The Impact of COVID-19 on the Health and Safety aspects of Construction Projects COVID-19 will have a significant impact on the construction sector and the future design and maintenance of buildings. Exposure to COVID-19 will present a health risk to workers and the wider community if present and left uncontrolled. Employers are advised to follow
Managing dilapidations is a complex and specialist area within the commercial property sector. Dilapidations arise due to a tenant’s failure to comply with obligations concerning the state and condition of the premises. The formal contract between a landlord and tenant, known as a lease, outlines obligations and covenants that both parties enter into to ensure
Guidance for employers and employees working remotely General health and safety hazards need to be considered by both the employers and employees when working remotely. In reality employers have little direct control over the home workplace so ensuring that employees are fully equipped with information in this area is vital. At ORS, we have been
Stakeholder Analysis at ORS At ORS, we recognise the importance of understanding a client’s needs and project objectives. Our competitive advantage is the ability to offer clients a comprehensive multi-disciplinary service within one organisation. Our ability to take a project management led approach to delivering and meeting the client’s objectives and requirements requires us understand
Traffic and Transport Assessments – The key points to consider for developments Frequently, the impact of the development on the surrounding traffic network is often overlooked. This oversight is not out of negligence, but we can all take the road network we use every day for granted. It forms part of the fabric of life
Construction site fatalities increased by 140% in 2019. Construction workplace deaths have more than doubled in the last year, from five to 12 in 2019. Provisional data released by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) shows that the number of deaths have increased to its highest since 2015. Chief Executive officer of the HSA, Dr. Sharon
The Role of a Project Manager in Construction The life cycle of a construction project begins with the development of the strategy. The role of the Project Manager is to represent the client throughout all phases of the project. It carries through to vetting and selecting suitable design and sub-consultant partners which involves designing and
Design for safety and the use of a multimedia tool. As a designer you can directly influence safety. Some of the well-proven ways of reducing risk include: Choosing the position and design of structures to avoid or minimise risks from known site hazards, including: buried services, including gas pipelines, overhead and underground power lines. traffic
ORS have just completed the integrity testing of bunds and underground services at a large multi-national biotechnology facility in Blanchardstown. These works involved the testing of >80 bunds, 8km of underground pipework and firewater retention ponds. The works were carried out in accordance with the site works permit system and Standard Operating Procedures eg: confined