Category: Project Management

The Strategic Housing Development The Strategic Housing Development (SHD) process was first introduced in 2016 and was set up to fast-track residential units. SHD application processes were submitted directly to An Board Pleanála for consideration as opposed to the relevant local authority. This process was envisaged to provide swifter procedure in getting large scale planning

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The Importance of a Project Manager The expansion and growth of the construction industry in Ireland over the past few years has led to the increased demand for competent project managers to ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required specifications. The project manager is also responsible for managing

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Introduction  When designing and constructing multi-storey residential or commercial buildings, ground-floor retail units are sometimes an afterthought. This is predominantly due to uses of the upper floors taking precedence from a design, financial and size point of view e.g. residential and office space.   Tenants will typically conduct feasibility reviews of several potential units at

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The Project Scope The project scope is a core part of project planning, and it is the base to achieve the overall project’s success by determining and documenting a list of specific project goals, deliverables, tasks, costs and deadlines. It explains the boundaries of the project, establishes responsibilities for each team member and sets up

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Services provided: Project management, employer representative, design engineer, and PSDP.   Asset: Our client’s greenfield site was due to be sold for future development in a thriving business park in Cork. The 7-acre site (approx), offered considerable potential to prospective buyers.  Japanese Knotweed Japanese Knotweed has the potential to lead to an offence under the European

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ORS is currently working with Meath County Council to inspect 1,200 rented properties.     The properties are being inspected to ensure compliance with The Minimum Standards in Rented Accommodation 2017 guidelines (S.I 17/2017). The key inspection areas include:   Structural condition  Fire safety    Ventilation   Gas, oil and electrical installations   Heating facilities   In relation to rental accommodation, typical inspections on behalf of County Councils and private landlords include conditions surveys in three specific areas:  Window restrictors: Where a window

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Stakeholder Analysis at ORS At ORS, we recognise the importance of understanding a client’s needs and project objectives. Our competitive advantage is the ability to offer clients a comprehensive multi-disciplinary service within one organisation. Our ability to take a project management led approach to delivering and meeting the client’s objectives and requirements requires us understand

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The Role of a Project Manager in Construction The life cycle of a construction project begins with the development of the strategy.  The role of the Project Manager is to represent the client throughout all phases of the project. It carries through to vetting and selecting suitable design and sub-consultant partners which involves designing and

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