Category: Civil and Structural Engineering

Modular construction has been in use in Ireland for decades and is now a well-established ‘modern method of construction’ (MMC) in the construction industry. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional pre-fabrication is available in all forms of construction and is favoured in cases where a large degree of repletion and modularisation can be achieved, such as multi-unit residential

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With the pressing need to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy has become an increasingly important topic in recent years  Renewable energy is energy that comes from sources or processes that are constantly replenished, such as wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric power. These sources offer a sustainable alternative to finite and

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BIM or Building Information Modelling, is a process for creating and managing information on a construction project across the project’s lifecycle and is central to the digitisation of the construction industry. Government policy has long been one of the leading drivers for BIM implementation in Ireland with stated objectives including the following.   Cost certainty at

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It is estimated that the built environment in Ireland is responsible for approximately one-third of our national greenhouse gas emissions. The Irish Green Building Council has found that producing and transporting construction materials and constructing buildings and infrastructure account for 11% of our national emissions. Therefore, decarbonizing the construction industry is essential in addressing the

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The Strategic Housing Development (SHD) process was introduced in 2017 as part of Rebuilding Ireland to help expedite the planning application process and accelerate the delivery of larger housing and student accommodation developments. Developments comprising of over 100 residential units and/or student accommodation comprising 200 or more bed spaces are eligible to go through the

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Cracking is a relatively common feature in all buildings, regardless of age or form of construction. Types and severity of cracking vary widely from cracking in non-structural finishes due to drying and shrinkage of material up to more severe forms which have a destabilising effect on the building structure. This article focuses on cracking which

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Value Management may be typically described as an analytical process for developing innovative, holistic approaches to complex projects in a structured way.  The design process of a project can be highly complex, technical and can deviate from the direction of the project from the original concept and aspirations of the project sponsor.  In construction projects,

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Requests for structural condition surveys on properties can come from several sources. The usual candidates include prospective purchasers, property vendors, owners or tenants. The types of properties to be surveyed can range from domestic housing units to retail, industrial or public buildings. A structural condition survey can take many forms and is usually tailored to

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