AECB seeks executive director to lead green building push
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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
Air tightness training course to launch in Carlow this March
Written by News DeskIrish 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.
New Ejot profile cuts thermal bridging losses by 25mm insulation equivalent
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A thermal bridging issue that has long plagued external wall insulation systems at building base levels could be costing homeowners the equivalent of 25 mm of insulation thickness, according to new independent testing.
Build Homes Better updates Isoquick certification to tackle brick support challenge
Written by Jason Walsh
Build Homes Better has secured an updated KIWA Agrément certificate for its Isoquick insulated foundation system, adding a brick support detail that solves a critical structural requirement set by leading warranty providers including the National House Building Council (NHBC).
#BuildingLife Series: Director at CORA Consulting Engineers, John Casey
Written by Jeff Colley
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.
September’s AECB environmental construction conference seeks to spark debate among industry experts
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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.
Ecological Building Systems expands UK and Irish straw panel construction with EcoCocon deal
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EcoCocon, a leading European manufacturer of prefabricated straw wall panels, has announced a new, exclusive partnership with Ecological Building Systems, making EcoCocon's innovative straw-based wall system more accessible to professionals across the UK and Irish construction markets.
Focus on better buildings, not better spreadsheets
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MBC offers total passive house envelope solutions
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Climate report warns overheating crisis threatens UK
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Sustainable building leaders crowned at Exemplar Awards
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Certified green homes are becoming mainstream across Europe – boosted by collaboration from experts in green building and finance. Smarter Finance for EU (Smarter4EU), a pan-European initiative dedicated to the creation of a mainstream European green housing market, announced a range of new initiatives at the “Banking on Green Homes" event in Madrid, on 28 May.
Hotel demolition judicial review could set embodied carbon precedent
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Irish and British associations unite for conference as passive house explodes
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IGBC launches case studies to drive nature-led construction
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Circular roadmap aims to reduce waste and create new markets
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Grant’s Aerona R290: A next-gen heat pump designed for the Irish climate
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Historic Dublin building retrofitted with cutting edge insulation
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A landmark Georgian building on St Stephen’s Green has become the latest showcase for innovative sustainable building technology, as the Office of Public Works completes a major retrofit using Firetite aerated clay cavity wall insulation, supplied by Econ Building Products.