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
From the 1st of January 2023, it will become essential to carry out Road Safety Audits and Quality Audits on all schemes or works on public roads, or proposed public roads in Ireland. This will also include but will not be limited to cycling, walking or active travel-related projects which are overseen/funded by the Department
As part of a sustainability-conscious industry and with a strong focus on environmental compliance, pharmaceutical companies work with the ORS Environmental Team because we are discreet, we deliver 100% compliance, we work to industry best practice and in accordance with their site rules and we meet their deadlines. Senior Environmental Consultant at ORS, Luke Martin
What is Part M (2010)? In 2010, the Technical Guidance document Part M ‘Access and Use’ was published. Part M (2010) provides guidance on best building practices for adequate access and use of a building and its environs. Part M (2010) also ensures that buildings are designed to be accessible for people of all ranges
testGreen for Micro Programme (GRM) The energy sector has experienced a significant increase in fuel costs over the last twelve months. This has prompted businesses to revaluate their energy use to find ways to reduce energy costs. Small businesses and remote working hubs are being offered the opportunity to cut their emissions and save on