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LAI and LIA form alliance to strengthen future
July 18, 2017 
Gay Byrne, Julie Humpreys, Lighting Association Ireland, Lighting Industry Association
Lighting Association Ireland (LAI) and the Lighting Industry Association (LIA) have announced a joint agreement to work closely together. The two bodies share a similar outlook and philosophy when it comes to their members and the future of lighting, and the closer relationship between them will benefit not just the members, but the entire lighting…
T Bourke acquires HTS
June 23, 2017 David Doherty, Hospital Technical Systems, HTS, Michael Flannery, Patrick O'Reilly, T Bourke
T Bourke, one of Ireland’s leading mechanical and electrical contractors, has acquired Hospital Technical Systems (HTS), a leader in the supply, installation and maintenance of medical and process gases. Established in 1968, T Bourke has a reputation for high-quality installations with experience across all industry sectors, from residential and commercial through to process and pharma….
Paul Martin elected Chairman of CIBSE Ireland
June 8, 2017 Brian West, CIBSE Ireland, CIT, Damien Flynn, DIT, Paul Martin, SEAI, WIT
The annual general meeting of CIBSE Ireland was held recently in the Sandymount Hotel in Dublin. Outgoing Chairman Brian West reported on the successful year and summarised events held throughout the latter end of 2016 and the first quarter of 2017. These included 24 CPD events at various locations throughout the country, along with the…
Hevac/Origen CIBSE YEN Champions
June 2, 2017 Aaron Brogan, Adam Dent, C&F Quadrant, CIBSE YEN, Derek Duff, Paul Martin
Now in its third year, the annual CIBSE YEN five-a-side football tournament has become firmly fixed in the Institution’s calendar of events, with approximately 50 participants representing seven teams participating this year. While the spirit of the competition is one of fun and good-natured rivalry, the desire to win soon takes over with some of…
John Kane to lead ETS Ireland expansion
May 11, 2017 E&E Division, Energy & Technical Services, engineering installations, Engineers Ireland, ETS, John Kane
John Kane was recently appointed Business Unit Director (Ireland) at Energy & Technical Services Ireland (ETS Ireland). John was previously Head of Energy Engineering at Dalkia/Veolia, the multi-national environmental and energy management organisation. John has extensive experience in supply side (including LTHW/steam boilers, chillers, CHP engines and gas turbines, compressed air), and demand side (including BMS…