Looking Back on 2021
January 4, 2022|News
As we start 2022 We took the opportunity to look back on a selection of DBFL’s many projects and achievements over 2021.
Haymarket Smithfield Dublin
December 22, 2021|News
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...
V Frames Cast at Grand Canal Harbour
December 21, 2021|News
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.
Engineers Ireland Young Engineers Award 2021
December 10, 2021|News
As part of Engineers Ireland Young Engineers Award 2021, DBFL engineers recently visited six schools across Dublin, Cork, Waterford and Kildare.
DBFL Pledge to Net Zero
December 6, 2021|News
DBFL Consulting Engineers are pleased to announce our commitment to Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland's Pledge to Net Zero
DBFL CPD Accredited Employer
November 12, 2021|News
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
November 1, 2021|News
Construction is continuing apace at Clay Farm! East Village
LDR6 Project on behalf of Meath County Council completed
October 6, 2021|News
DBFL, together with Jons Civil Engineering Limited, have recently delivered the LDR 6 Project on behalf of Meath County Council.
Dunkettle to Carrigtwohill Pedestrian & Cycle Scheme
October 1, 2021|News
DBFL were delighted to provide detailed design & construction stage services for Cork County Council on the first phase of the Dunkettle to Carrigtwohill Pedestrian & Cycle Scheme between...
DBFL Gold Standard Cycle Friendly Employer
September 20, 2021|News
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.
Santry Place, Swords Road
August 31, 2021|News
DBFL took advantage of some recent good weather to get this great drone footage of Santry Place residential development on the Swords Road.
Investors in Diversity Silver Accreditation
August 6, 2021|News
DBFL are proud to have achieved an Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity
Alexandra College New Dormitory
July 28, 2021|News
DBFL are proud to see the main structure of the new dormitory building at Alexandra College is now completed.
Dragons at the Docks
July 2, 2021|News
DBFL are again taking on the Dragons at the Docks Challenge this year. Each team member will have to walk, run, row, roll, cycle……or crawl….. to win.
Gandon Park, Lucan
April 23, 2021|News
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...
Structural Innovation at Central Plaza
March 12, 2021|News
DBFL’s Fergal English describes the solutions to the unique and complex challenges on Central Plaza, Dame Street.
Engineers Week 2021
March 5, 2021|News
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.
Cork Street Student Accommodation
February 19, 2021|News
This high-quality student accommodation facility, on the site of a former factory facility on Cork Street in central Dublin provides 399 bed spaces in studio and 4 to 8...
Together Apart
February 8, 2021|News
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
January 13, 2021|News
DBFL are pleased to see the completion of Coláiste Chiaráin, Croom Co. Limerick.
The Quarter, Citywest Phase 2
November 27, 2020|News
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...
Knockrabo Residential Development
November 12, 2020|News
Phase 1 of the Knockrabo residential development at Mount Anville Road in South Dublin has recently been completed.
DBFL Takes on the Walktober Step Challenge
November 3, 2020|News
DBFL staff took on the Walktober Step challenge this year with a slightly different approach.
Termini, Sandyford
October 21, 2020|News
DBFL is delighted to see the completion of Termini, a striking commercial development in Sandyford, by Aldgate Developments.
Preserving Old Dublin at Lidl Aungier Street
October 16, 2020|News
DBFL proudly provided the structural and civil engineering design services for this landmark project in the historic centre of Dublin city.
Woodward Square Sandyford
October 9, 2020|News
Woodward Square, set in the mature surrounds of the historic and iconic location of Glencairn Gate, Sandyford, is a Castdale Ltd. (Park Developments company) project. The completed development will...
Remediation Milestone Reached
September 30, 2020|News
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)
Safer Routes to School
September 9, 2020|News
It’s been a different back to school experience for everyone this week and DBFL are delighted to be playing our part in providing safer routes to school for both...
R153 Local Distributor Road (LDR6)
August 28, 2020|News
DBFL were appointed by Meath County Council almost 3 years ago on this €6.7M LIHAF project to the east of Navan Town Centre with the objective of opening up...
NTA CycleLocal Challenge
August 24, 2020|News
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.
Mariavilla Bridge in Maynooth
July 24, 2020|News
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...
DBFL’s Covid Response Plan
July 17, 2020|News
DBFL’s Covid Response Plan has been fully implemented and all returning staff have undertaken comprehensive Covid-19 Induction training. Our extensive IT infrastructure ensures that all our teams can still...
Shackleton Residential Development, Lucan
July 9, 2020|News
DBFL were appointed by Cairn to provide engineering services for this large-scale 907 unit residential development within the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone (SDZ).
New North Stand at Tallaght Stadium
July 2, 2020|News
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
Student Accommodation Highlight
June 16, 2020|News
As our engineers safely return to building works, we have highlighted some of our recent and ongoing student accommodation projects. DBFL are delighted to be a part of these...
