Collen Construction

Collen Construction Established in 1810, Collen Construction is an eighth generation family business with an established

Established in 1810, Collen Construction is an eighth generation family business with an established reputation for delivering quality and excellence. The company has an extensive portfolio including in data centres & pharmaceutical projects and is recognised as a leader within the data centre build environment. Collen Construction provides a full turn-key solution through procurement, installatio

n, and commissioning of all elements of the project including fit-out in order to provide a fully functional project to the client’s needs and standards, upon completion. Collen Construction is committed to promoting sustainable construction. The sustainability policies and practices in place ensure minimum impact on the environment with maximum economic and social benefits to the communities the firm operates in. The company strives to continually integrate better sustainable practices and in doing so, meet the needs of the present while respecting the requirements of future generations. The success and expansion achieved over the last decade is due to over 200 committed team members and highly skilled resource and management as well as technical staff. With increasing technical complexity on many of the projects, the company, particularly, the MEP department are focused on leading industry best practice and incorporating new technologies for the benefit of clients. BIM processes are fully embraced and have been embedded it into every aspect of daily activities. At a pre-planning / design stage, BIM has been found to be highly effective in visualizing clash detection. Our subcontractors are engaged from an early stage to ensure they are fully BIM compliant and understand the importance of the process. Our MEP department work closely with the BIM department delivering the highest-level quality projects through embracing collaborative and innovative technical solutions with experience in LEED & BIM. Using the best, proven new technologies is a key facet of the business and is essential to producing the best projects, on time and in budget. Collen Construction is financially robust with excellent credit ratings. Partnership is of the utmost importance to Collen Construction management and staff; there is commitment to a superior approach resulting in superior relationships. This partnership approach focuses on building long-term relationships with clients, design & construction teams, and suppliers for the mutual benefit of all. Collen Construction is a leader in behaviour based safety management and innovation across all projects. The Company is committed to complying with all legislation pertaining to health and safety, more particularly the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013 and the Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007. There is a focus on quality through a collaborative approach which ensures projects are delivered to the highest safety, quality & environmental standards using industry best practice. Collen was the first construction company in Ireland to achieve ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015 & ISO18001:2007. Collen Construction is an international construction company with operations in Ireland, Germany, and Sweden. Collen Construction is supported on a firm foundation of experience, knowledge, commitment, and pride in its achievements. Management teams operate in partnership with client representatives, design consultants and subcontractors to ensure delivery of projects to the highest standards on time and within budget. Products / Services
Collen Construction provide pre-construction, construction & design management services to clients, ensuring management of programme requirements through to project completion. Standards & Certifications
• ISO 9001:2015
• ISO 14001:2015
• ISO 18001:2007
• Safe-T Cert
• NISO
• CIRI Registered
• CHAS Accredited
• Construction Line Registered
• Member of CIF
• Heritage Contractors Registered

Geographical Location
Ireland, UK, Germany, Sweden & Mainland Europe

Sectors
•Data Centres •Pharmaceutical •Commercial •Residential •Education •Healthcare •Conservation &
Refurbishment •Industrial •Design & Build

The Collen Talent Acquisition team will be attending two major careers fairs in Sweden: - THS Armada at KTH Royal Instit...
15/11/2024

The Collen Talent Acquisition team will be attending two major careers fairs in Sweden:

- THS Armada at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm on Tuesday, 19th of November

- Futurum Grad Fair at Gävle University on Wednesday, 20th of November

We look forward to connecting with students and professionals to discuss exciting career opportunities with Collen. Whether you’re exploring options or ready to advance your career, visit our stand to learn more!

Collen celebrated a significant milestone at our Power Plant project in West Dublin where our team and supply chain part...
14/11/2024

Collen celebrated a significant milestone at our Power Plant project in West Dublin where our team and supply chain partners recently celebrated 500,000 Lost Time Incident free hours.

This is testament to our commitment at Collen to prioritising safety in every project. Every hour represents the dedication and vigilance and shared responsibility within our teams.

This year’s theme for World Quality Week 2024 is “From Compliance to Performance”. At Collen, we are highlighting the im...
11/11/2024

This year’s theme for World Quality Week 2024 is “From Compliance to Performance”. At Collen, we are highlighting the importance of quality management in today’s fast-paced environment. We aim to go beyond meeting standards, focusing on driving higher performance through proactive quality practices.

