As a continuation to A UK trained architect’s experience of Irish Building Control this post takes the argument a bit further and asks you which system you would prefer… I can understand how the “To die for” quotes on proposed Read More …
Yesterday’s Room to Improve on RTE1 with Dermot Bannon MRIAI became a Twitter trending topic in Ireland last night and is a great source of discussion between myself and fellow tweeting architects. And yesterdays episode raised a very important issue Read More …
After writing copiously on the deficiencies of the Irish Building Control system, it’s great to see a new web site (and social media prescence) set up to debate precisely the changes and what effect they’ll have on consumers and professionals: Read More …
The forthcoming changes in the Building Regulations in March 2014 (S.I. No. 80 of 2013 BUILDING CONTROL (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2013) have big repercussions for residential self-builders. Nearly 60% of houses constructed in Ireland are self-builds (source NaSBA) and with the Read More …
A little bit like Scouting badges, I’ve just received the latest one from the RIAI as an architectural practice accredited in conservation (badge below): You can read more about these new RIAI marks HERE There’s a few more badges still Read More …
Irish Planning Myth #6 Make as many changes as you like;just send a letter into Council as a minor amendment… Now this one has really perplexed me; and I’m still unsure whether it’s really a myth or not. So any Read More …
Ireland is no better off in construction standards than it was during the Celtic Tiger… A bold statement but unfortunately true. Let’s look at what happened and what is now happening… Celtic Tiger Days We as designers and builders knew Read More …
So, it looks as if the Building Control Amendment is a step closer as far as I know it was signed into law last Friday. Obviously nothing has happened yet as far as working practice and I’m sure there will Read More …
Ah this one is a cracker: You’re compliant with planning if you get the foundation in (or up to wallplate): This is going to catch a lot of people out of the forthcoming years; you have (as part of your Read More …
There’s been so many questions on this topic I’ve set up an online planning service where you can ask your specific question and get an answer for €150 + VAT (23%) Click HERE to purchase the service Planning Myth #3 Read More …
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