Purpose Hall, Dining Rooms, Ball Courts and Landscaping and associated site works.
Presentation College, Galway | €16.1m
This project involved the design & build of a new 10,042m² two storey, part single storey Primary School building, catering for 1,000 pupils. The new building comprises of a special needs unit, a GP hall, play courts and a sensory gardens.
Apartments
With specialist knowledge of multi-residential and mixed use projects, we have a solid understanding of the end user and clients needs. The combined breadth of our capabilities, the depth of residential expertise and our dedicated customer service ensures we continue to deliver exemplar quality, innovative and projects that last the test of time. The longevity of our business and the communities in which we operate are of significant importance to us. The dedication of our people and the shared values which unite us give our stakeholders the confidence to trust us and do business with us repeatedly.
Lansdowne Place, Dublin | €130m
On the site of the former Berkeley Court Hotel in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 this is a luxury residential development. When fully complete, Lansdowne Place will have a total of 217 apartments, including 24 penthouses. The development will also include a double basement, childcare facility and residential amenity areas.
Block 3, Charlemont Regeneration, Dublin | €27.2m
Block 3, Charlemont Regeneration consists of 79 social housing units and community amenities on Charlemont Street, Dublin 2. JJ Rhatigan delivered this exceptional development ahead of schedule. This project was awarded Residential Project of the Year 2018.
Colliers Wood “Britannia Point”, London | €31.7m
This design & build project involved the partial demolition and structural alterations to an existing tower block and the construction of a new six storey concrete framed extension to the north of the tower. The development consists of 182 apartments, ground floor retail units and extensive landscaping works.
The Grange, Dublin | €20.7m
The Grange is a mixed use residential and commercial development including luxury apartments and penthouses, a gate lodge, concierge office and a crèche. Block D comprised of the design and build of 52 apartments. Block G consisted of the completion of 122 apartments over 9 floors and the extension of the existing basement structure.
Callis Yard, Woolwich, London | €41.4m
Callis Yard is a new build development of 152 apartments of mixed tenure consisting of 117 private dwellings, 14 shared ownership dwellings and 18 rented apartments, as well as the conversion of a heritage listed stable block into three townhouses.
Carolyn House, Croydon, London | €39.6m
This project involved the refurbishment, conversion and extension of a major mixed-use redevelopment. The works comprise of shell retail to the ground and part first floors and the redevelopment of the remaining levels into 183 residential apartments.
Residential
With detailed insight and knowledge of multi-tenure residential and mixed-use projects, we’ve established a thorough understanding of our client’s preferences and those of their home buyers. Quality of life and day-today living experiences form a critical component within our teams thinking and a vital outcome for residents. The combined breadth of our capabilities, and our dedicated customer service, ensures that we continue to deliver truly exceptional projects for this generation and those to come. The dedication and shared values of our people are what gives our stakeholders the confidence to trust us and keep coming back to us with their business.
Social Housing Bundle 2, PPP
8 Locations Nationwide | €130m
This phase of the Government’s PPP programme consisted of 465 residential units. Locations: Cork, Waterford, Shannon, Galway, Roscommon and Kildare. All Social Housing Bundle 2 homes are NZEB compliant and achieved Building Energy Ratings from A3 to A2, with the majority of homes receiving an A2.
St. Patrick’s Regeneration, Ballina Mayo | €10m
This project consisted of the demolition, refurbishment and new build construction of a housing estate to comprise of 72 houses and a community centre.
Rosemary Lodge, London | €12.2m
Rosemary Lodge is the redevelopment of a large corner plot in a Wimbledon conservation area. The development consists of 7 new luxury townhouses, which reference the surrounding Victorian homes. Each property is complemented with associated parking and landscaping works.
Palace Fields is considered the Premier Estate in Tuam Town and is walking distance from the town and all of its amenities. The development consists of 293 homes with a mix of 5 bed, detached and 3 & 4 bed semi-detached as well as terraced houses. Works included soil stabilisation.
Lord Edward Street Mixed Use Development, Limerick | €11.5m
Works included the construction of 83 housing units (a mix of houses and apartments) within the precinct of a derelict and historic clothing factory. The project also included the construction of a community building and commercial unit and refurbishment works to retained buildings and structures.
