Structural Engineering

T.B. Kennedy & Co. undertake structural design / analysis for new and existing buildings. We use Master Series design software and the office has a well established record for providing a structural engineering service for commercial, domestic and public building projects.

Our clients over the years include:- Dunloe Ewart plc.; Department of Education; FBD; Tintean Theatre; Brandon Products; Tralee Printing Works; Tralee Credit Union; Shannon Development; Irish Homes and Gardens;

Environmental & Civil Engineering Services

Our environmental expertise includes Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for wind energy, sewerage treatment works; water supply projects; site assessments for mitigation of groundwater contamination; percolation tests for wastewater treatment units, site assessments for infrastructural development.

Clients include:- Kerry Co. Co.; Cork Co. Co.; Brandon Products; Tralee Town Co.; Drumenan Energy Ltd.; Shannon Development;

Domestic construction and Project Management

We provide advice at all stages of domestic construction. This includes:- specifications for building elements; providing structural expertise for building frame, site inspections for ensuring compliance with specifications and / or Building Regulations / certification of works completed.

In addition to the above engineering service, we may also serve as Project Managers for the entire house construction project, from planning to handover. This will include tendering for contractors, appointment of sub-contractors, coordinating trades and site activities such that the project is completed as smoothly and as cost-effectively as possible. This role will mean that the client can detach himself from the hassles of the construction project / site works, and it will also ensure that the house is completed as efficiently as possible.

Property Surveys

We undertake surveys of existing buildings and properties on behalf of prospective purchasers, or owners. The surveys are comprehensive visual, non-destructive surveys and serve to identify defects in the building fabric such as weathering defects, structural defects, malfunctioning services, ground problems, etc.

Subsidence Repairs & Loss Assessment for building insurance claims

We have been representing clients in Kerry and Limerick and Clare since 1999 in assessing the damage to their properties caused by subsidence, and in designing remedial solutions and in processing the claims with the insurance companies. We assess the damages caused by burst pipes and flooding and storm / wind damage, etc., and we prepare costs of repairs, and make representations to insurance companies for such claims. We have a well established professional working relationship with insurance companies and loss adjusters.

Engineering service for litigation and court hearings and dispute resolution

Since 1999, Tom Kennedy has provided a service to clients and solicitors as a professional witness in court for litigation work. He has a well established professional working relationship with legal professionals throughout the country.