BMP Company Profile 2016

COMPANY PROFILE AND PROJECT PORTFOLIO

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
DIRECTORS 3
MANAGEMENT ORGANISATIONAL CHART 4
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
HEALTHCARE 5
CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION 6
EDUCATION 7
HOTELS 8
LOCAL AUTHORITY PROJECTS 9
COMMERCIAL 10
OTHER 11
MISSION STATEMENT 12
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INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this Company Profile is to introduce Brendan Merry & Partners and to demonstrate our
experience and the range of services we provide.
Brendan Merry & Partners was established in 1968 and has been in business for 48 years. Michael Mulryan,
Fintan Bennett and Damien Morgan are Directors of the Company which has an overall staff of twelve.
Michael Mulryan is the Managing Director and has responsibility for the overall management of the company.
Fintan Bennett and Damien Morgan have responsibility for the provision of quantity surveying and project
management services including the direction of senior and junior surveyors.
Our team of fully qualified professionals are committed to providing personal attention and developing a close
working relationship with our clients and design teams. Cost control is paramount to the service we provide
and we ensure this is a key element in the delivery of all our projects.
Brendan Merry & Partners have extensive experience across a wide range of construction projects including
Health, Education, Conservation and Restoration, Local Authority, Sports and Leisure, Hotels, Commercial,
Retail and Residential.
Provisional Services provided by Brendan Merry & Partners include the following:
• Traditional Quantity Surveying and Cost Consultancy including BIM
• Project Management
• Project and Bank Monitoring
• Employer’s Representative Role
• Feasibility Studies, Value Engineering and Life Cycle Costing
• Reinstatement Valuations
• Building Condition Surveys
• Mediation, Conciliation and Litigation Support
• Arbitration and Expert Witness
• Mechanical and Electrical Cost Control
• BOQ Reviews and Re-measures for Main Contractors
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Brendan Merry & Partners & New Technology
BMP have always sought to embrace new technologies and provide its clients with the most innovative
services possible. Having made the jump from Buildsoft to Cubit, all surveyors in our practice are now
extremely proficient measuring quantities on screen using 2D and 3D drawings
Information for preparing estimates and bills of quantities are now shared between design team members in
a collaborative manner using many different file formats (i.e. .dwfx, .pdf, .dwg, .rvt, .ifc, etc.)
Damien Morgan and Eoin Casey have both recently completed the Level 2 BIM Workshop for Quantity
Surveyors and continue to implement the procedures and practices with active projects in the office to review
Design Team BIM models and extract quantities. This enables BMP to deliver projects faster, with greater
cost efficiency and provide our Clients with maximum value for money.
Drone Surveys
Brendan Merry & Partners have recently expanded into the field of providing aerial
photography and video using drones. Whether it’s a high level view of a church
steeple, an inspection of a roof or capturing the highlights of your completed
project, all of these can be easily filmed and photographed in high definition using
the latest quadcopter technology.
ISO 9001 Quality Assured
Brendan Merry & Partners pride ourselves in delivering a first class service for our
clients and ensure experienced and highly respected personnel are available for
all our projects. We have also developed and implemented a Quality Management
System in compliance with IS.EN.ISO 9001:2008
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DIRECTORS
Brendan Merry & Partners would like to introduce the Directors of the company to help identify the key
personnel that would provide Quantity Surveying Services should you engage our company:-
Michael Mulryan FSCSI, FRICS - Managing Director
Fintan Bennett FSCSI, FRICS - Project Director
Damien Morgan ASCSI, MRICS - Project Director
Michael Mulryan joined Brendan Merry & Partners in 1978 and was
appointed Director in 1988. He became Managing Director in 2007.
Michael has over 37 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying practice. He
has specific expertise in Procurement, Contract and Dispute advice and
Project Management. His broad experience includes major Healthcare,
Educational and Commercial projects.
Michael also spearheads the Expert Witness, Conciliation and
Independent Expert work within the practice. He is an active member of
the SCSI. He has been Chairman of the Quantity Surveying Division,
Chairman of the Liaison Committee and is currently the Chairman of the
Agreed Rules of Measurement Joint Committee and the Surveying
Courses Accreditation Committee.
Fintan Bennett joined Brendan Merry & Partners in 1996 and was
appointed Director in 1998.
Fintan has over 25 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying practice. He
has specific expertise in the Health, Leisure and Education Sectors
including Ecclesiastical Projects. Fintan has been involved with the
construction of many Hotels including the Radisson Airport Hotel, Druids
Glen Hotel and the Parknasilla Resort Hotel. With his conservation
experience working on St. Mel's Cathedral and other Ecclesiastical
Projects, Fintan now carries out a significant amount of Reinstatement
Valuations for Diocese throughout Ireland.
Fintan is also involved with providing Project Management and acts as
Project Manager for a number of high profile Clients.
Damien Morgan joined Brendan Merry & Partners in 2000 and was
appointed Director in 2006.
