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QAHV Hot Water Heat Pump

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Introducing QAHV – the latest innovation in Mitsubishi’s comprehensive lineup of Hot Water Heat Pump products. QAHV has been specifically designed to produce high volume hot water and is suitable for commercial and industrial applications where hot water demand is high. By adopting Mitsubishi Electric’s unique technology, QAHV ensures highly reliable performance as well as high heating capacity even at low outdoor temperatures. Ideal applications include Gyms, Hotels, Motels, Aged Care Facilities, Schools and Universities.

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Xylem New MD European Energy Jason Howlett has been appointed Managing Director of Xylem for the UK Service Award and Ireland, and his duties will involve overseeing both the sales and service Dublin’s energy agency Codema divisions of the business. Jason has 18 years experience in the sector and has has called on leading energy service had responsibility for both the operation and providers in Ireland to apply for the maintenance of some of the largest assets in the European Energy Service Award, an UK water industry, most notably spending 16 years awards scheme that recognises with Severn Trent Water. companies providing, promoting and Over the past 10 years he has managed a wide implementing high-quality energy portfolio of businesses in capital goods, spanning projects across Europe. several sectors including construction and mining, Irish companies can apply in three border security and energy storage. categories – Best Energy Service Jason commented: “Joining Xylem feels like Promoter, which distinguishes active coming home – it’s an industry I have been market facilitators that successfully passionate about since graduating in water and contribute to the wider use of energy environmental management at university all those services in Europe; Best Energy Service years ago. Not only that, Xylem is far more than a business – it is a brand that Provider – which recognises energy inspirationally uses its market position to deliver significant social impact, and service companies that develop and therefore an organisation I am proud to now be part of.” introduce new products to improve the market; and Best Energy Service Project which focuses on environmentally Humidification CPD seminar for FMS friendly, innovative and custom-built Condair plc is offering a new CIBSE-approved seminar on humidification for facility projects. managers. It provides an overview of the different humidifier types, the service To enter see www.guarantee-project.eu requirements for each, details an FM’s McCracken appointed at S&P responsibilities in relation Colyn McCracken has been appointed to L8 and offers trouble- Business Development Manager with shooting tips for common S&P Ventilation Group Ireland. An humidifier issues. The established account management, CPD seminar is ideal customer care and sales for any contracted or professional, he will bring his vast experience in-house FM team to develop new trading working with, or relationships between looking to install, a S&P and mechanical humidification system. designers and contractors. The session is free, Colyn is committed to one-hour long and sharing the vast product conveniently delivered range, technical ability and ventilation solutions over lunchtime at a offered by S&P since company’s site or office. Condair will even pick-up the catering bill. 1951 to the commercial, The CIBSE accreditation means that the seminar’s content has been independently industrial and residential market verified to be unbiased, up-to-date and technically accurate. It enables attendees to at this exciting time for the gain CIBSE CPD points from the convenience of their own workplace over lunch. construction industry. The Condair Group is the world’s leading specialist in humidification and evaporative Contact: Colyn McCracken, Business cooling, with energy efficient, hygienic and innovative technologies for commercial, Development Manager, S&P Ventilation. Tel: 087 - 762 8777; industrial and heritage applications. To request further details across the range, or to email: [email protected] book a CPD seminar, call 091- 507120 or visit www.condair.ie/cpd https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol57/iss6/1 4

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Heatmerchants open Castlebar branch Which? accolade The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring TD, and former Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, jointly opened the new branch of Heat Merchants in for Grant Castlebar, Co Mayo recently. The opening is part of a F4 million investment programme Grant has been awarded a coveted by the Heat Merchants Group that will see the opening of nine new Heat Merchants Which? Best Buy for its low NOx and branches, and four additional Tubs & Tiles showrooms, over the next three years. Blueflame Vortex condensing oil boilers, The new branch, which is managed by John Derrig, is located in a 4,400 sq ft including the Vortex Pro Utility, Vortex Pro premises at the Castlebar Retail Park and will supply a comprehensive portfolio Combi and VortexBlue external/outdoor of heating, plumbing and renewable energy solutions for both domestic and ranges. Grant founder, Stephen Grant commercial projects. A range (pictured) commented: “Attaining this level of technical services including of recognition from Which? is a significant heating system design and accomplishment for us that not only specification, commissioning, demonstrates the excellent standard that ancillary certification, after- our products champion, but also the great sales service and installer service and attention to detail provided training will also be available. by the Grant team, from initial product Heat Merchants Group research and development, right has 32 branches and 12 through to customer service.” Tubs & Tiles showrooms Grant has been providing innovative throughout Ireland, supported heating technologies for over 40 years by a central warehouse and has an extensive product portfolio and distribution hub based in Athlone. The Group’s business support services and including the popular range of Vortex technical design hub are based in offices in Athlone and Balbriggan, Co Dublin. condensing oil boilers and the VortexAir Photograph shows Mayo Footballer Alan Dillon pictured with Alan Hogan, Managing Hybrid and Aerona3 air source heat pump Director, Heat Merchants; Michael Ring, TD, Minister for Rural and Community range which achieves Part L compliance Development; Cllr Blackie Gavin, Cathaoirleach, Mayo CC; Aiden Likely, Regional for new-builds. Manager, Heat Merchants; and John Derrig, Branch Manager. Claim your hoodie from Joule Joule Ireland has launched a winter promotion to reward installers purchasing multiple products from its unvented cylinder range. Installers who buy three Joule unvented cylinders between 1 October and 31 December this year can claim a free Snickers hoodie. Claims can be made by completing a simple online form by 30 January 2019. Unvented cylinders are fed directly from the coldd water mains, providing high pressure and flow rates to all hot tapsps and showers and balanced hot and cold water supplies.. Joule’s Stephen added: “We are very proud unvented cylinders are manufactured from the highesthest to offer homeowners some of the most quality materials, and the company is at the forefrontont highly-efficient and reliable heating of developing Ireland’s fast-growing unvented market.ket. solutions on the market that not only offer Joule’s range of Cyclone unvented cylinders are value for money, but also exceed industry available in direct and indirect versions, with solar, expectations. For example, our range of heat pump, pre-plumbed and slimline options Vortex condensing oil boilers met low available. The recently launched Cyclone Air NOx requirements as outlined in the EU’s cylinders incorporate an internal expansion air gap Energy-related Products Directive four for an ultra-neat installation. All of Joule’s cylinderss months ahead of the September 2018 have high-recovery smooth stainless steel tube deadline. We look forward to continuing coils to ensure optimal performance and high heat this lineage with further exciting product transfer rates. The cylinders are ErP-compliant; developments set to unfold in the B-C-rated versions are available as standard, coming months.” while A-rated cylinders can be made to order. https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol57/iss6/1 6

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Makeover for ISH 2019 Workplace Summit Every two years ISH highlights the major developments in water, heating and The Workplace Summit is a one-day air-conditioning technologies. Apart from the actual exhibits, a particular feature is the conference and exhibition which takes place on 6 February 2019 in multi-layered complementary programme. Croke Park. It is the first conference Industry experts with widely-differing in Ireland to centre on the three key backgrounds and experiences can deepen their elements of the workplace – people, knowledge of specific practical topics and make place and technology. Chris Kane (ex-Disney and BBC) will Chair the contact with other professionals. The content of Workplace Summit, whose format the ISH complementary programme aims to cover will be innovative, interesting, both current challenges and pioneering disruptive and fun! developments in the sector. Among the speakers already In 2019 it is to reinvent itself both in terms of confirmed are Margot Slattery (Sodexo Country President Ireland); Bashar layout and in terms of visual impact with the Kassab (Facilities Director, the Burj inclusion of the newly-built Hall 12 leading to a Khalifa & Dubai Mall), Hannah Dwyer fundamental rethink of the layout of all the halls. Key market segments covered (Head of Research, JLL), Fionnuala include building/energy technology/renewables; aircontec – air conditioning, cooling Byrne (Director of Facilities CEMEA, and ventilation technology; installation technology; and the bathroom experience. Google), Neil Usher (Workplace Director Sky), Chris Moriarty (Head ISH is also changing the sequence of days on which it is held. For the first time, of Insight, IWFM), Euan Semple the show will begin on Monday and end on Friday (11 to 15 March 2019), giving an (business strategist and facilitator), additional working day on which trade visitors can attend the event. Hung Lee (CEO, Workshape.io), Mary See https://ish.messefrankfurt.com Connaughton (CIPD Ireland Director), George Harold (CEO, Integrated Facilities Solutions), Martin Pickard Panasonic commercial refrigeration (Managing Director, FM GURU), George Muir (Futurist, LiveTiles). Panasonic CO VF Series condensing unit provides two sustainable evaporation 2 Contact: email info@ temperatures – a medium temperature of -20° for showcasing refrigerated goods; and a advancedworkplacesolutions.ie low temperature of up to -45° for the preservation of frozen foods. Utilising S&P supports TeenLine TeenLine Ireland is a non-profit naturally occurring CO2, the VF Series is also organisation aimed directly at young people effective in cold storage aged between 13-19 years old. It provides rooms for keeping food telephone support and information to fresh and safe. young individuals who need to talk, and The new VF Series was operates a helpline service that is developed to provide a accessible seven days a week. high seasonal energy S&P Ireland Ventilation Systems Ltd is a performance, consisting strong supporter of the TeenLine centre in of a SEPR cooling rate of 3,831 and a SEPR freezing rate of 1,92. This delivers a key Tallaght and Managing Director Robert environmental benefit but also significant cost-savings, as the units provide users with a Holmes actively promotes it activities and low ownership cost in comparison to previous models that used the R404A refrigerant. is keen to get the message out there to In fact, the VF Series condensing unit boasts a 25% reduction in freezer costs, and a 16% others who may wish to get involved. reduction in refrigeration costs. An additional benefit is the low noise level at which the Apart from financial contributions, VF Series condensing unit operates, with a minimum 35.5 dB(A). TeenLine also needs volunteers to help The VF Series includes the condensing unit, plus a Plug & Play Kit comprising a deliver the services it provides. Volunteers pre-programmed panel controller, expansion valve and sensors. Only the evaporator, are trained to facilitate the many calls the safety valve and pipes need to be added. To ensure a quick and trouble-free installation, helpline receives while adhering to the solution is lightweight, with the smallest unit (OCU-CR200VF) weighing just 67kg. TeenLine’s policies and procedures. Contact: Vincent Mahony, Ireland Sales Manager, Panasonic. Tel: 087 – 969 4221; If you wish to support the TeenLine email: [email protected] service call 01 – 462 2122 or email: [email protected] https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol57/iss6/1 8

