The best project execution plans, schedules, and strategies mean little without strong leadership, culture, and collaboration. In Episode 4 of our video series, Managing Director John Rattigan explores a key factor that can make or break a project -the human element. Having been part of a team that delivered complex projects like Dundrum Town Centre, Bord Gais Energy Theatre, and Capital Dock, John has seen firsthand that success isn’t just about technical execution - it’s about creating an environment where people are engaged and motivated to be productive. Key Takeaway from Episode 4: "Culture and Collaboration" Successful projects are built on good relationships. In this episode, John breaks down why culture and leadership define a project's success: · Leadership Sets the Tone: Stakeholders and clients shape the working environment through clear vision, expectations, and respect. · Empathy Over Conflict: The best teams don’t just identify problems - they work together to solve them, understanding each stakeholder’s challenges. · High-Performance Environments Inspire Excellence: When teams operate in well-organised, professional, and respectful settings, productivity and collaboration thrive. · People Want to Succeed: When leadership creates a culture of trust, clarity, and efficiency, teams will go the extra mile to deliver outstanding results. Whether on-site or in the boardroom, culture isn’t just an abstract concept - it’s the foundation of a well-run project. Watch Episode 4 below, and check out the full video series on our website, where John shares five key lessons from 22 years of project delivery: https://lnkd.in/d7p5Qi-c What’s your experience with project culture and collaboration? Have you seen leadership set a strong tone - or missed the mark? #Lafferty #CummingGroup #CummingGroupUKEurope #ProjectDelivery #Construction #Leadership #LessonsLearned #Culture #Collaboration #ProjectManagement Cumming Group Cumming Group UK & Europe
About us
Founded in 1997, Lafferty is an independent project delivery consultancy, set up to achieve highly effective process and construction delivery, focused on key stakeholder objectives and optimal investment return. Recently Lafferty merged with Cumming Group, a renowned industry leader in project and cost management. Since1996, Cumming Group has grown to 60+ offices globally and is now home to more than 2,500 team members.
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http://www.lafferty.ie
External link for Lafferty
- Industry
- Construction
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Dundrum, Dublin
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1997
- Specialties
- Project Management, Project Controls, Procurement, Planning & Scheduling, Programme Managemnt, Development Manager, Monitoring, Due Diligence, Consultancy, Construction, Commercial Office Fit Out, Commercial Development, Residential, Industrial , Life Science, Pharmaceutical, Med Tech, Medical Devices, and Process Design Management
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Dundrum Town Centre, Sandyford Road
Dundrum, Dublin D16 A4W6, IE
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Morrison’s House
Morrison’s Island, City Centre South
Cork, IE
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Carleycon House
Main Street, Oranmore
Galway, IE
Employees at Lafferty
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Congratulations to An Post and MCA Architects on winning Fit Out Project of the Year! It was a pleasure to work alongside such a talented design team - well done to everyone involved! #FitOutProjectOfTheYear #AnPost #MCAArchitects #ProjectDelivery #WorkplaceDesign #Lafferty #CummingGroup #CummingGroupUKEurope
I guess the honey worked! An Post scooped the win at the Irish Building and Design Awards. Fit Out Project of the Year. Project: https://lnkd.in/gjy9tqeE Further info: https://lnkd.in/e6-9HKit An Post Lafferty MCA Architects Axiseng Image Now AECOM Allegro Acoustics Ashview Consultants Walls Construction Limited Uncoded Vibe by Vision | Bespoke Acoustic Panels W2W | Walls to Workstations Mott MacDonald Attiro - Innovation by Kingspan
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A standout project delivered - LinkedIn’s new 160,000 sq.ft Dublin office is now open. The space sets a new benchmark in workplace design, sustainability, and delivery. Lafferty, as part of Cumming Group, is proud to have provided Project Management support on this exceptional scheme, which is now tracking both LEED and WELL Platinum certifications. Congratulations to LinkedIn and the full project team on a landmark achievement. #LinkedIn #WiltonPark #Construction #FitOut #Sustainability #Dublin #WorkplaceDesign #Lafferty #CummingGroup #CummingGroupUKEurope
Just opened! Come take a look inside our brand new 160,000 sq.ft LinkedIn office in Dublin completed in just 32 weeks on site. This highly sustainable workplace is packed with amenities and is tracking LEED and WELL Platinum certifications — a true reflection of our commitment to sustinability. 🎥 Take a video tour below to see the space just as we opened early yesterday. Massive thanks to our Operations Team who brought the building to life and so many team members at LinkedIn Design & Build who contributed to this project. Project Team: Architect – Henry J Lyons MEP Engineer – Ethos Engineering General Contractor – Flynn Management M&E - DMG Project Manager – Lafferty (Cumming Group) Quantity Surveyor – AECOM Catering Consultant – Humble Arnold AV Design - Uncoded Facilities Management – JLL Document Control & Technology - OBI Assigned Certifier - Catalyst Proud to be part of something that raises the bar for schedule performance, workplace design and sustainability 🌱🏢 #LinkedInLife #Sustainability #LEED #WELL #OfficeDesign #WorkplaceExcellence #Dublin
