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
Friday, 28 June marked the beginning of a new era in Ecodesign as the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) was published in the Official Journal of the EU. Following on from the European Commission’s legislative proposal in March 2022, EU co-legislators – the European Parliament and the Council of the EU – spent over...Read More
“We need long-term pull rather than a short-term push” — Following his recent appointment as Chairman of the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC), Pat Lehane, Editor, Building Services Engineering spoke with Henrik Juhl Hansen, about the challenges ahead and the key issues he wants the industry to address. PL: Congratulations on your election as...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
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
