Virtual Reality Tools in DASBE Programmes
For a year now, a team of VR developers in collaboration with industry experts have been building a Virtual Reality prototype that aligns with the goals of the DASBE project. About DASBE DASBE (Digital Academy for the Sustainable Built Environment) is a hub for upskilling, capacity building and education in the construction sector. DASBE will […]
DASBE and the Build Digital Project agree to jointly drive digital adoption through education and training
Pictured in photo are Lis O’ Brien, DASBE Manager and Dr. Clare Eriksson, Project Director of Build Digital The Digital Academy for Sustainable Built Environment (DASBE) and the Build Digital Project, share the objectives of encouraging the implementation of digital information management and Building Information Modelling (BIM) across the public and private sectors, and supporting […]
TUS Midwest Autumn Programme Update
A number of TUS Midwest courses kicked off recently featuring some great guest speakers and site visits. Certificate in Energy Renovation of Traditional Buildings There are 45 industry attendees registered for this level 8, 30-week blended course. To date, 3 lecture days have taken place on Fridays featuring some excellent guest speakers from the Department […]
January 2023 Programmes
As we are fast approaching 2030, we must focus more than ever on achieving our sustainability goals. That is why DASBE continuously try to anticipate and fulfil the industry skills needs by creating highly flexible and accessible courses. DASBE is delighted to announce that we are introducing 14 brand-new courses beginning in January 2023. After […]
Minister Noonan Launches The Certificate in Energy Renovation of Traditional Buildings
A first of its kind course, that will use innovative teaching methods to upskill building professionals in the design and delivery of high quality, energy efficient renovations to traditional buildings, was launched by Minister of State for Heritage & Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) on September 23, […]
DASBE Feature in Passive House Plus Magazine-
New digital hub for sustainable building upskilling Have a read of this great piece about DASBE programmes in the recent Passive House Plus Magazine
DASBE Features in Construction Federation Magazine
Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) and DASBE featured in a recent issue of Construction Federation magazine. The article, entitled “Upskill with DASBE” provides an overview of the DASBE Project, its aims, objectives, and future plans. The article also included a reference to the programmes enrolling for the September semester. You can view the full article, […]
Cabinet approves a landmark Circular Economy Bill
The Irish Government have announced the new Circular Economy Bill based on the Whole-of-Government Circular economy strategy published in 2021. It is an all-encompassing Bill that aims to change behaviours towards circularity and away from the previously used linear model of produce, consume, and dispose of. The new Bill has set out to reduce the […]
Opening of the new Construction Technology Centre
Congratulations to our partner, the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) and the rest of the consortium on the success of the National Construction Centre coordinated by NUI Galway and funded by Enterprise Ireland. The goal of the Construction Technology Centre is to make Ireland’s construction sector a global leader in research and innovation. The Tánaiste […]