Throughout the week, Collen will host workshops and demonstrations companywide, to showcase how quality principles strengthen resilience and foster sustainable success.

25/10/2024

As we conclude the Construction Industry Federation (CIF)'s Construction Safety Campaign, Collen extends sincere thanks to our staff, project teams, and subcontractors for their commitment and active engagement over the past two weeks. Their ongoing dedication to fostering a culture of safety has been essential to the campaign’s success.

With the 2024 theme, “Focus on Critical Risks,” Collen’s Occupational Health & Safety Management System reinforces adherence to safety protocols, ensuring that our workforce is well-informed of critical risks at every stage of a project. This campaign has provided a valuable opportunity to reaffirm that, at Collen, safety always comes first.

Take a moment to watch this short video highlighting key safety initiatives from Construction Safety Campaign.

21/10/2024

As part of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF)'s Annual Safety Campaign, Collen held a number of safety initiatives last week. The week began with a focus on heart health and CPR training. On Tuesday, the sites conducted blind spot and MEWP rescue demonstrations, which provided valuable safety insights.

Our teams engaged in Arc Flash PPE Safety Awareness Training and a medical emergency response demonstration. Thursday’s sessions included a Take 5 with Shane Lyons from GNS Fitness, as well as training on safe lifting, lithium-ion battery safety, and confined space rescue demonstrations.

On Friday, the site teams participated in a Stretch and Flex session, a Stop the Drop presentation, and an SPA workshop. Collen remains committed to maintaining a safe working environment for all.

Last Friday, 11th October, Collen was the proud recipient of three awards at the 33rd Annual Occupational Safety Awards....
17/10/2024

Last Friday, 11th October, Collen was the proud recipient of three awards at the 33rd Annual Occupational Safety Awards. Collen’s Safety Representative, Derek Russell, was announced the joint winner of the NISO Safety Representative of the Year Award.

Collen also received the Higher Distinction Award and the Consistent High Achiever Award, acknowledging our commitment to outstanding safety performance across all our sites in Ireland, the UK, and Europe.

These achievements are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Collen team and our supply chain partners. We are grateful to NISO for this recognition and we remain more motivated than ever to uphold our commitment to safety excellence.

14/10/2024

Collen is a proud Silver sponsor of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) for their annual Construction Safety Campaign 2024, underscoring Collen’s commitment to safety as a key sponsor of this campaign. Through customised safety controls, worker awareness programmes, and continuous evaluation, Collen aims to reduce incidents and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

This year’s theme, "Focus on Critical Risk," aligns perfectly with Collen's core values of prioritising the safety, health, and wellbeing of our valued workforce and stakeholders. For us, safety isn’t just a seasonal endeavour—it’s a year-round commitment to a safer, more sustainable future.

A Milestone in Diversity and Inclusion!We’re proud to share that Collen has achieved an impressive 82.2% Inclusion Score...
11/10/2024

A Milestone in Diversity and Inclusion!

We’re proud to share that Collen has achieved an impressive 82.2% Inclusion Score, recognised by the Irish Centre for Diversity. This score is based on the organisation’s maturity model, reflecting the sense of belonging and culture of inclusion within our company. We’re proud to be above both the national benchmark (78%) and the industry average (79.5%).

Based on the Irish Centre surveys from over 130 organisations, this achievement highlights our ongoing commitment to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued.

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF)’s Construction Safety Campaign will run from 14th to 25th October. This natio...
09/10/2024

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF)’s Construction Safety Campaign will run from 14th to 25th October. This national awareness campaign is designed to promote a strong culture of safety and health among Ireland's construction workers, clients, and industry stakeholders. We are proud to continue our pivotal role as a Silver sponsor alongside the CIF for this important initiative.

The theme for Construction Safety Campaign 2024 is "Focus on Critical Risks". Throughout this two-week period, Collen will be organising a variety of activities, training sessions, and awareness initiatives across our sites in Ireland and Europe. These efforts aim to deepen our workforce’s understanding of safety protocols and foster a shared commitment to maintaining a safe working environment for all.

