Three two-storey, three-bedroom terraced units, built using COBOD 3D construction printing technology, have been delivered for local families in Dundalk, Ireland. The development at Grange Close is a partnership between Louth County Council, Harcourt Technologies, Roadstone, Louth & Meath Education & Training Board (LMETB) and Harcourt Architects. The 3D printing technology resulted in time and cost savings, improved structural integrity, and more efficient use of resources.
Three two-storey, three-bedroom terraced units, each with an internal area of 110sq m, delivered for local familiesThe development at Grange Close in Dundalk is the culmination of a partnership between Louth County Council, Harcourt Technologies, Roadstone, Louth & Meath Education & Training Board and Harcourt Architects.
The houses are built using COBOD 3D construction printing technology that automates the concrete–laying process, resulting in time and cost savings, improved structural integrity, and the more efficient use of resources.Inside Trump’s surprise plan to ‘own’ Gaza The A2-rated homes are BCaR compliant and received certificates of compliance from Louth County Council in December. Harcourt Technologies managing director Justin Kinsella said the group had “successfully demonstrated the benefits of the technology in delivering a traditional and trusted concrete cavity wall construction with remarkable efficiency”. He said the walls were built 60 per cent faster than conventional methods, while the technology reduced the overall project delivery by 35 per cent. “Thanks to our partnership with Roadstone, we’re now positioned to scale up this solution across Ireland and help contribute to the much-needed supply of cost-effective and sustainable housing throughout the country,” he said.B&C Contractors led the building works for the project. The printed superstructures were achieved in 12 days, with a total machine on-site time of 18 working days. Roadstone commercial manager Paddy Diviney said the company was “delighted to see the launch of this project, and very happy for the families who are now moving into Irelands first 3D printed homes”.LMETB chief executive Martin O’Brien said: “The Grange Close project is a testament to what can be achieved when forward-thinking ideas and collaborative efforts come together.”Storm Éowyn: EU aid response to Ireland was ‘immediate’, says commissionerDonald Trump says Gaza will be ‘turned over to the US by Israel’ Shock and upset at death of couple in Kerry expressed by former colleagues of ‘brilliant, bright’ Hazel ByrneRestaurant review: This neighbourhood Indian spot has the potential to become a foodie destinationTrump’s Gaza plan: Israeli comments on Ireland ‘provocative’ and a ‘distraction’, says GovernmentAnna Foster makes strong start to Ladies European Tour career in Morocco
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