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Project Aims & Objectives

To define High-Rise and distinguish between high-rise and high density To investigate the planning and statutory rules and guidelines as regards High-Rise buildings To examine logistics and crane operations for a High-Rise Project To examine the special building techniques used to building High-Rise Developments To sell the idea of High-Rise to Irish Property Developers

High-Rise Construction
Planning, Construction & Logistics

Why is High-Rise Needed?


Reduce urban sprawl Increase housing affordability Reduce congestion Make land purchases viable Scarcity of land available Allow people to live close to work Reduce levels of pollution and energy usage

Planning Policies

Economics of Tall Buildings

Very important to keep conservation areas safe, More expensive to construct theres no place for High-Rise in these areas Longer time scale for planning applications Definition of a High-Rise Building Construction costs increase with height The History of High-Rise in Ireland Specialist contractor required High-Rise buildings can create landmark status Requires higher architectural quality High-Rise can have a negative impact on the microclimate Describe what is included in a High-Rise Specialist Building Techniques Planning Application Foundations (Replacement & Displacement Piles)

Case Study - St. George Wharf Tower

St. George Wharf Tower


Project Description Location & Facilities On-Site The Tower & Site Layout Building Design, Layout & Floor Plans Project Specification Project Construction & Execution Logistics Management Crane Selection for the Project

Construction Logistics
Definition of Construction Logistics Supply & Site Logistics Definition of Logistics Management Logistics Information Flow Management Just in Time Philosophy, Materials management and Quality Management

Supporting Structure (Concrete Vs Steel) Exterior Faade Construction Roof Construction Interior Finishing

Crane & Materials Handling

The Favelle Favco M760D Kangaroo Luffing Tower Crane

Investigation into suitable Cranes for High-Rise Construction History of Cranes Different Types of cranes Crane Safety Developers Options Buy Vs Rent
Patrick Shaughnessy MSc, MCIOB, RIAI

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