November 30, 2023The recast Drinking Water Directive (DWD) (EU 2020/2184) was transposed into Irish Law through the European Union (Drinking Water) Regulations (S.I. No. 99 of 2023). The recast DWD and the Drinking Water Regulations strengthen and enhance the Water F …
September 30, 2023The 2021 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26) brought together 120 world leaders, over 40,000 registered participants and 3,886 media representatives. There was a thought-provoking and inspiring speech delivered by a wise 97-year-old Sir D …
August 31, 2023In today’s rapidly evolving world, the field of Engineering is constantly being reshaped by technological advancements. One such transformation is the use of Engineering design software, which has revolutionised the way projects are planned, designed …
July 31, 2023Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) comes from the European policy (EIA Directive) which aims to ensure a high level of protection for the environment and human health. Before planning permission is granted, the Directive requires that, if applicab …
June 15, 2023The last two decades have seen huge improvements in the quality of our public road network. This has been due to the implementation of detailed standards and practices which have been developed mainly by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), former …
May 15, 2023In the quest for efficient water management, leakage reduction stands as a critical objective for water utilities worldwide. Leakage not only leads to the wastage of precious water resources but also poses financial and environmental challenges. To a …
April 28, 2023The structural design of liquid retaining structures is of vital importance for the supply of fresh water and the disposal of wastewater. They are heavily used for Civil Engineering projects for a variety of different purposes, for example, they are …
March 29, 2023TOBIN Consulting Engineers are now providing electrofishing services as part of their Aquatic Surveys. What is electrofishing? Electrofishing is a method used to catch fish in a quick and efficient manner while surveying rivers, canals and on occasio …
February 28, 2023The History Green Public Procurement (GPP) is a process where public authorities seek to source goods, services or works with a reduced environmental impact. The Government of Ireland’s annual public sector purchasing accounts for 10% to 12% of Irela …
