The Knowledge Development Box: An overviewJuly 29, 2019
The Finance Act 2015 introduced the Knowledge Development Box (KDB), and its broad objective is to promote innovation and provide an incentive whereby p...
Will changes to Part L help us achieve ‘nearly zero energy’ building standards?August 1, 2017
Chris Croly writes that the proposed changes to Part L of the Building Regulations would not bring buildings close to ‘zero energy’ performance, but...
Why engineers in project management should consider an ATEX Route MapMay 23, 2017
Richard Coffey outlines the main phases of a project and describes how an ATEX Route Map approach can help project managers to navigate their way throug...
Japanese knotweed: risks to infrastructure and engineering projectsMarch 14, 2017
Drs Sarah-Jane Phelan and Vincent O’Malley explain how Japanese knotweed affects development projects and they outline Transport Infrastructure Irela...
Call for engineers to have their say on how to improve EurocodesNovember 11, 2016
Under a new systematic review of the suite of Eurcodes, the Irish engineering community has until 24 November to identify any modifications necessary to...
Construction Contracts Act, 2013 – what does it mean for the construction sector?September 20, 2016
Loughlin Quinn outlines the changes that apply to certain construction contracts entered into after 25 July 2016 and the introduction of the new statuto...
Engineering and ergonomics considerations in repetitive-strain injury legal casesSeptember 20, 2016
Engineering reports for civil RSI cases must examine how frequently a person uses a twisting motion, but must also consider the duration of exposure and...
Potential problems with the Construction Contracts Act, 2013July 12, 2016
Paul Hughes identifies five potential problems with the Construction Contacts Act 2013, which comes into law this month, and offers advice on how to avo...
New Code of Practice to govern ajudications under Construction Contracts ActJuly 6, 2016
A new Code of Practice governing the conduct of adjudications arising under the Construction Contracts Act 2013 has been published, with which all ad...
CE marking, ATEX and the Machinery Directive – how to get them rightJune 28, 2016
Pat Swords and Margaret Doran examine the procedures and methodologies necessary for ensuring compliance with the obligations under the EU's ‘New Appr...
Construction Contracts Act: claims, adjudication, referrals and response documentsJune 14, 2016
The notice provisions under the Construction Contracts Act, 2013 apply to all construction contracts from 25 July, 2016. Paul Hughes offers guidance...
Mechanical methods to contain and eradicate Japanese knotweedMay 17, 2016
In part two of our series on invasive, non-native species, Frances Giaquinto describes the main mechanical methods used to contain and eradicate Japanes...
Construction Contracts Act 2013: will it help or hinder recovery?May 3, 2016
Hugh Cummins outlines the provisions of the Construction Contracts Act 2013. Is the new legislation reactive rather than proactive and will it impact th...
Japanese knotweed jeopardises delivery of Irish engineering projectsMay 3, 2016
Discovering invasive alien plant species at building sites can mean significant delays and substantial costs, jeopardising the delivery of engineering p...
The plan behind Ireland’s renewable energy transitionFebruary 23, 2016
Teagasc's Barry Caslin discusses bioenergy's role in Ireland's plan to meet its binding renewable targets in 2020...
Finality in construction adjudicationJanuary 12, 2016
The Construction Contracts Act 2013 affords the right to refer a payment dispute to adjudication, and the parties must comply with it until the dispute...
Industry and academia collaborate to improve energy efficiency in concrete buildingsJuly 28, 2015
It is vital that consideration is given to the structural, environmental and energy aspects in operating buildings...
The introduction of construction adjudication in IrelandJune 16, 2015
Paul Hughes examines the adjudication procedure in the context of the Irish Construction Contracts Act 2013
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The management of workplace and environmental noiseOctober 28, 2014
What does the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (2005) have to say about managing noise at work and employee safety?...
Engineers must be cautious when advising on planning mattersSeptember 1, 2014
Advice about planning is a growing cause of complaints against engineers, due to the complexity of Ireland’s planning system...