The Role of Road Safety Audits in Today’s Road Network We all love the feeling that driving on a new stretch of road brings. Not only does a new road mean faster journeys saving us valuable time and money, ultimately they mean safer journeys. When driving on a new road, you can appreciate the efforts
Can Lean practices and BIM change how we deliver public buildings in Ireland? In recent years, two major developments have imposed a disruptive change in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. First is a streamlined approach to project and construction management— Lean Construction principles — and second is an adaptive information technology — Building
Building Information Modelling (BIM) at ORS Building Information Modelling (BIM) has significant benefits for organisations with numerous assets. It provides the 3D tools and aligned processes to produce a collaborated, information rich virtual asset. Tap into our experience in the production of fully collaborated designs, through BIM, to realise the following associated efficiencies as a
On the 8th February 2018, Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, Damien English introduced three sets of amendment regulations to the Planning and Development Act 2000. The second set of regulations, namely, the Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018, proposes to introduce an exemption from planning permission on certain properties.
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) – Why in today’s built environment are they becoming increasingly important? Firstly, what is a SuDS? A SuDS is a sequence of conveyance systems and control structures designed to manage the drainage of surface water. They offer a more sustainable approach to managing surface water than conventional techniques by providing a