Feasibility & Concept Design

Reducing Risk Before Major Investment

Major capital projects begin with clarity. PEMCAS works with you at the earliest stage to validate project viability, identify constraints, and establish a clear path from concept to construction—reducing risk before significant investment is committed.

What We Deliver at Feasibility Stage

Site Suitability & Constraints Analysis

Process Mapping & Capacity Modelling

Utility Demand Forecasting

Preliminary Layouts & Space Planning

High-Level CAPEX Estimates

Programme & Risk Assessment

Concept Design Development

Multidisciplinary Coordination Architectural, structural, MEP, and process engineering working side-by-side to optimise buildability and performance.

Initial Structural & Civil Assessments Foundation requirements, site drainage, access roads, and external works scoping.

Building Services Strategy HVAC, electrical distribution, fire protection, and process utilities designed for compliance and operational efficiency.

Energy & Sustainability Considerations Embedding energy efficiency, renewable integration, and ESG considerations from the outset.

Regulatory Pathway Mapping Advising on planning permission, Building Control (Amendment) Regulations (BC(A)R), Fire Safety Certificates, Disability Access Certificates, and EPA licensing where applicable.

Risk Reduction Before Investment

Poorly scoped projects cost more, take longer, and create operational headaches. PEMCAS’s integrated feasibility and concept design services eliminate the coordination gaps, design clashes, and regulatory surprises that derail projects later.

By involving all disciplines early, we identify potential issues—site constraints, utility shortfalls, regulatory obstacles—before they become expensive problems. The result: fewer redesigns, faster approvals, and greater confidence in your CAPEX investment.

Irish Regulatory
& Planning Context

PEMCAS has extensive experience navigating Ireland’s planning and regulatory environment, including:

Planning Permission under Irish local authorities, including pre-planning consultations
Building Regulations (BC(A)R) compliance and Assigned Certifier coordination
Fire Safety Certification and Disability Access Certification applications
EPA Licensing for industrial and manufacturing facilities
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) requirements and grant support pathways
Ireland’s Climate Action Plan alignment for energy efficiency and decarbonisation