Dublin’s rapid-build homes face defects and costly delays

A report into Dublin’s modular housing developments reveals serious flaws, including fire safety defects, damp, and lack of oversight, contributing to a €39.4 million cost overrun. The projects, meant to address housing shortages with quicker builds, encountered issues such as sub-standard construction methods and poor monitoring, particularly after the homes were transported to site. While modern construction methods were intended to streamline the process, the projects highlighted the need for greater expertise, oversight, and planning to meet quality standards.

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