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Zero waste water with DriSteam Riello meets The DriSteem Ultra-sorb® XV panel from Intelligent Building Controls of Ireland (IBC) is the only steam dispersion panel in the industry with pressurised condensate return and emissions utilising a patented integral heat exchanger to return all condensate to the boiler while requirements still hot, saving energy, water and boiler chemicals. Riello ultra-low NOx burners An integral heat exchanger vaporises, pressurises and recycles have played a key role in meeting dispersion tube generated condensate, so all humidification strict emissions regulations for the steam entering the header is dispersed into the airstream, while Gascoine Estates development in pressurised condensate and its heat energy are returned to the boiler via the condensate return main without additional pumps, Barking, Essex. The burners, mounted valves or controls. on Hoval boilers, were specified by The Ultra-sorb XV steam dispersion panels are built with high- design and build contractor Woodford efficiency insulated dispersion tubes that use polyvinylidene fluoride Heating and have achieved average (PVDF) insulation to reduce their thermal conductivity, resulting NOx emissions of just 35mg/kWh in up to 85% less wasted energy and condensate. Since the high- – considerably below the ultra-low efficiency insulated dispersion tubes produce less condensate, they NOx threshold of 80mg/kWh. have more steam available for humidification so fewer tubes may be needed to meet application requirements. This further lowers condensate production and heat gain while reducing resource consumption and cost. The amount of water that the Ultra-sorb steam dispersion panels save is significant. Using an average example of 1828 mm wide × 1219” high steam dispersion panels with tubes on 76 mm centers, 1000 fpm air speed and 10°C air, nearly 4300 gallons of water and over 5.6 million btus of energy are saved in a 2000-hour year. There are also boiler chemicals savings. Ultra-sorb XV panels are built to order in 25 mm increments (compared to other 152 mm versions), permitting a perfect fit to air handling unit or duct dimensions, minimising duct blank-off requirements and reducing duct pressure losses. They are shipped pre-assembled and install quickly with easy mounting and steam and condensate connections. There is no need for a condensate drain or installation of related drain piping. All DriSteem panels can be installed with the header and traps outside of the duct for Phase One of this regeneration better airflow and shorter non-wetting distances, also providing a tight seal with the project comprises 290 apartments ductwork, so heating/cooling and humidification energy is not lost to return or exhaust. served by a central energy centre. In comparison, other companies’ panels must be installed inside the duct so the steam As Barking falls within the scope connection has to exit through the duct sidewall, increasing the possibility of airflow of the Greater London Authority’s disruption and leaks. London Plan, this meant that NOx Contact: Rich Costa, IBC. Tel: 01 - 457 5421; email: [email protected] emissions from the heating plant had to meet very strict emissions criteria Grafton Merchanting has joined the Irish (<40 mg/kWh). Green Building Council (IGBC), cementing its ongoing commitment to sustainability Woodford Heating’s Steve at a national and local level. In addition to Allingham recalled: “We spoke to working with the IGBC, Grafton Merchanting several manufacturers and identified has put several initiatives in place to that Riello and Hoval were best help reduce waste, use more sustainable placed to meet the emissions materials, and reduce energy in its branches. An internal Environmental Committee with requirements. Once the boilers were representatives from across the Grafton installed, Riello engineers worked Merchanting business has been set up to closely with us to optimise the burner help drive these initiatives. performance. The burners were also Photo shows Pat Barry, CEO of the Irish Green Building Council and Patrick Atkinson, supplied with bespoke shrouds to CEO of Grafton Merchanting. minimise noise levels.”

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News Dec 2018.indd 4 22/11/2018 12:17 et al.: BS News November/December Building Services News l November/December 2018 9 Panasonic to manufacture Aquarea in Europe Panasonic Corporation has begun production of its Aquarea residential air-to-water heat pump at its manufacturing plant in Pilsen, in the Czech Republic. Europe has seen exponential demand for more renewable energy solutions and this initiative is part of Panasonic’s strategy to enhance its ac and heating business in the European market.

Providing heating, cooling Previously, Panasonic had exported and hot water, the Aquarea heat pump air-to-water heat pumps to Europe from utilises energy from the air, providing a its Malaysian air-conditioning factory. cheaper, cleaner and sustainable However, this new production facility alternative to conventional fossil fuel now provides the company with a better The Panasonic Aquarea residential air-to-water heat pump. or electric systems. Since 2010, it has capability to meet growing demand for set the standard for air-to-water heat energy-efficient heating and cooling pumps with its reliability, simplicity across the entire region. and agile approach to product design in and innovation. It also allows for a more localised line with European regulations. For Panasonic customers across all of Europe, and especially Ireland, Aquarea lead times will be reduced thanks to short-haul transportation links. This also contributes to a reduction in the environmental impact of long-haul product shipping from Malaysia. The new factory has commenced with one production line but that will progressively increase to an annual output of 40,000, according to Panasonic’s mid-term plan, making it one of Panasonic’s main factories for Aquarea. “We are very proud of this new facility and the capabilities it gives us in Europe, and indeed Ireland, to manufacture Aquarea models suitable for our marketplace and to reduce lead times still further,” says Vincent Mahony, Ireland Sales Manager, Panasonic. “We’ve seen year-on-year growth in demand for our Aquarea air-to-water products and I’m looking forward to satisfying that demand over the coming months and years.” Contact: Vincent Mahony, Ireland Sales Dignitaries and guests enjoying traditional Japanese entertainment during the ceremony to mark the official opening of Panasonic’s new European Aquarea Manager, Panasonic. Tel: 087 – 969 4221; manufacturing plant in Pilsen, in the Czech Republic. email: [email protected] Published by ARROW@TU Dublin, 2018 11

Panasonic edit.indd 1 22/11/2018 12:19 Building Services Engineering, Vol. 57 [2018], Iss. 6, Art. 1 10 Building Services News l November/December 2018 CIBSE Silver Medal for Seamus Homan As readers already know, CIBSE Ireland is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. It was fitting then that Paul Martin, the current CIBSE Ireland Chairman, had the honour of delivering the citation for the Award of the CIBSE Silver medal to our own Seamus Homan at the recent CIBSE President’s Dinner in London. His achievement was also marked at the celebratory 50th anniversary dinner in the Clayton Burlington in Dublin in November. During the course of the dinner in London Seamus and his wife Celia recalled that the name of the new ASHREA President (Sheila Hayter) sounded very familiar. After a quick introduction he soon discovered that he had met her father (Dick) in the 1990s while on ASHRAE business in the US. She even recalled Seamus visiting them in the family home back then.

Industry forefather Stephen Lisk, CIBSE President, presenting Seamus Homan with his Silver Seamus is a Chartered Engineer, a Medal Award in London recently. Chartered Fuel Technologist, a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Ireland, a Life member of ASHRAE, and a Fellow and past Chairman of the Irish Branch of CIBSE Ierland. He is also in industry forefather and indeed a founding member of CIBSE Ireland. After his initial training and study in Ireland and the UK, and ten years as Associate with VMRA, Seamus set up his own consulting engineering practice in Dublin in 1978. Over the years he has been associated with the design of the HVAC installations in Seamus Homan addresses the gathering in London watched by CIBSE many prestigious and award-winning Ireland Chairman, Paul Martin. https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol57/iss6/1 12

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Irish buildings, and very often was the first to introduce pioneering and innovative engineering design concepts. Seamus was twice awarded the prestigious Mullins Silver Medal by the Institution of Engineers of Ireland. The first time was in 1983 for the innovative use of energy at the Becton Dickinson plant at Drogheda, and again in 1991 for his innovative ice bank thermal storage-based AC system in the Irish Life building in Dublin. Both topics related to the medals are detailed in the “Energy Management in Buildings” and “Ice Bank Thermal Storage for Commercial Buildings” papers which were presented at joint meetings of CIBSE and IEI in Dublin. As a founding CIBSE Ireland member and past Chairman, Seamus has always been very active COMMERCIAL in promoting the ideals and objectives of CIBSE. At the same time he was also a very active DEHUMIDIFIERS member of ASHRAE. In 1987 he played a leading role in the CIBSE Ireland/ASHRAE joint conference held in Dublin and, following this meeting, accepted the first of his standing committee appointments with ASHRAE. In 1991 he was appointed ASHRAE Director at Large, Latest technology a position which he held for three years before for maximum drying retiring due to pressure of work in Dublin. performance and Seamus retired from practice in 2005 but energy savings retained his CIBSE membership and this year celebrates 60 continuous years of membership with the Institution. The company he founded Condair’s range of dehumidifiers incorporates back in 1978 – and now known as Homan both condensing and desiccant technologies with O’Brien – is still a leading and pioneering extensive capacities on our standard models. force in building services engineering in Ireland. Over the years Seamus has always championed Custom units are also available for specfic education and in 1964, together with applications or unusual operating conditions. colleagues, he played a significant role in setting up a City and Guilds HVAC Technician Design course at the College of Technology, Bolton Street, Dublin. During the early years, together with three other CIBSE members, he undertook the lecturing for this course. Later, he was invited by Dublin University College to liaise in the development of this course into the degree course it is today. Seamus still actively promotes building For expert advice Dehumidifiers sales services engineering and has been an influential Tel: +353 (0)91 507120 manager - Julien Taschot [email protected] part of the campaign to encourage Leaving Cert Web: www.condair.ie students in Ireland to study building services. Congratulations to you Seamus on your well-deserved and long overdue award. Q Humidity Control Published by ARROW@TU Dublin, 2018 13

