Delivering a successful housing scheme in Ireland depends on getting the civil engineering right from day one. From greenfield sites in commuter belts to brownfield regeneration in our towns and cities, our team brings the technical expertise and local knowledge needed to turn planning permissions into well-built, sustainable communities.
Every development begins with a thorough understanding of the ground beneath it. We carry out detailed site investigations, including trial pits, soakaway testing, and topographical surveys, to inform robust foundation design and efficient cut-and-fill strategies. Careful early planning helps minimise muck-away costs and keeps programmes on track.
Our designs prioritise safe, attractive, and accessible streetscapes that meet DMURS (Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets) standards. We produce detailed layouts for carriageways, footpaths, kerbing, cycle provision, public lighting, and traffic calming, all coordinated with the local authority to support smooth taking-in-charge once the estate is complete.
Drainage is where good civil engineering really proves its value. We design foul networks compliant with Uisce Éireann’s Code of Practice and surface water systems that incorporate Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) such as permeable paving, swales, attenuation tanks, and bio-retention features. This approach manages flood risk, protects water quality, and adds genuine amenity value to the finished scheme.
We liaise directly with Uisce Éireann on water connections and Pre-Connection Enquiries, and we coordinate the wider utility package across ESB Networks, Gas Networks Ireland, Eir, Virgin Media, and SIRO. Joined-up service planning avoids costly clashes and keeps the construction programme moving.
From planning compliance submissions and discharge of conditions through to construction supervision and certification under SI 9, our engineers stay involved at every stage. We prepare the documentation, as-built drawings, and CCTV surveys needed for taking-in-charge, giving developers, residents, and local authorities confidence that the infrastructure will perform reliably for decades to come.
Talk to us early in your project. Sound civil engineering advice at concept stage protects your budget, your programme, and the long-term quality of your development
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Like any job, you should always look for experienced personnel who are skilled in the areas you require. With more than 30 years of experience working in the construction industry, we have built up expertise with the services and solutions we provide in our construction projects. Having experience using many products and carrying out thousands of different jobs, this has enabled us to offer best practice advice to clients on what products to use and more importantly what not to use.