DBFL Internship Opportunities

DBFL Internship Opportunities

DBFL Internship Opportunities We are currently welcoming internship applications from BEng and MEng students of civil, structural or transportation engineering. Opportunities are available in each of our four offices, Dublin, Cork, Galway and Waterford. As an intern...
Graduate Development Programme

Graduate Development Programme

Back Open Positions GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Civil, Structural, or Transportation Dublin, Cork, Galway and Waterford, Ireland DBFL are looking to recruit Graduate Engineers to join the DBFL Graduate Development ProgrammeThe companyDBFL Consulting Engineers is...
Engineers Week 2022

Engineers Week 2022

? Back Engineers Week 2022 A whistle-stop slideshow tour looking back on the fantastic work carried out by DBFL’s STEPS team for Engineers Week 2022. Our team of 18 volunteer engineers had a busy March visiting primary schools as well as hosting Transition Year...
A look inside Beckett Locke Aparthotel Dublin

A look inside Beckett Locke Aparthotel Dublin

? Back A look inside Beckett Locke Aparthotel Dublin DBFL provided civil and structural engineering services for Beckett Locke, working with Bennett Construction to develop and design the structural solution for the 8-storey aparthotel located beside the 3 Arena...
Looking Back on 2021

Looking Back on 2021

? Back Looking Back on 2021 As we start 2022 We took the opportunity to look back on a selection of DBFL’s many projects and achievements over 2021. It’s been busy but tremendously rewarding for our teams and we look forward to working with all our clients and...
Haymarket Smithfield Dublin

Haymarket Smithfield Dublin

? Back Haymarket Smithfield Dublin Works are moving at a rapid pace at Haymarket in Smithfield Plaza, Dublin. With the main structure now complete, the prefabricated brick and glazed façade is currently being lifted into place by a roof-mounted crane. The...
V Frames Cast at Grand Canal Harbour

V Frames Cast at Grand Canal Harbour

? Back V Frames Cast at Grand Canal Harbour It’s fantastic to see the four 2-storey high reinforced concrete V Frames cast to the northern portion of Block 2 at Grand Canal Harbour in Dublin 8. These have been designed and detailed by our structural...
Engineers Ireland Young Engineers Award 2021

Engineers Ireland Young Engineers Award 2021

? Back Engineers Ireland Young Engineers Award 2021 As part of Engineers Ireland Young Engineers Award 2021, DBFL engineers recently visited six schools across Dublin, Cork, Waterford and Kildare. Students had the opportunity to showcase their projects and listen...
DBFL Pledge to Net Zero

DBFL Pledge to Net Zero

? Back DBFL Pledge to Net Zero DBFL Consulting Engineers are pleased to announce our commitment to Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland’s Pledge to Net Zero, a partner to the United Nations’ Race to Zero Campaign. By registering for this...
DBFL CPD Accredited Employer

DBFL CPD Accredited Employer

? Back DBFL Re-accredited as CPD Accredited Employer DBFL is delighted to announce that we have been successfully re-accredited to the Engineers Ireland “CPD Accredited Employer” Standard for a further, maximum three-year period, following a recent audit.  ...
Clay Farm East Village

Clay Farm East Village

? Back Clay Farm East Village Construction is continuing apace at Clay Farm! East Village consists of 9 apartment blocks over 3 single storey basements and will accommodate 295 apartments inclusive of a 325m2 amenity space upon completion. DBFL are delighted to...
DBFL Gold Standard Cycle Friendly Employer

DBFL Gold Standard Cycle Friendly Employer

? Back Gold Standard Cycle Friendly Employer DBFL are delighted to become a Cycle Friendly Employer with our head office on Ormond Quay, Dublin obtaining the European Gold Standard Accreditation at the first attempt. Whilst our staff have been working from home...
Santry Place, Swords Road

Santry Place, Swords Road

? Back Santry Place – Swords Road DBFL took advantage of some recent good weather to get this great drone footage of Santry Place residential development on the Swords Road. The scheme extends to 200 apartments across three 7-storey blocks, with basement...
Investors in Diversity Silver Accreditation

