Waterways Ireland are launching some Consultancy Frameworks which will be advertised on etenders and through the OJEU which you might be interested in tendering for:
1. Engineering Consultancy and Design Services (RFT 230503 – Framework for the Provision of Engineering Consultancy and Design Services for Waterways Ireland) these are split into various categories as follows:
Category 1: Engineering Consultancy and Design Services below €35k – multiple lots
• Lot 1 – Civil/Structural Design
• Lot 2 – Structural Design and Detailing
• Lot 3 – Hydraulic/ Hydrological Engineering including Flood Risk Assessments
• Lot 4 – Road Safety Audits
• Lot 5 – Site Supervisor/ Resident Engineer/ Employers Representative
Category 2: Engineering Consultancy and Design Services above €35k – one lot (Lot 6)
Lot 1 – Asset Inspections (civil/structural/geotechnical/mechanical/electrical)
Lot 2 – Dive Surveys
3. Conservation Architect/Engineer and Archaeology (pending – due for publication on www.etenders.gov.ie and the OJEUw/c 16 January 2023)
Lot 1 – Conservation Architect/Engineer
Lot 2 – Archaeologist
Should you have any questions, or you require more information please email Debbie-Anne Thompson DebbieAnne.Thompson@waterwaysireland.org
The Commissioners of Irish Lights (Irish Lights) is seeking Expressions of Interest for appointments to its’ Board to support the ongoing development of the organisation. Appointments will be made over the next 12-18 months depending on the field of expertise.
Applicants should have Board / Senior Management experience and a specific capability in one or more of the following:
- Financial experience and expertise – an Accountant ideally with Audit and Risk Committee interest/ experience.
- An Engineer with recent experience in Environment / Heritage / Sustainability / Planning and Consenting / Health and Safety
- A Construction/Property Development Specialist with experience in Sustainability / Heritage / Architecture.
- A Specialist in the field of Environment / Sustainability /ESG and /or Health and Safety.
- A Legal Specialist, ideally with current planning and /or contractual expertise.
Irish Lights highly values and supports diversity and equality of opportunity.
A full Information Booklet, which includes details of the selection process, and the Expression of Interest form can be downloaded from: Commissioner – Non-Executive Board Member (irishlights.ie)
Expression of Interest forms should be submitted to Boardappointments@irishlights.ie no later than the 27th of January 2023.
The NSAI has announced a period of public consultation until the 3rd March 2023 on the following Irish Standard:
I.S. 813 – Domestic Gas Installations – Edition 4
Full details on the revision of this Irish standard and the mechanism for submitting comments are available from the NSAI News webpage and Your Standards, your Say.
You can view the standard here.
The final NEIS Bulletin for 2022 has been published and contains information on:
- The NEIS workshop on key themes to improve uptake of Aconex platform.
- The use of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) maintenance management software.
- The delivery of Module Tririga across HSE and HSE funded agencies.
- Setting up the E&S module to align and manage the stringent targets set out in the Governments Climate Action Plan.
- Build Digital Project.
- Aconex specialist training – CPD Opportunity.
Previous bulletins can also be found on the NEIS Webpage.
OFFICIAL BUILDERS’ / CONSTRUCTION – HOLIDAYS IN IRELAND 2023
Annual Leave/Public Holidays 2023
January
Monday 02 January Public
February
Monday 06 February Public
March
Thursday 16 March Annual
Friday 17 March Public
April
Friday 07 April Annual
Monday 10 April Public
Tuesdays 11 April Annual
Wednesday 12 April Annual
Thursday 13 April Annual
Friday 14 April Annual
May
Monday 01 May Public
June
Monday 05 June Public
July/August
Monday 24 July- Friday 4 August Annual
August
Monday 07 August Public
October
Friday 27 October Annual (TBC)
Monday 30 October Public
December
Friday 22 December Annual (TBC)
Monday 25 December Public
Tuesday 26 December Public
Wednesday 27 December Public
Thursday 28 December Annual
Friday 29 December Annual
The latest Industry Barometer from the European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Associations (EFCA) shows what the past 6 months have been for the consultancy and engineering industry in Europe. Order books are still looking very good, but the employment index is now falling. Current largest challenges for the consultancy and engineering industry in Europe are the shortage of staff, low fees and salary increases. Yet, the impact from the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis, rising inflation and increasing interest rates are continuing factors contributing to more uncertainty about market.
The EFCA Market Index, showing the overall development of the European markets, has improved markedly from spring 2022 and is at the highest level recorded since the start in 2018. The employment index reached a peak in spring 2022 and has now fallen back to more normal levels and expected to decline slightly in the coming 6 months which correlates with the Autumn Forecast made by the European Commission on labour markets. Employment growth forecast is at 1.7% in the EU this year, before coming to a standstill in 2023 and moderately edging up to 0.4% in 2024.
The full report is available here.
ACEI is pleased to advise that applications are now being accepted for the 2023 ACEI Consulting Engineer Future Leader Award.
The award will be presented to a consulting engineer with excellent communication skills, business acumen, technical capabilities and strong ethical values.
See flyer below for further details.
EFCA recently celebrated its 30th Anniversary at a gala event in Brussels on 16 November 2022 which was attended by ACEI President, Brian Kavanagh and Secretary General, Sarah Ingle. Another special guest on the night was Kevin Rudden, past-president of ACEI 2015 – 2016 and EFCA past-president 2017 – 2020.
Sincere tributes were also paid to recently retired EFCA Secretary General Jan Van der Putten, who was 30 years in the role. Jan was presented with gifts of appreciation from all in EFCA by the EFCA President Benoît Clocheret.
On its 30th Anniversary, EFCA, marks its contribution to the EU transition to a resilient, green and digital built environment EFCA by launching its manifesto, Delivering a resilient, green and digital built environment: Manifesto from European Engineering Consultancies for 2030 and beyond, in line with the European Green Deal it sets out the scenarios for a transition pathway for a resilient, greener and more digital construction ecosystem
EFCA has member associations in 28 countries and is the sole European federation representing the business interests of professional engineering consultancy and related services, a sector that employs around one million staff in Europe.
EFCA has launched its latest policy document coinciding with its 30th Anniversary and is titled, Delivering a resilient, green and digital built environment: Manifesto from European Engineering Consultancies for 2030 and beyond. This manifesto is in line with the European Green Deal and sets out the scenarios for a transition pathway for a resilient, greener, and more digital construction ecosystem.
The manifesto covers the climate emergency, twin green and digital transitions, sustainable development public procurement and standardisation. It also highlights the need for more young people to choose engineering as the profession of choice and it looks ahead to future trends and the growing adoption of new technologies.
Following the recent publication of the IAE submission on the Government’s report on Security of Energy Supply of Ireland’s Electricity and Natural Gas Systems, the Academy has released a paper on Restoring the Confidence in Ireland’s Energy Supply.
These and other reports are available on the Academy website www.iae.ie