Case Studies

WuXi Ireland Facility, Dundalk

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Civil and Structural Engineering

Sector

Services Provided

Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering

Overview of service

ORS provided Civil and Structural Engineering services, BCAR Design Certifier duties and Geotechnical Engineering consultancy for the WuXi Biologics manufacturing facility in Dundalk on behalf of IPS Ireland.

The project comprised the delivery of a world-class biologics manufacturing campus, incorporating extensive underground infrastructure, structural steel systems and advanced stormwater attenuation measures to support large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

ORS worked closely with the wider design team from planning through to construction, providing coordinated civil and structural engineering solutions while supporting the integration of all site infrastructure within a BIM360 federated model environment.

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Project Outcome

Acting as Civil and Structural Consulting Engineers, ORS was responsible for the design, coordination and certification of the civil and structural engineering elements throughout the project lifecycle. The primary objective was to deliver a high-quality pharmaceutical manufacturing facility while providing robust, efficient and compliant engineering solutions to support a fast-track construction programme.

Through close collaboration with the client, contractor and wider multidisciplinary design team, the project was successfully delivered within a complex construction environment. The completed development forms part of a major international pharmaceutical investment, delivering one of the world’s largest single-use biologics manufacturing facilities while contributing significant economic investment and employment opportunities within the region.

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Challenges & Solutions

The project presented a number of engineering and coordination challenges due to the scale and complexity of the pharmaceutical campus, combined with the demands of a fast-track construction programme. Extensive underground services, large structural steel systems and significant site infrastructure required close coordination across multiple disciplines throughout the design and construction phases.

These challenges were successfully addressed through proactive collaboration between ORS, the contractor, specialist subcontractors and the wider design team. BIM-led coordination, detailed engineering planning and ongoing construction stage support ensured the successful integration of civil, structural and infrastructure elements, enabling the efficient delivery of this internationally significant pharmaceutical facility.

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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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