DUBLIN AIRPORT TERMINAL 2, IRELAND
Key Facts
Client: Arup, Mace Group
Sector: Infrastructure/Transport
Value: €250K
Survey Type: Topographical Survey, Facades and Elevations Survey, GPR
Area: 75,000 m2
Resources: GPR, Total Station, AutoCAD
Project Duration: 3 years
Client Requirements:
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A major extension to the existing terminal which included 75,000 m2 (810,000 sq ft) terminal and pier (pier E) which provides 19 air bridges for aircraft and is capable of handling 15 million passengers annually, thereby allowing the Dublin Airport to handle 35 million passengers a year. |
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The projects complex requirements required an integrated survey programme including: |
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A master-plan control network with the highest tolerances |
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A complete topographic survey of the airside and landside covering the full site to facilitate integration of the new with the old |
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Facades and Elevations Survey |
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Sub-surface utility detection with GPR. |
Murphy Surveys Solution:
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Owing to the nature and business of the site, access to restricted areas and high level of pedestrian and vehicle traffic were identified as the real issues from the very beginning. |
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Multiple teams working around the clock to minimize the impact on the airport activity |
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Airside passes were provided altogether with special training to attend site, while ensuring safe practices were adhered to. |
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Security clearance allowed our surveyors to move onto and off site at short notice and with speed. |
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