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Energy Manager of the Year – Mike Pearson, College Principal, Gurteen College pictured with Julie O’Neill, Chairperson, SEAI. SEAI Awards winners generate €38 million in savings The annual SEAI Energy Awards reward The prestigious Energy Manager of the Year went to Mike Pearson of Gurteen College in Tipperary. Mike impressed the judges excellence in energy management in with his spearheading of an ambitious renewable energy programme businesses, communities and public sector at Gurteen College. This includes a wind turbine, solar electricity organisations. This year the judges had a system and a biomass boiler, all of which are included in the college’s education module for students. The biomass boiler is fuelled from very difficult task as the high calibre of the willow grown on site and provides 80% of the colleges heating submissions reflected the total commitment each year. Congratulating the finalists and award winners on the night, Jim of all sectors in Ireland to reduce energy Gannon, Chief Executive of SEAI, said: “The SEAI Energy Awards consumption and CO2 emissions. celebrate the absolute best of Ireland’s sustainable energy achievements. They are a vivid demonstration of how Irish business, communities and public organisations are pushing the boundaries in energy efficiency and the switch to clean energy. The 80 plus entrants in this year’s Awards have made energy savings of F38 million and they are responsible for F30 million in energy generated from renewables, which is equivalent to powering 166,000 homes. “As the realities of climate change become clearer to us all, it is particularly important to highlight what work is being done by energy leaders across the country. The commitment and dedication of the finalists should be a huge inspiration to us all. With an exceptionally high standard, this year’s finalists deserve our collective congratulations,” he concluded. Energy Manager of the Year – Gurteen College is an agricultural college offering a range of courses on agriculture and equine studies for farms and rural enterprises. In association with Tipperary Energy Agency, college Principal Mike Pearson developed a renewable energy programme to reduce the impact of energy usage and improve its efficiency throughout college grounds. The centrepieces of the renewable energy technology strategy are a 50kW wind turbine, a solar photovoltaic installation, and a biomass boiler which is fuelled Buildings Award – The Rediscovery Centre. Roger from the 80 acres of willow grown on site providing 80% of the fuel Warburton pictured with Julie O’Neill, Chairperson of SEAI. needed to heat the college each year. Published by ARROW@TU Dublin, 2018 15

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Research – The Tallaght Community Living Lab was created to research solutions that increase the level of electricity production hosted by communities. It is a collaboration between Micro-Electricity- Generation-Association (MEGA), South Dublin County Council, and industry partner MPOWER who is driving this “disruptive innovation” research towards full commercial deployment. This started in DIT and the Tallaght Living Lab, from where it is aimed to franchise it to local communities acting as “Smart Cells” in an emerging independent cellular smart grid. The ultimate aim is that consumers in Community Grids become prosumers, i.e. producers/consumers who offer a service back to the energy supply chain. Community – Comharchumann Fuinnimh Oileáin Árann Teoranta, Small Business Award – Aut Even Hospital. John the Aran Islands Community Energy Cooperative, with 100 members is Lamb with Niall Lacey, Alan Freeman, Julie O’Neill, Chairperson open to every island resident. It is not-for-profit with 12 directors of SEAI, John Holmes and Simon McGowen. representing every sector of the community. Progress is continuing, and over half of the houses and buildings on the three islands have completed energy upgrades since 2012 and half of the buildings on Inis Oírr have now replaced fossil fuels with heat pumps and solar photovoltaic panels. Inis Mór is also advancing in the same direction with 10 electric vehicles in use on the island. Renewable Energy – EirGrid Group manages and operates the transmission grid across the island of Ireland. The aim of the DS3 Programme is to meet the challenges of operating the electricity system in a secure manner while achieving Ireland’s 2020 renewable electricity targets. DS3 System Services offers financial incentives for Public Sector Award – Sligo University Hospital. conventional and renewable generation to provide flexible services, Conor McLoughlin with Declan McGoldrick and Michael O’Brien, Sligo University Hospital, and Julie O’Neill, enabling an increase in the levels of renewable generation possible on Chairperson of SEAI. the power system at any given time. Small Business – Aut Even Hospital is a 71-bed elective, private hospital with an 18-bed day surgery unit, located just outside Kilkenny City. The 10-year fully-financed energy performance contract between Veolia and Aut Even Hospital is delivering energy savings that outweigh the finance repayments for the hospital. The project also received an SEAI grant from the Better Energy Communities Scheme and the energy performance contract is now driving down the hospital’s energy cost by over 20%. Buildings – The Rediscovery Centre is the national centre for the circular economy with enterprises using waste and unwanted materials Renewable Energy Project Award – EirGrid. John as a resource and raw material for new product design. The centre is Lowry, Mark Foley and Ian Connaughton with Julie O’Neill, Chairperson of SEAI. Europe’s first “3D Textbook” building, which means that it creates opportunities for high levels of interaction between the users with the building acting as an educational tool to lead positive behavioural change on resource management and efficiency. The building demonstrates best practice design, construction and operation, redesigned using ecologically sound materials along with a combination of solar-generated heat and electricity, high insulation levels, natural ventilation, CHP and a biomass stove with back boiler giving the Centre an A2 BER rating. Large Business Energy Management (sponsored by Gas Networks Ireland) – Wyeth Nutrition commenced operations in Askeaton in 1974 and now employs over 750 people Large Business Energy Management Award – supplying infant nutrition products to a global market. The Wyeth Wyeth Nutrition. Fran McFadden, Gas Networks Ireland with “Energy Efficiency Journey” since 2012 delivered a wide range of Paul Van Rooij, Ian Ryan and James Conroy, Wyeth Nutrition. verified energy saving projects including building and control upgrades, https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol57/iss6/1 16

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heat recovery, system optimisations, Lean manufacturing, and more, culminating in the achievement of the ISO 50001 Energy Management standard. It is estimated that the site has saved 49% of its annual energy cost. Large Business Energy Project (sponsored by Enprova) – Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland have over 5,000 colleagues across almost 200 retail sites. The company’s sustainable energy programme is a multifaceted approach, where every step of the energy life cycle is being challenged to identify improvements, from end users in stores, all the way upstream to the source of energy Community Award – The Research Award – supply. The result has been striking with a reduction in carbon intensity Aran Islands Community MPOWER. Renee Peiron with of over 50% vs 2016 levels and cost savings of F600,000. The primary Energy Cooperative. Dara Julie O’Neill, Chairperson of Ó Maoildhia with Fiona Belton. SEAI and Dudley Stewart. driver for the initiative is board level acknowledgment that as a retailer, a sustainable environment is fundamental to future prosperity. Public Sector – Sligo University Hospital provides acute general and maternity services to the population of Sligo, Leitrim, West Cavan and South Donegal and delivers regional services across the North West to a population of 280,000. Since its inception in 2012, the hospital’s energy management programme, consolidated under the SEAI Energy MAP approach, has delivered measured energy savings in the order of 13.5%, and all this against a backdrop of increased hospital activity. The formation of a cross-functional Energy MAP team has been critical to the success of the programme, helping to Large Business Energy Project – Lidl Ireland & focus on energy reduction in the hospital departments and instilling Northern Ireland GmbH. Paddy Sweeney, Enprova with a commitment to energy management as an integral part in the Paul Moloney, Lidl Ireland & NI and Julie O’Neill, Chairperson operation of their services. Q of SEAI.

