NEWS AND PRODUCTS

Skillnet MCC Accelerate

Skillnet Ireland and the Construction IT Alliance (CitA) have collaborated to provide businesses with upskilling resources that will accelerate the adoption of modern methods of construction (MMC) to become day-to-day construction practices. The new national online platform, Skillnet MMC Accelerate, will provide a tool for those in the construction industry to navigate the upskilling ecosystem in the context of modern methods of construction.

The Skillnet MMC Accelerate platform, which is currently in development, will showcase the MMC industry, highlight upcoming projects and investment in MMC, display future MMC career pathways, align the education and training ecosystem to these career pathways, and provide links to other government, academic and industry supports available. In the coming years, a range of new MMC upskilling supports will also be rolled out as part of this initiative to complement existing supports available.

Órlaith Gillen joins EVHACS

This will facilitate wider engagement and collaboration with all the relevant stakeholders and emphasise the sustainability and productivity benefits associated with the increased use of modern methods of construction.

For details on the MMC Accelerate Information Series see www.cita.ie

Left: Conor Murtagh, Chief Strategy Officer, Glenveagh with Patrick O’Donovan, TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Suzanne Purcell, Cita Skillnet Network Manager and Mark Jordan. Chief Strategy Officer, Skillnet Ireand.

EVHACS, the innovative Irish company known for creating the world’s first integrated heat pump and EV charger, has appointed Órlaith Gillen as its new Senior Technical Sales Engineer. EVHACS leads the charge in sustainable technology by offering a versatile platform that seamlessly integrates electric vehicle charging with heat pumps and air conditioning systems. This innovative approach not only boosts energy efficiency, but also offers a range of extensions to meet the diverse needs of residential, commercial, and industrial clients.

Órlaith brings over a decade of experience in technical sales and account management within the building services engineering industry. Her proven track record of driving growth and fostering strong client relationships aligns perfectly with EVHACS’s mission to revolutionise heating and transport.

In her new role, Órlaith will be instrumental in expanding EVHACS’s market presence, particularly by promoting its flexible product platform designed to cater to specific installation scenarios, offering unparalleled flexibility and efficiency.

Contact: Órlaith Gillen, Senior Technical Sales Engineer, EVHACS. T: 087 771 1270; E: orlaith@ehvacs.com

Trade links with Germany

The German-Irish Chamber of Industry and Commerce has appointed Stefanie Ziska as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ms Ziska brings a wealth of international experience to the role, having already served within the global network of German Chambers of Commerce abroad.

“Ireland’s ongoing commitment to technical and vocational education ensures a pool of well-educated, adaptable workers, and its investment in research and technological innovation offers fertile ground for collaboration,” said Ms Ziska.

Ireland’s significant wind resources and potential for hydrogen production position it as a crucial player in Europe’s decarbonisation efforts and German companies are wellplaced to contribute their expertise in this area, offering technologies and solutions to help scale the industry and secure sustainable energy supplies.

Light + Intelligent Building

Light + Intelligent Building, Istanbul, is the newest trade fair organised worldwide under the Light + Building brand. It will bring together manufacturers and distributors in the lighting, electrical engineering, home and building automation and related security technology sectors.

Product segments represented will include decorative lighting, technical lighting; emergency lighting; street and city lighting; lighting sources; components; building and home automation technologies; and electrical engineering.

See https://light-building-istanbul.tr.messefrankfurt.com/istanbul/en.html