Established in 1989, H&F Electrical Contractors Ltd is a leading electrical engineering contractor with a proven track record for high quality installations across the construction spectrum. Sectors include data centres, manufacturing, healthcare, industrial, pharmaceutical, commercial, Government and technology.
These are exciting times for the Limerick-based contractor which continues to go from strength to strength. H&F Electrical was recently awarded the electrical installation package for the new 96-bed Acute Ward block at University Hospital Limerick (UHL). It follows on from previous Healthcare Sector installation works carried out at University Hospital Limerick, University Hospital Galway, Merlin Park University Hospital, Portiuncula University Hospital and Cork University Hospital.
H&F Electrical is collaborating with main contractor John Sisk & Son on the new UHL block. Construction work commenced in October 2022 and is due for completion in August 2024. Thereafter, the new facility will also have to be equipped and commissioned for use before being put into operation. The project represents a total capital investment of in excess of €90 million. Management at UHL says the project begins to address the shortage of inpatient bed capacity in the UL Hospitals Group and in the Mid-West region. The new 9,800 sq. m. block is being built over the existing Emergency Department and Dialysis Unit. Approximately half of the beds will be new beds for inpatients, while the remainder will be replacement beds, allowing the hospital to close or refurbish some of the more outdated inpatient accommodation on the site.
Employing a top-class team of Electricians, Apprentices, General Operatives, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Estimators, BIM / CAD specialists, Planners, Electrical Engineers and Administration personnel, H&F Electrical Contractors Ltd offer a wealth of experience and expertise in delivering electrical, instrumentation, data network and ancillary electrical systems. It has become one of the foremost electrical, network communications and instrumentation contractors in Ireland, while developing a prestigious client-base which includes the OPW (Office of Public Works) and HSE (Health Service Executive).
Committed to delivering complex projects on time and within budget, H&F Electrical works in partnership with its clients to achieve mutually positive results. Total customer satisfaction is top of the company’s agenda. H&F Electrical is continually improving its standards of excellence to meet its customers’ needs and has earned a reputation for quality workmanship and service.
The contractor operates to the highest safety standards with ongoing training forming an integral part of its safety policy. As part of its ongoing commitment to Health & Safety, H&F Electrical has achieved the Safe-T-Cert A standard. Quality is extremely important to the company who operate a robust Quality management System which has been certified to ISO 9001 standards. A member of Safe Electric, AECI and NISO, the company’s experience in HTMI specifications for hospitals has seen it become an expert in this area and complete many projects for the HSE.
The company is currently managed by Neilus Sheehy, Don Phelan and Tim Hogan, and has an annual turnover of about €10 million. It operates from the Ballysimon Road in Limerick city and directly employs 100 people, supported by a pool of trusted subcontractors and specialists.
Company MD Neilus Sheehy said: “We’ve been around for almost 35 years and have acquired a wealth of experience and knowledge in that time. We enjoy an excellent relationship with our customers and work with them every step of the way on projects to ensure they are 100% happy and that there are no hidden or extra costs involved.
“Our reputation for quality installations and ability to complete projects on time and within the agreed budget is borne out by the high volume of repeat business and referrals we receive from satisfied clients. Our installation, products and back-up service are second to none.
“Our people are the most important asset in the company. Retaining talented staff is a key priority, we constantly train, develop and empower our people to reach and exceed their potential. It’s a fundamental of our company to invest in our people & grow from within. We believe in having a steady stream of new talent coming through year on year. We are a strong supporter of the Generation Apprenticeship scheme and we work with our training partner SOLAS to develop and nurture the skillsets of these apprentices.
“We are constantly seeking the latest and most innovative technology on the market to assist our teams and to alleviate the challenges of the construction industry with regards to programming constraints, the changing methodologies and new technologies.”
The OPW and HSE are amongst H&F Electricals’ existing client base. Recent projects undertaken for the OPW have included the refurbishment of Athlone, Anglesea Street Cork, Waterford, Limerick and Ballinasloe Garda Stations as well as Thurles lighting upgrades.
For the HSE, the contractor was previously involved in the Coronary Care Unit and numerous other projects in University Hospital Limerick. The installation of two new catheter laboratories, multiple CT & MRI Scanner installations and the upgrade of numerous wards at University Hospital Galway. In Merlin Park the company has completed the installation of the new Orthopedic Theatre, new Ambulance Base and numerous upgrades across the hospital. During the COVID-19 crisis, H&F Electrical carried out essential electrical works for emergency beds, wards and temporary accommodation.
Current projects in the private sector include the 183 bed Premier Inn Hotel in Cork which is due for completion in July 2023, electrical installation for a new warehouse facility for Xerotech in Claregalway, electrical installation for a new production expansion project for BCD Engineering and an M&E Fit-out for Sysco in Newcastle West. In addition, H&F Electrical has many other private clients, ranging from Galway Clinic, Teleflex, Crescent Shopping Centre, CALIBRO Workspace Ltd and Iconic Offices.
H&F Electrical would like to take this opportunity to thank its clients and suppliers for their continued support as well as its staff for their expertise, hard work and dedication.
H&F Electrical Contractors Ltd
Unit 3,
Crossagalla Enterprise Centre,
Ballysimon Road,
Limerick
V94TD81.
Telephone: 061 417494
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.hfelectrical.ie
This article was published in Building Ireland Magazine, May 2023, Vol 9 No 5