Investors in Diversity Silver Accreditation

  ? Back Investors in Diversity Silver Accreditation DBFL are proud to have achieved an Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity, building on our work to become a diverse and inclusive place for all. We have reached out...
Alexandra College New Dormitory

Alexandra College New Dormitory

  ? Back Alexandra College New Dormitory DBFL are proud to see the main structure of the new dormitory building at Alexandra College is now completed.The primary structure of this modern facility is in-situ concrete below the 1st floor, with precast concrete...
Dragons at the Docks

Dragons at the Docks

  ? Back Dragons at the Docks DBFL are again taking on the Dragons at the Docks Challenge this year – albeit a little bit differently this time around. As a team we will have to travel 10,000km virtually from Dublin to Hong Kong! The event starts July 1st...
Gandon Park, Lucan

Gandon Park, Lucan

  ? Back Gandon Park on the Dosborough Road in Lucan DBFL are delighted to have provided civil and structural consulting services for Gandon Park on the Dosborough Road in Lucan. The development by Cairn Homes PLC is part of the wider Shackleton development...
Structural Innovation at Central Plaza

Structural Innovation at Central Plaza

  ? Back Structural Innovation at Central Plaza DBFL’s Fergal English describes the solutions to the unique and complex challenges on Central Plaza, Dame Street. This landmark project, which is dramatic both inside and out, commands the skyline in Dublin...
Engineers Week 2021

Engineers Week 2021

  ? Back Engineers Week 2021 DBFL’s STEPS Team paid a virtual visit to 60 primary school children across 2 classes last Monday as part of our involvement in Engineers Week. Our engineers shared their enthusiasm with an equally enthusiastic group of pupils...
Cork Street Student Accommodation

Cork Street Student Accommodation

  ? Back Cork Street Student Accommodation Just one of many student accommodation projects that DBFL have worked on over the last few years. This high-quality student accommodation facility, on the site of a former factory facility on Cork Street in central...
Together Apart

Together Apart

  ? Back Together Apart The sites may be closed but we’re all still here, still servicing our clients, working together while staying apart.    ...
Coláiste Chiaráin, Croom Co. Limerick

Coláiste Chiaráin, Croom Co. Limerick

  ? Back Coláiste Chiaráin, Croom Co. Limerick DBFL are pleased to see the completion of Coláiste Chiaráin, Croom Co. Limerick. The new 1000 pupil secondary school development on the 22-acre site consists of a multi wing two-storey building of almost...
The Quarter, Citywest Phase 2

The Quarter, Citywest Phase 2

  ? Back The Quarter at Citywest – Phase 2 The Quarter at Citywest – Phase 2 is a residential development by Cairn Homes PLC located immediately adjacent to Fortunestown Luas Stop and to the N82, very close to the intersection with the N7 in west Co. Dublin....
Knockrabo Residential Development

Knockrabo Residential Development

  ? Back Knockrabo Residential Development Phase 1 of the Knockrabo residential development at Mount Anville Road in South Dublin has recently been completed. The latest addition to this phase on this steeply sloping site overlooking Dublin city, comprising...
DBFL Takes on the Walktober Step Challenge

DBFL Takes on the Walktober Step Challenge

  ? Back DBFL Takes on the Walktober Step Challenge DBFL staff took on the Walktober Step challenge this year with a slightly different approach. Marching along the streets in their local areas as part of remote teams, our steppers came across some beautiful...
Termini, Sandyford

Termini, Sandyford

? Back Termini, Sandyford DBFL is delighted to see the completion of Termini, a striking commercial development in Sandyford, by Aldgate Developments. The development offers in excess of 20,000 sqm of impressive office space over 6 storeys with full perimeter...
Preserving Old Dublin at Lidl Aungier Street

Preserving Old Dublin at Lidl Aungier Street

? Back Preserving Old Dublin at Lidl Aungier Street DBFL proudly provided the structural and civil engineering design services for this landmark project in the historic centre of Dublin city.   A major structural challenge for this project from the outset...
Woodward Square Sandyford

