The Role of Government in Promoting Sustainable Building Practices
By Niall Crosson
Monday 8th July 2024
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Sustainable building practices are essential for combating climate change, improving energy efficiency, and ensuring the long-term viability of urban and rural environments. Government regulation and policy play a crucial role in advancing these practices. Both the Irish and UK governments have put in place frameworks to promote sustainability in the building industry. This blog examines their similarities and differences in promoting sustainable building practices.
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Niall Crosson
Technical Director (BTech, MEngSc, MIEI, CEPHC)
Niall is the Technical Director for Ecological Building Systems and was also the company’s first employee. Niall holds a first class honours degree as a Bachelor of Technology and a Masters in Eng.Sc. Niall is a certified Passivhaus Consultant and has provided technical guidance on many award winning low energy projects in Ireland and the UK, and has authored or co-authored several chapters in both the Passivhaus Handbook and the Passivhaus Designers Manual. Niall is also on the board of directors of the Irish Green Building Council and provides guidance on several national standards committees. Along with this, Niall has contributed to several construction publications including The Journal of the RIAI.