CPAC Modular, a leading modular main contractor, welcomed CIOB to Ireland’s first permanent modular school at Lucan in Dublin.
The school was officially handed over in April when over 500 primary school children, with their teachers and staff, started the last term of the school year at the new facility.
The school spans 3,600 sq m over two floors and comprises 24 classrooms, as well as a library, multi-use group recreational space, a special education needs wing and cutting-edge amenities. The first of its kind in Ireland, the project was completed within 18 months from start to finish.
The project comprised 152 modules, manufactured at CPAC Modular’s production facility in County Meath, which landed on site in sections over six weeks.
The main school reception features a lift, made from a pre-cast mould, which was one of the last sections to be installed. There was a clearance of just 15mm for installation, which demonstrates the accuracy and efficiency of modern modular construction.
‘An example of delivering a sustainable approach’
Caroline Gumble, CEO of CIOB, visited along with Professor Mike Kagioglou, Annette McElligott Main, chair of the Republic of Ireland Hub, and hub vice chair Dermot Fitzgerald MCIOB.
Gumble said: “It is great to see a construction company making strides in innovation, offering a real example of how a more sustainable approach can be delivered with modular buildings.
“CPAC Modular do seem to be leading the way with projects such as this primary school, which I hope will stand as an asset for the local community for years to come.”
Gumble’s visit to Ireland also included a site visit to BAM UK & Ireland’s new Children’s Hospital in Dublin, one of the most significant capital projects in the country, with state-of-the-art paediatric care facilities.
