With the roll out of Heat Pumps and Electric Vehicles to assist with NZEB Compliance and our 2020/2050 carbon reduction targets, Homan O’Brien organised a meeting with ESB Networks, ESB eHeat and ESB Innovation to discuss the effect of new technologies on the grid and to discuss how we should treat them from a design perspective on our MV/LV Design systems. IRELAND'S LOW CARBON FUTURE Irish and International [...]
More Food for Thought on the impending Building Regulations TGD L for Dwellings which includes NZEB Compliance. The impact an open Fireplace can have if installed in a new house. We have used the quantity of PV Panels to demonstrate the negative impact of an open fire in this case. The Table below shows the increased number of PV Panels required to compensate for an open fire in [...]
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ONE FOR ALL THE LETTING AGENTS OUT THERE Now that the Building Regulations TGD L 2017 has been published, which includes the Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) Requirements for Commercial Buildings, a few interesting scenarios arise. We all know it was the “Letting Agent” that required air-conditioning in offices in Dublin to ensure they achieved the maximum rent available! The current AC Solution in favour in Central [...]
Building Regulation TGD L Buildings other than Dwellings NZEB IMPLICATIONS AND KEY DATES The new TGD L 2017 for Buildings other than Dwellings was formally published on 22nd December 2017. The publication of this Standard brings into Irish Legislation EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2010/31/EU of 19th May 2010, which covers NZEB requirements for Buildings. Key Dates: This new Standard TGD L 2017 applies to all Buildings [...]
Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) has launched a new campaign to encourage students to consider building engineering. Homan O’Brien are proud to be part of this drive and are welcoming applications from Post Graduates. https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/ten-building-engineering-jobs-for-each-graduate-36519798.html”
UCD’s development plans for a new Accommodation Complex has been approved by An Bord Pleanála. Homan O’Brien is delighted to be part of this prestigious development.
Dublin Junior – Intermediate Mechanical & Electrical Engineers For more information please contact: Gerard Keating (Electrical) on gerard.keating@homanobrien.ie or James Reilly (Mechanical) on james.reilly@homanobrien.ie London Homan O’Brien are opening a new office in London. We are looking for self-motivated, ambitious Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to support work from our existing Clients and to build up relationships with new Clients. Attractive Package available for the right Candidates. Please contact: [...]
Planning Application submitted for Residential development over Frascati Shopping Centre which is currently undergoing construction of a new extension to the centre and car park.
Homan O’Brien offices will be closed for the Christmas Season from Midday Friday 22 December 2017 returning Monday 8th January 2018. We would like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.