Hope House, Bath | €26.3m
This project involves the major redevelopment of a former school site into 54 new high end luxury apartments and houses with associated infrastructure, landscaping and parking. The project includes the refurbishment and adaptive-reuse of an existing grade II listed building, Hope House.
Pharmaceutical and Medtech
With an in depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors, JJ Rhatigan & Company have a solid understanding of the procedures for carrying out works in live and sensitive production environments. We guarantee utmost attention and care is taken to ensure: quality; sequencing of work; and hygiene are of the highest standard at all times. Our team of professionals work in close collaboration with our clients and design teams at pre-construction and construction stage to ensure all of their needs are met and that their projects are delivered to the highest standards.
Medtronic Customer Innovation Centre, Galway | €4.8m
This award winning development consisted of the construction and fit out of a two storey extension to the existing facility. Central to this is a Customer Innovation Centre containing an R&D suite, cleanrooms and offices. The project received LEED Gold certification from the US Green Building Council.
UCD Centre of Synthesis and Chemical Biology, Dublin | €6.5m
The UCD CSCB building is located on the Belfield campus of University College Dublin. The building comprises of a 2,200m² four storey research building. The facade is a curtain wall glazing system to the front and rear of the building. Off the main laboratories were a number of specialist laboratories with specialist works areas and gas supplies.
PPD is a leading global contract research organisation providing drug discovery, development, lifecycle management and laboratory services. The project involved the conversion of an existing warehouse building into offices, laboratories, meeting rooms, canteen and archive space.
PPD Research Facility and extension, Athlone | €15m
PPD is a leading global contract research organisation providing drug discovery, development, lifecycle management and laboratory services. Their clients and partners include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations. The project involved the conversion of an existing warehouse building into offices, laboratories, meeting rooms, canteen and archive space.
This project involved the construction of a facility of 5,000m² for the IDA Business & Technology Park in Athlone, including a class 8 clean room and gowning and sanitation areas.
Creganna Medical Devices, Galway | €4.8m
This Research & Development and Medical Device Manufacturing Facility project entailed the construction of a three storey building, insitu concrete frame, complete with mechanical, electrical, lift, telecommunications and security fit out.
Industrial and Food Processing
With over 65 years’ experience, JJ Rhatigan & Company continue to set standards in the speed and quality of construction in the industrial sector. Our team of construction and fit out specialists have a solid understanding of client and end user requirements with a reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that stand the test of time.
IDA Advance Office Building, Sligo | €12.2m
This project consists of the development of a 4,465sq.m Advance Office Building for IDA Ireland at the IDA Business & Technology Park Finisklin, Sligo, designed to provide high quality accommodation for industry.
Ballina Beverages Coca-Cola Factory Works, Mayo | €282k
This project included the completion of numerous works including: The construction of a new high level walkway in the main factory warehouse and an extension to existing office facilities carried out in a live environment while controlling dust and avoiding contamination into the operations area.
Galmere Foods, Galway | €2.7m
Galmere Fresh Foods specialises in fresh salads, soups, sauces and other food products. This project involved the construction of a new factory 1500m² extension which contains high risk & low risk food production areas. It also involved refurbishment to the existing office area and an extension to same.
Ovagen Industrial Unit, Mayo | €4.8m
The project involved the construction of a new industrial facility for Ovagen Limited, a biotechnology company that has developed a process of producing germ free (GF) chicken eggs and GF birds in commercial quantities for use primarily in the pharmaceutical industry.
Danone Nutricia Production Facility, Cork | €3.9m
Nutricia supply high quality feeds, systems and support services to patients, carers & health care professionals. The project consisted of the erection of a new production area over the existing intake facility, including access and electrical control rooms and the refurbishment of the existing drying tower.
IDA Advanced Technology Building, Galway | €5.7m
The project consisted of the development of an Advance Technology Building. This facility offers 3,150m² of Grade A office accommodation and open production space.
Student Accommodation
Our construction teams are accustomed to working in close consultation with designers, representatives and education specialists to ensure the seamless and on time delivery of all student accommodation projects. We have vast experience of working within the surroundings of a live education environment and understand the importance of maintaining student, staff and visitor safety at all times whilst ensuring no disruption or disturbance to school or university services occurs.
