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New Contract with Quinn Insurance Group Acquired
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd have this month announced that following correspondences with The Quinn Group, they have been awarded the contract to carry out the creation of Building Energy Rating (BER) certificates for 4no office blocks and an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for 1no office block belonging to the Irish firm.
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd will have its team of energy assessing and sustainable design specialists carry out full surveys on The Quinn Group' multi storey facilities this month with the aim of certificate production being possible by the first week in March.
The 5no blocks having a total floor area exceeding 30,000m2 shall present an awarding opportunity to Cuilinn Engineering Ltd to showcase its energy scrutineering capacity, ability to identify areas where improvements can be made, ingenuity to design tailored solutions to deliver these improvements and responsible awareness to help implement these designs.
M&E Consultancy Contract with Newry & Mourne Council
Management of Cuilinn Engineering Ltd are pleased to announce that they have been awarded a contract to carry out mechanical and electrical building service design and engineering consultancy for minor frameworks works for Newry and Mourne District Council. CEL was awarded this contract in late January and have already been involved in an application under this scheme.
The work involved in this 2 year contract will include that for new and existing buildings and services which fall under the remit of the council, existing buildings including Newry Town Hall, N&MDC Offices and The Sports Centre to name but a few.
The company is delighted to be working closely with Newry and Mourne District Council, the council area in which it itself is based and will ensure the council has a focussed and dedicated engineering consultancy team at its side with the endeavour that the Newry and Mourne Region will excel in energy sustainability and promote the most up to date engineering schools of thought.
M&E Design for Fire Service Training Centre
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd has procured the mechanical and electrical design services for new and extension works to a Fire Service Regional Training Centre and Breathing Apparatus (BA) Building in Dundalk, Co Louth. There are currently only 5 centres in the South of Ireland in which local fire brigades from towns and villages in the State travel to receive training. This centre in which CEL shall provide a design consultancy shall serve fire brigades from as far south as Kildare and as far west as Cavan.
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd will be working with a very talented design team to ensure a cost effective and energy efficient training centre. The centre and BA Training facilities shall harbour a modern and safety conscious environment that will allow the Fire Service to prepare, train and condition fire fighters for their chosen trade to the highest standards attainable.
Mechanical and Electrical services shall be of the highest order within this specialised application. They will be designed by CEL so as to maximise effectiveness of their intended purpose whilst minimising impact on the environment and annual budgets. CEL will be tasked with formulating an innovative solution that will ensure this Training Centre integrates with The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland's vision for 'Dundalk 2020'.
For more on the 'Dundalk 2020' initiative, please visit www.seai.ie/Dundalk2020
Cuilinn Engineering on Facebook
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd is now on Facebook. CEL has pursued this social networking outlet in order to facilitate clients, both existing and potential as well as colleagues within the engineering industry to keep abreast of the company's movements. This method of communicating updates on the company's profile is much greener than regular email newsletters or notes to check the company's website.
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New DKIT Laboratory Refurbishments Completed
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd have recently completed the refurbishments of a scientific research lab, domestic science room and veterinary surgery in The Dundalk Institute of Technology. Cuilinn Engineering assumed the full project and contract management of the venture and are pleased to report that it was completed as per schedule and within budget.
Working alongside P&K Construction, Hugh Gormley Mechanical and Peter Rice Electrical, the works were carried out within a short window of time over a reduced summer holiday period. The works seen the installation of specialised laboratory furnishings and fabrics, LTHW systems linked to the Institute's BMS, medical gas networking, specialised ventilation strategies, and advanced electrical and data networking.
The laboratories are currently being utilised by teaching, academic and research staff and students. Estates Manager Conor Lait has expressed his satisfaction with the performance of the Cuilinn Engineering Ltd team assigned to this project and a testimonial issued by Mr Lait will soon be published on this website.
CEL Recognised at Greater Newry Business Awards
The Greater Newry Business Awards competition is held every two years and recognises and rewards business excellence across the business community throughout the Greater Newry Area. The Awards will showcase the very best of local talent, entrepreneurship, best practice and teamwork. Winning one of these prestigious awards is only part of the process. The Awards provide local businesses with a bench mark of quality and provide an opportunity to examine how customers view them and how they measure up against the competition.
