Editor’s COMMENT
ELECTRICAL MAGAZINE
ISSUE 102 - APR/MAY 2024
LEAVING AN INSPIRING LEGACY IN THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY
Welcome to a packed April/May edition of Ireland’s Electrical Magazine, showcasing talent and expertise across the island of Ireland. From a new driving force behind Kew Electrical Belfast to ongoing success in securing high- profile M&E projects for Solutions in Dublin, the industry reflected in these pages is vibrant and forward facing. Net zero is unsurprisingly a common theme, with a few new firms focused on renewables recently entering the market including EWL Greentech in Dundalk and STIEBEL ELTRON in Blanchardstown. ECA offers guidance for calculating embodied carbon, an increasing demand from many clients and buyers, as well as calling on
Northern Ireland’s restored government to focus on net zero and skills initiatives with the region playing catch up to the Republic of Ireland. In this edition, we also remember three distinguished industry figures who have passed away over the last few months, RFE founder Reg Farrell, former CKI Chairman and MD Arnold Kammerling and Sammy Millar, who had a 51-year career with Walter S Mercer. As well as living into their 80s, the three are united in their positive impact on colleagues and creation of an inspiring legacy in the electrical industry. Alyson Magee
THE TEAM: Managing Director Karen McAvoy Editor Alyson Magee Publication Manager Janice Uprichard Production Manager Julie Anne Guiney Digital Creative Manager Jo Hendron Digital Communications Rachel Freeman Accounts Andrea Simpson Photography Gordon McAvoy Administration Laoise Boyle
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26 In Focus: Haughey Electrical delivers a full electrical package for room2 Belfast, Northern Ireland’s first hometel project on a fast-track timeline. 34 News & Views: Stephen Armstrong takes over the reins at Kew Electrical Belfast, following the retirement of longtime Branch Manager David Adgey. 38 News & Views: Host Logie and guest speaker Michael O’Neill keep guests entertained at the Electric Lunch, raising £35,488 for the Electrical Industries Charity. 50 In Focus: Solutions has established a reputation as the go-to firm for many of the largest office, data centre and pharmaceutical M&E projects in Europe. 56 Products: A great installation showcasing its FWB range of distribution boards saw Russell Fitzpatrick named Hager Install of The Year 2023 winner. 62 News & Views: ECA offers guidance, with clients and buyers increasingly seeking suppliers’ carbon credentials during prequalification and tendering. 68 Products: A new regional HQ in Blanchardstown will showcase STIEBEL ELTRON’s range of heat pumps, electric hot water, space heating and ventilation products. 94 News & Views: Office holders for the year are named at the AGMs of the ECA, MEBSCA and M&ECA held at the Dublin HQ of the Construction Industry Federation.
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