UCD Student Residences Phase 1 -
Block D & E, Dublin | €100m
‘Block D’ - residential block with 455 bedrooms, ranging from 6 to 10 storeys
‘Block E’ - residential block with 409 bedrooms, ranging from 5 to 7 storeys
UCD Village - multi-purpose two storey student facility housing 60 studio apartments. Major sucess was the provision of almost 1000 beds in time for the start of the university year.
Goldcrest Village, NUI Student Accommodation, Galway | €26.5m
This project involved the design, build and fit-out of four multi-storey accommodation blocks set around landscaped courtyards with 429 bedspaces. There are 76 apartments in total all with communal living areas and made up of 4, 5, and 6 bedroom apartment types.
University of Galway Student Accommodation Phase 2 | €72m
The development consists of the design and construction of 674 bedspaces in 125 number apartments, generally arranged in clusters of 4-6 en-suite bedrooms, with communal living area in each unit. The scheme will be arranged in four blocks with Block A ranging from four to eight storeys, Block B and D comprising six storeys, Block C comprising four storeys.
UCD Melville & Belgrove Student Residences, Dublin | €19m combined These projects consisted of the complete refurbishment and upgrade to all internal elements of the existing student residences and was completed across a number of phases. This included upgrading of all kitchens, joinery, bathrooms, floor finishes, complete mechanical and electrical strip out. External upgrades included the injection of insulation to the external wall cavity and the installation of new secure access control systems.
This project comprised of the construction of a new student accommodation in three courtyard blocks, four to nine stories in height with a total gross floor area of 9,300m². he building site was confined and occurred in a live university campus close to other student residences.
UCD Roebuck, Dublin | €6.9m
Works consisted of the construction of a 6 storey Student Residence Accommodation and ancillary plant room at roof level and ancillary welfare facilities at ground floor level, located adjacent to Roebuck Castle within the UCD Campus.
Sports and Leisure
JJ Rhatigan & Company has expertise across a range of leisure facilities from clubs to swimming pools, sports venues to gymnasiums. Our clients have confidence that JJ Rhatigan & Company understands their sports & leisure needs and will bring innovative solutions and state-of-the-art technology to their project.
The Millennium Stand refurbishment involved the demolition of the existing external wall and the realignment of new full height glazing. The project also included the construction of a new entrance building (250m²) and the refurbishment of the 3rd floor of the Millennium stand (200m²) at the Galway racecourse.
Athlone IT Sports Arena, Athlone | €10m
The Arena has a footprint of 6,818m² and an overall building floor area of 9,715m². The buildings design consisted of precast columns and in-situ beams supporting hollowcore planks to form the floor area for the arena, suspended above the underground carpark.
Block 3, Charlemont Regeneration, Dublin | €27.2m
Block 3, Charlemont Regeneration consists of 79 social housing units and community amenities, including multipurpose sports facilities on Charlemont Street, Dublin 2. JJ Rhatigan delivered this exceptional development ahead of schedule. This project was awarded Residential Project of the Year 2018.
Claremorris Swimming Pool & Leisure Centre, Mayo | €6m
The existing swimming pool building was demolished to make way for the construction of the new facilities (2,100m²) including a fitness gym & studio, water spa, sauna and steam room, associated changing facilities and ancillary accommodation.
St. Attracta’s Community College, Pitch & Leisure Facilities, Sligo | €17m
This greenfield 12 acre site consisted of school, gymnasium and outdoor sports facilities to accommodate 650 students and was constructed in less than 12 months. Key features of the project included an all weather pitch and leisure facilities.
Tuam Leisure Centre, Galway | €6.5m
The construction of the new leisure centre included a pool hall, gym, sauna & steam room, spa area and aerobics studio. The pool hall has three swimming pools and a changing area on the ground floor with a seating capacity of 150 people overlooking the pools.
Civic and Heritage
JJ Rhatigan & Company is a registered Heritage Contractor with a wealth of experience of carrying out construction works on civic buildings and protected structures. We take the utmost care to ensure that all of the building’s features and materials, which are critical to the structure’s character, are maintained and restored. Our Civic and Heritage Division has the technical ability, management and resources to successfully carry out and deliver conservation projects, restoring buildings to their former glory.
Kevin Street Garda Station Headquarters, Dublin | €28.3m
This impressively engineered building extends to 6,840m² of office space with a 5,400m² double basement. It cantilevers 5 storeys over Bride Street and has a 6-storey glazed internal atrium. It was designed by the OPW as a civic quality building, responding to the specific site context and its historic surroundings.
