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
There are encouraging signs that the Irish planning system is edging ever more closely to a digitised submissions procedure. A planning pack can consist of thousands of pages, depending on the scale and complexity of the development. A move away from the cumbersome paper submissions process would be most welcome by designers, planners and architects
Mental Health and Wellbeing is now becoming a critical part of the construction industry’s safety culture. Covid-19 has further highlighted how important this is now and for the future. Minor improvements in our well being can increase our ability to lead a more fulfilling life. Keeping Active: Many studies have found that being physically active
The Strategic Housing Development (SHD) process was introduced in 2017 as part of Rebuilding Ireland to help expedite the planning application process and accelerate the delivery of larger housing and student accommodation developments. Developments comprising of over 100 residential units and/or student accommodation comprising 200 or more bed spaces are eligible to go through the
In the event of an emergency, emergency lighting is the first line of escape. This is part of an active fire prevention system and is installed throughout all building types as part of the safety provisions of a building. The emergency lighting system is an integral part of the overall design of a building to
Construction is often regarded as a high hazard industry, with inherent risks and a poorer safety record than other sectors. There can be a long list of construction site hazards, depending on the project type, project stage, construction techniques and safety management system. However, with good design, planning, management and hazard awareness, construction can improve
Value Management may be typically described as an analytical process for developing innovative, holistic approaches to complex projects in a structured way. The design process of a project can be highly complex, technical and can deviate from the direction of the project from the original concept and aspirations of the project sponsor. In construction projects,
What is BCMS? BCMS (Building Control Management System) BCMS is an online platform where documents can be submitted to local authority as recommended by the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations SI 9 of 2014. With more and more local authorities now only accepting applications through the BCMS system, it is important for all parties involved in
What is a Fire Door? A fire-resisting door is often referred to as a fire door which, together with its frame and hardware, allows for the movement of people and goods within a fire compartment wall. A closed fire door restricts fire and the passage of smoke to a predictable level of performance. A complete
Over the past 5 years, ORS has completed in excess of 5,000 inspections of assets on behalf of receivers and financial institutions dealing with insolvency. Because properties differ and not all properties present with the same challenges, the ORS multidisciplinary offering and experience is what sets us apart and allows us to provide a bespoke