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How your firm could net a 37.5% saving via the R&D tax creditJune 13, 2019

A common misconception is that only multinationals benefit from the R&D tax credit but, in reality, many Irish SMEs are engaged in the development of new and improved products, manufacturing processes, tools, machinery or tech which could be eligible for the credit and which could cut R&D costs by more than a third, writes Bernard Doherty

Enhancing value for money in public procurement of Northern Ireland construction projectsMay 29, 2019

Gary McArdle and Dr Joseph Gunning evaluate public procurement in Northern Ireland - specifically, the achievement of value for money in public construction projects; they also assess other factors detrimental to creating value, such as sub-economic tendering and the potential impact of Brexit

The Quebec Bridge collapse: A preventable failure — Part 2May 29, 2019

In the concluding part of this article, Sean Brady explores in more detail the technical cause of the Quebec Bridge collapse and the human factors that lay behind it

Paving sustainablyMay 29, 2019

Researchers at the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub study the many factors that influence a pavement’s environmental footprint

DCU researcher on filling in the data gaps for smart citiesMay 29, 2019

Dr Zohreh Pourzolfaghar, DCU School of Computing and SFI industry fellow with ARCDOX, discusses her work in research on data and smart cities

‘Engineering contributions to humanity through the ages and challenges for 2050’May 20, 2019

The Institution of Structural Engineers' Joe Kindregan says today's engineers need a more holistic approach to meet the challenges of climate change, globalisation and urbanisation, and the leadership expectations of tomorrow’s engineers will be significant and there will be less emphasis on technical skills and a stronger focus on soft skills

Improvements to Belfast-Derry road: An overviewMay 20, 2019

The ‘Regional Development Strategy 2025’ and the supporting ‘Regional Transportation Plan for Northern Ireland 2002-2012’ set out the vision for the spatial growth of Northern Ireland and the need for this to be supported by a fit for-purpose strategic road network, writes David Porter

The Quebec Bridge collapse: A preventable failure — Part 1May 20, 2019

In the first of a two-part article, Sean Brady takes readers through the chain of events that led to the collapse during construction, with 75 deaths, of the Quebec Bridge

Assigned assessment of contaminated land risksMay 20, 2019

One of the main risks and misconceptions in our industry is the thought process that if providing radon protection to a development you are also providing protection against all other ground gas and vapour risks, which isn’t necessarily the case, writes Michael Sweeney

Glass skyscrapers: A great environmental folly that could have been avoidedMay 20, 2019

As part of my research into sustainable architecture, I have examined the use of glass in buildings throughout history, and if architects had paid more attention to the difficulties of building with glass, the great environmental damage wrought by modern glass skyscrapers could have been avoided, writes Henrik Schoenefeldt

Structural engineering: A peak into the futureMay 7, 2019

In this article, submitted to the Institution of Structural Engineers Kenneth Severn Award 2018, and which received a commendation, RPS' Michael Minehane asks what structural engineering practice will look like in 10-15 years’ time and how can the professional community help with preparations

‘The Chief’ Down Under: The life and works of engineering hero CY O’ConnorMay 7, 2019

Unwarranted criticism and libellous accusations of corruption badly affected O'Connor's mental health and led him to take his own life, but one of Ireland's and Australia's greatest engineers left an extraordinary legacy - in a mere 10 years he transformed Western Australia and today, more than 100 years after his death, he is regarded as a local hero

Promoting a project management culture in a local authority contextMay 7, 2019

The acute need for a project management approach within Limerick City and County Council arose from the introduction of a matrix organisational structure in April 2016 following the merger of the two local authorities in 2014, writes John Moloney

Can deep roads restore public spaces and limit climate change?May 7, 2019

Cities around the world are trying to ban cars from urban areas as traffic congestion takes a toll on our health and environment. Are deep roads the answer?

The I-35W Highway Bridge collapse: Lessons learnedApril 23, 2019

From its initial design to the stockpiling of materials during subsequent renovation, Sean Brady details a succession of failures and missed opportunities that resulted in the catastrophic collapse of a highway bridge in Minnesota

Recycling plastic waste in cement composites: An analysisApril 23, 2019

Gurbir Kaur and Sara Pavía explore the possibility of raising the amount of recycled plastic (34%) by replacing sand with plastic waste in mortars and concretes, as this would not only reduce plastic incineration and landfill but would also lower raw material extraction with the consequent economy in fuel and carbon emissions

Professional indemnity market in Ireland: Update and overviewApril 23, 2019

The professional indemnity market in Ireland is undergoing significant change. This also applies to those that purchase design and construct professional indemnity insurance. Brian O’Mara looks at the current state of the market, and revisits important steps every firm should take regarding their own renewal

Laying the ground for robotic strategies in environmental protectionApril 23, 2019

Roboticists have developed a robot named 'Romu' that can autonomously drive interlocking steel sheet piles into soil. The structures that it builds could function as retaining walls or check dams for erosion control

Draught reduction measures and their impact on building air quality: An investigationApril 9, 2019

Draught reduction measures can be effectual owing to their low cost, ease of installation and reversible/unobtrusive nature, making them suitable for all building typologies including protected structures which form a significant part of our building stock, write Rosanne Walker and Sara Pavía

European cities continue to grow greener: Part IIApril 9, 2019

The European Green Capital Award, which was initiated in 2008, aims to reward cities for environmental performance, sustainability plans and acting as a role model for other cities. In Part II, we look at the four cities in this case study: Copenhagen, Essen, Nijmegen and Oslo

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