Structures & construction Division
About
About this network
Our network boasts engineers from consultancy, academia and contracting/construction sectors primarily. In recent years, we have been trying to attract larger numbers from the construction side through lectures of interest to builders and consulting engineers alike. We have produced some fine lectures with top class content using this formula and we hope these evenings will provide a platform for engineering professionals to integrate and network more, outside of their normal place of work.
Our committee meetings are well attended and members are proactive in their duties, with everyone contributing to the running of the Division’s activities.
Who can join?
The Structures and Construction network is of particular relevance to those working, studying or researching in the contracting/construction sectors.
However, membership is open to all members of Engineers Ireland.
How to join
If you are already a member of Engineers Ireland, you can join any number of Regions, Divisions and Societies in our Members Area
It is free to join our network, and once you join, you can:
- Use our discussion forums
- Post comments on articles and blogs
- Join the Contacts Network to locate and send messages to other professionals
Events
We run a series of evening lectures each year to promote the latest thinking in construction.
Our 2008/2009 lecture series featured a number of very well attended events including:
- Challenges facing geotechnical engineers in Ireland
- The rehabilitation and monitoring of ferrcarrig bridge
- The Chicago spire
- The Limerick tunnel
- Team dynamics
All our events allow members to make contacts and network with their peers and industry representatives, and contribute to their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
The majority of our lectures are broadcast live as webcasts on Engineers TV or are available as recordings from the website.
Contacts
Chairman & Council Representative
Orla Lonergan
Chartered Engineer
Mob: 0879398148
Email: lonergan.orla@gmail.com
Vice-Chairman
Eoin Flanagan
Chartered Engineer
Tel: 01 455627
Mob: 087 4197832
Email: eoin.flanagan@pjhegarty.ie
Secretary
Alan O’Connor
Chartered Engineer
Tel: 01 8961822
Mob: 087 2848935
Email: alan.oconnor@tcd.ie
Liaison Committee Representative
Ken Woods
Tel: 01 2156100
Mob: 086 2513851
Email: kwoods@johnpaul.ie
Events
Pyrite Symposium: Implications of Pyrite beneath Structures
Date: 20th April 2012
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Venue: Trinity College, Dublin
Admission: There is no charge for this event but it is essential that delegates register their intention to attend by contacting the convenor Brian Hawkins (brian_hawkins@btconnect.com, 00 44 117 925 1880/cellphone 00 44 7850 511808. This will ensure that you are kept up to date and that there is appropriate space available.
About the Event:
Many buildings constructed in the Dublin area in the last decade have experienced problems related to the use of fill containing pyrite.
In view of this, the 2012 Pyrite Symposium has been organised to assist engineers and lawyers by providing a background to the problems, including an understanding of the cause of the distress, the diagnosis and typical structural damage and the remedial/mitigation measures. The aim of the one-day conference is to encourage discussion between the professionals involved, particularly with regard to SR21 and the NRA 800 Series.
Trinity College Dublin have kindly agreed to host the symposium on 20th April as part of their Trinity Week activities.
Contact: Brian Hawkins
E: brian_hawkins@btconnect.com
Events for members in our Structures and Construction Division will be posted here as the programme develops - watch this space!
For a full listing of Engineers Ireland events, please visit the Events Calendar
Papers
Dispute Resolution in Construction - Future Trends
Presented to a meeting of the Structures and Construction Division on November 8th 2011
by Ciaran Fahy Chartered Engineer
Construction safety regulations
An overview of some aspects.
Presentation to the IEI Local Government Division, October 2003
By Jack Kavanagh, Chartered Engineer
Content
- Historical background
- Guidance available
- In prospect…
Download Construction safety regulations (PDF 216 kb)
Rehabilitation and monitoring of Ferrycarrig Bridge, Wexford
Presented by Aidan Farrell, NRA Regional Bridge Manager - Leinster, at Engineers Ireland, 22 Clyde Road, Dublin 4 on February 12 2009
Content
- General description of Ferrycarrig Bridge
- 2002 Principal inspection
- Special inspection & structural assessment
- Rehabilitation of Ferrycarrig Bridge
- Instrumentation and monitoring
- Summary
Download Rehabilitation and Monitoring of Ferrycarrig Bridge, Wexford (PDF 3.43 MB)
Spirit and substance: The new Thomond Park Stadium
By Tom Cosgrove & Seamus Hanrahan, Engineers Ireland, November 11 2008
Download Spirit and Substance: The New Thomond Park Stadium (PDF 33.42 mb)
Beacon Hospital
Presented to a meeting of the Structures and Construction Section of the Institution of Engineers Ireland at 22 Clyde Rd, Dublin on 2nd October 2007.
Authors:
- Ronan Stokes: Chartered Engineer BE MIEI MIStructE Director, Michael Punch & Partners
- Mark Coatsworth: B Sc Construction Mgmt Dip Proj Mgmt Contracts Manager, John Paul Construction
Download Beacon Hospital (PDF 574 kb)