Woodward Square Sandyford

? Back Woodward Square Sandyford Excellent progress is being made on Woodward Square.   Woodward Square Sandyford from DBFL on Vimeo.   Woodward Square, set in the mature surrounds of the historic and iconic location of Glencairn Gate, Sandyford, is a...
Remediation Milestone Reached

Remediation Milestone Reached

? Back Remediation Milestone Reached Last Friday the Minister for Housing, Local Government & Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, handed over the keys to the 2000th remediated house completed under the Pyrite Resolution Board’s Pyrite Remediation Scheme (PRS). DBFL...
Safer Routes to School

Safer Routes to School

? Back Safer Routes to School It’s been a different back to school experience for everyone and DBFL are delighted to be playing our part in providing safer routes to school for both pedestrians and cyclists.   Safer Routes to School from DBFL on Vimeo....
R153 Local Distributor Road (LDR6)

R153 Local Distributor Road (LDR6)

? Back R153 Local Distributor Road (LDR6) See the recent progress from above the R153 Local Distributor Road (LDR6) from Ferganstown to Ballymacon in Meath. LDR6 from DBFL on Vimeo.   DBFL were appointed by Meath County Council almost 3 years ago on this...
NTA CycleLocal Challenge

NTA CycleLocal Challenge

? Back NTA CycleLocal Challenge Through July and August DBFL had 8 cycling teams putting pedal to the metal taking part in the NTA’s CycleLocal three-week cycling event. Participants from DBFL fully embraced the CycleLocal Event by topping the Small Organisation...
Mariavilla Bridge in Maynooth

Mariavilla Bridge in Maynooth

? Back Mariavilla Bridge in Maynooth The new bridge at Mariavilla, Maynooth is now complete and open. This 40m long road bridge provides access across the River Lyreen, is part of the new link street serving Mariavilla and provides a strategic link between...
DBFL’s Covid Response Plan

DBFL’s Covid Response Plan

? Back DBFL’s Covid Response Plan and Safe Work Environment   While DBFL teams continue to operate efficiently and successfully from home, we have also been able to facilitate the return to our office of some of our personnel. Any staff who have returned to...
Shackleton Residential Development, Lucan

Shackleton Residential Development, Lucan

? Back Shackleton Residential Development, Lucan Shackleton Residential Development, Lucan, June 2020 from DBFL on Vimeo.   DBFL were appointed by Cairn to provide engineering services for this large-scale 907 unit residential development within the...
New North Stand at Tallaght Stadium

New North Stand at Tallaght Stadium

? Back New North Stand at Tallaght Stadium New North Stand at Tallaght Stadium – The Part 8 consultation has commenced for the New North Stand and West Stand refurbishment works at Tallaght Stadium   DBFL Consulting Engineers are delighted to be part...
Student Accommodation Highlight

Student Accommodation Highlight

? Back Student Accommodation Highlight As our engineers safely return to building works on site, we have taken the opportunity to highlight some of our recent and ongoing student accommodation projects.   DBFL Student Accommodation Projects from DBFL on...
Commercial Projects Highlight

Commercial Projects Highlight

? Back Commercial Projects Highlight As we await the safe return of building works in the coming weeks, we have highlighted some of our recent and ongoing commercial projects. DBFL are delighted to be a part of these fantastic buildings and projects that will...
Haymarket Smithfield

Haymarket Smithfield

? Back Haymarket Smithfield DBFL are involved in the entire development at Haymarket Smithfield, which will consist of a 6-storey, 11,170 sqm office development over double basement.   The site is located in the heart of Smithfield Plaza and the project...
Boardwalk at Greystones Marina

Boardwalk at Greystones Marina

? Back Boardwalk at Greystones Marina It’s great to see the Boardwalk at Greystones Marina almost complete.  DBFL designed this 300m long structure, comprised of a landscaped brick / paver finished on a 150mm thick reinforced concrete insitu topping on Banagher...
COVID-19  Business Update March 2020

