Historic buildings present a unique challenge for fire safety design. While modern developments can be designed around current regulations from the outset, protected structures require a careful balance between preserving architectural character and achieving the highest standards of safety.
Bat Roost Surveys: Protecting Wildlife, Guiding Development The ORS Ecology Team carry out Preliminary Bat Roost Assessments (PBRAs) across Ireland to help ensure that proposed developments protect native bat species and comply fully with Irish and EU legislation. All nine resident bat species in Ireland are protected under the Wildlife Acts 1976–2018 and the EU
Key Updates in TGD-B 2024 – What You Need to Know As Ireland’s largest fire safety consultancy, ORS is committed to keeping industry professionals informed of critical regulatory changes. The latest revision of Technical Guidance Document B (TGD-B) 2024, coming into effect on May 1, 2025, introduces several significant updates that will impact fire safety