CIBSE International President Fiona Cousins addressed attendees at the CIBSE Ireland breakfast and networking event as industry leaders gathered to explore sustainable building practices and envision the future of the built environment. Stephen Weir, Outgoing Chair, CIBSE Ireland, writes. On Thursday, 13 March, CIBSE Ireland had the pleasure of hosting a truly insightful...Read More
Mihai Barcanescu, Policy Manager, EFCA, writes that the European Commission’s new 2025 Work Programme unveils ambitious policy and legislative plans, promising significant changes and opportunities for the consulting engineering sector, from cutting red tape to tackling climate change and the digital revolution. ‘Moving forward together: A bolder, simpler, faster Union’ is the motto under...Read More
– Towards streamlined and accessible refrigeration apprenticeships and training Margaret Rafter, Consultant Sales Engineer, Mitsubishi Electric Europe, is the newly elected President of the Institute of Refrigeration Ireland (IRI). She speaks with Building Services Engineering about the importance of STEM education, refrigeration as a career opportunity, and the central role that refrigeration manufacturers and...Read More
– The Light Approach Gavin Edwards, Chair of Lighting Association Ireland, urges legislators, statutory bodies, architects and consulting engineers to look at lighting with a fresh perspective. While the SEAI Energy in Ireland report published in December 2024 showed that energy-related emissions decreased by 8.3% in 2023, Ireland still needs to dramatically increase the...Read More
– A new US administration: What now for Europe’s competitiveness With the new US administration’s agenda being rolled out, Sue Arundale, Director General of the European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Associations (EFCA), examines what impact this might have on Europe’s agenda over the next four years. Following the changes in the US administration in...Read More
AI FrameworkExcitement around artificial intelligence (AI) has reached the building sector, with applications now found in architectural design, building modelling and in market valuation. Given that people spend approximately 90% of their lives indoors, buildings have the potential to significantly enhance people’s health and wellbeing, writes Jodie Pimentel, Chief Counsel, International WELL Building Institute PBC...Read More
Ireland has a legally-binding target of net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. Energy efficiency and renewable technologies have become priorities in EU policy and legislation, and the decarbonisation of heat is a key part of the government’s plans to achieve our targets. Here Paula Lynch, SEAI’S Programme Manager, Business Supports – SSRH, explains the support options...Read More
As an Irish engineer who spent over six years living in Australia and became a dual citizen, I have an appreciation of what both nations do well and areas where we could improve collaboration. For example, as a Waterford native, I strongly believe that the “Waterford Blaa” would be an excellent addition to an Australian...Read More
After 47 years in the industry, Jim Wheatley of McKeon Group has decided to step down and enjoy his retirement. Widely-known and respected both within McKeon Group and the industry at large, Jim is a keen advocate for continuous education, up-skilling and mentoring. More than anything else he believes that clear and honest communication is...Read More
Elections, elections, elections … Have you had enough yet? How many times have we heard this year that, across the world, there are more national and other elections in 2024 than ever before? Do these elections really matter? How do they impact the consulting engineering sector? The European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Associations (EFCA) thinks...Read More
