http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/downesassociates2012-06-05T02:53:27.418ZPosts of Latest NewsGoogle Sites1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/downesassociates/54337588665422998152012-03-14T02:42:47.231Z2012-05-15T11:36:38.889Z2012-04-12T09:26:14.461ZSteel Completed on Sligo Retail Project
The structural steel erection was recently completed on a Downes Associates retail project under construction at Cranmore Lane in Sligo. The Architects for the project, Arthur Gibney & Partners, presented a number of structural challenges, most notably the significant canopy projection to the front of the building. Leonard Engineering was involved as steel fabricators for the main contractor, Galway based JJ Rhatigan. 
Gavin McHughgavmchugh@gmail.comsteelcompletedonsligoretailproject7http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/downesassociates/44115852931000847992012-04-11T14:46:01.370Z2012-04-13T10:28:59.961Z2012-04-13T10:28:58.871ZAppointment on Stonepark NS Project
Downes Associates is delighted to announce its appointment on a new project to include the construction of an extension to Stonepark National School on the outskirts of Longford town. We are looking forward to working closely with the Architects and the other members of the design team to deliver yet another successful school project.
Downes Associatesdownesassoc@gmail.comappointmentonstoneparknsproject3http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/downesassociates/58870223124847112322012-03-09T11:04:15.207Z2012-03-09T11:30:18.148Z2012-03-09T11:30:17.563ZAppointment on Belmayne Schools Project
Downes Associates is delighted to announce its appointment on a new project to include the construction of 2 new primary schools on a purpose built campus in Belmayne, Dublin 13. We are looking forward to working closely with the Architects, McCarthy O'Hora, and the other members of the design team to deliver yet another successful school project.
Gavin McHughgavmchugh@gmail.comappointmentonbelmayneschoolsproject4http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/downesassociates/38191200465586948602011-09-26T16:08:16.721Z2012-02-28T14:15:30.294Z2012-02-28T14:15:30.293ZDA Features at Commonage Festival
As part of the annual ‘Commonage’ festival held in Callan, Co. Kilkenny, Downes Associates assisted Architects TM (Tom Maher & Eamon Peregrine) with their @Gardner’s World’ installation project. The structure is made up of slotted plywood sheets, no mechanical or glued joints are provided.



Gavin McHughgavmchugh@gmail.comdafeaturesatcommonagefestival5http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/downesassociates/62920979459356962902012-02-13T12:46:00.317Z2012-02-28T14:14:56.119Z2012-02-28T14:14:56.119ZLaunch of New Text Book
Downes Associates are pleased to announce the launch of a new text book co-authored by Andrew Dixon, Technical Director with Downes Associates. For further details, please refer to link below.

Gavin McHughgavmchugh@gmail.comlaunchofnewtextbook2http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/downesassociates/84889259144319696212012-02-28T14:11:17.497Z2012-02-28T14:14:36.270Z2012-02-28T14:14:36.270ZPresident Officially Opens Scoil Naomh Eoin Navan
The President of Ireland, Mr. Michael D. Higgins, officially opened Scoil Naomh Eoin, Navan 27 February 2012. Downes Associates was very pleased to have been associated as consulting civil and structural engineers with the project consisting of a new two storey generic repeat design 16 classroom school on a greenfield site with associated access road. Design on the project commenced in 2007 and work was completed in the summer of 2011. 
Gavin McHughgavmchugh@gmail.compresidentofficiallyopensscoilnaomheoinnavan2http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/downesassociates/778412879867777542011-09-22T10:31:45.161Z2011-09-22T10:36:25.142Z2011-09-22T10:36:25.142ZWe have moved!
Downes Associates have moved from Unit 11 to Unit 7 of Cashel Business Centre. Our new office is located to the rear of the complex (last door on the right) and is situated on the first floor. 

The code for our office at the front gate of the complex is "116B". 
Gavin McHughgavinmchughda@gmail.comwehavemoved2http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/downesassociates/31760287947921262072011-09-22T08:26:05.809Z2011-09-22T09:35:11.840Z2011-09-22T09:35:11.839ZLismullin National School Appointment

Downes Associates have recently been appointed as civil and structural engineering consultant for the construction of a new primary school at Lismullin, Co. Meath.
        
The Department of Education and Skills’ Planning and Building Unit is now developing low-energy educational buildings with the help of the generic repeat design (GRD) type school. This is a programme delivering many primary schools. To minimise risk on so many projects, it brings together proven-in-use technologies. It is significant because of the practical simplicity of its low energy design and repeatability on sites with varied orientations.

Existing School




The site for the new Lismullin NS is currently occupied by a single storey school constructed in 1956 along with a number of temporary prefabricated classroom units and associated car parking, vehicle drop-off, play areas and underground services.






Proposed Site Layout




It is proposed to develop the site for the construction of a new two-storey generic repeat design (GRD) 16 Classroom School with associated car parking, vehicle drop-off, play areas and underground services.

For more information in relation to this project, please contact:
Gavin McHugh 
P: 01 490 1611
M: 086 8195170

Gavin McHughgavinmchughda@gmail.comlismullinnationalschoolappointment4http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/downesassociates/45353705540673625712011-01-18T12:33:12.581Z2011-01-18T12:43:59.806Z2011-01-18T12:43:59.803ZEngineers Week 2011
Downes Associates will be participating in Engineers Week 2011. Engineers Week is a campaign held annually by Engineers Ireland to promote engineering as a career and the importance of the profession to Ireland.  The week runs from February 14th to 20th with a different theme every day.  On Wednesday 16th Open Day will see some of Ireland’s largest engineering employers throw open their doors and welcome the public in to learn more about the vital role engineers play in their local community.

Volunteer Day on Thursday 17th February will be Engineers Ireland’s second national volunteer day and is a key day in Engineers Week 2011.  On that day, it is planned that volunteer engineers, with the co-operation of their employers and local schools, will enter classes across the country and speak with students to improve their knowledge and appreciation of maths as well as tell them about the benefits of a career in engineering.
Downes Associatesdownesassoc@gmail.comengineersweek20112http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/downesassociates/20385991724096741782010-10-20T07:37:56.151Z2010-10-20T07:40:03.810Z2010-10-20T07:40:03.736ZWebsite Launch!
Downes Associates are delighted to announce the launch of their new website. A number of new features have been added to the website including details of Design Approach, Quality Assurance and CPD systems and added content regarding project experience.
Gavin McHughgavinmchughda@gmail.comwebsitelaunch1