Phased completion of 18 No Units for KPMG and NARPS at Ardan Na Mara housing estate, Youghal. Works included dealing with compliance issues in terms of Part K, L and M works. Completion of joinery, decoration, roof works and Mechanical and electrical installation works. Works also included the completion of 18 No Units to NARPS specification including kitchens, floor finishes, furniture, etc.
In addition to the above, the completion of the outstanding Council Snag List in relation to Bond Works for the estate was also completed including drainage repairs, water audit, site boundary treatment works, etc. Works were carried out in a live inhabited residential estate which required a Traffic Management Plan to monitor ingress & egress from site. Temporary works design was required for mass concrete retaining walls and deep excavations. 1st and 2nd fix Mechanical and Electrical works were carried out by registered subcontractors (RECI & RGI). The project included solar installations to some roof areas.
Due to the live nature of the site, steps were taken to mitigate dust and noise in accordance with the Environmental Plan devised for the site. Damping techniques were used to minimise dust impact and working time restrictions were implemented to reduce noise impact on residents e.g. trench rock excavations were required to be carried out at certain times.
Employee parking was situated in a designated area as per the Traffic Management Plan. This was updated as required when moving from unit to unit. As no compound was available, this resulted in Just-in-Time deliveries. Live work boundaries were protected by heras fencing and monitored by site staff. A waste management plan was implemented to allow for licenses waste removal contractors to remove ruble and waste to licensed facilities.
Even though the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 did not apply to this project, works were completed in line with standard guidelines. Inspections with architects, engineers and mechanical and electrical consultants were carried out before works such as walls and ceilings were closed up. The scope of works also included a site wide clean-up including undeveloped areas. All waste and rubble was removed and this involved liaising with Cork County Council Environmental Department to oversee and achieve best results.