Commercial Projects Highlight
May 14, 2020|News
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...
Haymarket Smithfield
April 17, 2020|News
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...
Boardwalk at Greystones Marina
March 25, 2020|News
It’s great to see the almost complete Boardwalk at Greystones Marina. DBFL designed this 300m long structure, comprised of a landscaped brick / paver finished on a 150mm thick...
COVID-19 Business Update March 2020
March 19, 2020|News
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...
Engineers Week 2020
March 13, 2020|News
DBFL Consulting Engineers are delighted to have partnered with Engineers Ireland to celebrate and promote the profession of engineering in the community this year. We are proud to have...
Two Grand Parade Starts On Site
March 11, 2020|News
DBFL are providing Civil, Structural and Transportation engineering services on this landmark development including the refurbishment of the existing building and making structural allowances to facilitate the possible future...
DBFL Prepare for Engineers Week
February 27, 2020|News
DBFL Consulting Engineers have put together a team of 8 Civil, Structural and Transportation Engineers to Celebrate STEPS Engineers Week 2020 which runs from February 29th to March 6th.
Termini at Sandyford Industrial Estate
February 14, 2020|News
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,...
Clay Farm Leopardstown
February 7, 2020|News
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...
Progress at Ayrfield
February 5, 2020|News
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...
Newbridge South Orbital Relief Road
January 17, 2020|News
The Newbridge Outer 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...
Herbert Hill Dundrum
December 17, 2019|News
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...
Southgreen Link Road Kildare
December 12, 2019|News
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...
City Quay Wins Commercial Office Building of the Year
December 2, 2019|News
Congratulations to all at Bennett Construction for taking home the top prize Commercial Office Building of the Year for the Grant Thornton building on City Quay last Friday the...
Printing House Square Trinity College
November 20, 2019|News
The high-profile Printing House Square development on the Trinity College Campus at Pearse Street is currently at roof level. DBFL have provided civil and structural engineering services for the...
Aungier Street Student Accommodation Nears Completion
November 13, 2019|News
The Aungier Street student accommodation is approaching the final stages of construction with 2 of the 3 blocks complete and fit-out in progress. With an expected completion date of...
The Quarter at Citywest
November 8, 2019|News
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...
Dublin Airport West Apron Crossing
November 1, 2019|News
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...
DBFL Takes on the Walktober Step Challenge
October 31, 2019|News
Walktober is a fun, free walking challenge where teams aim to increase their daily step counts. DBFL is a member of the Smarter Travel Workplaces programme.
DBFL Shine A Light on Homelessness
October 23, 2019|News
DBFL raise over €13,000 with Focus Ireland for Shine a Light Night
DBFL appointed on National Concert Hall Redevelopment
August 28, 2019|News
DBFL appointed as civil, strucural and transportation consultant on the National Concert Hall Redevelopment Programme, including the new National Children's Science Centre.
New Stillorgan Junction Layout Complete
July 4, 2019|News
A birds-eye view of the new junction layout at the western entrance to Stillorgan Village in South County Dublin. Phase 1 of the Stillorgan Village Area Movement Framework Plan...
Bridge progress at Mariavilla, Maynooth
July 2, 2019|News
Great to see the bridge beams going in at the Mariavilla development in Maynooth. This 40m long road bridge is part of the new link road serving Mariavilla which...
Fairways Apartment Development Dun Laoghaire
June 11, 2019|News
Construction is progressing well at the Fairways development in Dun Laoghaire, with the scaffolding starting to come down on the largest of the three blocks at Fairway Court. Fairway...
Terminal 4 Bridge
May 20, 2019|News
DBFL are the lead consultant on the Terminal 4 Bridge at Dublin Port. We will be providing Civil, Structural and Transportation engineering services over all stages of the project...
Beckett Locke
May 8, 2019|News
Beckett Locke is an 8-storey apart hotel located beside the 3 Arena in the Docklands. The €35M development location at the Luas terminus consists of 241 apart hotel rooms...
Berth 50 Pontoons
April 24, 2019|News
Works were recently completed on a heavy duty pontoon system at Berth 50, Dublin Port. The pontoons move up and down in the tides via new guide piles fixed...
Realignment of the R411 Ballymore Eustace Road
April 18, 2019|News
Works are now complete on the Realignment of the R411 Ballymore Eustace Road in Naas. The complete scheme provides a substantial benefit to the area in terms of road...
Printing House Square Taking Shape
March 27, 2019|News
The first sections of steelwork have been erected at Printing House Square shaping the multi faceted, multi pitch roof for the first of the three buildings in this landmark...
Clay Farm Bridge
March 21, 2019|News
Clay Farm, Leopardstown is a 100-metre long reinforced concrete bridge, designed by DBFL.