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An industry legend yet

Despite establishing one of the sector’s most successful and enduring mech/elec contracting firms (T Bourke celebrates it 50th anniversary next year), Ted remained somewhat aloof with very few people getting to know what really made him tick. This was all the more extraordinary given the very high profile T Bourke enjoyed as a leading industry company, and that Ted himself enjoyed as a very The recent and proactive industry protagonist. For instance, back in the 1970s and 1980s he was very involved in unexpected death the affairs of what was then known as the Mechanical and Electrical Building Services Contractors Association (ME&BSCA). In the mid- of Ted Bourke 1980s Ted was Chairman and in this role provided leadership and led delegations representing the industry’s cause to Government marks the passing bodies and other organisations such as RIAI. Throughout this time he also forged a very strong relationship of one of the with Genie Climatique (GCI), a European contracting body industry’s founding representing 12 countries at the time. Ted represented the Association, and its parent CIF, on the GCI Liaison Committee and forefathers. Ted it was during his tenure as GCI President that it held its annual convention in Ireland, a major coup for the time. was an industry Down through the years T Bourke received many accolades for the quality of its work and execution of projects, such as the NSAI legend and Striving for Quality Assurance Award on the Tralee Hospital project. It was also one of the first building services contracting firms to be something of an awarded ISO 9002 Quality Management Systems certification in enigma … highly 1991 with Bertie Ahern, TD, the then Minister for Finance, making the presentation. respected and Through T Bourke Ted also supported and sponsored various industry events, especially those that had an educational element. widely known, For instance, shortly after Tallaght Town Centre was built he sponsored the CIBSE Ireland site visit and lecture to the centre, yet somehow including a sit-down three-course meal for 100 participants. They also got free tickets to the newly-opened state-of-the-art cinema. very private Ted was disciplined and believed in hard work and commitment. and retiring. He could be very demanding but somehow managed to convey that authority and expectation in a very obvious but yet low-key and understated manner. That said, he was always very fair and willing to listen. However, you would have to have detailed facts and evidence in abundance if you were to challenge him on an issue. Even at that you might not convince him that your way was right. Ted was always the one in control, the one who had to be in charge, yet was still a great leader who employed, trained and helped develop individuals who became renowned within the industry as leaders themselves. Integrity was critical to all activities, be it inter-personal relationships with colleagues/employees or with clients. T Bourke quickly established a reputation as a very valued and fair partner in the execution of building projects, and always had (still does) an unrivalled reputation for honouring debts in full, and on time. T Bourke was Ted’s life, but so was his family and golf. The outside perception was that he was something of workaholic, and his sons https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol57/iss6/1 18

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David and Niall who now run the business grew up with project plans constantly strewn over the kitchen or dining room table. He regularly brought work home but, equally so, he valued his down time. His leisure activities, or rather activity (meaning golf), was equally structured and prioritised. He played religiously every Saturday and Sunday, and also every Wednesday, especially in the summer months. He brought the same commitment and competitiveness he had in business to his golf. It too was a serious business and he played to win … it was not a mere pastime and opportunity to ramble ‘round a golf course and chat with some friends. Not surprisingly, he featured regularly on the BTU teams that travelled to play in the inter-region competitions with their counterpart societies in the UK. Yet, for all that, he remained a very private person within the sector. He socialised to some extent with business colleagues but was very selective and, for the most part, avoided the mainstream events. He did have a regular weekly date for many years with other industry forefathers though, and this continued up to quite recently but gradually petered out as they all got older. That said, Ted was anything but retiring. Up to the recent fall that ultimately led to his untimely death he very active within Dun Laioghaire golf club and was widely known in the restaurants and hostelries in Dalkey for his regular daily dining routine that typically took in quite a number of establishments rather than the same place every day. Ted Bourke The passing of Ted Bourke marks the end of an era in the history of 1936-2018 modern-day mechanical and electrical contracting in Ireland. However, his legacy is testimony to the fact that you can survive, and even prosper, in such a competitive environment and still retain core ethical values and integrity. Q Published by ARROW@TU Dublin, 2018 19

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zero or very low amount of energy required should be covered to a very Commercial heating significant extent by energy from renewable sources, including energy from renewable sources produced – holistic approach on-site or nearby”. Effectively, nZEB means a building that has a very high energy performance. more essential Ireland carried out a cost optimal analysis in 2013 to define nZEB requirements and Part L of the Building than ever Regulations now defines these, in legislation, as: With the industry Indeed, for non-domestic buildings the nZEB standard will apply so attuned to For new buildings to all new buildings occupied after For all new builds, an equivalent to talking, thinking 31 December 2020. However, for a 60% improvement in energy public sector bodies, the standard performance on the 2008 Building and planning in will apply to all new buildings owned Regulations is required. This means terms of nZEB and or occupied by the earlier date of an improved energy performance for 31 December 2018. the fabric, services and lighting the 2020 energy As with previous Building specification. It also introduces a performance Regulations, there are transitional mandatory requirement for renewable arrangements in place where the sources. The renewable sources must objectives for so buildings were occupied after these in general provide 20% of the primary long, it is a bit of dates but where work commenced prior energy use. However, there is flexibility to 31 December 2018. An Interim nZEB where the building is more energy a jolt to realise Specification for Public Sector buildings efficient than the regulations. This that the end game has already been published and is typically corresponds to an A3 Building available on the SEAI web site. Energy Rating. is now all but These changes will – or at least upon us. should – have significant impact on For major renovation the provision of heating solutions for For existing buildings under EPBD, all commercial applications. However, major renovation is where “more than the question is will they? The new 25% of the surface area of the building legislation will be ineffective if the envelope undergoes renovation”. This sector as a whole continues to view the will require that the building is brought regulations as a challenge requiring up to cost optimal level, which is minimum compliance, rather than defined in the building regulations as: taking ownership and responsibility for • Upgrade heating system more than delivering the spirit/intention behind the 15 years old; requirements. But more of that later. • Upgrade cooling and ventilation In the interim, it is worth reminding systems more than 15 years old; ourselves again of what, precisely, we • Upgrade lighting more than 15 years mean by nZEB. The definition for Nearly old. Zero Energy Buildings in the Energy But so much for the technical performance in Buildings Directive definitions and legislative requirements (EPBD) is “a very high energy … the real challenge is in getting the performance, as determined in sector (and clients) to truly embrace the accordance with Annex 1. The nearly intent and spirit of the objectives. In the https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol57/iss6/1 22

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past this would have seemed like Indeed, in many respects product an impossible task but there is now supplierss are leading the drive towards sufficient evidence that the building renewables.r This is especially apparent services engineering sector has in commercial heating where they have matured considerably in recent years. alla developed complementary product The level of early engagement rangesr that can be integrated into a between all relevant parties – holistic,h best-performing, low energy architect, consulting engineer, mec/elec solution.s They no longer operate in contractor and the client – has isolation,is with heat emitter and heat increased significantly, assisted and sources manufacturers cooperating encouraged no doubt by developments anda sharing information and such as LEAN and BIM. Nonetheless, in technologyt advancements. the main the core objective is still one However, their efforts are stymied of regulatory compliance, of meeting asa they have to contend with a system the letter of the law rather than thatt is governed by “lowest tender delivering a safe, energy-efficient, price”p prevailing, irrespective of comfortable building. whetherw or not the solution delivered There are many who aspire to a shift is fit for purpose, provides a safe in the fundamental culture towards the building, is energy efficient and carbon ideals embodied in the legislation and consulting engineers have a far more neutral for the building’s lifespan. this is evidenced by the willingness of cooperative relationship than before, Ironically, the new legislation is all industry sectors to engage with one and they in turn are less “precious” more of a challenge to the government another at a very early stage in the about accepting advice and inputs authorities than it is to the industry, design process. Architects and from manufacturers. especially since the changes from 31 December 2018 apply to all new buildings owned or occupied by public sector bodies. All the indications are that while architects, designers, consultants, contractors and product suppliers are chomping at the bit to embrace the spirit of the legislation, the regulatory authorities could do more. There is no point introducing legislation to force a change while, at the same time, basing your tender acceptance principle on the premise that “lowest tender” dictates all. Government bodies may have no Product suppliers are leaving authority over private commercial nothing to chance and are leading projects but, since the initial changes the drive towards renewables. apply directly to buildings occupied by public sector bodies, in this instance the This is especially apparent in ball is firmly in their court. So, let’s see commercial heating where they a culture change from government have all developed complementary departments also with tender prices product ranges that can be for public sector buildings being forensically interrogated to make integrated into a holistic, best- sure they can deliver the specified performing, low energy solution. solution for the amount quoted, before being awarded. Q https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol57/iss6/1 24

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Primo Plus has a higher heat output at lower Delta Ts compared to aluminium Merriott steel radiators (and in fact, other steel radiators too); • Corrosion resistant: Unlike panel radiators aluminium, steel does not require special inhibitors to minimise corrosion. – the ultimate choice for renewable heating systems Galvanic corrosion is a known issue with aluminium too, which means it requires As we continue the shift towards a more energy efficient more maintenance; heating landscape, renewable technologies (such as air- and • Structurally robust: The Primo Plus ground-source heat pumps) are becoming an increasingly is structurally stronger, particularly at the longer lengths needed for low Delta T popular option. However, the heat source can’t be the only applications. Aluminium is typically less consideration when it comes to delivering whole-system robust and can be prone to leakages efficiency. Emitters play just as vital a role, so it’s highly during installation • Adaptable: Merriott’s Primo and important that HVAC professionals get this part right. Primo Plus panels are available in more With renewable heat sources (with the most fins), and use less water types, height and length configurations operating most effectively at lower per kilowatt. The result? You can opt (from 300mm to 900mm high and temperatures (40 or 50°C), it’s crucial for a smaller radiator to do the same 400mm to 2400mm long), making they are paired with radiators that can job, and rooms reach their desired them a more fit-for-purpose option. do the same. Aluminium panel emitters temperatures faster, so the heat source As part of the QRL Radiator Group, have long been thought of as a strong doesn’t have to work as hard. All this Merriott has been manufacturing solution, offering low water content equates to greater system efficiency as market-leading panel and designer along with impressive heat-conducting well as lower ongoing running costs. radiators for 50 years, and has Europe’s properties. However, what many aren’t most technologically-advanced Primo Plus vs aluminium aware of is that there’s a new generation manufacturing facility based in Newport, So why exactly is the Merriott Primo Plus of steel radiators that out-perform Wales. Merriot is the proud manufacturer panel a better option than aluminium every other emitter on the market, of the best-performing steel radiators on when it comes to working effectively even aluminium ones. the market, and continues to push the and efficiently alongside renewables? Enter Merriott’s third-generation boundaries of technical excellence • Lower water content: The Primo Primo Plus steel radiator. It offers the in heating. If you’re looking for quality Plus provides up to 30% less water highest heat outputs (for both size and independently-certified heat content (per watt) than similar-sized (W/m2) and weight (W/kg)) of any steel outputs, Merriott is the name you can aluminium panels; or aluminium radiator available. The only trust for customised heating solutions. • Higher heat output: Compared to radiator to be verified by the Energy Contact: Pat O’Donnell, typical aluminium radiators, the Primo Saving Trust, the Primo Plus provides Merriott Sales Director, Ireland. Plus provides a higher heat output of unrivalled heat outputs (even at lower Tel: 086 – 048 8878; between 14% and 18%; Delta Ts), making it the ideal solution to email: [email protected]; • Efficient at lower temperatures: work alongside heat pumps, as well as www.merriott.ie. Q With excellent convection levels, the other energy-saving heat sources. What’s more, with the lowest water content and the least steel, it also boasts the smallest carbon footprint. Featuring third-generation technology (developed by Merriott engineers), Primo Plus panels have the best dynamic response of any panel radiator on the market. They deliver the fastest heat-up times and give out up to 12% more heat than other steel radiators of the same The Fascia, size. This is because they feature the Fascia Plus, Primo smallest 25mm pitch between water and Primo Plus steel channels, more convector surface area panel radiators from Merriott. https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol57/iss6/1 30