Arriving at the final cut within the heavily contested 'Best Export' Category, Cuilinn Engineering was facing competition from two other well established businesses within the region. After much deliberation, a Newry town based company with an impressive export record narrowly finished more favourably than CEL giving us a commendation status. Our management congratulates the successful candidate and wishes them continued success in the export market.
CEL Management has also promised to step up its campaign in the export market to maximise its chances of a win in this category in 2012. With a number of high profile construction and building service engineering projects underway or due for start at end 2010/start 2011 in Britain, the company has already laid the foundations for the 2012 bid.
Full Time Mechanical Engineer Appointed
Mr Joe Mc Eldowney has taken up an Mechanical Engineering role in Cuilinn Engineering Ltd. Mr Mc Eldowney comes to the company with an Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as 6 years post graduate experience in highly respected engineering consultancy firms. Joe brings to the company a very in depth knowledge of the practical and theoretical factors that determine and help to predict a building's performance given a set of variables. He has gelled very well into the department and adds a new dynamic to CEL's solution finding processes.
This new post was created due to increased workloads that the company had experienced from April of this year. As building owners and estates managers are becoming ever more concerned with their premesis' running costs and sustainability, the well proven professional service provided by CEL is becoming ever more required. The role of accurate mechanical plant and well designed mechanical networks within buildings can have a monumentous contribution to the sustainability of these living, working and recreational environments.
The management of Cuilinn Engineering Ltd is delighted to have Joe on the team and wish him every success with the company.
New Mechanical Engineering Position
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd will be recruiting a mechanical engineer in the month of November, Human Resources Manager Margaret Woroniec stated. The new position shall present a challenging yet rewarding role to the prospective employee. The full time position shall call for the candidate to master 3D BIM software packages, carrying out designs, analysis and energy impact assessments of all projects he or she undertakes.
The engineer shall be equipped with the latest hardware and software tools to ensure continued excellence of output from the company as well as contribute on a large scale to the candidates continued professional development.
This position will place this future engineer among a highly skilled and motivated design team working within a company that has experienced rapid expansion within the last 10 months. This new post is the latest in a string of such created jobs within Cuilinn Engineering, a trend that the management plan to continue into the New Year.
CEL and GAA Development Initiative
CEL announced its latest initiative during the month of September, one which is unique in terms of consultancy engineering's abilities to counteract the negative effect that the economy is dealing out. Having contacted the local provincial council of Cumann Lughchleas Gael or the GAA, managing director, Sen Mac Diarmada informed Comhairle Uladh or the Ulster Council that the company would be offering a 10% discount on mechanical and electrical consultancy fees for projects for clubs currently seeking construction works. The scope of these works can range from pitch lighting across the board to new clubhouses or training facilities.
Speaking to the local papers after the announcement, managing director Sen Mac Diarmada stated, "The GAA has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I have, as well as a number of the Cuilinn Engineering Team, been members of the GAA, both as hurlers and footballers as well as officers on club committees. It is a different organisation today than the one I began with in terms of facilities and resources, but the ingenuity, hard work and dedication of its members and the communities the clubs represent has remained unparalleled. These elements have brought Ireland of 2009 an association that is the envy of sporting organisations around the world. I believe that we can now give a little back and will endeavour to ensure that the economic fog will not hinder the continued growth and development of Cumann Lughchleas Gael."
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd's representative asked the contact in the Ulster Council to pass on word of this initiative to the other three provincial councils as CEL is keen to ensure all clubs in Ireland and indeed those across the seas can avail of this scheme.
CEL will be announcing other such programmes in 2009 for the benefit of other sporting organisations and will be aiming to bring on-line discounts for a range of project types. News of these launches will be released to the local Newry and Dundalk newspapers as well as posted on the Cuilinn Engineering Ltd website.
