The Structural Engineering section were asked to examine the structural integrity of a retaining wall that was tilting out onto a public footpath on Kilshane Drive. It was brought to the attention of the Structural Engineering section by the housing department during a routine inspection. The retaining wall is located between a housing development at […]

Dublin City Council has launched a competition to procure architect led integrated design teams to work on a broad range of projects. Potential commissions include feasibility studies, masterplanning, area regeneration, housing & civic projects, retro-fit & refurbishment, conservation, small works and public realm & precinct improvement works. Design Team frameworks will be created under two […]

Markievicz Sports and Fitness Centre is located on Townsend Street in Dublin city centre. The Markievicz Sports and Fitness Centre replaced the old swimming pool at the same location and opened in the year 2000. Refurbishment works were carried out in 2016 under the guidance of Dublin City Council Structural Engineering Section.

10.10.2018 – 5-5a St. Michans Street, D7 ‘Dangerous Buildings’ is a statutory section within DCC, under the direction of the City Architect, which is concerned with buildings, structures or sites deemed a danger to the public. It operates under the remit of the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1964 as amended. ‘Dangerous Buildings’ work includes […]