The Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors of Ireland (APHCI) is undergoing a significant restructuring to amplify its national presence and influence within the industry. This move coincides with the appointment of David Gilroy as its new chief executive officer (CEO) and the establishment of a crucial strategic partnership. David Gilroy brings extensive experience...Read More
Dylan Ryan of Eurogas has taken up the role of Chair of the CIBSE Young Engineers Network (YEN), succeeding Ryan Loney of Callaghan, RED Engineering Design. CIBSE YEN offers valuable support to early-career engineers within their first decade of practice, providing both local and international connections to foster long-term success in the building services industry....Read More
Leading heating technology manufacturer Grant has announced the launch of its next-generation air-source heat pump – the Grant Aerona R290. Representing an investment of €2.4 Million the new Grant Aerona R290 heat pump was designed in Ireland, specifically for the Irish and UK climate and is already proving itself to be in another league...Read More
After a remarkable 35-year career with Wilo Ireland and a distinguished 45-year career in the industry, Managing Director Derek Elton retired at the end of January. Reflecting on his journey, Derek stated, “It’s been incredibly rewarding to witness the remarkable growth and evolution of Wilo Ireland during my tenure. From my initial engagement in 1989...Read More
Mitsubishi Electric Europe BV has announced that it has concluded an agreement with Irish air-conditioning installation and maintenance company, Crystal Air Holdings Limited, to acquire all of the shares in the company. Crystal Air’s sector expertise paired with its installation and maintenance capabilities will boost Mitsubishi Electric’s strategic business offering and ensure the company is...Read More
Conor McGinn, Managing Director of sustainability building consultancy, SystemCore, discusses the importance of energy retrofits and asset rejuvenation. He details how an existing building can significantly reduce its embodied carbon emissions by reusing the existing structure and aligning with the principles of a circular economy. I undertook my first sustainable retrofit in 2012 with the...Read More
EVHACS, the innovative Irish company known for creating the world’s first integrated heat pump and EV charger, has appointed Órlaith Gillen as its new Senior Technical Sales Engineer. EVHACS leads the charge in sustainable technology by offering a versatile platform that seamlessly integrates electric vehicle charging with heat pumps and air conditioning systems. This innovative...Read More
In EFCA’s last article, we gave an initial analysis of the EU elections and reflected on what the impact of the hard-right leaning grouping of parties in the European Parliament might mean for legislation aimed at improving sustainability in the built environment. Since then, the new European Parliament started its term and took a summer...Read More
For several years the market for heat pumps has been booming in Europe, but the most recent figures show a significant slowdown of heat pump deployment across Europe. However, Ireland seems to be bucking that trend with increased sales numbers across 2023. Building Services Engineering recently spoke with Enrique Vilamitjana, Managing Director at Panasonic Heating,...Read More
The CIBSE touch rugby tournament, sponsored by Lindab, proved a huge success with a number of new teams participating in this year’s event. Held once again at Coolmine RFC, the occasion was quite competitive but played out in a friendly and fun-filled atmosphere. It was all the more enjoyable that the evening was warm and...Read More
