Case Studies

Charles House Apartments, Dublin

TEAM

Civil and Structural Engineering

Sector

Services Provided

Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering

Overview of service

ORS provided full Civil and Structural Engineering services for the Charles House Apartments development in Dublin 1.

The scope included structural design of a multi‑storey residential blocks, civil engineering of all site infrastructure, and technical oversight of demolition and enabling works. The objective was to deliver safe, efficient and durable engineering solutions that supported high‑quality social housing, enabled redevelopment of a constrained brownfield site, and ensured programme certainty through strong multidisciplinary coordination. 

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Project Outcome

The Charles House development presented significant engineering challenges, including a highly constrained brownfield site, complex demolition and asbestos removal, variable ground conditions, and the integration of external deck‑access walkways. Civil works required careful coordination with dense existing utilities and limited space for SuDS solutions. Strong BC(A)R compliance and multidisciplinary collaboration were essential to maintain programme certainty. These challenges were addressed through robust structural solutions, efficient civil‑infrastructure design and proactive coordination across the project team. 

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Challenges & Solutions

The Charles House project achieved several key successes, including the efficient redevelopment of a constrained brownfield site, safe delivery of complex enabling works, and robust structural and civil engineering solutions for the development. 
The redevelopment of a brownfield city centre site will transform the site for residential use, providing much-needed social and affordable housing.

Civil and Structural Leads

Key Contacts

  • David McCormack 1
    Group 8501 2
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    David McCormack

    Director

  • Mark Heslin Civil Structural Lead
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    Mark Heslin

    Associate and Civil & Structural Engineering Lead

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