DASBE Manager features in Women in Construction interview
A recent article in the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Construction Magazine, entitled “Equal Measures”, featured a showcase interview with the DASBE Manager, Elisabeth O’Brien. This interview was conducted as part of the Women in Construction event. You can view the full interview, on page 36 of the May ’22 issue, here.
DASBE Addressing Skills to Deliver National Retrofit Scheme
The new, improved National Retrofitting Scheme is here! This far-reaching grant programme, administered by SEAI, is designed to achieve our Climate Action Plan goal of upgrading 500,000 Irish homes to a B2 by 2030. Under the new scheme, the one-stop-shop grant has been increased to 50% while support for some individual energy upgrades, like installing […]
CABE Accredits New MSc in Built Environment Regulation
GMIT announces New MSc in Built Environment Regulation (CABE accredited) in response to industry demand Career prospects for students in the GMIT Building and Civil Engineering Department got a huge boost recently with the announcement that the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) has accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the GMIT Department including the […]
Graduate view – European Master in Sustainable Energy System Management
“The SESYM course overall is packed with opportunities to allow you to flourish into a profound and recognised professional in the field. You will feel a strong level of support from start to finish, be it from past students, lecturers, energy professionals etc. whom are involved in the alumni, you will never feel alone.“ Before […]
DASBE Interviewed for Clare FM
DASBE Manager, Elisabeth O’Brien was interviewed as part of the Clare FM radio interview in relation to the National Retrofit plan. DASBE was described in how it can enable built environment learners to gain relevant qualifications and upskill. Read more about the National Retrofit Plan here.
Discussion from recent ‘Career Progression Pathways for Retrofit’ Workshop
On November 26th, 2021, DASBE held an interactive workshop entitled ‘Career Progression Pathways for Retrofit’. Attendees included retrofit companies (One Stop Shops), educational bodies and policy makers, who came together to discuss future programme development and career pathways. Thanks to all those that attended and contributed to a great discussion on retrofitting careers and training. […]
MSc in Built Environment Regulation GMIT Bursary
Closing Date for DASBE Bursary is December 3, 2021! The new MSc in Built Environment Regulation aims to afford advanced experience, knowledge, and training to fulfil, in part, the onerous and challenging roles, duties and responsibilities associated with the built environment regulations in the Irish Construction Industry. Internationally, this is a unique programme in the […]
A FIRST for Ireland – New Postgraduate Diploma in Circular Economy Leadership for the Built Environment
Dr. Mark Kelly talks about the new Postgraduate Diploma in Circular Economy Leadership for the Built Environment. This new Postgraduate Diploma in Circular Economy Leadership for the Built Environment is the first of its kind in Ireland. It aims to support all built environment stakeholders in transitioning towards a circular built environment. Programme Chair and […]
How transformational are the National Recovery Plans for Buildings Renovation?
Renovate 2 Recover A major Study has been published by E3G for the Renovate Europe Campaign assessing the buildings-related elements of the National Renovation Recovery Plans (NRRPs) in 18 Member States including Ireland. The aim is to understand whether NRRPs position countries to achieve longer-term targets for more and deeper renovation, and whether NRRPs have […]