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• Introduction to DAC

  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 sta

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• The Link Between Community & Renewable Energy Generation

  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 ai

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• Fire Stopping with Cavity Barriers

  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 introd

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• OUT OF ORDER! Is your lift delaying your project?

  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 on

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• Planned Preventative Maintenance

  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 itâ

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• Flood Modelling

  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

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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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