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Covid? … what I’m actually suffering from is NPHETitis!
Exasperated Pat!!!!! Why am I confused? No social/family gatherings should take place, with exemptions to this for weddings and funerals – Since when is a wedding or funeral not a social gathering?...
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Energy Efficiency — Pumps Ahead of the Curve
Dr Sönke Brodersen, President, Europump It also presents an ideal time to recall the pump industry’s early and continued contribution to energy savings, which has not only been significant to date,...
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UV-C disinfection to combat Covid-19
UV-C is an established technology for disinfection. It has been applied extensively since 1910 when it was found to be an effective tool in preventing the spread of disease. Today, UV-C disinfection...
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The end of the beginning
In October 2020, The European Commission published a far-reaching strategy known as the Renovation Wave. In working to achieve this objective the EU expects to address many serious societal questions,...
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Commercial heat pumps — call for all-industry forum
The Climate Action Plan 2019 sets an ambitious target of installing 600,000 heat pumps in domestic and non-domestic properties by 2030. It also has ambitions for the electrification of heating systems...
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How many presidents does it take to change a light bulb?
Jump forward 30 years and I was running the British arm of a German exterior lighting company. On average our fittings Bob Bohannon, President, Society of Light & Lighting lasted 15 to 20 years in...
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CIBSE Awards — Lawler Walks The Talk!
A strong focus must be placed on measured building performance, and Lawler Consulting has adapted its service offering to reflect this, using its 40-year design experience to offer turnkey energy and...
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ARISE and Embrace CERTcoin
This new project is an evolvement of the last BIM (Building Information Modelling) project and its BIM modules that Belfast Met also took the lead on (see page 38 of May/June 2021 issue). ARISE’s...
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Change must embrace diversity
It is a great honour to be the second Irish CIBSE President. Eoin Kenny was the first in 1986. I believe my presidency has come about in recognition of the great work of CIBSE Ireland over many years....
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Compliance modelling not fit for climate challenges
Globally, commitments are being made by organisations to decarbonise their building assets by 2050. In parallel with this, legislators and green building councils are drawing up plans to set out...
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