This past June saw Riverside Mechanical nominated in the Sub-Contractor of the Year category at the 2018 Irish Construction Industry Awards at the Citywest Hotel. Building Ireland heard more recently from one of the company’s Quality Managers, Helen McManus.
Since setting up in 2005, Riverside Mechanical has proven to be one of the market leaders in their sector in all aspects of Mechanical and Building Services. They specialise specifically in the Installation of HVAC Systems and Building Services and in more recent years, the company has expanded their expertise with electrical, design and build aspects of the business.
The firm is family-owned business with an extensive project portfolio and have gained a reputation for competence, quality and competitiveness, not only by continuous growth but by continuous improvement.
Indeed these past 13 years have seen Riverside Mechanical gain itself a glowing reputation for ensuring excellence and, as Quality Manager Helen McManus explained, their commitment to completing high-quality projects remains resolute.
“This is largely down to the strong team here in Riverside, which has steadily increased year on year, and a big part of Riverside’s mission is to protect and respect the wellbeing of our team by providing a friendly working environment always trying to be conscious of work life balance.” said Helen.
“Derek Brennan is the Managing Director of the company and along with our competent and experienced team endeavour to ensure that Riverside can deliver the most professional service on every project, every time.
At present Riverside Mechanical are immersed in several prestigious projects in and around Dublin. The list of project’s the company has undertaken is considerable and involves some of the most recognised professional companies in the country.
Riverside are delighted to be the M&E Design & Build Contractor again with Heron Buckingham Joint Venture (HBJV) on the high profile project National Indoor Arena Phase 2 at the National Sports Campus in Abbotstown, after the successful completion of Phase 1 earlier this year.
The second phase will provide permanent indoor facilities for Ireland’s three leading field sports: Gaelic Games (GAA), Football/Soccer (FAI) and Rugby (IRFU).
The development of Phase Two means that Ireland’s three leading field sports will have access to extensive indoor and outdoor facilities along with the world-class facilities of the Sport Ireland Institute in one location. We look forward to the completion of Phase Two in 2019.
Another notable project at present is Project Trinity Ballsbridge with JJ Rhatigan & Co. This is high end development in Lansdowne Place. Project Trinity consists of a 7 Storey Building with 215 Apartments, the residences are designed, built and finished to the very highest specifications. Together with a purpose-built private Residents’ Suite with cinema, lounge, dining room and gymnasium.
Riverside are also the Mechanical & Electrical Services Contractor for the new National Forensic Mental Health Service (NFMHS) complex, at Portrane in Dublin. The new 130-bed adult forensic hospital, at St. Ita’s Campus in Portrane, will replace the 94-bed Central Mental Hospital complex at Dundrum. This new state-of-the-art hospital, along with all of its associated facilities, will be one of the most modern of its type in Europe.
In past years, Riverside Mechanical has completed high-profile projects which have ranged in sectors from Educational, Healthcare, Fit-Out, High Security, Restoration, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Retail to Residential to name a few;
The Award Winning Project – Charlemont Regeneration Project & Audi South Flagship Showroom Sandyford, Old Jameson Distillery Smithfield, Grangegorman DIT Re-Development, Linn Dara Child & Adolescent Mental Health Centre, Dublin, The Grange Apts Block D & G Stillorgan, United Drug Group, Dunnes Stores, Marks & Spencer’s, Price Waterhouse Cooper, and Wexford General Hospital.
With such prestigious projects in their portfolio, it’s no wonder why Riverside Mechanical was shortlisted for Sub-Contractor of The Year at the Irish Construction Industry Awards this year.
Helen outlined that the nomination alone was an honour, having beaten off opposition from 55 other firms to be there on the night. “We were delighted to be part of the teams that won the Construction Project of the Year & Residential Project of the Year – Block 3 Charlemont Regeneration and Retail Project of the Year – Audi South”
2017 saw Riverside win two awards at The Plumbing & Heating Awards at The Mansion House.
District Heating Project of the Year – The Grange Apts. Stillorgan
Mechanical Project of the Year – National Indoor Arena Phase 1.
Again showing further evidence of Riverside’s continued evolution into one of the top Mechanical Services Companies in the country.
Along with earning nominations and collecting awards, Riverside Mechanical is also a company which is well-known for giving back to the community. It is proud to be associated with St Oliver Plunketts Eoghan Ruadh Adult Hurling Club, Gael Scoil Bharra Camogie team and in recent years has set up an Elite Athlete Support Program for GAA Athletes in DIT and partnering with Mona McSharry Irish Swimmer in her goal to achieve Olympic qualification which is just some examples of its many generous contributions and ways of giving back to the community.
“We are proud to support such a world class Irish Athlete and we wish Mona the best of luck” – Derek Brennan
Quality, Health Safety & Environmental Accreditation
Riverside are accredited with three Business Operating International Standards.
“We feel compliance with these standards has been the foundation of providing our professional and reliable service to our clients on every project, every time. This in turn has led to establishing lasting trusting relationships with our partners and clients and we continually aspire to be a company that people want to deal with”
Another innovative area which has played an enormous part in Riverside’s growth is Wellness @ Work
Riverside offers a unique and consistent pledge towards Wellness. This is borne out by the following lead activities and programmes:
“The results of which clearly lead us to deliver a high standard of work, and we feel this innovative programme really sets us apart from other same tier contractors” Helen McManus
Client Satisfaction
“99% of our clients are returning customers who have tried and tested us!
We are very proud that our clients specifically request us on contracts and this is due to many factors but the overall abiding feedback from all our clients would be the excellent communication we have with the client, our user friendly attitude, our adaptability on any changes on the project, and our timely and efficient handover of projects!” Helen McManus
So to arrange a consultation with a company which boasts Competence, Quality and Competitiveness, be sure not to hesitate contacting Riverside Mechanical today.
Riverside Mechanical Ltd
Address: Unit A6 Centrepoint,
Rosemount Business Park,
Dublin 11
Tel: 01 866 5862
Web: www.riverside-mechanical.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Taken from Building Ireland Magazine, November 2018, Vol 4 No 10
