Case Studies

U-Store-It, Liffey Valley, Dublin

TEAM

Civil and Structural Engineering

Sector

Services Provided

Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering

Overview of service

ORS provided civil and structural engineering design services for this landmark self-storage development from planning permission through to tender and construction. The project comprises a six-storey reinforced concrete frame with flat slabs over a basement, with our team responsible for delivering the full civil and structural design package throughout the project lifecycle.

Believed to be the largest self-storage facility in Ireland, the development provides approximately 25,000 mÂČ of floor space across six storeys and accommodates around 2,500 storage units. Our involvement included preliminary design, planning permission, detailed design, pre-construction services and ongoing technical support during construction to ensure the successful delivery of the project.

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Project Outcome

The project was successfully delivered on programme and under budget through close collaboration between the client, contractor and wider design team. Our proactive approach throughout the design and construction phases helped maintain programme certainty while supporting efficient project delivery.

A bespoke structural engineering solution was developed to reflect the actual operational loading requirements of the facility, rather than relying on conservative standard assumptions. This approach optimised material use, reduced embodied carbon and delivered a more sustainable, cost-effective structural design while meeting the operational needs of the client.

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Challenges & Solutions

The project was delivered within a demanding programme under a design and build procurement route led by Elliott Group. Tight timescales required the rapid production, coordination and issue of structural design information to support the contractor’s construction sequence.

Working closely with the contractor and specialist suppliers, ORS ensured reinforcement detailing and structural information were delivered efficiently and accurately throughout the build. This collaborative approach enabled construction to progress without delay while maintaining the required quality, safety and design standards.

GDCL, now part of ORS Group.

Civil and Structural Leads

Key Contacts

  • Greg Daly 4.0
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    Greg Daly

    Managing Director

  • David McCormack 1
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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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