Engineers Ireland, the professional body representing 25,000 engineers in Ireland published its call for action from the next Dáil on the 28th of January 2020. A new government will lead the country into the 2020s and the five main priorities for professional Engineers are as follows: • Implement Project Ireland 2040 and achieve value-for money […]
Certification and Construction Products, Post-Brexit.
Within the EU, since July 2013 the CE marking of construction products has been mandatory. These products are typically tested to their respective Harmonised European Standards (hENs). Not all construction products have a respective hENs such as anchor bolts, sewer pipes, floor tiles, wood screws etc, however can be tested to a European Technical Assessment […]
Rapid Build housing developments in Blarney and Kanturk
Walsh Design Group are currently working on two ‘rapid build’ residential developments in conjunction with Cumnor Construction Ltd. These are design and build projects comprising of 18 no. dwelling houses in Blarney and 12 no. dwelling houses in Kanturk. Walsh Design Group are providing a suite of services which include: roads design; retaining wall […]
Walsh Design Group’s Latest Investment in Technology: A Drone
Walsh Design Group (WDG) have recently purchased a drone to add to the technology and software available within the company. This latest investment allows the user to create 3D models of a site from a series of surveyed images with the drone, capture accurate real time images of work progressing on site and identify areas […]
Convent Garden, progress update
There has been much progress on our Convent Garden site in Kinsale. This is a mixed development of terraced, detached and apartment units on the site of the former St. Joseph’s Convent of Mercy in the town. Current work underway includes the construction of 7 townhouses over a reinforced concrete car-park structure for 70 vehicles. […]
Publication of the new Technical Guidance Document Parts ‘F’ and ‘L’ in July 2019
It is understandable for our peers to want to reduce energy demands and emissions, because of the increasing global temperatures, rising sea levels and more aggressive weather events. Thus, on the 10th of May 2010, the European Union ‘Performance of Buildings Directive’ was enacted in all […]
Daniel Lawton receives ‘Best Graduate Award’ at the Engineers Ireland Graduate Awards ceremony
Walsh Design Group were in attendance at the recent Engineers Ireland Graduate Awards. This event, one of the highlights of the Cork region calendar, combines the Presidential Address and Conferring of Registered Professional Titles with the Cork region Graduate Awards, offering members and guests an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Cork engineers. The event […]
‘Sundance’ in feature article by The Examiner newspaper
Walsh Design Group carried out the structural design of this stunning home which featured in a recent edition of The Examiner newspaper. ‘Sundance’ is a split-level contemporary house, nestled into a sloped coastal site. It has magnificent views over Sandycove Island in Kinsale. https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/property/kinsale-or-la-see-inside-this-stunning-contemporary-coastal-build-928601.html
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Walsh Design Group (WDG) actively strive to provide opportunities for growth for its employees. It is proven that continuous learning is fundamental to a happier workplace as it provides personal development and in turn employees will actively engage in their place of employment. One of these opportunities is through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CPD covers […]
Convent Garden houses launched
WDG are delighted to be involved as structural engineering designers on these stunning luxury A-rated houses at Convent Garden Kinsale. Click here for Irish Examiner article of 13th October, 2018 Click here for selling agent’s brochure.