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Carlow IT Campus, New Student Services Building, Carlow

Location: Carlow IT Campus, Carlow

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Project Overview

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

A complete precast frame was provided from ground floor walls up to a roof slab on one block and walls and roof slab provided for the second block.

PROPORTION OF PROJECT UNDERTAKEN

All of the frame from the ground floor slab to the roof slab. Only the first floor slab of the second block and the circular columns on the same block were cast in-situ by the main contractor due to the spans involved. All of the walls at first floor were 7m high and the roof slab was supported at this level.

FUNCTION / ROLE

We provided a full design/coordination/detailing service for the precast elements from receipt of the Architects and Engineers drawings. Once this is was done and approved by the Client we then manufacture the elements in our carousel factory, delivered them to site and installed the units. We also supervised and controlled the erection to ensure programme and quality is met.

PRECAST ELEMENTS REQUIRED

200mm Twin wall

65mm filegree slab

VALUE

Value of firm’s commission/contract: €485K

Construction Contract value: €22M

DESIGN TEAM

Architect: A & D Wejchert & Ptrs

Engineer: Hayes Higgins Partnership

GENERAL

Contracting Authority name: John Sisk Ltd.

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