Funding for Upskilling in Critical Areas in the Construction Sector
DASBE is pleased to announce that there is up to 50% funding available for 22 accredited and flexible programmes aimed at upskilling construction professionals in the sustainable built environment. These programmes are now open for applications and will start in January 2024. DASBE is transforming upskilling in the construction sector, having introduced 36 short, newly […]
Report Outlines Significant Skills and Labour Shortages in the Built Environment Sector
The Build Up Skills Ireland (BUSI2030) project , which includes DASBE partners Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) and The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) has issued a report outlining the significant skills and labour shortages in the built environment sector. The study highlights how this challenges Ireland in reaching its climate targets and points […]
ATU’s Building Information Modelling (BIM) & Digital Leadership Programme receives CABE Accreditation
DASBE is pleased to announce that ATU’s Building Information Modelling and Digital Leadership programmes, which receive DASBE funding support, have recently accredited by CABE, The Chartered Association of Building Engineers. The advantage of accreditation is knowing that the course has been mapped to the CABE Framework and is therefore accredited by a professional association and […]
Healthy Homes Ireland launches indoor environmental quality report
Healthy Homes Ireland (HHI), is a joint initiative by Velux and DASBE partner, the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC), who presented an extensive report of policy recommendations on Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) to Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, Kieran O’Donnell, T.D., cross party representatives and key stakeholders in […]
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 testimonials)
2022/23 participants in the Certificate in Community Energy Development gave the following feedback. ‘The engagement of communities in understanding energy sources and local renewable energy opportunities, is critical in a transition to a low-carbon society. I enrolled in the TUS Certificate in Community Energy Development to enhance my knowledge of sustainable energy technologies/solutions available to […]
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.
