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
Understanding Visual Contrast and Accessibility Requirements 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 people,
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.
TDG Part D and Materials and Workmanship Requirements 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
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
Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM’s) in the Construction industry Asbestos material is considered a deadly carcinogen and widely encountered in the construction industry. IOSH’s No Time to Lose Campaign estimates “Every year, well over 100,000 people die across the globe from an asbestos-related disease, yet an estimated 125 million are still exposed at work annually”. The
What is the Role of a PSDP and When is it Required? The role of the Project Supervisor for the Design Process (PSDP) is a legal requirement and must be undertaken to coordinate the health and safety considerations from project initiation to handover. As experts in providing the PSDP role, we influence safety on a