Project
Dogs' Trust
Finglas, Dublin 11
Project Region: Rep. Ireland
Value: €1m to €5m
Client: Dogs' Trust
Architect: Agora Management Architects
Project Type: Healthcare
Contract Information
Main Building Contractor
Dogs Trust is an international dog charity which started in the UK in 1891. There are 17 rehoming centres around the UK and this is the first centre to be provided in Ireland. The centre contains a long central block dedicated to rehoming with carefully designed, environmentally conscious kennels for the dogs in care. This is behind the main reception block, which also houses a training barn and staff offices. The rehoming area leads to three sections at the back: kennels for dogs who are awaiting collection, a state of the art vet suite and intake kennels to hold dogs who have just been brought in until they are vet checked and assessed.
At the outset of construction the Client, Consultants, and P. Elliott signed a Partnering Charter in which they agreed to act in good faith, in an open and trusting manner, in a cooperative way to avoid disputes by adopting a “no blame culture”, and to act fairly towards each other valuing the skills and respecting the responsibilities of each other. The performance targets were set and agreed by everyone in terms of Quality, Health & Safety, Cost, Programme, and Delivery. This proved to be a very successful arrangement, and the project was delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard.