Throughout his time with Brendan Merry & Partners, Damien has been
involved in a wide range of projects for both public and private Clients
from Educational (Primary though to Third Level), Healthcare, Office Fit-
Outs, Fire Stations, Art Centres, Libraries and Refurbishment projects.
He has specific expertise in Conservation and Refurbishment projects,
recently completing projects for Trinity College on Campus and close by
in Fenian Street, the restoration (following fire damage) of the magnificent
St. Catherine's Church on Meath Street.
Damien is involved with developing and improving the company's quality
and I.T. Management Systems
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MANAGEMENT ORGANISATIONAL CHART
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HEALTH EXPERIENCE
Project:
Client:
Management
St. James Hospital
Dublin
The Board of
Value: €100m
Description:
Phased development of St. James’s Hospital
Complex 55,000 sq.m. including Main
Hospital Building, Basement Car Park,
Concourse, General Surgery Facilities and
Wards, Mortuary, etc.
Project:
Client:
Coombe Hospital
Emergency Theatres
Coombe Hospital Board
Value: €4m
Description:
Single storey Theatre Extension at Second
Floor Level with Plant Room over together
with Refurbishment Works of existing
Delivery Suites and Associated Areas. The
building had a Gross Floor Area of 600 Sq.m.
and was constructed on a live Hospital
Campus
Project:
Client:
Acute Psychiatric Unit
Beaumont Hospital
HSE Dublin North East
Value: €18m
Description:
Phase 1 Development consisting 44 Bed
Acute In-Patient Facilities and Phase 2 Fit-
Out of First Floor Psychiatry and Renal
Dialysis Facilities including Link Corridor to
Main Hospital. Constructed on Live Campus
with a Gross Floor Area of 4,000 Sq.m.
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CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION EXPERIENCE
Project:
Client:
St. Mel’s Cathedral,
Longford
St. Mel's Diocesan Trust
Value: €20m
Description:
Replacement of all floors, new roof structure
and natural slate roof coverings, stone
columns, repairs to stonework internally and
externally, replacement of stained glass
windows, lime plaster to existing masonry
walls, replacement of floor finishes, feature
plastered ceiling to match existing, full M&E
installations and replacement of organ.
Project:
Client:
Conservation &
Restoration, Belvedere
House, Dublin 1
Belvedere College
Value: €2m
Description:
Upgrading, refurbishment and conservation
works to a three storey over basement
protected structure. This magnificent house
was originally completed in 1786 which
features elaborate plasterwork from the
renowned stuccodor Michael Stapleton.
Project:
Client:
Castletown House,
Co. Kildare
Office of Public Works
Value: €10m
Description:
Conservation Works and Alterations to
Protected Structures including the East Wing of
the Main House and the Farmyard Buildings
with a total floor area of 2,400 sq.m.
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EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Project:
Client:
Kishoge Community
School, Lucan
Dublin & Dun Laoghaire
Education and Training
Value: €13m
Description:
New Three Storey Post-Primary School with
a Special Education Unit and P.E. Hall with
Ancillary Accommodation. The building has a
Gross Floor Area of 9,935 Sq.m.
Project:
Client:
Ussher Library,
Trinity College
Trinity College, Dublin
Value: €25m
Description:
This project was one of the most significant
on-campus developments in Trinity College,
situated between Berkley Library and Nassau
Street. This six storey over double basement
building has a floor area of 8,389 sq. m
Project:
Client:
Extension & Alterations,
Loreto College Foxrock
The Board of Management,
Loreto College
Value: €7m
Description:
Two Storey School Extension with a gross
floor area of 3,495 Sq.m., with 1,962 Sq.m. at
Ground Floor and 1,533 Sq.m. at First Floor
and Alteration Work to the Existing Buildings.
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HOTEL AND LEISURE EXPERIENCE
Project:
Client:
Druids Glen Golf Resort
Development
Obalus Ltd.
Value: €45m
Description:
New Hotel complex consisting of 150
Bedrooms, Leisure Centre and Spa,
Conference Centre, Bar, Dining Rooms and
support facilities. Provision of 32 No.
Apartment scheme included extensive
landscaping and external works.
Project:
Client:
Parknasilla Hotel Resort
Development
Parknasilla Hotel Resort
Development
Value: €30m
Description:
Redevelopment of existing Hotel Complex
including new Leisure Centre, Hotel
Bedrooms and refurbishment of existing
Hotel including 62 No. new Holiday Homes
and associated external works
Project:
Clients:
Value:
All-Weather Pitch
Development
Clontarf Rugby Club
€.80m
Description:
The project comprised the provision of new
IRB Certified All-Weather Rugby Pitch and
Training Areas including associated
drainage, fencing, spectator rails and sundry
works. The area of new surfacing was
10,600 Sq.m. and was completed within 5
months.
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LOCAL AUTHORITY EXPERIENCE
Project:
Client:
Thurles Arts Centre &
The Source Arts Centre
Thurles Regional Arts
Centre Ltd & County
Tipperary Joint Libraries
Committee
Value: €11m
Description:
Three storey construction over basement car
park with a gross floor area of 4,600 Sq.m.
including fully equipped 220 seater
Performing Arts Theatre, Exhibition Area and
Library.
