Case Studies

Ashbourne Community School

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Assigned Certifier Management Team

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Assigned Certifier

Overview of project

ORS was appointed as Assigned Certifier for a new Community National School at Ashbourne Education Campus, Co. Meath, under the Department of Education’s Design & Build Schools 2020–2021 programme. Appointed in March 2022, ORS oversaw compliance for the 3,832 m², two-storey school, which included 16 classrooms, an SEN area, a general-purpose room, and associated accommodation. External works featured basketball courts and parking. Construction began in July 2022 and was completed in October 2023 using rapid build techniques. The structure used precast concrete, with high-performance finishes and energy-efficient M&E systems meeting Part L and NZEB requirements. 

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Assigned Certifier Services

Throughout the project, ORS acted as Assigned Certifier, working closely with the main contractor and design team to ensure full compliance with building regulations and the specific requirements of the Department of Education. Our role involved continuous collaboration, with bi-weekly site meetings, weekly inspections, and regular site walks to monitor construction progress, resolve issues, and maintain quality standards. ORS also led fortnightly BCAR workshops, bringing together all relevant parties to address Building Control (Amendment) Regulation requirements and ensure all certification and regulatory obligations were met. 

In addition to site-based activities, ORS undertook the technical review of all submittals to verify that proposed building materials and systems complied with the standards set out in Technical Guidance Document Part D – Materials and Workmanship. Particular attention was given to material certification, harmonised testing procedures, and evolving compliance considerations following BREXIT. Throughout the build, ORS maintained ongoing coordination with the Fire Consultant and the Employer’s Multi-Disciplinary Design Team to address technical and regulatory matters proactively. 

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Quality Management and Reporting

As part of its quality assurance responsibilities, ORS worked closely with the design team to develop a set of construction benchmarks for key building elements. These benchmarks served as reference standards and were issued to the main contractor to guide construction quality across the site. A comprehensive benchmark register was maintained by ORS to document, track, and verify compliance with agreed standards throughout the project. ORS also attended formal benchmark review meetings to confirm that the construction of specific elements aligned with both regulatory requirements and best practice.

In addition to onsite quality monitoring, ORS prepared and submitted detailed monthly reports to KSN (Employer’s Representative) and the Department of Education. These reports provided a full overview of the compliance status of the project, supported by photographic records, submittal and sample commentary, and analysis of both open and closed action items. ORS also delivered presentations at key milestone stages, as outlined in the Lot 4 programme, ensuring ongoing transparency and clear communication with all stakeholders.

Assigned Certifier Leads

Key Contacts

  • Gerard Fagan Director
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    Gerard Fagan

    Director

  • Damian Kenny Commercial Manager
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    Damian Kenny

    Director

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