Guidance Report on Retrofitting Traditional Buildings
The Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage (DHLGH) are due to publish a Guidance Retrofitting Report on improving energy efficiency in traditional buildings, which will provide competent professionals with the basis to specify materials for the renovation and energy upgrade of traditional buildings. In addition to this guidance, the DASBE funded Level 8 Energy […]
Certificate in Energy Renovation of Traditional Buildings (student testimonial)
Angela Naughton, Building Control Officer at Clare County Council completed the Certificate in Energy Renovation of Traditional Buildings in 2023. She shared this feedback on her experience, which provides a valuable insight into the course for other building control officers and those working in retrofitting older traditional buildings. “As a Building Control Officer I am […]
Certificate in Community Energy Development Feedback (student testimonial)
Jim Kenehan completed the Certificate in Community Energy Development in May 2023. For any members of community groups considering this course, this feedback from Jim gives a valuable insight into the course content and site visits. “The Certificate in Community Energy Development is highly recommended for any community energy groups. The course enabled students easy […]
TUS and Tipperary ETB sign MoU with commitment to enhancing provision of education and training opportunities in the region
Tipperary Education and Training Board (ETB) and DASBE partner Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) committing to a stronger and deepening collaboration across a range of joint undertakings in the region. Recognising their common history as providers of education and training in Tipperary, TUS and Tipperary ETB have […]
Certificate in Drones for Construction Open for Applications
The new TUS accredited programme – Certificate in Drones for Construction is open for applications. This 24-week programme is offered at a reduced DASBE funded rate of €833. TUS lecturer Jonathan Blackmore a Chartered Building Surveyor, Lecturer and Drone pilot recently tested out the Drones for Construction programme with a group of 2nd Year TUS […]
Webinar Recording – MSc Built Environment Regulation: A peer-to-peer journey towards excellence in construction in the built environment
Thanks to all those who attended our recent webinar on ATU’s CABE-accredited MSc in Built Environment Regulation. For those who could not make it on the day, you can access the recording here.
TUS Workshops in Digital Technologies
TUS Athlone hosted several workshops on the 18th of February. Over 35 students of the Certificate in Energy Renovation of Traditional Buildings participated in four different defect detection and analysis workshops. Defect detection and analysis is one of the Energy Renovation of Traditional Buildings course modules. It focuses on teaching students how to use the […]
Applications Open for European Master in Sustainable Energy System Management (SESyM) 2023
Applications are now open for the DASBE supported European Master in Sustainable Energy System Management 2023. This is a fantastic opportunity to study an internationally recognised Masters programme, complete an industry relevant dissertation and link with companies and research organisations across the EU. SESyM focuses on the multidisciplinary aspects of energy systems. It provides management […]
Lis O’Brien represents DASBE at CitA event
DASBE Manager, Lis O’ Brien, spoke at the recent CitA (Construction IT Alliance) event on digital acceleration. Lis discussed DASBE’s role in upskilling SME’s in the Built Environment. DASBE is offering construction professionals a range of programmes in Energy Efficiency, Circular Economy and Digitalisation. You can watch her presentation on the CitA You Tube channel […]