Project:
Client:
Waterford Fire Station
Waterford City Council
Value: €7m
Description:
The new Fire Station for Waterford City is
situated on the Kilbarry Road and is a three
storey building with a gross floor area of
2,187sq.m. The new building, which, in
addition to response facilities, will include
training and testing facilities, administration
accommodation and Civil Defence Facilities.
Project:
Client:
St. Mary’s Hall,
Kilkenny
Kilkenny County Council
Value: €5m
Description:
Conservation and Restoration of the existing
Protected Structure to a Public Museum.
External façade works including re-pointing
of stonework, re-roofing and new glazing to
existing windows. Internal works will include
new floors, alterations to Monument Room,
stabilisation of Tower and conservation
works.
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COMMERCIAL EXPERIENCE
Project:
Client:
Sports Surgery Clinic,
Santry
Macradi Ltd.
Value: €37m
Description:
Four storey incorporating Consultants
Rooms, Operating Theatres, Clinic and
Support Facilities and Basement Car Park.
Project:
Client:
Value:
Construction)
Mill Street Student
Accommodation
GSA
€27m (Under
Description:
The project comprises the provision of
Student Accommodation comprising 400
bedrooms across 59 cluster units in four to
seven storey buildings with a large central
courtyard. The project also includes a large
student common room and separate retail
units at ground floor.
Project: Denis Mahony Car
Showrooms, North Park,
Dublin
Client:
Denis Mahony Ltd.
Value: €7m
Description:
Three storey over basement building
comprising basement car park, ground floor
Showrooms, Workshop, Parts Area and
Offices to first and second floors. Gross floor
area totalling 4,402 sq.m.
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OTHER EXPERIENCE
Project:
Client:
Value:
R & D Office Fit-Out,
Limerick
ON Semiconductor
€1.2m
Description:
Fast track office fit-out for ON
Semiconductor’s new R&D and Design
Centre consisting 1,400 Sqm of open plan
offices, a test laboratory, conference and
meeting rooms and a staff canteen.
Structuretone completed the project within
12 weeks.
Project:
Crematorium
Client:
Dardistown
Cloghran, Co. Dublin
Glasnevin Trust
Value: €4m
Description:
Provision of a New Crematorium on the
grounds of Dardistown Cemetery. The
building comprises a large Congregation
Space that can be sub-divided, Committal
Chamber, Cremator Room and Staff
Facilities with a Gross Floor Area of 600
Sq.m.
Project: Trinity Biosciences
Building
Client:
Trinity College, Dublin
Value: €123m
Description:
Comprising eight storey over triple
basement mixed Academic / Commercial
development with the Academic area
comprising of college, research and support
facilities with a gross floor area of 21,000
sq.m. and Office and Retail space with a
gross floor area of 11,000 sq.m.
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COST CONTROL PHILOSOPHY
“Cost control seeks to deliver a high degree of cost certainty during the various stages of a building project in
order that a project can be completed within budget. Successful projects are often viewed as those which are
delivered to the required quality standards, on time, and within budget. Effective cost management therefore
is vital to the successful outcome of building projects. Clients frequently expect the final cost of their project
to be no more than the original estimate and, indeed for many, this may be their main priority.”
Brendan Merry & Partners are very mindful of the above philosophy and believe in delivering value for money
to their Clients by maintaining effective and robust cost control procedures on all building projects. Quantity
Surveyors can make important contributions to the effective management of design costs by providing the
following:-
Realistic early cost advice.
Planning how budgets should be allocated to the various elements of the project.
Actively monitoring the evolving design.
Advising the Client and members of the Design Team of the likely cost implications of their design
decisions.
Proposing solutions where costs appear to be exceeding the approved budgets.
WHY BRENDAN MERRY & PARTNERS?
Brendan Merry & Partners are a dynamic quantity surveying and project management company with a rich 48
year history with a significant depth of experience in the Irish Construction Sector and a commitment to
embrace new technologies to enable the practice to development and grow as the Industry undergoes serious
changes to work practices.
We believe that we have the personnel, the experience and the methodologies to deliver a first class service
which will be tailored to meet individual Client’s needs.
Our strengths are in:-
Providing a dedicated and experienced team who will remain with the project from start to finish.
Extensive and broadly based experience in the Irish and U.K. Construction Industry.
Commitment to our cost control philosophy to ensure our Clients receive the best value for money advice
on their projects
For more information on our company or to check out our latest news please visit our website www.bmp.ie or
call our office 01 660 9944.
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I.P.C. House, 35-39 Shelbourne Road,
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Tel: 01 6609944
Email: admin@bmp.ie
Website: https://www.bmp.ie
Directors:
Brendan F. Merry & Partners Ltd.
Registered in Ireland No. 44538
VAT Reg. No. IE 1833236/K
Michael Mulryan FSCSI, FRICS
Fintan Bennett BSc, FSCSI, FRICS
Damien Morgan BSc, MSCSI, MRICS