Coláiste Chiaráin
March 20, 2019|News
DBFL are providing full civil and structural engineering design services for this project. The building structure comprises precast concrete walls and floors and a lightweight roof with structural steel...
Irish Concrete Awards
March 11, 2019|News
This year sees two DBFL projects up for nomination in The Irish Concrete Awards. The Blugas site at Dublin Port and the The Greystones Marina Boardwalk. DBFL were designers...
Greystones Marina Village
March 5, 2019|News
The DBFL drone captured some great footage of progress at the high-profile residential development for Glenveagh Properties plc at Greystones Marina where DBFL are providing full civil and structural...
MERITS Digital Hub project starts in Naas
February 11, 2019|News
DBFL will be providing civil, structural and PSDP services on this new €3.8m digital hub in Naas, working on a design team with architects Metropolitan Workshop and ecology consultants...
Newbridge South Orbital Relief Road
January 31, 2019|News
Significant infrastructure development at the Newbridge South Orbital Relief Road at Littleconnell, Co Kildare. This 1.5km road scheme when complete will provide a much needed piece of infrastructure for...
Aungier Street Student Accommodation
January 30, 2019|News
Progress continues on site of the 300-bed Aungier Street Student Accommodation project, with the main piling works complete and foundations including pilecaps and ground beams advancing this week.
Greystones Marina Residential Development
January 4, 2019|News
Work is continuing apace at Greystones Marina where DBFL are providing full civil and structural engineering services on this high-profile residential development overlooking Greystones Harbour. 153 houses and 205...
Shackleton – Phase 1 Almost Complete
December 17, 2018|News
Phase 1 of Shackleton, a 900-unit development in Lucan for Cairn Homes, is almost complete with Phase 2 well underway.
Ro-Ro jetty progressing rapidly
December 14, 2018|News
Works are rapidly progressing on the roll on roll off (Ro-Ro) jetty at Cross Berth Quay forms part of the overall Alexandra Basin Regeneration Project at Dublin Port.
Termini Sandyford starts on site
December 5, 2018|News
DBFL are delighted to see another one of our high-profile commercial projects starting on site. Termini is a Grade A office development in a prime location, directly opposite the...
Notre Dame Residential Scheme
December 3, 2018|News
Nice to see the progress of this high-end residential scheme at Notre Dame, Churchtown from the sky! This 300-unit development is set out in seven apartment blocks ranging in...
Wellington Lane Cycle and the Francis Street Environmental Improvement Scheme
November 29, 2018|News
DBFL’s Transportation Team were recently awarded two significant projects in Dublin, the Wellington Lane/Whitehall Road Cycle Scheme in Templeogue for South Dublin County Council and the Francis Street Environmental...
DBFL sleeping out for Focus Ireland
October 9, 2018|News
A team from DBFL supported Focus Ireland's Shine a Light fundraiser by sleeping out overnight on 12th October.
Official Opening of the Devoy Link Road
September 7, 2018|News
The Devoy Link Road will link the South Ring Road to the R445 Newbridge Road via the existing John Devoy Road & is set to ease congestion in the...
OPW Approves Plans for new Garda HQ
August 13, 2018|News
DBFL are providing civil, traffic & transportation, and structural engineering consultancy services for the new Garda HQ on Military Road in Dublin.
Planning Permission Approved for Landmark Central Plaza Project
June 8, 2018|News
DBFL are providing engineering consultancy services for the redevelopment of landmark Central Plaza project.
OPW appoints DBFL on Leeson Lane office development
May 18, 2018|News
OPW have appointed DBFL to provide Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy Services on the Leeson Lane Office Building close to St Stephens Green in Dublin City Centre.
Dublin Port Capital Dredging
April 26, 2018|News
DBFL have been appointed by Dublin Port Company to provide Civil / Marine Engineering Services on the Dublin Port Capital Dredge Project.
Royal Canal Greenway
February 26, 2018|News
DBFL have been appointed for the planning & design of a Pedestrian & Cycle Route which is to be constructed along the Royal Canal.
Glenamuck District Roads Scheme
January 31, 2018|News
DBFL have been appointed by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council to design & deliver the Glenamuck District Roads Scheme through preliminary design to handover following construction.
New Garda National Support Services H.Q.
January 25, 2018|News
DBFL have been appointed by OPW in the provision of Civil, Traffic & Transportation, and Structural Engineering services for the New Garda National Support Services H.Q on Military Road.
Lidl Newbridge
January 24, 2018|News
DBFL have been commissioned to provide planning, detail design & construction supervision services for the Lidl Regional Distribution Centre in Newbridge, Co. Kildare.
Audi Showroom, Sandyford
November 17, 2017|News
DBFL were Structural and Civil Engineers for Lookers Group for the new Audi Ireland Showroom in Sandyford Business Estate.
News | DBFL Consulting Engineers
November 9, 2017|News
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