Student Apartments at Castlebar for Galway Mayo Institute of Technology

Project Name: Student Apartments at Castlebar for Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
Means of Procurement: Design & Build
Client Name: Mayo Institute of Technology and Cordil Construction

Project Description:
This accommodation was developed for students attending the Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT).

The apartments, housing almost 300 students, are within their own campus at Saleen and encompass a central courtyard and landscaped private gardens.

Hayes Higgins Partnership worked with Fusion / Flemmings Building Contractors to design a lightweight steel frame delivering value and quality in an expeditious manner to the client.

The structure was constructed with timber roof trusses and concrete composite deck supported on load bearing Fusion stud walls and track roof. The external walls incorporated Fusion Panel technology.

Description of the Tenderer's Role:
Civil Structural Engineering Services
Complete Infrastructural Design Package Temporary Works Design

Innovation:
Hayes Higgins Partnership worked with Fusion / Flemmings Building Contractors to design a lightweight steel frame delivering value and quality in an expeditious manner to the client.

Total Capital Value (€M):
€10m

Dates of Involvement:
2004-2006

Current Status of Project:
Complete

Name and Contact Details of Project Referee:
Mr. Brendan McGing, Mayo Institute of Technology (094) 902 5700 and Cordil Construction (091) 704 520

Design Team:
Architect: Cantrell & Crowley
Civil/Structural: Hayes Higgins Partnership
Mechanical/Electrical: Hayes Higgins Partnership
Quantity Surveyor: Qube

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