418 applications for Pyrite repair funds for damaged houses
The journal has published an interesting article about the number of homes affected by pyrite and the Pyrite application Board. Click the link below to read the full article. http://www.thejournal.ie/pyrite-board-1428374-Apr2014/
Read morePyrite Situation in Co. Louth
The Irish times have published an interesting article about homes with pyrite in co. Louth. Click the link to read the full story. http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/pyrite-discovery-to-force-demolition-of-25-houses-in-louth-1.1846094
Read moreNew Dublin Office.
After lots of time and planning I’m happy to announce that our new Dublin office located at, Unit E6, Centrepoint Business Park, Oak Drive, Dublin 12, is currently up and running, and is being run by two of our...
Read morePyrite Resolution Board (PRB) Update 17th September 2013
Query from AOC Ltd to the PRB: Can you please confirm one simple query. Will the homeowners be given a copy of the geological test results for their property if it is tested by the PRB. This is a...
Read morePyrite Resolution Board (PRB) Update 17th September 2013
Query from AOC Ltd to the PRB: From the presentation given by Mt Noel Carroll last Tuesday I gathered some information. For clarity I note what I perceived to be the facts. I set them out below. If I...
Read moreClare Daly Questions Minster Hogan on Pyrite Remediation Scheme.
TD Clare Daly questioning Minster Hogan on the Pyrite Remediation Scheme with particular reference to the involvement of Homebond in the process.
Read morePyrite Resolution Board Update 17th June 2013
Aidan O’Connell has asked the following question of the Pyrite Resolution Board (PRB); “It is being suggested by some Engineering Practices seeking work under the IS398 process that the PRB will not be requiring drawings / sketches of the...
Read morePyrite – why it is only a problem in the Greater Dublin/North Leinster Area
Strictly speaking, damage caused by pyrite is not isolated to the greater Dublin area and has been recorded worldwide. Pyrite damaged properties have been recorded as far away as Canada and Japan with up to 1000 homes being damaged...
Read morePyrite Action Group Meeting on the Pyrite Resolution Board 11th June 2013
A very successful meeting of the Pyrite Action Group took place on the evening of the 11th of June 2013 at the ALSAA Leisure Complex at Dublin Airport. Once more this was chaired by Peter Lewis of the Pyrite...
Read moreBuilding Condition Assessment Report
The Building Condition Assessment Report (BCAR) is an Engineering Report that must be carried out in accordance with IS398-1 and must be undertaken by a “competent person” (i.e. a Chartered Engineer). This report must be carried out in order for...
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