Category: Civil and Structural Engineering

With the pressing need to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy has become an increasingly important topic in recent years  Renewable energy is energy that comes from sources or processes that are constantly replenished, such as wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric power. These sources offer a sustainable alternative to finite and

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BIM or Building Information Modelling, is a process for creating and managing information on a construction project across the project’s lifecycle and is central to the digitisation of the construction industry. Government policy has long been one of the leading drivers for BIM implementation in Ireland with stated objectives including the following.   Cost certainty at

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It is estimated that the built environment in Ireland is responsible for approximately one-third of our national greenhouse gas emissions. The Irish Green Building Council has found that producing and transporting construction materials and constructing buildings and infrastructure account for 11% of our national emissions. Therefore, decarbonizing the construction industry is essential in addressing the

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Cracking is a relatively common feature in all buildings, regardless of age or form of construction. Types and severity of cracking vary widely from cracking in non-structural finishes due to drying and shrinkage of material up to more severe forms which have a destabilising effect on the building structure. This article focuses on cracking which

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Requests for structural condition surveys on properties can come from several sources. The usual candidates include prospective purchasers, property vendors, owners or tenants. The types of properties to be surveyed can range from domestic housing units to retail, industrial or public buildings. A structural condition survey can take many forms and is usually tailored to

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The importance of engineering in refurbishment and fitout projects The successful change of use or refurbishment of existing buildings to facilitate the fitout of retail, commercial, hospitality or healthcare facilities, requires careful planning and coordination. A key to the success of a refurbishment or change of use project is the early establishment of a competent

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Can Lean practices and BIM change how we deliver public buildings in Ireland? In recent years, two major developments have imposed a disruptive change in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. First is a streamlined approach to project and construction management— Lean Construction principles — and second is an adaptive information technology — Building

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