by Justin Kinsella – Director of Harcourt Architects and Harcourt Technologies Ltd How did you get into 3D Construction Printing (3DCP)? HTL.tech is a team of architects, engineers and materials scientists interested in modern construction methods. Working as architects, we were first introduced to 3DCP when tasked with analyzing construction methods suitable for delivering […]
3Cea is hiring a Community Sustainable Energy Officer
Our member 3Cea is looking for a Community Sustainable Energy Officer WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING To drive and lead 3cea’s community strategy across the southeast Providing technical support for communities and County Mentors on the SEC programme Developing strategies for effective engagement between communities and public bodies Energy & Carbon Master Planning at local […]
UCD is hiring a Lec/Assist Prof, Construction, Climate Action & Adaptation
Applications are invited for a Temporary post of a Lecturer/ Assistant Professor in Construction for Climate Action and Adaptation within our member UCD School Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy Applications are invited for a two and half-year fixed-term Lecturer/Assistant Professor post in Construction for Climate Action and Adaptation. This post is being established as part […]
Construction leaders from across Europe launch EU Policy Roadmap towards climate neutral buildings and construction by 2050
The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has today launched a bold new policy plan for the European Union to accelerate progress on decarbonising buildings and construction, one of the most heavily emitting sectors in the world. Developed with the support of a coalition of over 35 leading industry bodies through WorldGBC’s flagship #BuildingLife project, the […]
#BuildingLife: Towards a net-zero carbon Irish construction sector
First Published in Irish Construction News CBRE (Ireland) Head of Sustainability and IGBC #BuildingLife ambassador Rachael McGinley speaks with Robbie Cousins (Irish Construction News) about the need for Irish construction to systematically address whole life carbon emissions in the built environment. The Irish Green Building Council’s (IGBC’s) #BuildingLife campaign aims to achieve a broad range […]
#BuildingLife: “Make life cycle assessment part of the planning process” says Ecocem Ireland’s Susan McGarry
First Published in Passive House Plus. In this new #BuildingLife Ambassador Spotlight Series, Passive House Plus is profiling leaders who have endorsed the Irish Green Building Council’s call to address the environmental impacts of buildings across their lifecycle. In this fifth interview of the series, Susan McGarry, Managing Director at Ecocem Ireland, tell us more […]
Draft roadmap to decarbonise Ireland’s built environment: Have Your Say!
On the 6th of May the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) launched a draft roadmap to decarbonise Ireland’s built environment across its whole life cycle. The draft roadmap shows that construction and the built environment are directly responsible for 37% of Ireland’s emissions, the same as agriculture. This is made up of about 23% operational […]
Roadmap to decarbonise Ireland’s built environment launched today by the Irish Green Building Council
Friday, 6th May 2022: The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) launched today a draft roadmap to decarbonise Ireland’s built environment across its whole life cycle. For the first time ever, the report looks at the impact of the built environment and construction across its whole life cycle and at projections till 2030. It also provides […]
Breedon published 4 EPD for cement
We are delighted to announce that Breedon group have just published 4 new Environmental Products Declarations (EPD) for their bulk and bagged cement. CEM I 42,5 R bulk cement CEM I 52,5 N bulk cement CEM II/A-L 42,5 N bagged cement CEM II/A-L 42,5 N bulk cement The EPD are cradle to gate which means […]
RKD is hiring a Research Lead
Our member RKD Architects are seeking to recruit a researcher with a focus on innovation in sustainability and building performance for our Dublin, Cork and Gent, Belgium or Malaga, Spain offices. The role can be remote or based in one of our office locations. Role & Responsibilities ‘Guardian’ of our Sustainability Charter Work with our […]
RKD is hiring a Sustainability Consultant
Our member RKD Architects are seeking to recruit a sustainability consultant for their Dublin, Cork and Gent, Belgium or Malaga, Spain offices. Roles & Responsibilities Lead and facilitate the integrated design process and assist our clients and design teams to set ambitious goals for energy performance, sustainability, wellbeing, and certifications Advise clients, design teams, and […]
IGBChats #12: LEED fellow – how to achieve this status
In this IGBChats blog post, we talk to Patrick Field, Managing Director of O’Connor Sutton Cronin M&E Ltd who achieved LEED Fellow status in the latter half of last year. Patrick is one of only 2 people in Ireland to achieve the LEED Fellow title and we are interested to find out more about what […]
ATU is looking for a Build Digital Researcher
ATU, Atlantic Technological University, is looking for a Build Digital Researcher to work on Sustainability, Climate Action, and the Circular Economy projects. The position will be initially for a period of 2 years with a possibility for extension depending on the candidate’s suitability and availability of funding. The successful candidate would be expected to start […]
Xtratherm published 2 new EPD for insulation boards
We are delighted to announce that Xtratherm published 2 new EPD for their insulation boards produced in Ireland. Xtratherm Insulation Boards: Cavity Therm, Xtroliner and Xtrowall Plus Xtratherm Insulation Boards: FR ALU, FR BGM, FR MG The declarations are cradle to gate with options. This means they include the production and construction stages but also the end-of-life scenario […]
Tobermore publish 13 EPD for concrete paving, walling and kerb products
We are excited to announce that 13 new EPD are now available under EPD Ireland Programme. Tobermore Concrete Products Ltd have just published environmental product declarations for their entire product range, demonstrating the environmental impact of their paving, walling and kerb products. EPDIE-21-55 EPDIE-21-56 EPDIE-21-57 EPDIE-21-58 EPDIE-21-59 EPDIE-21-60 EPDIE-21-61 EPDIE-21-62 EPDIE-21-63 EPDIE-21-64 EPDIE-21-65 EPDIE-21-66 EPDIE-21-67 […]
#BuildingLife – Construction and built environment emissions must be addressed together to achieve carbon neutrality
In the first of a series of articles for Irish Construction News on whole-life carbon in construction and the built environment, MARION JAMMET, Head of Policy and Advocacy, IGBC, sets out why the national carbon emissions reduction targets for the built environment will not be achieved through operational emission reductions alone. The housing and the […]
2 new EPD for CMI cement published
EPD Ireland is delighted to announce that Cement Manufacturers Ireland (CMI) have just published 2 cradle to gate EPD for cement: CEM I – Portland cement CEM II/A-L – Portland limestone cement These EPD covers the product stage modules A1 – A3 (raw material supply, transport, manufacturing of products) and they are based on the […]
#BuildingLife: Oonagh Reid – Irish construction has the potential to be a sustainability pioneer
Arup director and #BuildingLife ambassador OONAGH REID speaks with Robbie Cousins, Irish Construction News, about the challenges and opportunities she believes the Irish construction sector is facing in helping Ireland meet carbon emission reduction goals up to 2030 and beyond. The Irish Green Building Council’s (IGBC’s) #BuildingLife campaign aims to achieve a broad range of […]
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