CEL Project Manager Sees No Turndown
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd has never been as busy, that's the word from Managing Director, Sen Mac Diarmada. "The second quarter of this year has seen a level of work that we have not experienced since 2007 and we still have a substantial number of projects awaiting go-ahead. Our company, as a strong community orientated organisation is delighted to be creating jobs and are looking forward to this continued success."
This news from the Jonesborough company comes as it is experiencing a large influx of projects ranging from larger domestic to heavy industrial projects across Ireland and further afield. The engineering group has created five new positions since last April, a direct product of this growth and a certain indication of larger initiatives to come.
Echoing Sen Mac Diarmada's sentiments, CEL's project manager stated, "It is brilliant to see the on-going work in the construction sector despite the economic climate that the country is enduring and despite the news that myself like everyone else reads everyday. There is no question that there is work going on in the construction industry, this work is keeping people in jobs and these jobs are keeping the communities strong."
M&E Design for 2no GAA Clubs
Two GAA Clubs in County Down which are currently undergoing new clubhouse builds are utilising the services of Cuilinn Engineering for the M&E design and coordination aspects of the project. These two clubs are availing of CEL's experience with mechanical and electrical systems and requirements in GAA clubs as well as a range of other sports facilities that they have had the privilege of contributing to.
Site works on the individual clubs are expected to start in mid September and October and will have projected durations of 6 months to completion. The scope of the M&E work on both applications will see energy efficient systems installed which have been fine tuned by CEL engineers to suit the clubs' individual characteristics. As with all projects that the company undertakes, bespoke and turnkey solutions are key to ensuring the delivery of a healthy product.
These clubhouses as envisaged by their respective club committees and architects will accommodate the changing nature of rural Irish living. The chairman of one of the clubs stated, "Clubhouses now a days do not only serve as changing and showering facilities for their teams, but also as focal social arenas for the wider community in which everyone can enjoy themselves whether it be watching a match or attending a community run function."
CEL, as a community friendly organisation, fully supports the role undertaken by these committees to improve rural and community living. The company as with all its projects will provide engineering keys and support to ensure that these projects enjoy great success.
Project Works Begin at Dromintee
July has seen the commencement of Refurbishment Works at The Church of St Patrick, Dromintee, Co Armagh. The Chapel, constructed in 1869 has long been at the centre of the wider Dromintee community and Cuilinn Engineering Ltd based in neighbouring Jonesborough are proud to be part of this project which promises to deliver to the people of Dromintee an architecturally and aesthetically stunning environment with a comfortable and tranquil setting.
The works shall see the chapel receiving a completely new heating system that has been designed using the latest dynamic simulation software packages. The new heating system designed by CEL is a pioneering design in terms of Houses of Worship in Ireland and has been deemed to be a solution that will ensure a warm and dry atmosphere as well as sustain the integrity of the chapel's fabric at low running costs.
The new lighting arrangement designed by CEL will ensure a visually attractive milieu and shall highlight the chapels already attractive architectural features. This layout couples the aesthetic beauty aforementioned with safety of operations, a factor that is paramount to CEL in all aspects of its design and implementation mechanisms.
The management of Cuilinn Engineering Ltd would like to extend its thanks to the architects, structural engineers, quantity surveyors, main and sub contractors and most importantly the Parish Priest and Parishioners of Dromintee for the opportunity and would like to wish all parties the very best of luck in what is guaranteed to be a very fruitful and successful project.
CEL wins prestigious award for Promoting the Irish Language
At the prestigious Barr Gno 50 event in the Four Seasons Hotel in Dublin on Friday 26 June 2009 Cuilinn Engineering Ltd received recognition for its pioneering use of the Irish language. This is the first year that the company has integrated the Irish Language aspect of its business towards a marketing tool. The company, a pioneer in the integration of Irish in terms of engineering companies worldwide, has a strong relationship with the language and has carried out a small number of projects through the medium in Gaeltacht regions.
The Barr Gno 50 is a competition: a partnership between Belfast Media Group, Foras na Gaeilge, the National Lottery, Udaras na Gaeltachta, Viridian, the Marketing Institute and a host of other renowned companies. The aim is to acknowledge enterprise amongst Irish speakers in all aspects of life and in large bodies such as Wikipedia, Carlsberg, Grafton Recruitment and The Newry and Mourne District Council which understand the competitive advantage of the Irish language as a unique marketing tool.