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Core DPS Advert August 2018.indd 3 04/08/2018 11:30 Building Services Engineering, Vol. 57 [2018], Iss. 6, Art. 1 32 Building Services News l November/December 2018 QAHV hot water heat pump series for high volume hot water applications As a leading manufacturer of air-to-water heat pumps, Mitsubishi Electric has developed QAHV, the latest innovation in its comprehensive line-up of hot water heat pump products. QAHV has been specifically designed to produce high volume hot water and is suitable for commercial and industrial applications where hot water demand is high. It operates on CO2 (R744) as it is an environmentally-friendly, natural refrigerant which has zero ozone depletion potential

(ODP) and has a global warming potential (GWP) of 1. Illustration showing water flow and water temperature distribution. By adopting Mitsubishi The continuous spiral groove design Electric’s unique technology, QAHV accelerates the turbulence effect of QAHV delivers its full heating capacity ensures highly reliable performance as water and helps to reduce pressure loss of 40kW, even at ambient temperatures well as high heating capacity, even at within the heat exchanger, enhancing as low as -3°C. Furthermore, the unit low outdoor temperatures. Applications efficiency. Equipped with the latest operates to supply 90°C hot water in include gyms, hotels, motels, aged care inverter scroll compressor, QAHV offers ambient temperatures as low as -25°C. facilities, schools, universities, etc. unparalleled efficiency when compared This superior level of performance is Unique to Mitsubishi Electric, QAHV to fixed speed systems. achieved using Mitsubishi Electric’s utilises a twisted and spiral gas cooler. industry-first “Flash Injection Circuit” Using twisted pipes as water pipes and Features of QAHV which provides the optimum amount running the refrigerant pipes along their of refrigerant to the system via a • Utilises natural refrigerant (CO2); grooves helps to increase the heat- compressor through a specially-designed • High efficiency (Achieved conductive area. This allows for better injection port. This guarantees highly- COP 3.88); heat transfer and an impressive COP of stable operation. • Supplies high-temperature hot 3.88 (under normal heating conditions Contact: Dave McConnell, Sales water of up to 90ºC; at outdoor temp of 16ºCDB/12ºCWB, Manager Heating Products, • Operable even at low outdoor inlet water temp 17ºC, outlet water Mitsubishi Electric.Tel: 01 – 419 8800; temperature of -25ºC. temp 65ºC). email: [email protected]

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Oxiperm Pro – Legionella control begins here Water disinfection is of great importance in all buildings with drinking water consumption, and particularly in buildings that supply shower and bathing facilities. Water disinfection is also essential in aapplicationspplications where water mist is sprayed into the air, for instance cooling towers and evaporative condensers.

Naturally, the water we drink • Efficient in areas of the and shower in has to be clean if we pipe system with no are to stay healthy. Unfortunately, flow (dead ends); one of the most widespread health • Sustained release effect hazards in drinking water installations for long-term disinfection; worldwide is connected to an • Has no effect on the tastee exceptionally-resistant bacteria called and smell of the water. legionella. Legionella exists mainly in Grundfos’ Oxiperm Pro hot water systems with a low flow system ensures safe, clean rate, in areas of stagnation, or in water to all its end-users andnd badly-serviced hot water tanks. A is suitable for use in hotels, layer of slime in the water pipes hospitals, sports and swimmingming called biofilm is the habitat for facilities, fitness centres, legionella and other microorganisms. wellness resorts and The bacteria live, breed and thrive in residential buildings. biofilm in temperatures between 30ºC Contact: Grundfos Ireland.d. and 50ºC, and they constitute a Tel: 01 – 408 9800; severe health risk. email:[email protected];os.com; Overcoming legionlla can be www.grundfos.ie Q approached in various ways and using methods that include thermal treatment, chlorination, UV radiation, Benefits of filtration, ozone and chlorine dioxide. Oxiperm Pro The Grundfos Oxiperm Pro system is Oxiperm Pro combats legionella the all ‘round solution to the hazard at the source rather than letting of both legionella and other kinds of it develop within the system. micro-organisms. It offers the following Other benefits are: unique benefits that remain • Energy savings compared to unmatched by other disinfection thermal treatment; methods: • Payback is usually between • Works on both bacteria 1-2 years; and biofilm; • It is a safe system compared • Affects highly chlorine- to other chemical solutions. resistant germs; The Grundfos Oxiperm Pro https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol57/iss6/1 36

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*Up to 12% greater than other MERRIOTT.IE steel radiators of the same size. Published by ARROW@TU Dublin, 2018 37 Building Services Engineering, Vol. 57 [2018], Iss. 6, Art. 1 36 Building Services News l November/December 2018 Calpeda e-idos – compact ‘plug-and- play’ booster set Calpeda e-idos is a line of energy efficient pump solutions from Calpeda Ireland that has received very positive market reaction further to its introduction Calpeda’s e–idos plug-and-play booster to Ireland last year after its debut earlier at set solutions have a compact design and deliver 24% less energy consumption MCE in Milan. These plug-and-play solutions compared to a standard pump. have a compact design, and can guarantee safety and 24% less energy consumption • Dry-run protection; compared to a standard pump. • Air detection in the pump and These new boosters are decrease the operating pressure, in the filling cycle; designed on a “platform” or with interface with LCD screen • Overload control and philosophy whereby the base and for programming all the different overheating motor control; hydraulic part are produced to function parameters. • Pump blockage; adapt to all pump models of the Models in the range include • Overcurrent protection; same family, and for all the three the E-MPX multi stage pumps; • Power supply control; set versions (fixed speed, variable the E-NGX self-priming pumps; • System leakage control; speed, mixed speed). Reinforcing and the E-MXA multi-stage, self- • High flow rate and piping failure detection. this are the highest quality priming pumps. component parts. This makes for Main features Key benefits a very flexible, high-performing Calpeda’s e-idos incorporates Among the key benefits the and energy-efficient solution. state-of-the-art technology and highly-innovative e-idos offers are: A key element of the unique quite a number of innovative design is integration with the features. hydraulic part, the motor and the These include: electronics all designed together • Built-in non-return valve; as a single unit to reach maximum • High-efficiency asynchronous performance. More than a simple single-phase motor; pump, this is more a booster • Capacitor not stressed in voltage; system with integrated pressure • Uniform and lower motor control that is easy to install and temperature; is supplied ready to use. • Motor power control; The high efficiency asynchronous • Programmable re-start pressure; single-phase motor is unique, • No hydraulic losses due to the while the programmable software measuring devices; makes it possible to choose the • Voltage and current control; restart pressure, and control • Monitoring of maximum different parameters such as the starting current; motor power, voltage and current. • Elimination of water hammer. There are currently two versions Contact: Calpeda Pumps Ireland. of the system: with a simple Tel: 01 – 861 2200; LED push-button to increase or LCD interface screen. email: [email protected] Q https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol57/iss6/1 38

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outputs of 30, 40, 60 and 80kW Aviation Authority for off mains installations. The Evomax models offer extremely high efficiencies and chooses Ideal Evomax come in standard cascade kits, with low-height kits also available Davies Ltd, who are exclusive agents for Ideal for areas with restricted head height. As standard the boilers boilers in Ireland, have supplied six Ideal Evomax come complete with a 5-year 150kW wall-hung gas condensing boilers to parts and labour warranty. the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) at Ballycasey, The lightweight design is supported through quality build Shannon, Co Clare. and aesthetics that allow for the The IAA has three main boiler to be installed functions – the provision either on the wall or of air traffic management into a prefabricated and related services in Irish floor-mounted frame. controlled airspace; the Optional frame and safety regulation of the header kits offer civil aviation industry in in-line and back-to- Ireland; and the oversight back cascade options of civil aviation security of up to six boilers, in Ireland. with a combined Alan Kelly, Director of capacity of up to Alpha Mechanical who 600kW, and provide carried out the full the option of mechanical installation mounting boilers commented: “The away from the wall schedule was tight and we for multiple needed everything up and installations that running to ensure this deliver a higher critical building had no output. down time. We chose Contact: Davies. Ideal for a number of Tel: 01 – 851 1700; reasons – the lead time www.davies.ie Q on the boilers was quick; they have a good modulation range, meaning less burner Meticulous attention to design details and component starts therefore increasing selection makes Ideal Evbomax simple to install, commission and service. the life of the boilers; they are high efficiency; and they come with a 5-year warranty as standard.” Ideal Evomax wall hung condensing boilers are available in 30kW, 40kW, 60kW, 80kW, 100kW, 120kW and 150kW outputs. There is also an The Irish Aviation Authority’s building in Ballycasey, Shannon, Co Clare. LPG Evomax range with Published by ARROW@TU Dublin, 2018 39

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Grant extends its portfolio of Key Features – Grant Solo Fan Range innovative heating technologies • Integrates seamlessly with low temperature systems; Ireland’s leading manufacturer of heating appliances Grant has • No thermostatic radiator valves expanded its product portfolio with the addition of the Grant required; Solo fan convector radiator range and Grant Alu Rads. The • Consumes significantly less energy compared to latest additions to Grant’s product line further demonstrate conventional radiators; the company’s commitment to providing the plumbing and • Adjustable temperature controls; heating industry in Ireland with products of the highest quality, • Faster rates of convection; • Low surface temperature; designed with reliability and efficiency in mind. • Small and slim in size; • Individually controlled zones; • 5-year guarantee.

