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Free (temporary) BIMcert training
December 6, 2019 
Andrew Hamilton, Belfast Met, BIM training, BIMcert, building services engineering design
BIMcert’s innovative training platform for the construction industry is opening now and about to become a reality. The platform is an online training portal enabling all construction workers to access it and is now live with temporary free training for all. BIMcert aims to develop a series of training interventions using digital technology and improved blended…
ATC aid Capuchin Day Centre
October 11, 2019 ATC, Capuchin Day Centre, CIBSE Ireland, Declan Donnelly, Jonathan Smyth, Paul Martin
Declan Donnelly, ATC, presenting Jonathan Smyth with a cheque for the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin recently. On the right is Paul Martin, CIBSE Ireland. The Capuchin Day Centre is this year’s CIBSE Ireland nominated charity and the contribution was raised at ATC’s open day.
BIMcert means Finis Coronat OPUS
October 11, 2019 BIM only an enabler, BIMcert, Building Information Modelling, H2020-funded projects, Paul McCormack
BIM is a key part of the fourth revolution (digitalisation) of the AEC industry and an enabling tool for a cleaner and more sustainable built environment. This has been recognised by the European commission and a number of H2020-funded projects – including BIMcert – are focused on providing training frameworks and support to upskill the…
Part F ventilation changes — application date fast approaching
August 8, 2019 DHPLG, Emmanuel Bourdin, Part F ventilation changes — application date of 1 November fast approaching
The Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Damien English, TD, has signed into law amendments to Part F of the Building Regulations, which relate to ventilation. The NZEB standard is achieved, in part, through improved air tightness in a building. New-builds will require more effective ventilation systems to achieve the improved air tightness. The application date of 1 November 2019 is fast approaching. See full explanatory…
Further Expansion at T Bourke
April 29, 2019 Alex Whyte, David Doherty, Graham Merrigan, Peter Lynch, Sinead Vivash, T Bourke
Due to continuous company expansion and business growth, T Bourke has made the following appointments: • Ciara Byrne, Health & Safety Officer; • Peter Lynch, Estimator; • Graham Merrigan, Projects Engineer; • Sinead Vivash, Accounts; • Alex Whyte, Junior Engineer. Established in 1968, T Bourke has a reputation for high-quality installations with experience across all…