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New mixed-use development approved for prime city centre location October, 2024

An Bord Pleanála has officially granted planning permission, with conditions, for a new mixed-use development on Merrion Row, Dublin 2, following a first-party appeal of Dublin County Council’s decision to refuse the proposed plans in October 2023.

Presentation photomontage of the proposed development in Dublin city centre
Major Glenveagh Residential Development gets Approval in Celbridge October, 2024

Kildare County Council has granted planning permission, with revised conditions, for Glenveagh’s large-scale residential development on Shackleton Road, Celbridge, Co. Kildare.

Computer-generated imagery of the approved development in Celbridge
New Housing Development Planned for Sandyford October, 2024

A planning application has been lodged to Dun-Laoghaire Rathdown County Council for a new residential development off Sandyford Road in Sandyford, Co. Dublin. The proposed scheme will feature 73 residential units, comprising a mix of houses and apartments.

Proposed state Verified View montage of the planned development in Sandyford, created for a visual impact assessment (cropped)
Works progress on 428-unit Large Residential Development (LRD) in Sandyford October, 2024

Following the initial approval by An Bord Pleanála for the SHD RB Central in Sandyford Business District, Expert Eye Property Company Limited has successfully obtained permission for significant amendments under the new Large Residential Development (LRD) approach.

Computer generated imagery of the development RB Central in Sandyford
Planning Permission Sought for 164 new homes in Bishopstown, Cork October, 2024

Plans have been submitted to Cork City Council for a large-scale residential development along Waterfall Road in Bishopstown, Cork.

Computer generated imagery of the residential development in Bishopstown
New Warehouse Development Underway in Naas September, 2024

Construction has commenced on a substantial new warehouse development in Co. Kildare. Situated on Monread Road, the project secured approval without any objections from third parties in June 2023.

Computer generated imagery of the proposed warehouse in Naas, Co. Kildare

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O’Connell Bridge House: Unraveling its Fascinating History

One of the most controversial buildings in Dublin, O’Connell Bridge House, aka. the “Heineken Building”, has a rich history dating back to the 1960s. Read more!

O'Connell Bridge House - Photo of O’Connell Bridge House, in Dublin – Material from Brightside Media
How to Conduct a Successful Daylight & Sunlight Assessment

There are various stages involved in the production of a comprehensive daylight and sunlight assessment. From building the detailed analytical 3D model to writing the final report, a huge amount of work and understanding of data takes place during the course of a project.

Computer generated imagery for daylight and sunlight assessment
3D BIM Explained – The Foundation of a BIM Journey

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is transitioning from a ‘modern way’ to design, build, and manage construction projects to a ‘compulsory way’ for all projects, big and small.

Connecting collaborative models with psychical on-site structures.
Building Information Modelling (BIM): Answering the Web’s Most Asked Questions.

We have scoured the internet’s biggest forums, search engine queries, and keywords to find the web’s most asked questions about BIM (Building Information Modelling).

All you need to know about Impact Assessments for the latest edition of BRE Daylight and Sunlight assessments

This blog takes a deep dive into the metrics assessed for Impact assessment under the BRE Guidelines 2022. If you are new to Daylight and Sunlight Assessments, we suggest that you first read Daylight & Sunlight Assessments: A Vital Component to Planning Applications to understand the what? how? and why? and in turn, help you better understand the content below. All terminology is industry standard and should be used in daylight and sunlight assessment reports.

Computer generated imagery for daylight and sunlight assessment
Architectural Visualisation: Answering the Web’s Most Asked Questions.

We have scoured the internet’s biggest forums, search engine queries, and keywords to find the web’s most asked questions about architectural visualisation.

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