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• Safety & Health in Excavation Works in Construction

  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

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• The Importance of Geotechnical Site Investigation

  “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 sound

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• (NGS Circular 3 of 2022) – Road Safety Audits and Quality Audits

  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 i

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• Both Science and Softer Skills Needed for 100% Environmental Compliance in the Pharmaceutical Sector

  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 10

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• Expert Consultancy – Part M Compliance

  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 b

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• Green for Micro Programme (GRM)

  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 fi

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• Expert Consultancy – Sustainability in Structural Engineering Design

  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

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• Expert Consultancy – What is a Section 50 Application/Approval?

  The Office of Public Works (OPW) have several regulatory functions under the 1945 Arterial Drainage Act and S.I 122/2010 (Assessment and Management of Flood Risks) Regulations, including Section 50 ap

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• Expert Consultancy – Flood Risk Assessments

  Flooding is a natural process. It occurs when a combination of events, including overflow of riverbanks, coastal storms, and deluges on inadequate drainage systems. A flood presents a risk when the po

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• Expert Consultancy – Active Travel

  Active Travel is the term used to describe travelling under your own energy for a purpose. At its simplest form, it means travelling by walking and cycling. However, given the capital expenditure inve

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