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
ORS Welcomes Planning Permission Exemption on Vacant Commercial Premises 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,
What is a Fire Safety Design Certificate? A Fire Safety Design Certificate (FSDC) is the new name for a Fire Safety Certificate (FSC), and it demonstrates compliance with Part B (Fire) of the Building Regulations 1997 – 2025. The name came into effect with the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Act 2025. It
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) 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 system that mimics natural drainage paths. Its purpose is to; Enhance our
Change the Way your Communities Think About Energy The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is calling on community groups across Ireland to join the dedicated ‘Sustainable Energy Community’ (SEC) Network. The aim of the Network is to catalyse and support a national movement of SECs operating in every part of the country. What is
SEAI Introduce Deep Retrofit Pilot scheme The SEAI recently launched a new Deep Retrofit Pilot Scheme in June in the Aviva Stadium. The scheme aims to tackle a considerable portion of Ireland’s building stock that performs poorly when compared against buildings constructed to modern standards. What is Deep Retrofit? Deep Retrofit is the significant upgrade of
ORS Appointed as Project Managers ORS were appointed by IDA Ireland as project managers to prepare a tender for Civil Engineering Works at an existing greenfield site at IDA lands, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Works include the construction of new 330m of new road network including the provision of Storm & Foul Drainage, Watermain
Land Registry Compliant Mapping & why you may need it Land Registry Compliant mapping (LRC mapping) Carrying out a survey of a property boundary can be a highly detailed and intricate process, which requires a variety of skills. The basic steps involved may include some or all of the following: Initial client consultation. Governmental and title research