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Amazing review
Our thanks to david barbour for sending us this amazing review of our team in the mountable area of coleraine .
we are so proud our of team and their hard work!
virgin MEdia o2
EJC Contracts are proud to announce that we are further strengthening our partnership with Virgin Media O2.
We will work in partnership with Virgin Media O2 over a multi-year period to continue to expand their ultrafast connectivity to tens of thousands more premises across Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland has the highest level of gigabit-capable coverage at 85%* across the UK, in large part to continued investment from Virgin Media O2 across Northern Ireland.
Rob Evans, MD Fixed Network Expansion at Virgin Media O2, said: “We are very happy to continue our relationship with EJC Contracts, who will play a vital role in expanding our broadband network across Northern Ireland. Virgin Media O2 is deploying network connectivity that will support businesses, customers and communities, shoring up these services for future generations.”
Our multiple award-winning family owned, and operated company is delighted to have played a significant role in almost doubling Virgin Media O2’s footprint in Northern Ireland since 2016 through its flagship Project Lightning Network Rollout.
With our two new strategically placed state of the art offices, and incredibly diverse and talented growing workforce, we are excited and proud to be working in collaboration with Virgin Media O2 on the next steps of this journey!
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Making Headlines
Our special school safety talks made the news! the Andersonstown News helped to get our message out there. this is the article:
"HOLY Child Primary School are one of 12 schools across the North selected to receive a special safety talk and hi-vis jackets for their students courtesy of construction company EJC Contracts.
Rob Lappin from EJC Contracts told the Andersonstown News "the company has now distributed around 1,300 high-vis jackets to schoolchildren"
"Our Health and Safety Co-ordinator Adam Girgin put together a presentation to deliver to schools to show the kids the dangers associated with construction sites and the importance of barriers in stopping them from accessing the sites. "We have really been pushing the message that red signifies danger and we have been trying to explain that to the kids."
"If we stop one kid from going into a site and getting hurt through these talks, then we have done our job."
Holy Child Principal Kieran Austin welcomed the initiative. "The hi-vis jackets will also be important for the kids as we have a lot of traffic around the school. It is difficult for them to be seen, especially in dark evenings so it will be great to be seen when we are travelling up and down to the likes of the leisure centre or visiting the different secondary schools in the area."
Back to School
Summers just around the corner for school kids big and small. Building sites look like a big fun play ground, but can be very dangerous.
To help teach kids the dangers of sites and that construction areas aren't safe to play in, we went to some local schools, Our Lady Girls Primary School and Rathcoole Primary School.
Our big kids Eimear Mezza, Rab Lappin, Victoria Reilly and Adam Girgin were there and happy to answer all the questions kids had about safety. Each was given a mini hi-vis jacket too - helping to teach them the importance of being seen and safe.
You never know, you might see these kids in the future looking after some of our engineering projects, development sites, planning or HGV services. Educating about our industry while they are young, can help shape the path of their future career.
We also presented our competition winners with their prizes, a gift voucher for Smyths Toys Superstores
Remember to talk to your kids and teenagers! Building sites, construction areas and civil projects aren't areas to play or mess about in.
We plan to hold more of these talks across more schools in the future.
June 2022
Carbon cutting connections
We welcomed Carla Lockhart MP to our Virgin Media O2 network expansion site in Banbridge.
We are taking part in a trial to use recycled stone and sand when reinstating the ground after laying fibre cables – instead of new materials sourced from quarries – making it one of the most sustainable expansion builds ever!
Seamus McCorry, Northern Ireland Regional Director at Virgin Media O2, said: “At Virgin Media O2, we’re not only committed to bringing next-generation services to more people through our network expansion, but also, constantly evolving our approach to doing business to make the positive steps needed in the fight against climate change.
“Our latest build in Northern Ireland delivers on just that, and it’s great to have the opportunity to meet with Carla and showcase what this means for the residents here in her constituency.”
Carla Lockhart, MP for Upper Bann, said: “I am delighted that Virgin Media O2 continue to expand their network locally. Fast, reliable broadband is a must now for so many households, to help with work from home, learning, streaming TV services and gaming.
“That Virgin Media O2 are using recycled stone and sand when reinstating the ground after installations is a really good example of how major infrastructure can be delivered mindful of environmental impact.”
May 2022
5 Gold Rospas
Gold In Dubai!
Huge congratulations to tommy irwin and the EJC team for getting the RoSPA Gold Medal Award.
The main man Eddie is pictured picking up the award at the Hyatt Regency in Dubai.
Established in 1956, the RoSPA are internationally recognised as the most sought after accolade in the health and safety industry by organisations from every sector.
Massive well done to everyone involved
MAY 2022
4 GOLD ROSPAs
Tommy Irwin,HSE Manager at EJC Contracts Ltd handing over the 4th in a row RoSPA Gold Award for Health and Safety to Edward Connolly MD and owner.
Edward commented:
‘Our best assets are our employees and sub-contractors who join with us in ensuring the safety of everyone with whom our activities bring us into contact. It is only through this cooperation that we can achieve and maintain the highest standards of health and safety. This award and the others before are a testament to that cooperation’.
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RosPA) are the only UK charity to work across occupational health and safety, and road, home, leisure, and education safety, we promote the exchange of life-enhancing skills and knowledge.
Naomh Éanna CLG - Premium sponsor
The Boss, Eddie Connolly presented with a framed jersey by Naomh Éanna CLG chairman Paul McKeown in recognition of EJC’s support to the club.
Naomh Éanna CLG is a GAA Club in Glengormley Co. Antrim. They promote and develop Gaelic Games and culture.
St Enda's is just around the corner from our HQ in Newtownabbey.
Ballywalter Youth FC Kit
We are proud to support Ballywalter Youth FC, by sponsoring their match Kit.
Ballywalter Youth FC is a voluntary, youth development football club based on the east coast of the Ards peninsula. They pride themselves on youth development of all ages from 3 years old to 18.
Our logo features on the front with the red & white detailing really setting this off!
Good luck in all your future games folks!