Air dispersion modelling is the mathematical representation of pollutant movement and the diffusion processes from industrial air emission sources which occur in the atmosphere under predefined conditions. Air dispersion modelling is commonly used to predict the concentration of downstream ground-level pollutants from industrial sources in the surrounding environment in terms of air quality. Air dispersion
Introduction to Accessibility Buildings should be designed to be easy for people to use and reflect that all people experience changes in their levels of ability as they progress through different stages of life. It is essential for designers to consider all of the potential users of buildings throughout the design process to avoid the
Irelands communities are leading the way of change in answer to the climate emergency, particularly in how they influence energy, with the benefits of reducing dependency on fossil fuels, improving air quality, and creating opportunities to develop systems that can financially support sustainable initiatives identified through Energy Master Planning. One such mechanism that can help
Generally in masonry buildings, the materials used for wall constructions have good inherent fire resistance or are not combustible at all. Secondary layers of fire protection, which inevitably introduce voids and air gaps are not usually required. Combustible materials can be included within a masonry wall cavity providing all the provisions for cavity barriers have
There has been a shift in urban construction from traditional horizontal to vertical buildings. Design and compliance of the mechanism to travel within these buildings is not as straight forward as one might think. The passenger lift, central to the functionality of the building, can cause an obstacle to meeting completion deadlines of the entire
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) is a proven approach to maximising the life of your building assets, including the various systems and plant within. When a PPM strategy is employed, whether it’s time or condition-based, it allows for the required maintenance of the building to be scheduled ahead of time, on an ongoing basis over the
What is Flood Modelling? Floods are a significant natural hazard that can lead to loss of life and income and have adverse economic and social impacts. Flood risk management is the process of reducing these negative impacts. In Ireland, Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) are carried out in accordance with The Planning System and Flood Risk
Excavations are an essential part of the construction process and can be one of the most hazardous tasks. Excavation works must be planned, managed, coordinated and supervised to ensure the safety and health of workers and the public. In the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (SHWW) Act 2005, there is a requirement to identify,
“You pay for a site investigation whether you undertake one or not” this was my third-level soil mechanics lecturer’s favourite phrase. I remember thinking at that time that it sounded logical although maybe a bit exaggerated. However, it was not until I began my career consulting engineering that I fully began to appreciate how accurate