Job Overview As part of the next stage of its development and expansion, the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) is seeking an experienced and highly organized Office Manager, reporting directly to the CEO. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth efficient operation of our organisation, allowing our team of sustainability […]
Change Maker – driving renovation for SMEs
We are looking for a change maker to create transformative change in the attitude of SME to renovating their properties. WHO IS THE IRISH GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL? The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) was established in 2011 as an independent, non-profit membership organization to provide leadership in transforming to a sustainable built environment. Affiliated with […]
We are hiring – Project manager -Renovation for SMEs
We are seeking an experienced project manager to lead one of our flagship projects driving renovation in the SME sector. WHO IS THE IRISH GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL? The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) was established in 2011 as an independent, non-profit membership organisation, to provide leadership in the transformation to a sustainable built environment. It […]
Irish Green Building Council launched its Pre-Budget Submission for Budget 2023
The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) launched today its Pre-Budget submission for Budget 2023. The document sets out a series of recommendations to decarbonise Ireland’s built environment, while addressing the housing crisis and rising energy costs. Pat Barry, CEO at the Irish Green Building Council said: “Climate change, the housing crisis and energy costs are […]
Arup commits to net zero across global operations by 2030
Arup has committed to achieving net zero emissions across its entire operations by 2030, covering everything from the energy used in offices to goods and services purchased. To achieve this, the firm has set a target to reduce its scope 1, 2 and 3 global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30 per cent within the next five years from a 2018 baseline. The target, validated […]
World Green Building Week 2020 (21-25 Sept) Schedule
To celebrate World Green Building Week 2020, the IGBC has put together a series of free lunchtime webinars showcasing exciting new green buildings and exploring hot topics in construction, we are hosting a high-level workshop on identifying actions to fully decarbonised our built environment and we have partnered with GBCI to bring you a self-guided […]
Are you interested in driving Life Cycle Carbon and Circularity in construction in Ireland? We are hiring.
Technical lead on Construction LCA Instead of changing one building at a time why not use your knowledge to lead the transition to Net Zero Carbon buildings for the whole of Ireland! WHO IS THE IRISH GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL? The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) was established in 2011 as an independent, non-profit membership organisation, […]
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IGBC trains eleven auditors in iBRoad Building Renovation Passport
The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) welcomed eleven auditors for training in the iBRoad Building Renovation Passport software in January. After an extensive renew of available Building Renovation Passports, the IGBC found that the iBRoad tool, which is was developed as part of an Horizon 2020 project, was most suited to pilot in Ireland because […]
What is in the election manifestos for Green Building?
What is in the election manifestos for Green Building? Last week we issued a manifesto to all political parties in which we set out key actions to implement in Government in the next 5 years. This included the importance of strengthening the planning system and moving beyond energy efficiency to regulate or incentivise a truly […]
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SMARTPLY Oriented Strand Boards (OSB) – EPDIE-19-17 has been published
We are delighted to announce that MEDITE SMARPLY has published a new EPD under our programme, EPD Ireland: SMARTPLY Oriented Strand Boards (OSB) – EPDIE-19-17. The new EPD replaces the seven separate declarations previously produced by the company under EPD Ireland: OSB2 (EPDIE 18-01), OSB3 (EPDIE 18-02), OSB3 T&G (EPDIE 18-03), FLAME RETARDANT (FR) OSB3 […]
Irish Green Building Council launches zero carbon standard for Home Builders
Thursday, 7th November: The Irish Green Building Council launched a zero-carbon standard for new homes at the Better Homes conference today. The new standard will enable Irish Home builders to offer certified zero carbon homes to home buyers.
Leading Irish Home Builder Lioncor in association with Irish Green Building Council to transform green homes market
Home Builder Lioncor announce a 3-year strategic partnership with Irish Green Building Council to help drive demand for greener new homes.
Built environment stakeholders recommend integration of whole life carbon criteria into European policy
On Tuesday 08th October 2019, a coalition of over 30 organisations working in the buildings and construction sector have signed an open letter to the European Commission outlining their view on the transformative potential that the Level(s) framework can play in mainstreaming sustainable buildings and deliver on key European environmental, economic and social goals.
Devyn
We are sorry to share the sad news of the death of our dear friend and colleague Devyn Olson-Sawyer on 17th September 2019.
IGBC’s letter to Government on the termination of the SEAI deep energy retrofit support
date 16th August 2019 Subject: Urgent need to provide certainty on the future of home energy renovation in Ireland Dear Taoiseach, Following SEAI’s unexpected announcement of the discontinuation of its deep retrofit pilot programme this week, the Irish Green Building Council is asking the government to reiterate its full commitment to home energy renovation and […]
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