Accepting the award on behalf of the Company, Managing Director of Cuilinn Engineering Ltd, Sen Mac Diarmada, said that the Company was an example to other firms, notably those in the construction and engineering sectors who are thinking of mainstreaming the language in their daily business. Mr Mac Diarmada, a Gaelgoir himself with a deep love of the language said that the award was timely as it will reinvigorate the Irish Language Community in the Newry and South Armagh areas, areas which have had a tradition from earliest recorded times of rich language and cultural characteristics and he guarantees a larger profile of the language within Cuilinn Engineering Ltd. He has confirmed that the Irish Language version of the website will soon be constructed and will be accessible in late September.
CEL Making Breakthroughs at T2 Terminal
Since coming on board the new project at the T2 Terminal in Dublin Airport in mid January, Cuilinn Engineering has been successful in managing engineering and drawing coordination efforts between a range of trade packages involved. The company now has two full time staff working out of the Design Offices on site as well as a number of supporting staff carrying out various duties applicable to the project and its deliverables from its Jonesborough Office.
Commenting of CEL's performance to date on the project, John Day, Sita Engineering Design Consultant stated, "The professionalism and dedication that Cuilinn Engineering has brought reflects on them and in turn the entire project team and has been nothing short of exemplary."
CEL management is also very happy with the results of the efforts dedicated to the project. They are satisfied that the their team located on site as well as the satellite support is doing an outstanding job keeping both their clients happy through the delivery of a high quality service as well as putting forward the dedicated and professional image that Cuilinn Engineering Ltd prides itself on maintaining.
Full Time Electrical Engineer Appointed
Mr John Mc Ardle has taken up an Electrical Engineering role in Cuilinn Engineering Ltd. Mr Mc Ardle comes to the company with a degree in Building Service Engineering as well as trade qualifications in construction trades including plumbing and software design packages. The management of Cuilinn Engineering Ltd are pleased that they have found a brilliant all-round engineer whose time "on the tools" will without doubt add to the quality of design and implementation of engineering works with views to construction on site.
The electrical engineering department of Cuilinn Engineering Ltd is forecasted to become very busy as the summer approaches due to the large influx of queries within the sector since February. It is certain that Mr Mc Ardle will play an invaluable role within the company and the management wish him all the best.
Full Time Office Administrator Appointed
The directors of Cuilinn Engineering Ltd have announced that the advertised position of Office Administrator has been filled. Mrs Margaret Woroniec has been successful in her application and the management wish her luck in the new position.
Mrs Woroniec who comes to the company with a Masters Degree in Arts as well as qualifications in Human Resources, Finances and Communications will undoubtedly be a huge asset to the company and play a large role in implementing its growth.
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd secures M&E Engineering Consultancy Contract for 4no Commercial Units
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd's growth and impact on the engineering consultancy sector has taken another leap following the announcement that it has secured the contract for the mechanical and electrical engineering design on 4 new commercial units incorporating public facilities at locations on the outskirts of Belfast. Due to contractual obligations, CEL cannot reveal details of the projects at this time.
The management has been particularly pleased with this acquisition as it introduces Belfast to the engineering quality of Cuilinn Engineering Ltd. Managing Director Sen Mac Diarmada said, "This new contract in Belfast is a huge opportunity for our company. It comes at a time when CEL is looking to expand its catchment area and customer base into urban centres such as Belfast. We have landed in Dublin with our contributions to T2 and the fruits of our work there are bringing more work in from the locality and likewise, we will produce the same high calibre engineering practice to other localities to ensure future procurement of contracts in them and to guarantee cutting edge designs at very competitive rates."
CEL Contributing to New T2 Development at Dublin Airport
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd has taken a role in the co-ordination of specialist systems installation packages with the proposed general electrical layout in the new terminal at Dublin Airport. Carrying out this coordination from both on the terminal site as well as from the Jonesborough office, CEL is responsible for a range of tasks such as the creation and issue of updated construction drawings as per designs from the specialist systems contractors.
