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Midland Prison extension - September 2010
Glenbeigh has won the contract for the construction of an extension to the Midland Prison. The Contract awarded by the Irish Prison Services will be worth up to €23 million. Work commenced in December 2010.


Ennis Hospital – October 2010
The HSE have awarded Glenbeigh Construction a contract for the building of a 50 bed ward replacement unit. Construction commenced February 2012.


Kenmare Hospital – October 2010
Glenbeigh have won the contract for the construction of a new residential healthcare unit. The contract which will be worth €6 million and construction is due to start in mid 2011, subject to planning.


Ethiad VIP Lounge Terminal 2 Dublin Airport
Glenbeigh completed the fit-out of the Ethiad VIP lounge in Terminal 2. Ethiad lounges are noted throughout the world for the quality of their fit-out and the Dublin lounge is among their finest.


United Arab Emirates
The year 2010 has been a very significant year for Glenbeigh in establishing a presence in the United Arab Emirates. Working through its joint venture company Glenbeigh Ratoga it has been successful in winning a number of construction contracts. Key among these are contracts on the new Greenline Metro system and Abu Dhabi Airport Lounges.


Wexford General Hospital – December 2010
The HSE has awarded Glenbeigh a contract worth €6 million for the construction of a residential healthcare unit in the grounds of the hospital. Work is scheduled to start in mid 2011.


Tesco, Warwick
Glenbeigh are undertaking an extension to Tesco's Warwick store in UK. Work commenced in April and will be completed in the Summer.



Inspection and survey of property

Remove all salvageable items

Secure storage of personal items

External restoration works

Sanitise and restore effected areas

Internal decoration

Refit

Inspection and survey of property

Refit

Priority actions may include:

  • Installation of drying equipment to lower humidity levels and prevent acid corrosion.
  • The removal of electrical items for emergency decontamination and possible restoration.
  • Neutralisation of acid compounds on sensitive surfaces such as uPVC and finished wood surfaces.
  • Strip-out of unsalvagable structure (where agreed).
  • Freezing of documents to avoid ink-runs, stuck pages, mould growth and other forms of degradation.
  • Testing of portable electrical items for safety before going back into use.
In many cases items can be restored on site, whilst more extensively damaged items may need to be taken away to our facility in Dublin for restoration. Often fire damaged properties are subject to water damage as a result of the fire brigades’ actions to extinguish the fire. This results in high levels of humidity within the property, causing the formation of hydrochloric acid which corrodes sensitive items such as uPVC and electronic components.

Our technicians carry the right equipment to recognise and lower the humidity levels and stabilise conditions, thus removing the threat of further damage to the property and its contents.

Policyholder advice in the event of fire or smoke damage


GOOD VENTILATION

Open as many doors and windows as possible to help remove smoke odours.

LOWER ROOM TEMPERATURE

Turn off central heating as room temperatures should be kept as low as possible.

SHUT OFF ELECTRICITY

If it is possible that any wiring may have been damaged by fire, heat or water, the electricity supply should be switched off immediately.

DAMAGED GOODS

Where soot is evident on electrical items these should not be used, nor should attempts be made to remove the soot. These items should not be plugged in or used until they have been checked by a qualified person.

PERISHABLES

Discard any open food packages.