An important part of sustainable building is in the smart use of natural resources, and perhaps the most vital is strengthening the performance of a building throughout its life cycle. Along with the risks of climate change, there is also an increase of challenging ... READ MORE
Electrical engineering services involve many things essential to the safety, comfort and functionality of a building whether they are residential, commercial, or industrial. Lighting Lighting has been shown to have a greater importance than was previously ... READ MORE
In Ireland, and throughout the world, technology has evolved to a level of sophistication that helps us solve the issues we face in the modern world, and the building industry is no different, it too has also greatly benefited from recent technical developments. ... READ MORE
Europe has become a leader in sustainable building, with initiatives to develop a more unified approach to environmental concerns, through modern technology and digital construction. Along with this unified approach to sustainable building practices, the European ... READ MORE
There is a strong BIM environment in Ireland, cultivating real change and progress towards a sustainable future. (http://www.cita.ie/) To meet the goal of creating a global standard, the building industry worldwide needs a reliable means of sharing digital information ... READ MORE
Until the recent growth of technology, buildings were designed largely with traditional methods involving two-dimensional drawings and blueprints. This simpler approach meant that many errors or miscalculations were not discovered until the structure was already ... READ MORE
Building Service Engineers play several different roles when it comes to building construction, design, and planning. These services are utilised for many different types of building projects including commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, industrial plants, and ... READ MORE
Building Information Modelling, also known as BIM, helps to integrate the design and construction processes. BIM has many advantages. It can reduce costs and increase productivity. It can also improve the building environment and reduce costly mistakes. It is ... READ MORE
According to the latest survey conducted by the European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Associations (EFCA), developments in this industry are improving throughout Europe, from Italy to Ireland. The Task Group at the EFCA produces a bi-annual report based on ... READ MORE
Diversity and teamwork are fundamental in creating great architecture. From the architects to the interior designers, consulting and structural engineers to landscape designers, successful and sustainable buildings are developed by a team of these experts. With ... READ MORE