This is the first in a series of six articles examining the skills shortages in the construction sector, the energy efficiency gaps widening as a result of the lack of skills, and how digital transformation can help address these by changing the system. The author is Paul McCormack (right), Innovation Manager, Belfast Metropolitan College. The...Read More
Historically, building standards have been founded on established air quality metrics mainly based on concentrations of contaminants. However, there is a potential change on the horizon, as articulated in the recent report from the ASHRAE Standing Standard Project Committee on Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Residential Buildings (62.2). Simon Jones (above), founder, Air...Read More
Directives and standards to reduce energy in commercial buildings have set challenges for building services engineers to overcome. Complex design systems and modelling tools are now used to create new super-efficient installations with impressive results but, are they comfortable? Michael Curran, CIBSE Ireland and Head of Building Services, Energy and Utilities at the University of...Read More
Condair has appointed Desmond Colbourne (pictured) as a service engineer based in Dublin, supporting Condair’s humidifier and dehumidifier customers across Ireland. Desmond has over 18 years’ experience as a field service engineer, having worked with companies such as Intel, Seagate and Danaher. Tony Tullett, Service Director at Condair, welcomed Desmond to the Condair service team....Read More
Sean Campbell has been appointed Technical Services Manager at Mitsubishi Electric. Sean has been with the company for many years and has held various senior positions, including his most recent of Heating Product Manager. The Technical Services Manager is a new role that combines both pre-sales and after-sales support under the same umbrella. This will...Read More
Engineering encompasses a wide range of disciplines and offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications. This article delves into the personal journey of young mechanical engineer, Finn Quinlan, who worked as an intern in Arup before recently returning to UCD to complete his masters. He outlines here why he selected engineering, sheds...Read More
PM Group recently marked 50 years in business with a celebratory event held in the Gravity Bar at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin. It was one of many events being held across the Group’s worldwide company network and was attended by clients, friends and trade partners. Established in 1973 by Brian Kearney and Jim Walsh,...Read More
CIBSE and the Lighting Industry Association (LIA) have joined forces to introduce an innovative product verification scheme aimed at promoting circular economy practices within the lighting industry. This scheme, known as the TM66 Assured, will provide independent verification of lighting manufacturers’ circularity claims, ensuring accuracy and credibility The TM66 Assured product verification scheme, developed by...Read More
Sean Kelly, MEP and senior member of the EU’s Energy Committee, says a neighbourhood approach is essential in our pursuit of energy efficiency. Looking at scale rather than just individual building level offers additional ways to reach ecological, climate, energy usage and social goals in the building sector. These ways are not available with a...Read More
In the latest issue of Building Services Engineering Franziska Mohr, Policy and Communication Adviser, European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Association (EFCA), says engineers must completely rethink the technical profile of physical structures to minimise their ecological impact. Furthermore, she believes that consulting engineers have the knowledge and expertise to adapt to climate change, reinforce resilience,...Read More
