The Energy Performance of Building Directive was enacted in 2002, which when transposed into Irish law, instigated the role of Building Energy Rating (BER) Assessor. Here, Stephen McGovern (right), Cork Energy Consultancy and Chair of the BER Assessors’ Association, reveals just how essential BER assessors are to the energy, carbon and sustainability goals set by...Read More
On 3 May last over 300 building professionals gathered in Croke Park for the IGBC Annual Conference “Build Green Now” to discuss the future of construction and the built environment, and what is required to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. Opening the conference, Pat Barry, CEO of the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC), stressed the...Read More
In a nation known for its rain, Ireland’s skies are now shining brighter than ever with the promise of solar energy. In just a few short years, solar power has transformed from hero to zero, becoming a significant player in Ireland’s energy landscape. In May 2023, solar energy contributed a remarkable 10% to the country’s...Read More
Earlier this year at a time when a plethora of requests were being published for an initiative to solve the imminent water emergency, the European Commission abandoned the Water Resilience Initiative. EFCA was only one of the Federations that was dismayed by this move, which was purely political. Sensitive to the timing in the run...Read More
Several long-standing and valued stalwarts within the Lawler Group have recently been promoted to director level positions. Firstly, Brian O’Hanrahan, Denis Phelan, James Long and Raymond Breen have been appointed directors within Lawler Consulting. Their shared 90 years of service with the company has been a significant contribution towards its success to date. The appointments...Read More
How do we change the conversation around carbon, from being perceived as a global liability to a valuable resource? This is the question posed by Rachel A Meidl, Fellow in energy and sustainability at Rice University’s Baker Institute, in the latest issue of Building Services Engineering. The transformation of carbon is the life-blood of all...Read More