The company is delighted to be playing a role in the construction of this high profile national development. The company secretary stated, “We are pleased that we have been chosen to carry out such a vital role in co-ordination within the T2 project”…” we are confident that the end result of this project will be a world class structure and site that Ireland can be proud of.”
Staff Added to SEI Register of BER Assessors
Seán Mac Diarmada of Cuilinn Engineering has recently been added to Sustainable Energy Ireland’s list of Non Domestic Building Energy Rating Assessors. Mr Mac Diarmada who is also accredited to NOS Level 4 for Commercial EPC and DEC production , is now fully qualified to carry out energy assessments for commercial buildings throughout the whole island of Ireland.
The addition of Seán to SEI’s list of non commercial building energy assessors is both an asset to his own personal professional development as well as to Cuilinn Engineering and the quality of service it provides to its customers. This continued professional development within the company is policy and will ensure that the most up to date efficient engineering practice and methods are integrated and applied to any project undertaken.
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd's Assessor Registration Number as per SEI is: 102250
CEL Creates Two Full Time Positions
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd is proud to announce that two full time positions have been created at its Jonesborough office. The positions of electrical engineer and administrative secretary have become available despite the recent national and global turndown in the construction sector. Management with CEL are adamant that the creation of these posts is a reflection on the success that the company has achieved in the last year of business through excellent design concepts, sound engineering practice and dedication to its clients.
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd hopes to further expand its engineering operations in 2009 and thus increase its scope for job creation. Any future posts created in the company will be advertised on all Irish recruitment websites as well as in newspapers within the Newry and Dundalk locality.
M&E Consultancy Contract Obtained for New Development
The management of Cuilinn Engineering Ltd is pleased to announce that the company has secured the mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy contract for a new high profile development at The 5 Ways, Newry, Co Down. The company is delighted to be involved with Patrick O'Hagan & Associates Ltd Architects, Newry and McMahon Associates Civil and Structural Engineers, Armagh in this prestigious project.
This new development promises to make the already landmark site of the 5 Ways Shop and Filling Station a state of the art facility catering for a range of service requirements. Located at a critical junction within Newry, the new site will provide a restaurant, an extensive shop, off license and provision for a number of commercial retail outlets. An extensive car park shall ensure that the site can be accessed to its full potential by the public.
Energy efficient technologies will be integrated to the facility's services to ensure that the site is eco friendly and so that it will set a new efficiency benchmark for outlets of a similar nature. The Revamped 5 Ways, Newry will take a leading role locally in the global shift towards more sustainable business operations and will set a benchmark for outlets providing services of a similar nature.
Level 4 Commercial EPC & DEC Compilation Service Available
Seán Mac Diarmada of Cuilinn Engineering has obtained level 4 accreditation for carrying out Energy Performance Certificate Compilations for Commercial Buildings and Display Energy Certificates for Public Buildings. This accreditation shall allow Cuilinn Engineering Ltd to not only supply building fire alarm and emergency lighting designs and SBEM Calculations to Building Control at design stage, but will also enable the production of these certificates at the as built stage which shall be required by law for all commercial premises after the 30th of December 2008. The creation of the EPCs at the as built stage will become part of the commissioning process and shall be produced with relative ease having the SBEM Calculations already completed at the design stage.
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd shall offer the service of EPC and DEC compilation and lodging to the national register for existing level 3 and 4 commercial buildings as well. As data on the existing building in question and its mechanical and electrical services may not be available, a site survey may have to be undertaken. For more information on the service offered for existing buildings, please contact the company and a member of staff will be pleased to provide further details.
Seán's accreditation number is: STRO000389
CEL Employee Completes EPC and DEC Accreditation Course
Seán Mac Diarmada of Cuilinn Engineering Ltd has completed a EPC and DEC for non domestic buildings Accreditation Course delivered by Stroma. This is the first step in the accreditation process for issuing the soon to be required EPCs for non domestic buildings and DECs for public buildings. As of the 30th of September 2008, all new commercial buildings (as designed) will have to have an EPC issued for them. As well as an EPC, all new public buildings will also have to have a DEC issued for display from an accredited assessor. By the 30th of December 2008, all commercial buildings, public and private will have to have an EPC issued whenever they are sold or rented.
