BAM to deliver new Post Primary School in Greystones Co. Wicklow with sustainability at its core.

BAM Ireland has been awarded the Design and Build contract for Greystones Community College in Co. Wicklow, a flagship post-primary education facility designed to accommodate 1,000 pupils by autumn 2025. This significant public-sector project, delivered under the Department of Education’s programme, exemplifies a strategic integration of sustainability and modern construction methodologies. A core tenet of the build is its commitment to a reduced carbon footprint and enhanced operational economy. Notably, BAM is implementing an innovative soil stabilisation technique for raft slab foundations. This negates the extensive excavation and off-site export of soil, and subsequent importation of fill material, significantly lowering environmental impact and offering potential cost efficiencies through material reuse. Further demonstrating advanced construction practices, the project employs a precast concrete frame for the main structure, facilitating rapid assembly and adherence to a challenging programme schedule. This undertaking not only addresses critical educational infrastructure needs but also serves as a practical demonstration of how sustainable building practices, coupled with modern methods of construction, can be effectively scaled within public procurement frameworks. The project’s high-level political endorsement, including attendance by An Taoiseach, Simon Harris TD, underscores a growing emphasis on green building and efficient delivery in national development agendas. Read More