Ireland's Electrical Magazine 89 Feb-Mar

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AIBHEADOFFICE, BELFAST

“Carrying out the works one floor at a time helped maintain business operation for AIB, but it added complication to the project.” Client: AIB Main Contractor: Felix O’Hare & Co. Ltd Electrical Contractor: Braham Electrical Architect: Todds Architects Project Manager: Nigel Lynch & Associates PROJECTTEAM...

the exceptionally high standard of performance required to complete this project at every stage. Commenting on the AIB Head Office job, Matt said, “We worked closely with the main contractor Felix O’Hare and our supply chain throughout the project to ensure effective co-ordination and planning to identify and alleviate problems before they arose.” “The big issue we had to contend with – as everyone did – was Covid-19, which arrived during the first phase. This had a major impact, shutting down the project for several weeks. Even once the site reopened, it was at a reduced labour capacity due to the necessary enhanced testing and cleaning regimes. The programme, however, was adjusted, and these issues were overcome, resulting in a very successful contract.” Already considered a high profile project within the industry, Braham Electrical

Commercial Project Electrical Award for its work at AIB Head Office. Judges praised the attention to detail on site and quality of installation. The complexities of the working environment coupled with an extremely restricted site access for supply deliveries etc., would be a tall order for most contractors to contend with. Yet Braham Electrical and their supply chain rose to all challenges to fulfil a highly complicated brief to Grade A standards. The Warrenpoint-based firm is an established electrical contractor that has led the way throughout Northern Ireland and Ireland for 50 years. Founded in 1972, the company has thrived with a workforce of over 50 directly employed employees and 100+ sub-contractors. It is solidly resourced and equipped to achieve excellence in innovation, quality and delivery in every project it’s associated with, in particular commercial, public realm, street and flood lighting contracts.

raised the bar further by winning the Northern Ireland 2021 Medium

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Braham Electrical, 7A Charlotte St, Warrenpoint, Newry BT34 3LF T: +44 (0)28 4177 2989 - E: info@brahamelectrical.com www.brahamelectrical.com

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