Cappoquinn Primary School, County Waterford

Project Name: Cappoquinn Primary School, County Waterford
Means of Procurement: Design & Build
Client Name: Department of Education & Science

Project Description:
Hayes Higgins Partnership provided Civil/Structural design and supervision services for the construction of a 9-classroom school including gym, play area and associated ancillary works.

This project is constructed with trussed rafters supported by hollow block walls on wide strip foundations.

This project is located in a steep site and as such required significant earth works and landscaping to reduce retaining wall structures'.

Description of the Tenderer's Role:
Civil Structural Engineering ServicesDesign & Supervision Services

Innovation:
This project is located in a steep site and as such required significant earth works and landscaping to reduce retaining wall structures'.

Midway through the project the main contractor went bankrupt which required a special effort from the design team to maintain momentum and complete the project on time and within budget.

Total Capital Value (€M):
€2.5m

Dates of Involvement:
2000-2004

Current Status of Project:
Complete

Name and Contact Details of Project Referee:
Project Architect Helen Toppin Helen Toppin Architects 052 80444

Design Team:
Architect: Helen Toppin Architects
Civil/Structural: Hayes Higgins Partnership
Mechanical/Electrical: Paul Overy & Associates
Quantity Surveyor: Stephen Ahern

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