UNDERSTANDING INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MEASUREMENT STANDARDS The new International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS) for commercial office space have become mandatory for the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI). They apply to members operating in this area since February 2016. The new RICS Property Measurement Professional Statement, stipulates that gross internal area (GIA) will be the standard
Are we prepared for increased flood severity across Europe? The increasing severity of flood events is both a global and national issue. In Northern Kyushu, Japan 670,000 people were ordered to evacuate their homes at the end of August 2019 due to flooding. The impact has been felt in Ireland too. In recent years significant
Muscovite mica presenting serious risk to homeowners In recent years the presence of excessive quantities of muscovite mica in blockwork has affected up to 5,700 dwellings across the country, most notably in Co. Donegal and Mayo. Having first come to public knowledge in 2013, the issue has caused a considerable amount of stress and anxiety
nZEB and non-domestic buildings Under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, EU Member States must ensure that all new buildings are “Nearly Zero Energy Buildings” (nZEB) by 31st December 2020 and that all new buildings occupied and owned by public bodies are designed to nZEB standard after the 31st December 2018. The implementation of Part
Energy Management Standard ISO 50001:2018 2018 has seen the publication of the revised ISO 50001:2018 Energy management standard by The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). But what does this mean for organisations currently certified under ISO 50001:2011 and organisations undertaking their ISO 50001 certification journey in the coming year. The two main aims of the
Visual Contrasts and TGD Part M Compliance TGD Part M (Disability Access) aims to foster an inclusive approach to the design and construction of the built environment. The requirements of Part M (M1 – M4) aim to ensure that regardless of age, size or disability buildings are accessible and usable. Visual contrasts between elements assist
ENERGY AUDITING TO SI 426 – LEGAL OBLIGATION June 2018 has set a new defining moment in the path to Europe’s ambition of low carbon economy by 2050. A new financially binding renewable energy target for the EU of 32% by 2030 has now been agreed. This agreement also has an upwards revision clause which will
Construction Products Regulation (CPR) Technical Guidance Document Part D (TGD D) provides guidance in relation to Part D of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations. It relates to materials and workmanship as inserted by the Building Regulations Part D Amendment 2013 (S.I. No. 224 of 2013). To ensure the quality of materials used in
Assigned Certifier – What is it and how will they benefit my project? Building Control Amendment Regulations S.I. No. 9/2014 The Building Control System aims to ensure the safety of people within the built environment and is centred on the Building Control Acts 1990 to 2014 which provides for the making of Building Regulations and