COLM HOUSE

 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Colm House, Pembroke Road, Dublin 4

This project involved the investigation and testing of the structural integrity and capacity of the ground floor slab of Colm House in order to assess the existing structure to accommodate refurbishment works.

Colm House is a 3 storey office building situated on Pembroke Road in the heart of Ballsbridge next to the American Embassy.

It comprises approximately 1,382 m2 (14,876 sq ft) of Headquarter
quality office space over three floors. Colm House has typical floor plate sizes of 516 sq.m. and there are 35 surface car parking spaces.


CS CONSULTING ROLE

CS Consulting were engaged to carry out a full investigation of the ground floor slab of Colm House to assess the integrity and capacity of the existing floor slab.

CS Consulting engaged Structural Repair Systems Ltd to carry out some opening up works and testing on concrete and reinforcing steel and supervised these investigations.

A full and detailed report was provided to the client based on the results of these works.


CS CONSULTING ENGINEERS 

Pearse Sutton - Structural Engineer
Colm Barry - CAD Technician


CLIENT

Opperman & Associates Architects