COVID-19 Business Update March 2020

? Back COVID-19 Business Update March 2020 DBFL Consulting Engineers have been closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and are following recommendations from the HSE.   As an organisation, DBFL’s priorities are to protect our staff, families and clients...
Engineers Week 2020

Engineers Week 2020

? Back Engineers Week 2020 Engineers Week is a week-long festival of nationwide events celebrating the world of engineering in Ireland. The annual event is coordinated on a national basis by Engineers Ireland’s STEPS programme -funded under Science Foundation...
Two Grand Parade Starts On Site

Two Grand Parade Starts On Site

? Back Two Grand Parade Starts On Site  Contracts were recently signed on Two Grand Parade, a 9,600 sqm commercial development for Hines, including 6 storeys of new prime office space over a single level basement. The new building is linked via a glass atrium to...
DBFL Prepare for Engineers Week

DBFL Prepare for Engineers Week

? Back DBFL Prepare for Engineers Week Our team of engineers are working hard to prepare for upcoming Engineers Week     DBFL Consulting Engineers have put together a team of 8 Civil, Structural and Transportation Engineers to Celebrate STEPS Engineers...
Termini at Sandyford Industrial Estate

Termini at Sandyford Industrial Estate

? Back Termini at Sandyford Industrial Estate It has been a busy year on the site of the Termini Commercial Development in Sandyford. The impressive Grade A offices in this prime location are rapidly taking shape, with the floor to ceiling perimeter glazing...
Clay Farm Leopardstown

Clay Farm Leopardstown

? Back Clay Farm, Leopardstown Great to see the bridge at Clay Farm in operation. Our drone footage shows this 100-metre long reinforced concrete bridge, designed by DBFL, providing a vital spine through Clay Farm, crossing the valley and linking both phases of...
Progress at Ayrfield

Progress at Ayrfield

? Back Progress at Ayrfield Development Progress is continuing apace at Ayrfield on the Malahide Road in Dublin. DBFL are providing civil, structural and transportation engineering services to Comhar Housing as part of the NDFA-appointed Social Housing Bundle 1...
Newbridge South Orbital Relief Road

Newbridge South Orbital Relief Road

? Back Newbridge South Orbital Relief Road The Newbridge South Orbital Relief Road is now complete and open. DBFL’s Civils & Transportation Team provided planning, detailed design, procurement and construction stage services on the project which forms part of...
Herbert Hill Dundrum

Herbert Hill Dundrum

? Back Herbert Hill Apartments and House Dundrum Nice views of the recently completed Herbert Hill development in Dundrum, consisting of 90 luxury apartments offering fantastic views of Dublin and 3 dwellings in the protected Herbert Hill House and Lodge.  ...
Southgreen Link Road Kildare

Southgreen Link Road Kildare

? Back Strategic Link Road progressing at Southgreen, Kildare DBFL were appointed to consult on the Southgreen link road project by Kildare County Council in conjunction with Liffey Developments and Irish Water to create the new link road with incorporated new...
The Quarter at Citywest

The Quarter at Citywest

  ? Back The Quarter at Citywest Construction is rapidly progressing at The Quarter at Citywest which is the second phase of Cairn Homes’ strategic housing development at Cooldown Commons, immediately adjacent to the N82 to the east, and Fortunestown Luas...
Dublin Airport West Apron Crossing

Dublin Airport West Apron Crossing

  ? Back Dublin Airport West Apron Crossing We are delighted to announce the completion of the West Apron Crossing project which will provide a vital new service link between the Western and Main Apron areas at Dublin Airport. DBFL were appointed by the...
DBFL Takes on the Walktober Step Challenge

DBFL Takes on the Walktober Step Challenge

  ? Back DBFL Takes on the Walktober Step Challenge This October DBFL have been participating in Walktober!   The NTA and Transport for Ireland have teamed up as part of the Smarter Travel Workplaces and Campus initiatives to make October the step...