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New Large-Scale Residential Development Scheme explained
The Strategic Housing Development The Strategic Housing Development (SHD) process was first introduced in 2016 and was set up to fast-track residential units. SHD application processes were submitted
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What makes an effective Project Manager?
The Importance of a Project Manager The expansion and growth of the construction industry in Ireland over the past few years has led to the increased demand for competent project managers to ensure th
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Third-Party Ventilation Certification
As Assigned Certifiers for some of the largest residential developers in Ireland, ORS takes on a crucial role in ensuring compliance with Building Control regulations. We act as the eyes and ears for
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Stage 3 Flood Risk Assessments
A Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) varies in complexity and scale. Stages 1 and 2 FRAs are desktop based and identify whether there may be flooding, and qualitatively assess and review the flood risk. Stag
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Maximise the appeal of your retail units
Introduction When designing and constructing multi-storey residential or commercial buildings, ground-floor retail units are sometimes an afterthought. This is predominantly due to uses of the upper
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3D Laser Scanning Technology for Measured Building Surveys
Measured Building Surveys A measured building survey is an accurate representation of a building, detailing architectural elements and structural features. It is an essential part of the design and pl
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Invest in Our Planet: The Importance of Renewable Energy for Sustainable Construction
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
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Safety Files
The ‘Safety File’ for construction projects is also called many other things; e.g. handover file, operation & maintenance manuals, health & safety file. These files can also vary widely in
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Why is Fire Stopping Important?
Fire stopping is a critical component of fire safety in any building. It is the process of sealing gaps and penetrations in fire-rated walls, floors and ceilings to prevent the spread of fire and smok
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ORS Welcomes New Government Announcement to Support the Remediation of Apartments & Duplexes Affected by Fire Safety Issues
Daragh O’Brien, The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage announced on the 18th of January 2023, that the government has approved drafting legislation to support the remediation of
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