Our designers engage with local authority planners and engineers early in the design process to agree the fundamentals of planning permission proposals, ensuring streamlined application timelines. We liaise with building control departments and fire officers to agree economic approaches to compliance with strict Building Regulations. WDG undertake milestone site inspections during the construction phase to ensure projects are built in accordance with the relevant drawings and specifications.
Troopers Close
Project: Troopers Close, Kinsale, Co. Cork. Factory redevelopment.Client: Matthias Hellstern
Budget: €2.5 million
WDG services: Structural design; Fire Safety Certificate application; Disability Access Certificate application; Design Certifier; Assigned Certifier.
This project involved the redevelopment of part of a 1930s factory building to provide modern light industrial storage units. WDG obtained Fire Safety and Disability Access certification before providing project management, civil and structural design, construction oversight and certification upon completion of the units. The project included careful modification of existing structures to integrate the new units within the envelope of the older building, while meeting the requirements of current building regulations.
The Bowery Bar & Mason Bar
Project: The Bowery Bar & Mason Bar, Tuckey Street, Cork. Upgrade and renovation works.Client: Blackbird Taverns Ltd.
Budget: €2.5 million
WDG services: Structural Designers; Fire Safety Certificate application; Disability Access Certificate application; Design Certifier; Assigned Certifier; expert witness.
WDG have provided a range of engineering consultancy services for the bar and night-club facilities at The Bowery complex in Cork City. Projects include the extensive renovation of the first-floor night club premises known as The Bowery in 2015, and the upgrade of the roof-top late bar premises known as Tip-Top in 2017. We were most recently involved in the development of Mason bar at the ground floor level of the complex in 2017. WDG prepared successful Fire Safety Certificate and Disability Access Certificate applications for all projects. We also provided structural design services including oversight during construction works and certification upon completion. We have appeared as expert witnesses at alcohol licensing hearings for our clients.
Stapleton House
Project: Stapleton House, Oliver Plunkett St. Cork. Conversion of derelict building to a gym.Client: Nero Group
Budget: €3.5 million
WDG services: Structural Designers; Fire Safety Certificate application; Disability Access Certificate application; Design Certifier; Assigned Certifier.
WDG are lead consultants on this Cork city-centre commercial development. The construction of the building commenced circa 2000 but never reached practical completion. Our clients have secured planning permission for the change of use of the existing retail and office building to a retail and gym facility. The building extends to 4 floor levels above ground and also incorporates 2 basement storeys. WDG have provided civil and structural design services for the redeveloped building and have also been tasked with making Fire Safety and Disability Access Certificate applications for the revised usage. We are the lead consultants for the landlord and liaise closely with tenant-appointed consultants and local authorities to achieve compliance with all necessary regulations and permissions. Our role as Assigned Certifier means that we have ultimate responsibility for certification of the completed project.
Perryville House
Project: Perryville House, Kinsale, Co. Cork. Hotel extension.Client: Andrew Corcoran
Budget: €1.2 million
WDG services: Structural Designers; Fire Safety Certificate application; Disability Access Certificate application; Design Certifier; Assigned Certifier.
WDG are providing lead consultant services on this commercial development in Kinsale. The 12-bedroom extension to the luxury hotel will be carefully integrated with existing protected structures. Proving compliance with current building regulation standards while working within the constraints imposed by heritage considerations means that this is a challenging but rewarding project for our design team. Statutory permissions are in place and work has commenced at the site.
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