I have spent almost all of my working life, 25 years, working on historic buildings and structures. From castles to churches, Megalithic tombs to 20th century cricket pavilions, the range is vast and never boring. I always use a hands on, common sense approach with all the projects I manage.
Some of the services I offer to clients for historic and conservation projects include,
Full contract service, offering design and build or working with the clients design team Consulting for the client or design team for expertise Subcontracting of specialist items of work Supervision of works Management of projects for time, cost and works controll
Also we offer the following assistance on
Specification of appropriate materials for repairs and construction Choosing appropriately qualified and experienced tradespeople to execute the works. Training for local tradespeople to carry out traditional works Experience on structural issues on all historic properties Expertise on programme and budget definition Specific cost control and cost reduction alongside project definition. Liaison between main contractor and regulatory bodies or conservation professionals Specialist sub-contractor selection, liaison and cost analysis of tenders Tender preparation and pricing of specialist elements.
Clients include, Private individuals, Contractors of all sizes, Quantity surveyors and Estimators, Conservation Engineers and Architects, Office of Public Works, Church Bodies, Committees Etc..
I also offer contracting services and specialist subcontracting on projects throughout Munster and selected projects nationwide.
Sample Projects
Dublin Castle 18th century cantilever stone staircase repair and refurbishment
Sligo Courthouse 18th century cantilever stone staircase repair and refurbishment
Dublin Castle 19th century doorcase repair and conservation
Cork District Courthouse 19th century model school, full restoration of all historic elements
Straide abbey, Mayo. Benedictine monastery. Masonry arch and ashlar repairs to fabric of the abbey.
Department of Education, Dublin Façade repairs to ashlar work. Structural crack repair to masonry lintol cracking. Non-invasive investigation
Carrowmore Cemetery Sligo. Megalithic tomb stabilisation and conservation of stone to the megalith and to the orthostats Killarney House 18th century house restoration from derelict to completion of the structure, shell and core finish.
South Presentation Convent 18th century convent restoration tender preparation
Crosshaven House 18th century house restoration from derelict to completion.
St Anne’s Church Shandon 18th century church and tower restoration.Roof, lime plaster, stained glass, stone, pointing, and lead work
Holy trinity church 19th century church (Burgess) refurbishment works
Munster Literary Centre 18th century house restoration from derelict to public building
Tintern Abbey Visitors Centre 17th century building conversion from outbuildings to visitor centre
Other projects (details by request)
St Multose church Kinsale 13th century St Patricks church Cork 18th century St Coleman’s church Ballycotton 19th century St Luke’s church cork 19th century Red abbey tower 13th century Tintern abbey 17th century Rathcoursey house 18th century Old parochial house (pugin) 19th century McDaid’s bar Middleton (pugin) 19th century St Finbars cathedral 19th century Library house st Finbars 17th century Derryvillanne Cob House 18th century Dunlaoi 19th century Brookfield house 18th century Princess st church 18th century Cork cricket pavilion (cork exhibition)1903 Sirius arts centre 18th century Kilmoney abbey 19th century