Thomas Burgh House, Dublin | €3.25m
This development took place on the ruins of the recorded monument and protected structure, known as St. Luke’s Church and included the construction of a 3 storey open plan office accommodation.
National Museum of Ireland, Mayo | €10m
National Museum of Ireland - Country Life - is home to the national collection of objects representing the traditional way of life in Ireland since 1850. The project involved the retention of an existing Victorian Gothic House, and the construction of an adjacent museum building in the slope of a hill above a pond, containing 4 new exhibition halls.
Mount Falcon, Mayo | €20.6m
This project consisted of the refurbishment of an existing protected manor house, dating from 1876, into a small exclusive hotel of luxurious suites and a 2,000m² hotel extension to the rear, which included function rooms and leisure facilities.
Gardens International, Limerick | €22m
The site was located within the Architectural Conservation Area and comprised of three historic structures; Hanging Gardens, General Post Office and The Mercantile Building. The works were carried out with utmost care and attention in order to ensure the integrity of the architectural importance is retained.
Garda Regional and Divisional Headquarters, Galway | €26.5m
The project consists of a complex of buildings ranging from 2 to 5 storeys, and interconnecting to form a secure courtyard at the centre of the scheme. Designed by the Office of Public Works, the scheme incorporates sustainable green design principles with an A energy rating.
2019 IRISH CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE AWARDS
RIAI IRISH ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
Strategic Relationships
Public Private Partnerships
JJ Rhatigan is highly experienced in managing the design process and the construction stages of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) and has successfully delivered PPP Programmes across several sectors including Education, Healthcare, Residential & Mixed Use Developments.
Our use of technology and our commitment to making all projects both sustainable and profitable have made us the partner of choice for PPPs. We understand and are able to manage the requirements of multiple stakeholders.
Experience has taught us that when we are brought in at the early stages of a development, there are improvements in programme, buildability, sustainability, change control, dispute avoidance and crucially, client satisfaction.
We fully understand and appreciate what is required to balance the needs of the public and private partners, allowing us to keep PPP projects moving forward, delivering within budget and ahead of schedule.
Successfully delivered PPP projects include St. Attracta’s Community School, Sligo; Charlemont Street Regeneration, Dublin; the Primary Care Centres Bundle of 14 PCCs, nationwide; and Social Housing, Bundle 2 of 8 housing developments, nationwide.
Construction Frameworks
As a result of our successful qualification for leading Construction Frameworks in both the Public and Private sector, we are established as a trusted partner contracting authorities who are seeking to use the framework model to avoid lengthy and repeated procurement processes.
These frameworks have helped us to build strong relationships with authorities in the Education, Healthcare, Residential, Civic, Pharma / Medtech and Commercial sectors which are based on mutual respect and integrity.
Joint Ventures / Consortia / Alliances
For JJ Rhatigan Joint Ventures (JVs) are an important factor in our success in securing large projects.
Our construction JVs allow us to pool the vast experience and expertise in JJ Rhatigan with our partners scale and turnover minimising the risks for our client allowing them to capitalise on our combined strengths. Our extensive experience in the management of construction JV ensures continuity of resources, management and technology to our clients throughout the design and build process.
It was reassuring to engage and work with such an experienced and confident main contractor. JJ Rhatigan’s reputation for construction excellence was backed up with the delivery of this demanding and complex build with an equally demanding programme. The level of collaboration and partnership achieved with JJ Rhatigan was truly unique and meant that throughout the project there was open dialogue and review, resulting in bespoke considered solutions, ultimately providing both Dublin City Council and ourselves with the optimum outcome”
We are extremely happy with the outcome of this project. The ten month programme was particularly challenging yet JJ Rhatigan delivered the building to us ahead of schedule for early occupation. This facility has enhanced our visibility and presence, both in the Irish market and globally within Teleflex, and has strengthened our employer brand when attracting new talent to work with us in Athlone.”
