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Building Energy Rating (BER) The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) was transposed into Irish Law on the 4th of January 2006. It requires that when a building is constructed, sold, or rented a Building Energy Rating (BER) detailing its energy consumption must be made available to the prospective buyers or tenants. A BER rates the building on a scale from A to G, with A representing the most energy efficient and G the least efficient. A BER assessment may only be carried out by a trained BER assessor who is registered with Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI). We at Barnes Murray de Bháill Ltd. are fully qualified and registered to carry out BER assessments by SEI, and are members of the National Register of BER Assessors. In addition, we have amassed considerable experience in the field of renewable technologies and can advise how buildings can be improved or upgraded in a cost-effectice manner. |
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Site Assessment & Percolation Testing Barnes Murray de Bháill has many years experience in the carrying out of site assessments and percolation testing. Our primary assessor, Kieran Murray, is a qualified geologist and is a member of The International Association for Hydrogeology (Irish Group) (IAH) and The Geotechnical Society of Ireland (GSI). He has acted as a consultant to many other engineering practices throughout the country, offering independent expert advice and practical solutions for difficult sites. Kieran has undertaken the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Site Assessors training. |
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Waste Management We have substantial experience in the design, construction, licensing, and on-going operation of waste management facilities; including landfill sites, waste transfer stations, civic amenity sites, recycling centres, and materials recovery facilities. Capabilities include site selection, facility design, construction supervision, waste licence applications, and licence compliance. Services also extend to waste facility permits, waste transfer permits, auditing for large waste producers, environmental monitoring, and legislative compliance.
Clients include Country Clean Recycling Ltd. – a multi-county domestic and commercial waste collection and haulage contractor.
Services include:
• Waste Management permits • Waste Collection permits • Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) • Contaminated land investigation / Environmental site investigation • Design and supervision of contaminated land remediation • EPA waste licence application and compliance • Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) licensing and management • Environmental management planning |
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Alternative Energy We have amassed extensive experience in the feasibility, design, and planning of windfarms. Previous experience includes project management of windfarm developments in Co. Clare and Co. Leitrim, both of which included the preparation of Environmental Impact Statements. We are currently researching alternative storage methods for wind-generated power. |
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