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Friday, 27 March 2026 10:33

AECB seeks executive director to lead green building push

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AECB seeks executive director to lead green building push

The Association for Environment Conscious Building (AECB) is recruiting an executive director in what the organisation describes as a rare opportunity to shape the future of sustainable construction in the UK

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Thursday, 19 February 2026 14:02

Air tightness training course to launch in Carlow this March

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Irish energy consultancy 2eva is set to run a two-day professional training course for air tightness testers this spring, aimed at both newcomers to the discipline and experienced practitioners looking to formalise their skills, as well as timed to meet what the company sees as growing demand for qualified testers in Ireland.

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Tuesday, 02 September 2025 12:47

#BuildingLife Series: Director at CORA Consulting Engineers, John Casey

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#BuildingLife Series: Director at CORA Consulting Engineers, John Casey

In each edition, Passive Plus Plus profiles leaders in construction and architecture who have endorsed the Irish Green Building Council’s call to address the environmental impacts of buildings across their entire lifecycle.

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Wednesday, 27 August 2025 12:19

September’s AECB environmental construction conference seeks to spark debate among industry experts

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September’s AECB environmental construction conference seeks to spark debate among industry experts

Industry leaders will gather at University of East Anglia in September to share practical insights on creating buildings that prioritise environmental performance without compromising design quality or occupant comfort.

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Wednesday, 30 July 2025 13:02

Climate report warns overheating crisis threatens UK

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Climate report warns overheating crisis threatens UK
A newly published landmark study has said thirteen UK areas face severe climate risks as schools brace for ten-week heatwaves.
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Wednesday, 30 July 2025 12:58

Sustainable building leaders crowned at Exemplar Awards

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Sustainable building leaders crowned at Exemplar Awards
The winners of the inaugural Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards were announced in London on 25 June, celebrating the Sustainable Development Foundation's 20th anniversary.
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Wednesday, 30 July 2025 12:51

Barratt launches record passive house scheme

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Barratt launches record passive house scheme
Leading developer Barratt London has announced plans for its ‘Lo-E’ Homes programme, which will deliver sustainable new homes at scale across the British capital and exceed passive house standards.
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Wednesday, 30 July 2025 12:44

Hotel demolition judicial review could set embodied carbon precedent

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Hotel demolition judicial review could set embodied carbon precedent
A Fingal county councillor has been granted leave to pursue a judicial review of the planning board's decision to allow demolition of the Deer Park Hotel on Howth Demesne.
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Wednesday, 30 July 2025 12:40

ZEB Summit celebrates Irish passive progress

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ZEB Summit celebrates Irish passive progress
The rapid rise in the uptake of the passive house standard in Ireland in recent years was centre stage at ZEB Summit 2025 – with international visitors taken aback by Ireland’s progress.
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Wednesday, 30 July 2025 12:36

Irish and British associations unite for conference as passive house explodes

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Irish and British associations unite for conference as passive house explodes
The 2025 UK and Ireland Passivhaus Conference, themed Climate Emergency: The Passivhaus Solution, is set to bring together hundreds of sustainable building professionals in Belfast this October.
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Wednesday, 30 July 2025 12:33

IGBC launches case studies to drive nature-led construction

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IGBC launches case studies to drive nature-led construction
The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) will unveil a groundbreaking collection of Irish case studies showcasing best practices for integrating biodiversity into building projects and infrastructure development.
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Wednesday, 30 July 2025 12:30

Circular roadmap aims to reduce waste and create new markets

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Circular roadmap aims to reduce waste and create new markets
Ireland now has a roadmap aimed at transforming the construction industry from a linear to a circular economic model by 2040.
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Friday, 06 June 2025 10:16

Enniscorthy to host ‘make or break’ sustainable building summit

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Enniscorthy to host ‘make or break’ sustainable building summit

As global temperatures soar, an Irish organisation is bringing experts together this month for a summit on the future of sustainable construction.

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Thursday, 29 May 2025 12:16

Ecocem executive John Reddy becomes the first Irish President of the Institute of Concrete Technology

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Ecocem executive John Reddy becomes the first Irish President of the Institute of Concrete Technology
Reddy is the first person from Ireland to hold the role of President of ICT, which has a term of two years, and follows his term of Vice President of the organisation since 2023.
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