BRENDAN MORAN, SITE LEADER TELEFLEX MEDICAL, GLOBAL OPERATIONS & INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, ATHLONE, CO. WESTMEATH
Trinity Business School is extremely proud to have recently opened its new 14,000 sq.m Business School, which is our first NZEB building and designed to BREEAM Excellent. Opened by An Taoiseach on 2nd May 2019, on budget and on schedule, this project was constructed in the tightest of fiscal and physical spaces. Trinity was delighted to select JJ Rhatigan & Company as the main contractor, following an extensive EU public procurement competition. The final account was settled immediately upon completion in a cordial and professional manner, in line with the project expectations. The quality of the finished product is exceptional and JJ Rhatigan & Company are responsive to the requirements of the University to allow fit-out (by others) and recent opening of our new Forum 200-seat restaurant in the new building and to complete the minor snags in an efficient and effective manner. Conducting large contracts in Dublin City at this time is extremely difficult due to supply-chain and logistical pinchpoints, but JJ Rhatigan kept clear and objective targets under control and the client well informed of issues as they arose and implications, confirming once again that JJ Rhatigan & Company in our view are in the top tier of contractors for major projects.”
GREG POWER, HEAD OF CAPITAL PROJECTS & PLANNING TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN
One of the largest Capital Projects delivered on campus and indeed recently in the city, JJ Rhatigan & Company managed and delivered this important project within a very tight timeframe. Completion for the start of this academic year was critical to ensure the provision of much needed housing for our student body. Its completion was a significant milestone. The JJR team worked diligently on a seven-day schedule for the final 6-8 weeks and the on-site management are to be strongly commended for their cooperativeness and flexibility throughout.”
ANN DUGGAN, DIRECTOR COMMERCIAL SERVICES GOLDCREST VILLAGE STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
We appointed JJ Rhatigan & Company as the Main Contractor / PSCS on the Medtronic Customer Innovation Centre, Parkmore, Galway. Throughout the project JJ Rhatigan & Company have been extremely efficient in providing all necessary documentation to both the LEED consultant and Medtronic Vascular. JJ Rhatigan & Company demonstrated an excellent knowledge of the LEED process and the LEED online upload programme. I would highly recommend JJ Rhatigan & Company who have delivered a high quality, sensitive project on time to the hightest safety standards, fully compliant with stringent LEED parameters”
PAUL FORREST, SNR FACILITIES ENGINEER
MEDTRONIC VASCULAR GALWAY LTD.
Limerick Twenty Thirty DAC (LTT) is a special purpose vehicle company of Limerick City and County Council tasked with developing iconic, strategic sites in Limerick City and County as anchors for enterprise, investment and residential development. Gardens International Office is our 100,000 sq. ft. development and is our first LEED Gold office building. LTT was delighted to select JJ Rhatigan & Company as the main contractor, following an extensive EU public procurement competition. The development is an excellent example of what can be achieved with a constructive collaborative approach between the contractor, sub-contractors and the project design partners. The meticulous attention to detail is evident in the beautifully restored original ‘Hanging Gardens’ building through to the circulation areas and planted garden terraces, which have been seamlessly integrated into the scheme. The quality of the finished product is exceptional. JJ Rhatigan & Company were responsive to the requirements of LTT to allow fit-out while completing the minor snags in an efficient and effective manner. The team from JJ Rhatigan & Company delivered the project from selection to final commissioning and handover. They espoused the very best of what the construction industry can offer with high quality technical management, working with a true spirit of collaboration.”
Our values are considered the personality traits of the business that inform, inspire and motivate our team, our clients and our industry. These values underpin our culture and the way that we interact with others and ultimately reflect and shape the character of the business.
Integrity
Delivering on what we promise and upholding fair minded principles of trust and understanding, we communicate honestly and clearly
Care
Safeguarding our people and communities, we place their well-being before everything and ensure a responsible approach to sustainability for the long-term good of our business and our environment.
Excellence
Applying our expertise to ensure excellence in everything that we do, whether it is health & safety, quality of finish, innovative problem solving or overall results for our clients we enjoy exceeding expectations.
Respect
Listening to and supporting the needs and views of others, we provide guidance and direction for development and value diversity of ideas and culture
Commitment
Driving consistent quality, service and value we are accountable, responsible and passionate about getting it right and ambitious about the future of our people, our business and our industry.
Relationships
Building long-lasting connections with our clients and supply chain partners based upon credibility and value, we recognise the worth in each other and collaborate for optimal results.
