The Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has announced a competition to design a new Bord Gáis building in Dublin.

The open, two-stage competition for the architectural design of the building will see the design of a new Bord Gáis Networks Distribution control Centre at Dubber Cross, Finglas, Dublin.

Bord Gáis Networks (BGN), a division of Bord Gáis, is responsible for the maintenance and operations of the gas network in Ireland.

The services provided include safety and emergency response, pipeline service laying and modification, and meter installations and alterations.

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BGN intends to vacate existing leased premises and move the new, well designed building at the Dubber Cross site to accommodate all the principal functions carried out by the organisation.

The target construction budget for the project is €17.5 million, exclusive of VAT and professional fees.

The competition site has an area of approximately 3.2 acres and is located on St Margaret's Road, which branches off the North Road to the east and provides access to a number of business and industrial parks.

The competition is open to architects holding a qualification listed in the E.C. Architects Directive 85/384/EEC or equivalent.

For further information or for a registration form is available in the Competition section of the RIAI website: www.riai.ie

(JM)