Pharmaceutical Facility

PROJECT: Pharmaceutical Facility

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Sisk

BACKGROUND TO THE PROJECT

A leading pharmaceutical company is investing €330 million in a new state-of-the-art fill-finish production facility. Sisk has been appointed as Construction Manager for the project, which will create around 600 construction jobs. Phase One is scheduled to be operational by Q3 2027.

The facility requires exceptionally high standards throughout construction. Errigal Contracts is responsible for the delivery of internal floor packages, with consistent protection needed to safeguard completed surfaces from the outset of works.

THE CHALLENGE

The site has experienced intensive construction traffic including:

• MEWPs
• Scissor lifts
• Pallet truck
• Frequent movement of materials and workforce

Standard plywood or hardwood protection traditionally used were reviewed for suitability. However, due to the scale and complexity of the project, there were concerns about durability, handling and the resource implications of replacing damaged materials.

A higher-performance temporary protection solution was required. It needed to maintain floor integrity, support efficient progress and align with sustainability goals.

PROJECT SOLUTION

ImpactBoardFR was selected as the primary temporary floor protection.

Engineered for high-load environments, ImpactBoardFR provides:

• Outstanding strength and impact resistance
  • Excellent performance under prolonged mechanical traffic
  • Lightweight handling for faster installation
  • Long-term protection that reduces replacement needs

All materials are fully recyclable via Protec’s ClosedLoop Remanufacturing Scheme, ensuring waste from site is dramatically reduced and contributing to lower-carbon construction practices.

THE OUTCOME

ImpactBoardFR has maintained full structural integrity under the continuous use of MEWPs, scissor lifts and pallet trucks, while also supporting a clean, safe and efficient working environment throughout the programme.

It has reduced downtime typically associated with repairing or replacing damaged protection materials, and through Protec’s ClosedLoop Remanufacturing Scheme has delivered meaningful sustainability benefits by preventing waste and lowering the project’s environmental impact.