All-in-one construction safety & documentation compliance platform.

SecureShield gives construction companies one place to manage worker compliance, track certifications and keep every site audit-ready.

Pricing is based on workforce size. Contact us for early-access rates and a walkthrough of how SecureShield fits your sites.

SecureShield Dashboard
SecureShield App

The Problem

Safety compliance on construction sites is broken

Construction is growing faster than compliance systems can keep up. Paper-based processes, fragmented records and manual tracking leave companies exposed to risk, and SecureShield closes that gap with one clear system for every site.

  • Paper-Based & Fragmented

    Safety records are scattered across spreadsheets, folders and filing cabinets, making compliance difficult to manage and audit.

  • Costly Non-Compliance

    Missed certifications and expired documentation put workers at risk and expose companies to fines, shutdowns, and liability.

  • Rapid Workforce Growth

    100,000 additional workers will enter Irish construction by 2030, with every one requiring full safety compliance.

100K
New construction workers needed by 2030
195K
Current workers on sites
100%
Require safety compliance
Source: SOLAS National Skills Bulletin 2024 & HSA Annual Review
What You Get

Outcomes that cut compliance admin and reduce site risk

SecureShield helps teams stop chasing paperwork, spot compliance risks earlier and stay audit-ready across every site.

Step 01

Set Up Teams Faster

Process owners manage workforce setup from the dashboard, while boots-on-the-ground teams use the app on site.

Step 02

Know Who Is Cleared for Site

Assign workers by project or location so teams always know who is approved, where they are working and what is missing.

Step 03

Stop Chasing Expired Certs

Track certifications and safety documents in one place with expiry dates, status visibility and a clear digital record.

Step 04

See Compliance in One Dashboard

Give managers one view of worker readiness, document status and site-level compliance without relying on spreadsheets.

Step 05

Catch Risks Before They Escalate

Get alerts before certifications or critical documents expire, so teams can act before site access or audits are affected.

Step 06

Produce Audit-Ready Reports Faster

Generate clear site-level compliance records for management, audits and safety reviews without a week of admin work.


Traction & Milestones

Building momentum in Ireland and the UK

SecureShield is already gaining traction with construction companies and is backed by recognised startup and enterprise programmes.

1

1st Place at University of Galway ICE

Won the Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise competition at University of Galway, validating the concept and team.

3 Pilot Partners Confirmed

Three construction companies have committed to piloting SecureShield on live sites, providing early customer validation.

PorterShed Pre-Accelerator

Personally invited by CEO Mary Rodgers to apply for the PorterShed Galway pre-accelerator programme following the ICE win.

NDRC Pre-Accelerator Entrants

Accepted onto NDRC's 6-week government-backed pre-accelerator, backing SecureShield through investor-facing startup support.

University of Galway 1st Place Certificates

Richard O'Donnell — 1st Place ICE Certificate, University of Galway Ronan Hughes - 1st Place ICE Certificate, University of Galway
Our Team

Built by people who've lived the problem

Richard and Ronan bring 10 combined years of experience working on construction sites. They've seen the safety compliance pain points first-hand.

Richard O'Donnell, Co-Founder of SecureShield

Richard O'Donnell

Co-Founder

Project Innovator at Payslip, a global fintech, spearheading new product innovations with a strong skillset in AI and product development. With a background in marketing and high-value sales, he brings a commercial and innovative perspective to technology and product strategy. Currently pursuing a Master's in Business Analytics at the University of Galway on scholarship, combining business, data, and AI to develop innovative solutions.

Ronan Hughes, Co-Founder of SecureShield

Ronan Hughes

Co-Founder

Founder of Hughsey Sports, a West of Ireland clothing business established in 2019, with experience across business operations, supplier management and international trade. Ronan originated the SecureShield concept and leads the product direction, translating real construction-site compliance problems into the platform construction companies need today. Ronan holds a Bachelor's degree in Global Commerce from the University of Galway, specialising in Digital Business, AI and Analytics. He also studied International Business at Ghent University in Belgium for a term. He is actively developing the SecureShield dashboard alongside Richard, with a focus on how the product should work for construction companies in practice.


FAQ

Questions construction teams ask us most

Clear answers on what SecureShield does, who it is for and how it supports day-to-day compliance.

What does SecureShield do?

SecureShield helps construction companies manage worker certifications, safety documentation, expiry dates, compliance status and site-level reporting from one platform.

Who is SecureShield built for?

If you're a site manager chasing paper certs before an audit, or a safety lead manually tracking expiry dates in spreadsheets, SecureShield is built for you.

Can SecureShield track certification expiry dates?

Yes. SecureShield tracks certification and document expiry dates and alerts teams before important compliance items expire.

Can compliance be managed by individual site?

Yes. SecureShield gives teams site-level visibility so they can see which workers and documents are compliant for each project or location.

Does SecureShield replace our existing safety processes?

No. SecureShield supports and simplifies existing safety and compliance processes while helping site teams manage records, visibility and follow-up more efficiently.

Is SecureShield GDPR compliant?

SecureShield is developed with GDPR and data protection requirements in mind, with appropriate access controls, handling practices and privacy safeguards built into the platform.

How long does onboarding take?

Onboarding depends on workforce size, number of sites and the condition of your existing data, but SecureShield is set up to make rollout straightforward and practical.

Does SecureShield integrate with other systems?

Integration depends on your current tools and requirements, and SecureShield is structured to support future integrations where they add real operational value.

How can I request a demo or discuss a pilot?

Use the contact section below to book a demo, discuss your workforce size and see how SecureShield would work across your sites.

Get in Touch

Ready to make your sites compliant?

Whether you're a construction company looking to streamline safety compliance or an investor interested in our journey, we'd love to hear from you.

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