Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) have been a major focus of basic and applied research in industry and academia for over a decade now, maturing from an early vision of ultra-small, randomly-deployed sensor nodes for niche applications, to a more grounded view of planned deployments in commercially-relevant scenarios. WSNs offer a compelling solution for accurate sensing...Read More

Having worked for Varming Consulting Engineers in Dublin for over 10 years, the time was right for me to make a move to another company. I really enjoyed my time in Varming and it was hard to leave, having worked my way up from a junior to senior engineer, and being supported by them every...Read More

Des Prendergast, Euro Gas and Gerry Tobin, Davies riding the waves on their way out to Lambay Island courtesy of Eamon McGrattan. Group inspects Lambay Island plumbing! Lambay Island could soon become an exclusive hideaway for wealthy holidaymakers after plans to modernise it were recently given the green light. Earlier this year Fingal County Council...Read More

Don’t devalue your products or services While politicians and some media commentators – none of whom actually run a business themselves – will try and tell you that “the recession is over”, you know better. It is still very difficult out there. That said, there is a noticeable improvement across all building services market segments, be it industrial, commercial or domestic. New-build is definitely...Read More