Author: Marion Jammet While Irish and EU policies have made the energy renovation of buildings a priority[1], the rate of energy renovation remains low. Several studies have shown that cost and energy savings are not the only factors driving energy renovation in the residential sector[2]. The “Reviewing the Co-Benefits of Energy Efficiency in an Irish […]
Research Reveals Critical Skills Shortages Threatening Ireland’s Climate Targets
Dublin, 23rd October 2023 –The EU-LIFE funded Build Up Skills Ireland 2030 initiative has identified significant skills and labour shortages in the built environment sector. The study highlights how this challenges Ireland in reaching its climate targets and points out possible solutions. The research, led by Technological University of the Shannon, found the construction industry […]
#BuildingLife: Setting the foundations for a zero carbon future – Eugene O’Shea, Walls
Walls Construction CEO and IGBC #BuildingLife Ambassador Eugene O’Shea discusses the contractor’s expanding portfolio of work and the steps it is taking to reduce the carbon footprint of its projects, particularly in data-centre construction. The full interview is available in Irish Construction News September 2023 (Housing Special). Walls Construction CEO Eugene O’Shea led the team […]
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 […]
World Green Building Week 2023: A Showcase of Sustainability and Innovation
Last week, we celebrated our annual World Green Building Week, an event that serves as collective inspiration for transitioning towards a more sustainable built environment. Throughout the week, we engaged in a series of enlightening activities and discussions to show how we can drive and accelerate this transition, together. Webinars to Kickstart the Week Our […]
*CLOSED* IGBC’s Net Zero Carbon Definitions – Have your say!
CONSULTATION CLOSED National and international drivers are promoting the achievement of Net Zero Carbon (NZC) emissions from the built environment. Most notable are legislation that will be driven by the revision of the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), requiring NZC performance to be achieved by all new buildings by 2030, and by all […]
Irish Green Building Council Hosts Week-Long Event to Promote Sustainable Building Practices
Monday, 11th September: The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) is launching today a week of live and online events to show how we can accelerate the transition to a more sustainable and resource efficient built environment. After a summer filled with severe storms, floods, and wildfires across Europe, the urgency to address climate change has […]
Ireland to harness the power of green procurement with the CO2 Performance Ladder
Dublin, 28/08/2023 – The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) have launched a pilot of the highly successful CO2 Performance Ladder in Ireland. The first tender has been published by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), with other contracting authorities expecting to use the CO2 Performance Ladder over the coming months. The Government of Ireland’s annual public sector […]
We are looking for a Policy & Advocacy Officer
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. The IGBC is made up of the most progressive organisations working in the Irish Property and construction sector. It is affiliated […]
#BuildingLife: Addressing climate change and tackling energy poverty at the same time – Ciarán Cuffe
First published in Passive House Plus, issue 45 In this new #BuildingLife blog post, Ciarán Cuffe, Member of the European Parliament (MEP), and Rapporteur for the proposed revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), tell us more about the campaign, the EPBD recast, and why he is supporting #BuildingLife. Why did you choose to […]
World Green Building Week 2023 | 11th-15th September | Schedule of Events
This year’s theme of World Green Building Week is #BuildingTheTransition. It is time to embrace change and new solutions to secure an energy-efficient, regenerative and just future for all. World Green Building Week (WGBW) is the world’s largest campaign to accelerate sustainable built environments across the globe. Organised by World Green Building Council, it is […]
IGBC’s CEO, Pat Barry, elected Chair of World Green Building Council’s European Regional Network
We are happy to share that Pat Barry, CEO of the Irish Green Building Council, has been appointed as the Chair of the European Regional Network (ERN) of the World Green Building Council for the next two years. The ERN is a community comprising over 20 national Green Building Councils and nearly 5,000 members across […]
Irish Green Building Council launched its Pre-Budget Submission
Tuesday, 25th July 2023: Last week, the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) submitted its pre-budget submission. The document sets out a series of recommendations to decarbonise Ireland’s built environment while tackling the housing crisis and addressing the issue of inflation in construction. Pat Barry, CEO of the Irish Green Building Council said: “EPA figures released […]
Design4Zero – Moving to a design for performance based approach for Ireland’s Built Environment
The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) and the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) have joined forces on a joint programme of research, support tools, guidance and up-skilling of professionals to address the much-needed decarbonisation of our built environment. Design4Zero is funded by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) under its National […]
John Paul Construction is hiring a Sustainability Co-ordinator
Our member John Paul Construction is hiring a Sustainability Co-ordinator be based out of their head office in Dublin which will require occasional site visits. Description The Sustainability Coordinator will support the Sustainability Manager for leading and developing sustainability strategies across the organisation, including their journey to Net Zero and all aspects of our environmental, […]
WorldGBC announces #BuildingTheTransition for World Green Building Week
Yesterday, on World Environment Day, the World Green Building Council announced its 14th annual World Green Building Week, taking place 11–15 September 2023. As the largest contributing sector to global energy-related carbon emissions (37% globally), the built environment is a key agent of change to deliver on the systemic transition needed to meet the goals […]
Healthy Homes Ireland call on Government to address poor indoor environments
Thursday, 1st June 2023: Healthy Homes Ireland (HHI), an initiative promoting the case for healthier, greener homes, will today present its extensive report of policy recommendations on Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) to Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, Kieran O’Donnell, T.D., cross party representatives and key stakeholders at the Royal […]
WorldGBC launches flagship report spotlighting how sustainable and affordable housing can, and should be, attainable around the world
Globally, two billion additional homes will be required to be built over the next 75 years. This will only add more pressure within the housing sector, which is already responsible for 17-21% of global carbon emissions. Humanity faces the dual challenge of tackling both the housing and climate crises on an unprecedented scale. That’s why the […]
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