Calling local (to me) Structural Engineers…

I’m compiling a list of Chartered Structural Engineers to give to clients of ones that I’ve worked with previously or have come recommended. If you’d like to be on the list then please CONTACT ME… giving a few details & Read More …

Land Registry Maps – We do these too!

Land Registry – The Who, What, Why and Where! Before I jump in and shout that WE DO LAND REGISTRY MAPS!, it’s probably best to give an explanation of what they are: There are 2 separate systems for recording property Read More …

Which Structural Engineer should I use? [Fact Sheet]

The vast majority of our projects require the services of a Structural Engineer. He/She is required to ensure the structural integrity of the design and construction and some of the parts where their input is required include: • Foundation design Read More …

The bloody shed is finished, thank god [slideshow]

After many years deliberating on the design, construction methods and how to build it. The shed is finished! Below is a slideshow showing it completed and ready to fill (groundworks still to happen): Specification: • Sedum by GrassRoofsIreland • Waterproofing Read More …

The days of a single 'engineer' should be over, but they're not…

Following on from the last post concerning How many more times am I going to have to explain the difference between Planning and Building Regulation drawings; this post digs a little deeper into why this situation has arisen: • It’s Read More …

How many more times am I going to have to explain this to clients!

This is now beginning to get frustrating. How many more times am I going to have to explain that the drawings for planning are not enough to satisfy the Building Regulations. I’ve written a stack of blog posts, produced fact Read More …

Calling all Irish Chartered Structural Engineers – unhappy with SI80? @bregsforum Please Retweet

What we’re seeing with ordinary members of the RIAI is remarkable; a ground swell of support on a common, specific purpose, completely separate from the Institute: Today 500+ architects have today written to Minister Phil Hogan asking him to defer Read More …

This is the real problem in rural Irish construction (Part 2)

This is Part 2 following on from This is the real problem in rural Irish construction (Part 1). It takes the ‘Dream Team’ discussion a little further… You have to remember the background of rural residential architecture; in my opinion Read More …

#BIM for beginners – a simple #BIM example

This is the second post on BIM following on from BIM for Beginners – What is BIM? – A simple BIM Example The following example is BIM at it’s most simple and probably it’s most important: The project was to Read More …

I look into crystal ball again, we can change the future and the benefits of an architect… ( and a thanks again to @Barros_Isabel )

Following on a bit from the last Crystal ball gazing post on Building Control and Self-Builders I’m looking into the crystal ball again and see one possible development that could arise from the Building Control Amendment. Cue sound effects, whooo, Read More …