In the second of two articles looking at intelligent buildings, Brian Coogan, Ethos Digital and Stephen Weir, Hereworks, detail how the new roles of Digital Building Consultant (Ethos Digital) and Master System Integrator (Hereworks) help deliver smart, intelligent buildings. At its core, a building’s main function is to provide a structurally-sound and environmentally-controlled space in...Read More

At the recent SEAI Energy Show, a panel of BIM experts (see inset) was challenged to explain how, while digitalisation of the construction process is recognised as the way forward if we are to realise net zero objectives, BIM is the enabling tool that will make it possible. In this special report by Building Services...Read More

As the recent sale of the Hevac Group companies, along with Heat Merchants and Tub & Tiles, to Wolseley marks a new beginning (see page 33), it also signals the end of the English family involvement in the building services engineering sector. Established in 1974 by John English, Hevac was not just part of what...Read More

The Octabuild Builders Merchant Awards, the competition to recognise excellence in the builders’ merchant trade, has moved to an all-island format for 2022. In addition to the coveted Regional and Octabuild Awards, there are five specific category awards to recognise excellence in the areas of Business Management, Customer Service, Sales and Marketing, Community Outreach and...Read More