PUNCH Consulting Engineers have delivered the full scope of bridge planning, design and site monitoring of twenty two structures between Dublin Airport and Drogheda, fourteen in the Republic and eight in Northern Ireland. On the cross border scheme, which was delivered as a design build contract, we also acted as the Client’s Representative in relation to the structures.
The M1 Motorway is the main route travelling from Dublin to Belfast, linking the north and south of Ireland. These bridge schemes form part of the Trans-European Road Network (E01) and the Eastern Seaboard Corridor, and include the cross border Newry to Dundalk Road.
The cross border scheme required dealing with the numerous differences in design standards & approval procedures between the two jurisdictions. While the use of proprietary precast bridge systems was well established in the Republic, such systems were not acceptable in Northern Ireland. This scheme pioneered the approval and first use of such systems in Northern Ireland.
At PUNCH, we understand the value of education. That’s why we support our staff who wish to undertake further education and training. We encourage staff members to maintain their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) accreditations with Engineers Ireland. We also continue to offer training in sustainable design and construction through seminars, in-house lectures, and external training programmes. We promote the achievement of professional titles with institutions such as Engineers Ireland, the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland, the Institute of Structural Engineers, and the Institute of Civil Engineers.
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