Key Features – Grant Alu Rads • Easy installation; • Suitable for both low and high temperature heating systems; • White powder-coated finish; • Maximum operating pressure: 600kPa (6 bar); • Thermal power complies with the EU standard UNI EN 442-2; • 15-year warranty; The Grant Solo Compact. • Assembled from 6 to 15 panels. “The introduction of the Grant Solo of warmth to areas of the property that are fan convector radiator range and Grant harder to heat, such as rooms with high regulates its own temperatures, allowing for Alu Rads to our already extensive product ceilings. Designed to emit heat quickly, convenient zoned heating,” added Barry. portfolio further demonstrates our each model within the range incorporates Meanwhile, the Grant Alu Rads have curved commitment to providing the industry with intelligent technology which ensures the surfaces, a brilliant white powder coated high quality, innovative heating technologies. surface temperature never reaches dangerous finish and are available from 6-15 panels, as The Grant Solo fan convector radiator range levels regardless of the water temperature, either standard rad or vertical rad, ensuring is a great option for those seeking to improve making it safer for use. “The range also that they can fit any application. With the energy efficiency within a property as the provides users with precise control when ability to operate at low temperatures, both models operate with no warm-up time and setting the temperature. Solo fan convector the Grant Solo fan convector radiator range deliver the exact amount of heat when and radiators do not need wall thermostats or where required. These features ensure the and Grant Alu Rads are perfect pairings for thermostatic radiator valves as each unit radiators operate for shorter periods of time Grant’s range of highly efficient Aerona3 and subsequently consume lower amounts inverter driven air source heat pumps (ASHP) of energy,” said Barry Gorman, Grant or alternatively, underfloor heating systems. Technical Sales. In addition to Grant strengthening its range Providing more output per unit area of innovative heating solutions, the Technical compared to conventional radiators, the Solo Team at Grant is also offering specifications fan convector radiator range comprises of for underfloor heating products that can three models including the wall-mounted integrate easily with any new or existing Solo Compact and solo CompactMAX along heating systems. with the Solo Hideaway, a space saving plinth heater. Visit www.grant.eu for more information on The Grant Solo fan convector radiator range Grant’s range of innovative heating solutions. is an excellent choice for those retrofitting as You can also follow Grant on Facebook and it can be easily integrated into any heating Twitter @GrantIRL or Instagram @Grant_IRL. system and can provide a noticeable boost The Grant Alu Rad. Think Heating. Think Grant. Q Published by ARROW@TU Dublin, 2018 43

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Tackling nZEB with Euro Gas Euro Gas Ltd is the leading supplier in the commercial HVAC sector in the Republic of Ireland. Established in 1985, Euro Gas is committed to providing customers with the highest degree of technical service and sales support. It has an extensive portfolio of market-leading brands with innovative products which tackle the design criteria of the day. The biggest topic currently has to be nZEB (nearly Zero Energy Buildings). This requirement can make the design of heating plant a tricky one. Products on their own are one thing, but how we integrate the technologies is the key part. This is not a simple “box ticking” exercise and cannot be solved by merely incorporating a heat pump or CHP into the design. This has to be a holistic approach involving a mixture of renewable technologies along with more traditional-type products. At Euro Gas we offer a suite of products which, when combined together in the right design configuration, will help meet the criteria that nZEB entails. We also offer product selection advice and design support to ensure that the right mix is used to achieve a fully-functional and efficient system. At Euro Gas we offer a suite of products which, when combined together in the right design configuration, will help meet the criteria that nZEB entails

HIdROS Heat Pumps

Since the early 1990s HIdROS has manufactured a range of high- efficiency heat pumps that have been specifically designed for the commercial market. Incorporating scroll compressors that are equipped with EVI technology (Economised Vapour Injection), they offer a versatile method of improving system capacity and efficiency.

Features and benefits include: Q Available in either 2-pipe or 4-pipe units to incorporate both heating and cooling; Q Available in outputs up to 500kW; Q Utilising high-performance scroll compressors; Q Available in super low noise options.

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Centralised Boiler Plant Both Remeha and Rendamax have options for both products in cascade and floor-standing boilers. With outputs up to 2mW in single boilers, the options and flexibility in design are endless. Options include: Q Remeha’s latest Quinta Ace 160kW wall-hung condensing boilers are available to cascade up to eight boilers, either inline or back-to-back; Q The new Remeha Gas 220 Ace has an innovative design meaning that makes it manoeuvrable and adaptable to space-saving configurations. Available in models ranging from 160kW to 300kW in a single boiler, the units are easily cascading to give huge outputs with the smallest of footprints. Q Rendamax has upgraded its R3400, 3500 and R3600 EVO range of boilers. Ranging from 600kW through to 2058kW, these Class 6 NOx boilers give large outputs with extremely high efficiencies.

Fortes Heat Interface Units

Fortes Energy Systems is a company that was founded in 1999 and has since grown to an internationally-operating producer, supplier and partner in the construction and installation sector that guides and advises on energy issues and sustainable solutions It offers a vast product portfolio, ranging from district heating scheme substations through to individual heat interface units for consumer properties. Euro Gas has delivered the AquaHeat Arctic 420 twin plate HIU from the Fortes Energy Systems portfolio to a number of student accommodation projects in Dublin where it has proved especially successful. The Arctic 420 utilises an electronic control unit which allows for optimisation of the heat network efficiency using: Q Frese Pressure Independent Control Valves (PICVs) for self-balancing flow; Q Fast-acting regulators to immediately respond to changes in energy demand.

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that the specifier receives the correct product for each particular application. Xylem makes HVAC Contact: Kevin Devine, Xylem Water Solutions Ireland. Tel: 01 - 452 4444; Mobile: 087 - 757 7411; systems smarter email: [email protected]; www.xylem.com/ie Q Extreme seasonal changes are here to stay and modern heating systems need to keep up says Kevin Devine, Business Development Manager, Building Services & Industry, Xylem Water Solutions Ireland. Kevin advises adding “plug- controller, which is also compatible and-play” technologies to the mix with existing analogue and digital for extra efficiency benefits. For any 24 VAC thermostats; team charged with the management Variable speed drives of a commercial or residential The installation of variable building, extreme weather shifts speed drives into an existing can cause significant headaches. system can lead to energy Managing heating and cooling savings of around 50%. solutions within these buildings is a Variable speed booster sets, delicate balancing act, a comfortable for example, replace conventional tenant and a comfortable bottom fixed-speed units to vary the line being two of the facilities flow and power of the water manager’s main concerns. depending on where and how “The answer to climate change, it is being used. In most cases diverse tenant expectations and you can install a variable speed strict legislation comes in the form of drive by simply attaching it to the smart, scalable and modular heating top of a pump such as a Lowara and cooling technology,” says Kevin. e-SV vertical multistage unit. The “There are many technologies currently Hydrovar can be retro-fitted to any available that provide a relatively standard motor. easy way to deliver smart heating management systems to buildings, Plate heat exchangers without requiring significant levels of Significant efficiency gains can be up-front cost or intrusive installations. achieved through both brazed and The efficiency gains and cost savings gasketed plate heat exchanger to be made from such minor changes designs. Compatible with both can be very rewarding.” residential and light commercial Some of those measures include: hydronic systems, brazed plate heat exchangers offer increased heat Zoned heating transfer through a smaller surface Zoned heating systems allow facilities area. Gasketed plate exchangers use managers to control the level of energy a chevron pattern to create metal-to- used in a building by only heating metal contact points, offering superior rooms that are being used. Hydronic heat transfer coefficients and “true” circulator controls, for example, use counter-current flow. This achieves RJ-11 cables to connect systems of up the best-possible mean temperature to 18 circulators. Among other benefits, difference between fluids. these controllers provide a domestic A full range of brazed and gasketed hot water priority and timer, pump models are available from the Xylem exercise and a post-purge timer. All of Lowara portfolio, including selection, Lowara Hydrovar variable speed this functionality is integrated into the sizing and aftersales support to ensure controller. https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol57/iss6/1 46

Xylem HVAC edit.indd 1 26/11/2018 08:31 et al.: BS News November/December Building Services News l November/December 2018 45 Something Sirius-ly good from Baxi Potterton Myson The new Sirius 3 range of Potterton Commercial boilers offers a solution for any project, whatever its size, as Paul Clancy, Managing Director of Baxi Potterton Myson, explains. Potterton Sirius 3 model