Collen has been shortlisted in two prestigious categories at this year’s Irish Construction Industry Awards. We are fina...
26/09/2024

Collen has been shortlisted in two prestigious categories at this year’s Irish Construction Industry Awards. We are finalists in the following categories:

✅ Excellence in Health and Safety
✅ Excellence in Sustainability

At Collen, both safety and sustainability are fundamental pillars of our business. These nominations underscore our unwavering dedication to maintaining the highest standards of safety across our operations while advancing sustainable construction practices that benefit both the industry and the environment.

We look forward to participating in the awards ceremony alongside other distinguished industry leaders.

Meet Rebecca Taylor, Document Control Coordinator at Collen Construction.Rebecca's journey with us began after her move ...
25/09/2024

Meet Rebecca Taylor, Document Control Coordinator at Collen Construction.

Rebecca's journey with us began after her move to Sweden, starting as an Administrator and evolving into her current role over the past four and a half years. With her background in Business Development and Administration, Rebecca seamlessly transitioned into managing key processes and providing invaluable support and training to new team members. Her dedication and expertise have been instrumental throughout the projects.

Her passion for learning and growth shines through in her work. As she puts it, “Every day is an opportunity to learn, and a chance to grow and improve.”

Join us in celebrating Rebecca’s contributions and commitment to excellence at Collen Construction! 👏

Discover exciting career opportunities with us on our careers page https://lnkd.in/e5H_f8im

Address

River House, East Wall Road
Dublin
3

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:15pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:15pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:15pm
Thursday 9am - 5:15pm
Friday 9am - 5:15pm

Telephone

00353 1 8745411

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Established in 1810, Collen Construction is an eighth generation family business with an established reputation for delivering quality and excellence. The company has an extensive portfolio including in data centres & pharmaceutical projects and is recognised as a leader within the data centre build environment. Collen Construction provides a full turn-key solution through procurement, installation, and commissioning of all elements of the project including fit-out in order to provide a fully functional project to the client’s needs and standards, upon completion. Collen Construction is committed to promoting sustainable construction. The sustainability policies and practices in place ensure minimum impact on the environment with maximum economic and social benefits to the communities the firm operates in. The company strives to continually integrate better sustainable practices and in doing so, meet the needs of the present while respecting the requirements of future generations. The success and expansion achieved over the last decade is due to over 200 committed team members and highly skilled resource and management as well as technical staff. With increasing technical complexity on many of the projects, the company, particularly, the MEP department are focused on leading industry best practice and incorporating new technologies for the benefit of clients. BIM processes are fully embraced and have been embedded it into every aspect of daily activities. At a pre-planning / design stage, BIM has been found to be highly effective in visualizing clash detection. Our subcontractors are engaged from an early stage to ensure they are fully BIM compliant and understand the importance of the process. Our MEP department work closely with the BIM department delivering the highest-level quality projects through embracing collaborative and innovative technical solutions with experience in LEED & BIM. Using the best, proven new technologies is a key facet of the business and is essential to producing the best projects, on time and in budget. Collen Construction is financially robust with excellent credit ratings. Partnership is of the utmost importance to Collen Construction management and staff; there is commitment to a superior approach resulting in superior relationships. This partnership approach focuses on building long-term relationships with clients, design & construction teams, and suppliers for the mutual benefit of all. Collen Construction is a leader in behaviour based safety management and innovation across all projects. The Company is committed to complying with all legislation pertaining to health and safety, more particularly the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013 and the Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007. There is a focus on quality through a collaborative approach which ensures projects are delivered to the highest safety, quality & environmental standards using industry best practice. Collen was the first construction company in Ireland to achieve ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015 & ISO18001:2007. Collen Construction is an international construction company with operations in Ireland, Germany, and Sweden. Collen Construction is supported on a firm foundation of experience, knowledge, commitment, and pride in its achievements. Management teams operate in partnership with client representatives, design consultants and subcontractors to ensure delivery of projects to the highest standards on time and within budget. Products / Services Collen Construction provide pre-construction, construction & design management services to clients, ensuring management of programme requirements through to project completion. Standards & Certifications • ISO 9001:2015 • ISO 14001:2015 • ISO 18001:2007 • Safe-T Cert • NISO • CIRI Registered • CHAS Accredited • Construction Line Registered • Member of CIF • Heritage Contractors Registered Geographical Location Ireland, UK, Germany, Sweden & Mainland Europe Sectors •Data Centres •Pharmaceutical •Commercial •Residential •Education •Healthcare •Conservation & Refurbishment •Industrial •Design & Build