The groundworks package in Maynooth consisted of ground and civils works for MEIC. The package consisted of the following elements:

- Bulk excavation, Formation of new site levels

- Drainage works, Footpaths & pavements

- Kerbing & paving, Site hoarding

MCB Civils completed the task of the bulk excavation of the site and reducing the existing levels of the site to new formation level prior to foundation excavations, materials disposed off site to licensed landfill. Foundation excavations, blinding, reinforced concrete footings placed to take ground floor slab with pre-cast concrete wall and floor construction to expedite programme. Site services and drainage works were also conducted by MCB Civils with all Siteworks finishes to roads paths & pavements.

These works formed part of a Rapid School buildings project for MEIC works were conducted when the school was still in operation which meant MCB Civils had to take special precautions to ensure the job was conducted safely.