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Congratulations to Addleshaw Goddard on the official opening of their new office at Fitzwilliam No.28. This expansion marks a significant milestone, reflecting their impressive growth and commitment to Ireland's dynamic business landscape. At Lafferty, we're proud to contribute to developments that bolster Ireland's position as a hub for international firms. Wishing the Addleshaw Goddard team continued success in their new space. #AddleshawGoddard #Fitzwilliam28 #BusinessGrowth #Ireland #Lafferty #CummingGroup #CummingGroupUKEurope
Addleshaw Goddard has officially opened its new office at Fitzwilliam No. 28 in #Dublin. Since establishing a presence in the city in 2022, the international law firm has recorded a 45% growth in revenue in Ireland and has increased its headcount by over 20% with 154 staff members currently employed. With 90 lawyers and 32 partners, Addleshaw Goddard is now one of the largest international law firms in Ireland and is aiming for a further 10-15% growth in headcount by 2025. Addleshaw Goddard is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/eWZBhuWt #InvestInIreland #InvestInExtraordinary
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Congratulations to the John Sisk & Son Ltd team and everyone involved in reaching the topping out of Phase 1B. We're proud to be part of this landmark project, delivering quality homes and shaping a new community in Dublin. #GlassBottle #ConstructionMilestone #ToppingOut #ProjectDelivery #Collaboration #Lafferty #CummingGroup #CummingGroupUKEurope
𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 Congratulations to our Glass Bottle team who celebrated a topping out milestone last week. It has been 16 Months since the Glass Bottle Phase 1B project started. In that time over 23,000m3 of concrete has been poured, 540-bathroom pod have been installed, and the mechanical and electrical first fix has been complete in 145 or the 324 apartments. A big thank you to all our consultants, designers and supply chain partners for their efforts so far. Lafferty Linesight Reddy Architecture + Urbanism Barrett Mahony Consulting Engineers Ethos Engineering Cameo, ORS, GL&SS, MJP PJ Edwards & Company Limited, Conway M&N Civils Ltd Rathcaled Kerrigan Mechanical Ltd. OMC GROUP NorDan Group Masonry Solutions Ltd Forte Pespa Kieran Crowley Colin Mulkerrins Paul Campion Steven McGee Ken Aherne Lioncor John Maxwell Carolyn Strauss BPOD Prefabricated bathrooms Writech Eirefacades, Season Master Seán Doyle Painting Contractors Ltd. Braham Group SFP Group Alliance Explore Flooring #WeAreSisk #GlassBottle #Residential #Dublin
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Phase 1b at Glass Bottle, Dublin 4 has officially topped out - a significant milestone in this transformative development. The 18-storey tower, now the tallest on site, offers panoramic views across Dublin Bay, the Port and the Mountains. Congratulations to Lioncor and all involved in reaching this stage. Lafferty is delighted to be part of the team supporting the delivery of this landmark project. #GlassBottle #ConstructionMilestone #ToppingOut #ProjectDelivery #Collaboration #Lafferty #CummingGroup #CummingGroupUKEurope
𝐀 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞, 𝐃𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧 4 Last Thursday we celebrated the topping out of Phase 1b at Glass Bottle, Sandymount Strand, Dublin 4. This residential phase includes the highest tower on site to date at 18 stories with magnificent 360 degree views across Dublin Bay, Dublin Port and the Dublin Mountains. 🏗️ John Sisk & Son Ltd began the development of 1B only 16 months ago and since then 23,000m3 of concrete has been poured, 540-bathroom pods have been installed, and the mechanical and electrical first fix has been completed on nearly half of the 323 apartments. A big thank you to all the 1b consultant team for their hard work including: John Sisk & Son Ltd, Lafferty, Linesight Reddy Architecture + Urbanism, Barrett Mahony Consulting Engineers, Ethos Engineering, Cameo and Partners , Tom Phillips + Associates, ORS, GL&SS , Maurice Johnson & Partners, Kerrigan Mechanical Ltd. Braham Group, NorDan Group, Domu, Catalyst, Turner & Townsend, SFP Group A special mention to Kieran Crowley, Paul Campion, Barry Ryan and the wider Phase1B team at John Sisk & Son Ltd #GlassBottle Lioncor Ronan Group Real Estate #newhomes #Dublinnewhomes #sandmountstrand #residentialdevelopment #construction #Dublin #Domu2025 #Domu 📷 Tom Coakley
