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Elsevier cover titled “A Holistic Review on the Contribution of Civil Engineers for Driving Sustainable Concrete Construction in the Built Environment.”

A Holistic Review On The Contribution Of Civil Engineers For Driving Sustainable Concrete Construction In The Built Environment

22.12.23 | Mehran Khan, Ciaran McNally (UCD)

This study discusses civil engineer's pivotal role in promoting sustainable concrete construction, highlighting the need for their expertise in creating environmentally friendly and resilient infrastructure. The study further discusses the importance of procurement rules in endorsing sustainable development, emphasising the need for well-crafted policies and guidelines that incentivise eco-friendly practices.

EY report cover titled “A Detailed Description of Needs for the Irish Construction/Built Environment Sector” with two people using digital devices at a desk.

Needs for the Irish Construction/Built Environment Sector

22.11.21 | Ernst & Young, Enterprise Ireland

A detailed report on the needs for the Irish construction/built environment sector covering technology and innovation, digital adoption and Modern Methods of Construction in the context of productivity improvement and sustainability.

Digitalisation for a Circular Economy

22.03.25 | Project Ireland 2040

This report aims to highlight the opportunities for increased sustainability and circular economy principles that can be incorporated into the construction industry and the role of digital technologies in stimulating the transformation of the construction industry in its drive to be more sustainable and circular.

Construction team having a discussion inside an industrial facility.

Director of Construction

On-Site Assembly & Installation

The Director of Construction leads the overall construction operations of the organisation, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards, while driving innovation through MMC adoption.

Diverse team of professionals collaborating around a table in an office environment.

Digital Design Lead

Design & Digital Technology

The Digital Design Lead leads the creation, coordination, and delivery of digital design solutions that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and innovation in construction projects.

A construction worker wearing safety gear using a tablet near machinery.

Building Services Engineer

MEP Engineer | Design & Digital Technology

The building services engineer designs, specifies, and oversees the installation and operation of essential systems—such as heating, ventilation, lighting, and water supply—that ensure buildings are safe, comfortable, efficient, and sustainable.

A modular building unit being lifted by a crane at a construction site.

Banksman (LOLER)

The Banksman LOLER guides and directs lifting operations, ensuring the safe movement of loads on MMC and traditional construction sites in compliance with LOLER regulations and site safety procedures.

Close-up of a 3D-printed concrete wall with visible reinforcement bars.

3D Printing Engineer

Manufacturing & Offsite Production

The 3D printing Engineer designs, operates and optimises 3D printing technologies for use in modern construction, enabling faster, sustainable and more precise building solutions.

Cover page of an MDPI publication titled “Computational Modelling of Intra-Module Connections and Their Influence on the Robustness of a Steel Corner-Supported Volumetric Module,”

Computational Modelling of Intra-Module Connections and Their Influence on the Robustness of a Steel Corner-Supported Volumetric Module

21.03.24 | Si Hwa Heng, David Hyland, Michael Hough, and Daniel McCrum (UCD)

This paper investigates the robustness of a single 3D volumetric corner-supported module made of square hollow-section (SHS) columns. The results demonstrate the importance of an accurate assessment of framing rotational stiffness and the benefits of a computationally efficient model.