JJR’s vision is to be the construction company of choice in Ireland and the UK, known for delivering high-quality projects that prioritise safety, quality, innovation, and sustainability and to be the Employer of Choice in our sector.
With 400+ employees across 5 locations in Ireland and the UK, creating an environment that empowers our people, to be the best that they can be, is our driving mission.
Our People
We are committed to building for a better future. As a business at the forefront of the construction industry, the quality and dedication of our people is key to our success.
JJ Rhatigan & Company operate a business that values and rewards em ployees. We place a strong emphasis on continuous professional development and broad-based employee training. Our employees are provided ongoing mentoring and exposed to a breadth of experience across varying sectors and projects. We promote a working environment of respect and fairness and encourage collaboration.
PADRAIC RHATIGAN CHAIRMAN AND GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR
40 years’ experience
‘What excites me about our business is the fact that each day brings a different challenge. This certainly ensures we never get bored and the business gives us an opportunity to exploit the fine qualities of a highly motivated Management Team and indeed all Staff.’
CORA BOYLE
CONTRACTS HEALTH & SAFETY ADVISOR 12 years’ experience
‘Everybody, from directors to site staff, is safety focused. It’s heartening to see people’s genuine concern and commitment to keeping everyone on site safe.’
An organisation is only as good as its people which is why we seek out the best and brightest graduates each year for our graduate programmes. We also offer postgraduate programmes for our existing employees in disciplines such as engineering services, site management and construction management.
SEAN MURPHY MANAGING QUANTITY SURVEYOR 21
years’ experience
‘With JJ Rhatigan I have been given great opportunities to develop my management skills and to work as part of a team - from very different backgrounds, we are all striving towards the same goal.’
JACKIE CORCORAN SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR
21 years’ experience
‘It’s a very interesting industry to work in, every project is different, every team has its own dynamic. I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.’
ENDA O’CONNOR COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
23 years’ experience
“No two days are identical and therein lies both the beauty and the challenge of this industry and it is what keeps us all coming back for more each day!”
LIM HUI QI
JUNIOR
ENGINEER
4 years’ experience
‘Every day brings a new challenge and working as part of a diverse and experienced construction team means that I am constantly learning.’
Our Accreditations and Management Systems Project Approach
• Quality Management Systems in full compliance with I.S. EN ISO 9001:2015
• Environmental Management Systems in full compliance with I.S. EN ISO 14001:2015 Safety Management Systems: Safe-T-CertRepublic of Ireland
• BSI BIM ISO 19650 Certified.
BSI BIM Level 2 Certified Tier 1 Lead Contractor in accordance with PAS 1192-2:2013, BS 11924:2014 and BS 1192:2007
• Health & Safety Systems in full compliance with ISO 45001:2018 and BSI Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) Certification.
• Accredited Heritage Contractors
• Autodesk BIM 360 Construction Cloud
• BIM 360 Document Management System
• Financial & Payroll Systems –SAP, Sage, COINS
• Human Resources - Mitrefinch HR Manager Advanced Systems, HRLocker
• Operations - Powerproject, planning and project management software, OpenSpace, 360° construction photo documentation software
• Learning Management – JJ Rhatigan’s Learning Hub on the Skillcast platform
• BC(A)R - We fully comply with the provisions of the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014.
PRE-COMMENCEMENT PLANNING
• Construction Management Plan
• Traffic Management Plan
• Health & Safety Plans and RAMS
• Quality & Environmental Plans
• Regulatory Approvals
• Resource Allocation
• Procurement
Recent Awards
CONSTRUCTION
• Site Set-up
• Cost Control Procedures and Reporting
• Weekly quality & progress meetings
• Programme Management / Reporting
• Site Audits
• Co-ordination of Specialist Packages
• ‘Snag-as-you-go’
Excellence is what we strive for on all our projects. Whilst we don’t aim for awards, we do aim to deliver projects that are worthy of awards. We pride ourselves on setting standards in the industry and delivering best in class construction projects. We are delighted to have received the following construction and industry awards in recognition of this.
• Detailed Commissioning Programme & Plan
2024
• Works testing, balancing, report preparation, demonstration and Design Team sign off TESTING & COMMISIONING
IRISH CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE AWARDS
IDA Ireland Advance Building Solution, Limerick Industrial up to € 20 million Project of the Year