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LinkedIn office 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 following successful PC and BCAR validation today at 4 Wilton Park - a key milestone in the expansion of LinkedIn’s EMEA HQ in Dublin. The 160,000 sq ft fit-out complements the existing 5 Wilton Park building and is now connected via a newly constructed link bridge, enhancing campus-wide connectivity and flow. Delivered between July 2024 and March 2025, this world-class workplace features: - A mix of standard and alternative workstations; - Modular meeting rooms for enhanced flexibility; - Culinary kitchen spaces and barista stations; - A town hall for large-scale gatherings; - Multiple collaboration zones and breakout spaces. Congratulations to all involved in reaching this key delivery phase. Lafferty, as part of Cumming Group, is proud to support innovative and sustainable workplace delivery across the built environment. Henry J Lyons Architects, Ethos Engineering, AECOM, Seek Design, IPUT Real Estate Dublin, Nulty+, Flynn, LinkedIn, Kip Thompson, and James Fee. #LinkedIn #WiltonPark #Construction #FitOut #Sustainability #Dublin #WorkplaceDesign #Lafferty #CummingGroup #CummingGroupUKEurope
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Bonham Quay in Galway is setting a new benchmark for eco-friendly development, reflecting our commitment to sustainability and innovation in the West of Ireland. Throughout its development, Bonham Quay achieves exceptional sustainability through: LEED Gold: Meeting world-class green building standards to ensure sustainable, efficient, and environmentally responsible practices. One Planet Living: Championing holistic sustainability with an emphasis on minimising environmental impact and promoting sustainable living. WELL Gold: Enhancing human health and well-being through thoughtful and innovative building design. WiredScore: Offering outstanding digital connectivity to benefit tenant businesses. Supporting Local Businesses: Bonham Quay goes beyond sustainability as a workspace - it's an active supporter of Galway’s local economy and homegrown businesses, building strong community connections. Bonham Quay represents our dedication to creating a greener, more sustainable, and prosperous future. #ProjectManagement #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #LEED #OnePlanetLiving #WELLBuilding #WiredScore #FutureOfWork #EcoFriendly #RegionalDevelopment #Lafferty #Cumming Group #Cumming Group UK & Europe
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We’re back with the third episode in our video series, where Managing Director, John Rattigan, continues to share key lessons from over two decades of project delivery with Lafferty – now a Cumming Group Company. From landmark developments like Dundrum Town Centre to complex urban projects such as the Pembroke Quarter (Glass Bottle Site), John has seen that success isn’t just about vision - it’s about execution. Key Takeaway from Episode 3: "Integrated Plan" A well-coordinated plan developed by the key stakeholders is essential to project success. In this episode, John talks about why the development of an Integrated Plan is essential for delivering large-scale projects effectively: - Programme Vs Project: Major developments comprise a series of interdependent projects, that must be co-ordinated. - Interactive Planning Workshops: Involving all key stakeholders drives alignment and ownership. - Plan vs. Schedule: A schedule is only as good as the underlying considered plan that informs it. - Key Performance Indicators: Setting quantifiable key milestone targets as a basis from which to measure progress and to identify risk. Watch Episode 3 below, and explore our full video series, where we combine five key lessons into a single framework for project success: https://lnkd.in/d7p5Qi-c How do you approach planning and coordination in large-scale projects? Drop a comment below! #Lafferty #CummingGroup #CummingGroupUKEurope #ProjectDelivery #Construction #Leadership #LessonsLearned #IntegratedPlan #ProjectManagement Cumming Group UK & Europe
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International business law firm Addleshaw Goddard has relocated to their new sophisticated office space at 28 Fitzwilliam, Dublin. Covering approximately 28,000 sq.ft. across two floors, the premium CAT B fit-out involved a comprehensive transformation of the existing space. The project included creating open-plan workspaces, fully-equipped meeting rooms, a contemporary canteen, and inviting breakout spaces. The works also featured significant upgrades to ceilings, floors, and M&E services, complemented by bespoke joinery, carefully selected furniture, partitions, and high-quality finishes throughout. Lafferty was pleased to provide project management services for this premium fit-out, supporting Addleshaw Goddard in achieving their vision for the space. We wish the entire team at Addleshaw Goddard the very best in their new office. Explore the sophisticated new workspace designed to foster collaboration, productivity, and comfort. tp bennett, MCA Architects, NDY, KSN, Maurice Johnson & Partners, Ashview Consultants, Showcase Interiors Ltd, MiX Consultancy Ltd, O'Connor Sutton Cronin and Structure Tone. #OfficeFitOut #InteriorDesign #CommercialFitOut #WorkspaceDesign #AddleshawGoddard #Lafferty #CummingGroup #CummingGroupUKEurope #BuiltEnvironment #ProjectManagement Cumming Group UK & Europe
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