“Sirius 3 is our most “As well as smart new aesthetics models having the same footprint comprehensive range of boilers ever and lightweight stainless steel heat as the 11kW. and includes eight floor standing exchangers, the boilers are supplied The floor standing models – available in sizes of 50kW, 70kW, and seven wall hung boilers. They with state-of-the-art Siemens 90kW, 110kW, 130kW, 150kW, are ideally suited for major public controls with simple descriptive display and easy-to-use 200kW and 250kW – have been sector projects and larger, high-end programming functions. The designed to pass through 700mm developments. integrated cascade function means wide doorways, making them easier that up to 16 boilers can be to position when space is at a managed by the controller”, premium. The larger outputs have concludes Paul. casters on the bottom, making Boilers from the Sirius 3 series them easier to move. have a wide modulation range of up Sirius 3 boliers can be integrated to 9:1, which reduces constant on/ with solar thermal, biomass and off cycling, improving efficiency and buffer tanks for sustainable boiler longevity. In addition, the low solutions that improve efficiencies NOx (under 24.7 mg/kW) minimises and reduce carbon emissions in the impact of the boilers on the line with government targets. environment. The floor standing Sirius 3 boilers are supplied boilers have a gross seasonal with a five year parts and labour efficiency of up to 97.5% and the warranty and Baxi Potterton Myson wall hung models of up to 97.3%, engineers are available to making them highly-efficient and commission them where requested. cost-effective to run. Contact: Richard Louth, The wall hung range is available Commercial Sales Specification in outputs of 50kW, 60kW, 70kW, Manager, Baxi Potterton Myson. 90kW, 110kW, 130kW and 150kW. Tel: 01 – 459 0870; 086 – 257 5241; The boilers are very compact, with e: [email protected]; Potterton Sirius 3FS model the powerful 130kW and 150kW w.pottertoncommercial.co.uk/getsirius Published by ARROW@TU Dublin, 2018 47

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different system requirements. Vokera Condexa Condexa Pro is the ideal choice for new plants, replacements on renovations of old heating Pro by Riello systems, and is suitable for the most varied plant requirements, Vokèra by Riello has introduced Condexa Pro, a thanks to the wide range of new addition to its high-powered condensing optional accessories enabling multiple configurations of the wall-hung boiler range. Designed to allow product.” Specifiers can also access installation flexibility with compact dimensions, product configurator software, enabling them to personalise the it is ideal for a variety of applications including product configuration.” hospitals, data centres, schools, manufacturing The range extends from facilities and residential buildings. 35kW up to 131kW, in different configurations. The circulator is It is appropriate that the call-centre support and after-sales included for models up to 70kW innovative Condexa Pro makes its service. Today, Vokèra by Riello is while the higher powered models debut to coincide with the 20th one of the country’s best-known can be equipped with a circulator anniversary celebrations of the brands with more than 100,000 or, in case of multiple cascades, opening of the company’s Irish boilers installed throughout Ireland. a two-way cut-off valve. distribution facility in Callan, “The new Condexo Pro is the Thanks to the calculation speed Co Kilkenny. Marking this milestone latest in a long line of pioneering and advanced management Neil Gaffney, Managing Director products we have brought to the algorithms, the electronic control of Vokèra Ireland, says the company market over the last 20 years,” system allows regulated ambient is unique in the Irish market says Neil. “Space-saving design, temperatures and the best possible because it is the only boiler flexibility and efficient electronic operation performance, both for manufacturer subsidiary that management are features that stand-alone boilers and multiple offers the full range of functions, allow specifiers and installers to cascades up to 10 units. For the from installation training to adapt to the various needs of installation of multiple cascades, the primary-secondary logic integrated in the electronic control permits the inter-changeability of the boilers in the cascade, ensuring constant operations, even during service operations. Among the most innovative components of Condexa Pro is the optimised stainless steel heat exchanger, designed and manufactured by Riello with single or double-coil patented sections, and the premix burners for high turndown ratio and low emissions. A wide range of optional accessories completes the offer and enables multiple configurations of the product. Contact: Vokera Ireland. Tel: 056 – 775 5055; Exterior and cut-away views of Vokera by Riello’s new Condexa Pro high-power, wall- [email protected]; hung condensing boiler. www.vokera.ie Q https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol57/iss6/1 48

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apartment blocks The Alre b@home smart control system from Manotherm is making significant market inroads since its recent introduction to Ireland, especially since it can automatically control heat, cooling or both.

German engineered to the highest European standards, it can be easily programmed and operated, a unique feature being that it can function without any internet connection using the b@home smartphoneapp. All data and configuration parameters are equipped with the stored locally on the b@home gateway Alre wireless with pier-to-pier technology ensuring multi-channel that all transmissions are secure and controller and Alre have zero interference. thermic actuators A recent project success comprised a were fitted to the mixed residential complex consisting and could be expanded easily. On existing underfloor manifold. Every of five blocks of 200 apartments, consideration of the options available zone was then paired with the Alre ranging from three to six rooms with the Alre b@home system was deemed thermostat to provide control to all of an average of 78sq m of living space in to fulfill all of these criteria and it was the existing zones. The units were also each unit. The entire complex covers a selected for Phase 1 of the renewal equipped with a central wireless total of 13,641sq m and is a concrete project consisting of 78 apartments controller giving time and temperature construction with timber internal walls in two blocks. zone control over the entire apartment. originally built in 2000. Each block is Every apartment was equipped with The installed solution across all heated by a central CHP with each the Alre radio-based heat control apartments is upgradable to the unit incorporating a mix of underfloor system (868 MHz). The existing b@home smart home app with the and radiator heating. thermostatic radiator valve heads were installation of the Alre gateway. Due In 2016 the decision was made to removed and replaced with the Alre to the success of Phase 1, work on install a modern, up-to-date control battery wireless actuator, with each Phase 2 – consisting of a further 122 system that could manage the diverse actuator being paired with the Alre apartments – is due to commence range of heating appliances in the battery wireless thermostat. This shortly. project. The design parameters were enables room-by-room temperature Contact: Manotherm. that the solution had to be user- control, along with individual Tel: 01 – 452 2355; friendly, flexible, easy to install, involve programmable setpoints and time email: [email protected]; minimum disruption to occupiers, zones. Every apartment was also www.manotherm.ie Q

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DeepLumen light concept to transform lobbies, public spaces

The DeepLumen lighting feature at the recent Orgatec exhibition in Cologne featured the first collaboration between artist Marc Gumpinger and the innovative entrepreneur Christof Babinsky. DeepLumen comprised an art installation of glass and light and was the result of a meeting between Babinsky, ASB GlassFloor’s Managing Director and Gumpinger. It quickly became apparent that the two share a passion for technical innovation and that a cooperation would open new, interesting perspectives. “It is our intention to empower public and private spaces with the use of LED screens in architecture. The LED wall is used to create an almost natural ambiance rather than to shout out advertising messages,” says Christof Babinsky. The 3m x 6m self-supporting cuboid with an internal height of 2.5m is entirely designed from special glass. While three walls and the ceiling are reflective, the floor DeepLumen by ASB and one side wall are translucent Architectural and Marc Gumpinger screens for over 800,000 LEDs. The excites visitors at ORGATEC. The art LEDs are installed behind opaque installation is the first collaboration glass. The reflective glass walls allow between artist Marc Gumpinger and the the artist to harness the reflection of innovative entrepreneur Christof Babinsky. illuminated surfaces in order to The creative concept opens up entirely new possibilities in design for electrical consulting create an abstract and fascinating engineers, architects, interior designers or virtual environment and a feeling of event planners. vastness. The translucent mirror walls https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol57/iss6/1 50

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create a miraculous environment, sealed away from the cuboid’s surroundings, for the spectator inside the cuboid. However, passersby can view the spectator, exploring and experiencing inside the cuboid, due to the properties of the glass used. The algorithms responsible for providing the visual, moving content to the installation, designed by Gumpinger, create a digital world of illusions that, while being entirely digital, create an environment that acts and feels natural. Non-organic media is used to provoke an emotional ambiance that almost feels organic and meets the demands of modern, moving design in a progressive working environment. Q

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BTU GOLF NEWS Newlands Results Overall winner: Michael Mathews, 34 Pts Class 1 Winner: Mick Kearney, 32pts; Second: Ger Hutchinson, 31pts; Third: Connor Lennon, 30 pts. Class 2 Winner: Vincent Broderick, 33pts; Second: Bernard Costelloe, 33pts; Third: John White, 28pts. Class 3 Winner: Jim Bollard, 30pts; Second: David Daly, 27pts; Third: Jason Warnock, 25pts. Visitors: Newlands: Connor Lennon, third Class Bryan Keavney, 32pts. 1 accecpts his prize from sponsor Stephen Front 9: John Lavelle, 16pts. Keating Lynch, Interact. Back 9: Paudie Gillen, 18pts.

Hermitage Results Overall winner: Martin Keogh, 36pts. Ladies Winner: Gretha Prendergast, 26pts; Second: Ann Morrissey, 25pts. Class 1 Winner: John Lavelle, 34pts; Second: Michael Morrissey, 33pts. Class 2 Winner: Michael Bready, 33pts; Second: David Rossiter, 28pts. Class 3 Winner: Fergus Daly, 35pts; Second: Tom Fitzpatrick, 26pts. Visitors: Ross Gillen, 36pts. Hermitage: BTU Captain Front 9: Jason Warnock, 22pts; Martin Keogh with Ladies Hermitage: John Lavelle, winner Class 1 Winner Gretha Prendergast. with Shaun Gillen, TIDL, sponsor. Back 9: Brendan Bracken, 16pts.

