CMG Building and Design Awards 2010 Application Form

Presented By: Paolo Spinelli Marketing Tel: +353 (0)45 484040 Email: pspinelli@murphysurveys.ie

CMG Construction Consultant / Surveyor of the Year 2010

Table of Contents
1. 2. One Step Ahead Projects 2.1 2.2 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Limerick Tunnel Malahide Estuary Bridge

Customer Satisfaction Sustainability Partnerships Latest Innovations Health and Safety Training A Good Employer Growth Strategy

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CMG Construction Consultant / Surveyor of the Year 2010

1. One Step Ahead

For more than 27 years Murphy Surveys has been a pioneer of innovative surveying solutions leading the market with over 25 different services for any survey requirement. Our commitment to innovation has led us to always be one step ahead and develop new solutions for existing and potential needs. For instance, in response to more frequent and disruptive floods we have recently introduced the Flood Survey Team with highly experienced hydrographic, geographic and geophysical surveyors who attend flood sites 24/7 to gather vital data to manage the flood, prevent damage and casualties and assist re-construction.

2. Projects
Murphy Surveys has been involved in hundreds of major and minor projects in the last 12 months within many sectors including: Railway Education Industrial Utilities Conservation Residential

For the purpose of this application it is worth mentioning the following projects.

2.1 Limerick Tunnel

At a cost of over 500 million, the Limerick Tunnel is one of the largest projects in Ireland. The National Road Authority instructed us to ensure that everything was built as designed and tolerances were respected. Multiple site control and setting-out surveys were carried out for 12 bridges, 10km of road and the tunnel. The accuracy required on parts of the tunnel structure (+/- 0.5mm tolerance), was a surveying challenge. It reminded us that without the knowledge of geometrical and arithmetical laws not even the newest technology can fulfil such requirements (under field conditions). What the equipment can not do per standard configuration can be achieved by using angle measurement. Our approach was unique in the way we used new equipment combined with old techniques, which are nowadays nearly forgotten in order to achieve the highest results.
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CMG Construction Consultant / Surveyor of the Year 2010

2.2 Malahide Estuary Bridge

In August 2009, a 20-metre section of the viaduct across Malahide Estuary collapsed, narrowly avoiding tragedy. An emergency team was called upon to begin high-level monitoring to establish the causes of the accident, prevent further damage and assist re-construction. In 24 hours a full Laser Topographic survey of the area was carried out. Monitoring equipment was then installed and Hydrographic surveys and monitoring carried out. To overcome the unique surveying requirements, we developed bespoke sea-water resistant tilt sensors and cables in collaboration with our long-term partner Geodata. Working closely with the Irish National Rail Network engineers Murphy Surveys prevented further damage and casualties by stopping the re-construction when the vibrations caused by heavy duty machinery exceeded the safety requirements.

3. Customer Satisfaction
At Murphy Surveys we developed a Customer Care Policy that sets out clear standards of service and regularly reviews performance. We provide clear information about our services, which is readily accessible. All enquiries and complaints are dealt with in a prompt manner. Clients and prospects are regularly consulted and based on their feedback we improve our offerings. We recently commissioned a market research to investigate the value proposition within clients and prospects to further improve our services.

Global House, Kilcullen Business Campus, Kilcullen, Co Kildare, Ireland Tel + 353 45 484040 Fax + 353 45 484040 Email: info@murphysurveys.ie

CMG Construction Consultant / Surveyor of the Year 2010

4.

Sustainability

It is Murphy Surveys policy not only to operate in compliance with the legislation, but also lead the industry and set an example in sustainability matters. Due to the nature of our business, sensible and responsible environmental management is a matter for our local operations: each facility is expected to operate in an environmentally friendly manner and each employee to work toward these goals.

5. Partnerships
Murphy Surveys has a positive attitude towards partnerships when they are beneficial for every party involved and they play an important role in the companys growth strategy. Joint-venture agreements are frequent when we merge forces with building/engineering contractors to offer the most cost-effective solution for contracts and tenders. It is through our partnership with Geodata that we developed our sophisticated monitoring systems.

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Latest Innovations

In the last 12 months Murphy Surveys launched the ultimate innovation in the area of flood management. Murphys Flood Survey Team is a highly experienced team of hydrographic, geophysical and topographical surveyors who attend flood sites at short notice and gather vital data to manage and prevent damage, and assist repair.

7. Health and Safety

At Murphy Surveys we recognise that people are our greatest asset. We are committed to guaranteeing safe work places, equipment and procedures. We continually improve such standards by eliminating accidents and ill-health. The Company H&S Statement is reviewed annually and regularly brought to employees attention through communications and training. Our attention to H&S issues reflects on operations: as illustrated in the Malahide Bridge case study, works were stopped to avoid injuries or casualties, despite the pressure from many parts.

Global House, Kilcullen Business Campus, Kilcullen, Co Kildare, Ireland Tel + 353 45 484040 Fax + 353 45 484040 Email: info@murphysurveys.ie

CMG Construction Consultant / Surveyor of the Year 2010

8.

Training

We at Murphy Surveys value our employees and invest in their development. New employees are trained by senior qualified surveyors before they are allowed on site. Training is regularly provided to improve skills and maintain high levels of knowledge and performance.

9. A Good Employer
We are an energetic and creative team, dedicated to high standards of performance and excellence. We value each of our employees and we think that employees are more productive when happy. Therefore we welcome any form of development, both professional and personal.

10. Growth Strategy

For the next 12 months we will be implementing a Market Penetration Strategy within the Irish market by consolidating our position, and a Market Development Strategy by exporting our business model to the UK, where many opportunities are increasing due to the Olympics in 2012. These are expected to generate a flow of public and private infrastructure investments. Despite the adverse economic climate, at Murphy Surveys we are confident that the future is bright and we look forward to it!

Global House, Kilcullen Business Campus, Kilcullen, Co Kildare, Ireland Tel + 353 45 484040 Fax + 353 45 484040 Email: info@murphysurveys.ie