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd is broadening its range of services to include EPC and DEC certificate compilation and issue in order to maintain its engineering advantage through continuous development alongside the ever changing energy and building regulations. The ability of the firm to issue these certificates for new builds along with a bespoke engineering service design ensures that Cuilinn Engineering Ltd remains at the coal face of the consultant engineering / building design interface. Cuilinn Engineering Ltd's development plan includes accrediting all of its engineering staff to at least Level 3 Accreditation for the issue of EPCs and DECs for commercial buildings.
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd Team Attend EPC Seminar
Members of Cuilinn Engineering Staff attended a seminar on Energy Performance Certificates sponsored by Asset Skills in the Tullyglass Hotel, Ballymena on Thursday, 22nd of May 2008. The seminar gave an overview of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008.
This seminar is one of many such events that the Cuilinn Engineering Ltd team attend throughout the year in order to stay up to date with the latest regulations and methods of implementing sound consultancy engineering practice. Cuilinn Engineering Ltd will be sending one of its team on an EPC and DEC training course with the view to obtain accreditation for the production of these soon to be necessary documents.
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd Now Constructionline Registered
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd has recently completed the registration process for Constructionline, the UK’s register of UK local and national construction and construction-related contractors and consultants. Membership of this initiative is a considerable advantage as it provides undisputable evidence of ability and professionalism within the construction sector. The management of Cuilinn Engineering Ltd hope that this step will procure more clients in the UK to be added to the firm’s rapidly growing customer base at home.
Energy Efficiency Applied to Historical Building
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd has recently completed a renewable energy upgrade feasibility report for An Taisce, Irelands Heritage Organisation. The report looks at the building service systems present in An Taisce’s headquarters, Tailors’ Hall, Dublin 8 and examines and proposes new equipment to be installed in the listed building which dates from 1706.
The report which shall be submitted to SEI pays particular attention to incorporating renewable energy sources to the historical building in order to ensure a high degree of running efficiency as well as to provide an educational centre in which the public can gain a deeper knowledge of sustainable energy sources and how they integrate with a building.
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd Operating From New Premises
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd has moved its Operations Office to the newly constructed Flurry Bridge Enterprise Centre. Ideally located halfway between Dublin and Belfast and with a dedicated exit off the M1 motorway between Dundalk and Newry, the new premises is highly accessible and strategically located for business growth.
New Website Launched
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd is proud to display its new website. Launched on February 18, 2008 this website shall be the main platform through which Cuilinn Engineering Ltd will advertise its services and keep customers up to date with how we are applying the most up to date trends within the mechanical, process and building services industries to our project approach.
New Partnership With Leading Solar Panel Firm
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd and Genersys Ireland Ltd have combined forces on a number of up and coming projects throughout the country in order to design and install mechanical plant integrated with solar energy to provide energy efficient services to new builds as well as retro-fits.
Managing Director of Cuilinn Engineering Ltd, Sean Mac Diarmada is confident of the success the partnership will achieve. “I believe that our experience with mechanical plant and control systems coupled with Genersys Ireland’s knowledge of solar energy and associated installations will yield energy efficient, cost effective solutions to building services.” The MDs of both companies echoed views that, “The systems that we aim to put in place in these projects will not only be among the greenest in Ireland, but also in Europe.”
High Purity Water Plant Installation Complete
Cuilinn Engineering Ltd has completed final documentation for a high purity water plant installation for a prominent contract filling firm and cosmetics manufacturer in Ireland's northeast. The new plant shall filter and de-mineralise mains supply water to 0.1μm and 5μS/cm respectively. This process is achieved by a series of filters and a dual pass reverse osmosis system complete with a high purity re-circulation loop.
This plant was custom designed and built in order to facilitate parameters set down by the client such as space limitations and required flowrate to an existing machine.