Presidents Day, Newlands Des Bindley welcomed a large group of golfers to Newlands Golf Club for his President’s Day outing on a day when the conditions were a little on the windy side with spells of bright sunshine. The course and the elements made for a challenging day but one that was enjoyed by all. Sponsor was Lynch Interact.

Hermitage Social Outing The BTU ladies and gents outing in Hermitage was sponsored by TIDL Ltd (Shaun Gillen) and saw the WAGS joining the usual crew for a day of golf followed by a BBQ. This event was a great success which attracted a very large Newlands: BTU President Des Bindley with turnout. ClassOverall 2 winner Winner Brendan Michael Bracken Mathews with BTU Captain Brendan Coghlan. https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol57/iss6/1 52

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to the humidity level (model RD), ensuring excellent indoor air S&P single room quality. Key characteristics and benefits heat recovery include: • Ceramic heat exchanger; • Alternative ventilation system; Respiro Series • 70-second cycles in supply and extraction; The S&P Respiro Series is a decentralised • Filter at both ends of the exchanger; ventilation unit, with heat recovery, designed for • Defrost control not required; use in single rooms in domestic or commercial • Flow up to 30 m3/h, Model 100; • Flow up to 60 m3/h, Model 150; applications. The elegant front cover design • Supply voltage 230V. allows its adaptation to any environment which means that it is suitable for all manner and scale of project. Measuring just 160mm in diameter, it features a brushless motor with low consumption electronic control.

The ventilation system is delivered via a reversing motor and a ceramic heat exchanger with a performance up to 93%, and protected by a G3 filter at both ends. Designed for continuous operation, the unit adjusts the airflow proportionally in relation Model 150 • Two speeds per manual control. Model 150 RD • Three speeds; • Wireless controller; • Possibility of synchronsing different equipment (up to 16); • Proportional flow according to hygrostat; Remote control model features include: • Three speeds; • Humidity control; • Modes: Extraction only, supply only, reversing impulsion and Detail showing the extraction; elegant design of the front cover of the • Security is only activated if Respiro Series single humidity exceeds the limit. room heat recovery Contact: Soler & Palau Ventilation unit and (above right) Ireland. Tel: 01 – 412 4020; a cross-section of the interior showing the email: [email protected]; ceramic heat exchanger. www.solerpalau.ie Q

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Federated BIM model delivers problem-free M&E at Tallaght Stadium

by John Keane

Jon Katzenbach and Douglas Smith1 define a team as: “a small group of people with complementary skills who are committed to a common purpose, performance goals and approach for which they John Keane is the Commercial Director at MMA Consulting. He can be contacted at: are mutually accountable”. [email protected]

While this may indeed be true in delays, claims and cost overruns. MMA Consulting Engineers are in theory, in reality this definition Building Information Modelling involved in the development of the would not leap out as an accurate way (BIM) is seen increasingly as a way of new stand at Tallaght Stadium. The of describing the typical approach in assisting collaborative working. BIM new roofed precast concrete structure the construction industry. Instead, the is a very broad term that describes the will provide seated viewing work practices are commonly described process of creating a digital model of accommodation for up to 2,183 as fragmented and often adversarial. a building with integrated component spectators with provision for toilets Establishing collaborative work and material information. and service areas underneath. This will practices is very important on design The purpose of BIM is to ensure that form part of the new stadium being and build projects, as it involves appropriate information is created in developed, which will see the ground bringing together a large number of the right format, at the right time, so upgraded to UEFA Category Four individuals from diverse disciplines, that better and more timely decisions standard. This new classification will many of whom will not have worked can be made throughout the design, allow Tallaght Stadium host Europa together before. They are also likely construction and operation of built League and Champions’ League group stage games. to involve the co-ordination and assets. It is not about creating a 3D MMA were responsible for both the integration of complex information, model to generate impressive project M&E design and a federated BIM procedures and systems. renders and it is not an add-on model that allowed for better Failure to develop efficient project- process. BIM is central to the way collaboration and coordination wide collaborative practices can result a project is set up and run. between architects, civil and structural engineers, the main contractor, subcontractors and client. This meant MMA could communicate clearly, and agree with the rest of the design team, the location of building services within the stand. Once the M&E layout was agreed, the details of the openings for building services were communicated to Banagher Concrete. Banagher Concrete’s precast concrete structure therefore considered the requirements for building services, enabling an optimised onsite Figure 1: New South Stand at Tallaght Stadium nearing completion. programme of work. Collaboration https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol57/iss6/1 54

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through a federated BIM model during it is important that each party can Information Requirement) and a BEP the design stage across the design team provide their BIM information for the (BIM Execution Plan). resulted in a clash-free design being federated model in a common format The purpose of an EIR is to document installed and commissioned. that can be integrated. At the start of the client’s information requirements When multiple parties are any BIM project, it is important to and to establish their information contributing to a federated BIM model, develop both an EIR (Employer’s management requirements from the outset. The BIM Execution Plan (BEP) details the roles of those involved, what their individual responsibilities are, and how they will deliver and manage digital information throughout the project. The Industry Foundation Class (IFC) data model (ISO 16739:2013) describes building and construction industry data. Figure 2: Front elevation of new South Stand. It is a platform-neutral, open-file format specification that is not controlled by a single vendor or group of vendors. BIM Collaboration Format (BCF) is an open-file format that allows for efficient and tracked communications between design partners by sharing software- neutral model viewpoints, along with comments and issues tracking. The BIM Collaboration Format also Figure 3: Rear elevation of new South Stand. enables streamlined collaboration between different parties working on a model by allowing them to raise issues, provide answers and make comments within an open file format. It provides an uncomplicated communication capability that is separated from the model itself. The move to a more collaborative way of working, and the adoption of BIM, can require a significant change in culture. Changing culture to be adaptive to the digital revolution is a significant Figure 4: Section detailing building services in new South Stand (side view). challenge and one that will take real leadership. However, it is a challenge the Irish construction industry is well positioned to embrace, and lead, in a global context.

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Tallaght Stadium edit.indd 3 23/11/2018 11:58 Building Services Engineering, Vol. 57 [2018], Iss. 6, Art. 1 54 Building Services News l November/December 2018 EXEED A Season Of Reflection The dynamic nature of decision- systems-thinking, broad approach as making often requires making the best opposed to a quick fix. It commences of the circumstances before us, the ideal with a careful recognition of the context dispensed to some future time, writes in which the opportunity resides, ideally John Mullaney, Programme Manager, taking into account the whole “asset”, EXEED, SEAI (right). In energy efficiency not just the component part. Typically, terms this may equate to acceptance we don’t start at utility level. More of high energy inefficiency levels in often than not it’s the whole utility plant, poor PUE data centre manufacturing facility, or a major performance, long-term energy process element, a data centre, clean efficiency compromised for short-term room, hotel, office block, university John Mullaney, Programme Manager, EXEED, SEAI. capital saving, or dependence on campus or defined area of same, that is the asset. manual control of key parameters. and redress opportunities of the asset, At this point it’s important to bring in We know we can do better, it’s not from which key decisions can now some professional help to complete an convenient or possible now, but at be taken. some point in the future we hope energy balance of the asset, clearly to make the change. identifying the significant energy users Focus on incremental aspects It’s like the main character in the (SEUs) and developing an ideal energy There is a growing positive Kenny Roger’s song Coward of the saving register. This should include a conversation around the perceived County. When he finally has been reasonable basis for the savings and business value of sustainability. One pushed around too much and too far, cost of implementation of each of the day it will be patently real and everyone he declares enough is enough, and items identified. will just get on with it. However, we are faces up to the unacceptable bad Sequentially, the heat is turned far from that destination yet. Many influence in his life. Similarly, EXEED is up through the formal process of business owners who want to do the such a transformational moment across “challenging and analysing” each right thing in terms of pushing out the sustainability boundaries are impeded a wide landscape of unacceptable significant SEU right through the steps outlined in IS399. This body of work by embedded metrics that trip them inefficiencies where a line needs to be must be completed with rigour, up, such as severely truncated ROI and drawn in the proverbial sand. Once the documenting the outcomes, so constraints on capital. This is where dust has settled, it is an opportunity to eventually the options are evident and EXEED steps in. It is a requirement step back and take a cool calculated available for comparative evaluation. that its impact is incentivising, in look at the surrounding landscape At the heart of it is an Energy Efficient other words, the proposed project before firing off any solutions. Design Expert (EEDE), whom we would not go ahead without it. That’s EXEED combines a number of core consider mandatory in terms of his an invitation to the desperate. elements that together make it a function. The process requires this However, let’s be clear what we transformative force. They interrogate independent, experienced and unbiased are seeking to incentivise. It is the all options; focus on incremental set of eyes to ask the questions that additional bit, the incremental aspect aspects; embed best practice as need to be asked, point out the herd that sits above the standard standard; and utilise supports of unmentionable elephants, quantify requirement. EXEED incentivisation and expertise. them, and point to new possibilities. does not apply to that which is required Interrogate all options It’s like a MABS service for poor use of by compliance with the relevant law Having drawn the proverbial line in the money, or singing boot camp for those and best practice. You should be sand, how do we take a new approach who want to do better than karaoke. complying with minimum standards to an old entrenched problem? The It identifies, quantifies, prioritises and and doing maintenance anyway. EXEED methodology requires a holistic, states in unequivocal terms the state What lies beyond that is the whole https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol57/iss6/1 56

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new brave world of possibility with point where certification bodies such Administrative EXEED. So, for example, thicker thermal as NSAI, and Certification Europe, Access to the programme is done via external cladding than standard, PV which we habitually interact with on SEAI’s online web portal which can plus storage rather than just PV, heat other standards, will als