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our pride and joy , enabling us to offer a large number of learning hours per annum and a wide variety of courses available both online and in person for all our personnel . The learning program is backed by a strong online platform within the business for everyone to access .
Women @ Dornan
“ Additionally , we operate an apprenticeship scheme under the Dornan Academy , a core investment focus for us . These apprenticeships will avail of a centre of excellence in Cork , Ireland . We also invest in and engage with schools to try and increase the diversity of people joining our industry and our business . Indeed , we strive to encourage more women to join the industry and destigmatise the trades by dispelling misconceptions about trades . Moreover , there is a very good living and career to be made in these trades . To amplify our efforts , we have set up a committee exclusively dedicated to Women @ Dornan , with an allocated budget . Our aim is to enhance the working experience of women in our company while simultaneously attracting more female workers to our team . Once they become part of the Dornan family , we continuously assist them in the development of their career paths with us . This particular investment is something I have personally sponsored and am very proud of ,” Micheál unveils .
Turning to the topic of sustainability , Micheál sheds light on the various initiatives Dornan has implemented to become greener . “ Environmental responsibility is at the heart of our priorities and investments . To oversee the environmental aspect of our operations , we have hired qualified individuals in the business , such as consultants and a Sustainability Manager . We have conducted a full analysis of our environmental impact and carbon emissions . We are now launching a program designed to boost sustainability and reduce our carbon footprint . Beyond that , we have undertaken a double materiality exercise in 2024 , which will effectively underpin our future strategy ,” he informs .
Future outlook
Before concluding our discussion , Micheál is keen to outline his aspirations for Dornan ’ s long-term future . “ Looking five years down the line , I believe our focus will remain on supporting our existing clients as a traditional M & E contractor across our current sectors including life sciences , commercial , healthcare , education , and data centres . Growing our additional general contracting services to cater to our life sciences and data centre clients as and when they need them will also be paramount . Expanding our reach and diversifying into battery , clean energy , hydrogen , and other evolving sectors is also on the agenda . In terms of geographical footprint , we are poised to sustain our strong operational presence in Ireland , the UK , and Central Europe , although we expect to see our geographical base extend to southern parts of Europe to align with our clients who are moving into those areas . We are already beginning to witness an increase in data centre construction in southern Europe as cooling technology develops , so we strive to follow our clients into those regions and continue to serve them just as we have in the past ,” he ends .
As Dornan gets ready to celebrate its 60th anniversary , becoming a Turner company marks a significant milestone , signalling a new era of growth and expansion . Empowered by Turner ’ s expertise and resources , the company is primed to make waves in new avenues , such as the emerging fields of electrochemical batteries , hydrogen , and green energy . ■
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