Every worker home safe.
Every site compliant.

SecureShield is the safety compliance platform built for Ireland's construction industry. We make it simple for construction companies to manage, track, and maintain full safety compliance across every site.

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195K
Workers on Irish construction sites today
100K
Additional workers needed by 2030
100%
Must be safety compliant
1st
Place — University of Galway ICE Competition
The Problem

Safety compliance on construction sites is broken

Ireland's construction workforce is growing fast, but the systems to manage safety compliance haven't kept up. Paper-based processes, fragmented records, and manual tracking leave companies exposed to risk.

  • Paper-Based & Fragmented

    Safety records are scattered across spreadsheets, folders, and filing cabinets — making compliance a nightmare 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 — every single one requiring full safety compliance.

100K
New construction workers needed by 2030
195K
Current workers on sites
100%
Require safety compliance
How It Works

A simple workflow for safer, more compliant sites

SecureShield helps construction teams follow a clear process from workforce setup to audit-ready reporting.

01

Onboard Your Workforce

Add workers, assign them to sites and create a clear digital record of who is working where.

02

Upload & Track Certifications

Store worker certifications and safety documents in one place, with expiry dates and compliance status clearly tracked.

03

Receive Smart Alerts

Get notified before important certifications or documents expire, so issues can be resolved before they become a site risk.

04

Generate Audit-Ready Reports

View site-level compliance status and generate clear records for management, audits and safety reviews.

Traction & Milestones

Building momentum in Ireland and the UK

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

1

1st Place — University of Galway ICE

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

3 Pilot Partners Confirmed

Three construction companies have agreed to pilot SecureShield on their sites.

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 for pre-seed startups, culminating in a Showcase Day pitch to investors.

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 manager at fintech MNC Payslip, where he solo-built an EU pay gap reporting tool. Deep experience in product development and construction site operations.

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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 being built today. He is actively developing the SecureShield dashboard alongside Richard, with a focus on how the product should work for construction companies in practice.

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FAQ

Questions construction teams ask us most

Clear answers on what SecureShield is being built to do, who it is for and how it supports safety 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?

SecureShield is being built for construction companies, contractors, site managers and safety teams that need a clearer way to manage workforce compliance across one or multiple sites.

Can SecureShield track certification expiry dates?

Yes. SecureShield is designed to track certification and document expiry dates and provide alerts before important compliance items expire.

Can compliance be managed by individual site?

Yes. SecureShield is designed around site-level visibility, allowing teams to understand which workers and documents are compliant for each project or location.

Does SecureShield replace our existing safety processes?

SecureShield is designed to support and simplify existing safety and compliance processes rather than replace the responsibilities of site management, safety officers or statutory compliance procedures.

Is SecureShield GDPR compliant?

SecureShield is being developed with GDPR and data protection requirements in mind. Appropriate access controls, data handling practices and privacy safeguards are being incorporated as the platform progresses toward wider deployment.

How long does onboarding take?

Onboarding will depend on the size of the company, number of sites and amount of existing workforce data. SecureShield is being designed to make initial setup as straightforward as possible.

Does SecureShield integrate with other systems?

Integration capabilities will depend on customer requirements and the systems already in use. SecureShield is being developed with future integration needs in mind.

How can I request a demo or discuss a pilot?

Use the contact section below to get in touch with the SecureShield team and discuss your organisation's requirements.

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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.

Location

West of Ireland, Co. Mayo

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