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Ulster University hosted a successful exhibition earlier this year, aimed at raising awareness about the embodied carbon of some of the most common building materials used in architecture. The Carbon Counts exhibition was held at the Belfast campus from 27 March to 29 April, and was open to the public. Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, in partnership with Ulster University and the Royal Society of Ulster Architects, brought the exhibition to Northern Ireland. The exhibition showcased key metrics for 10 materials including steel, aluminium, concrete and timber, and represented the embodied carbon impacts of each one. The embodied carbon of a building is the carbon emitted during the creation of materials, including their extraction, processing, manufacture and transportation, as well as during the construction and maintenance phases of the building. The exhibition aimed to promote a better understanding of the environmental impact of construction, and encouraged the use of materials with lower embodied carbon. EXHIBITION SHOWCASES BUILDING MATERIAL CARBON FOOTPRINTS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROS
QMAC UPGRADES GRAND OPERA HOUSE
QMAC construction company has recently completed a prestigious project at the Grand Opera House in Belfast. The project involved a major upgrade of the windows in The Studio, as well as improvement works in the basement/cold water storage area. The Grand Opera House is a highly iconic building situated in the heart of Belfast city centre. QMAC Construction was appointed as the principal contractor for this significant project, and the company expressed its delight at being awarded such a high-profile
contract. Jack Bothwell, Contracts Manager at QMAC Construction commented, “The key to successful delivery was to ensure the stringent programme dates were met to enable the operations of the theatre to continue uninterrupted. We wish the staff at the Grand Opera House well for another busy year ahead.” The successful completion of this project has further enhanced QMAC’s reputation and demonstrated its commitment to delivering excellence in every project it undertakes.
Carbon Counts Exhibition, Ulster University.
Newry-based Murdock Builders Merchants Group has announced the appointment of Kieran Burke as CEO of the Brooks Group, following its acquisition in August 2021. Kieran brings with him over 40 years of builders merchanting experience in Ireland, UK and Europe. His responsibility will include leadership of the Brooks business as it enters a new stage of development under the Murdock Builders Merchants Group. Group CEO, James Higgins expressed his delight at Kieran’s appointment and his strong knowledge of the builders merchanting sector. Kieran’s tenure as CEO began on 2 May. Eddie Kelly, who served as interim management of the Brooks business post-acquisition, will continue working with the Murdock Builders Merchants Group in a non-executive role as Chairman of Brooks. The Murdock Builders Merchants Group has a turnover in excess of €225m and operates from 25 locations in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The Brooks Group employs 195 people across nine branches in Ireland. MURDOCK BUILDERS MERCHANTS GROUP APPOINTS NEW BROOKS CEO
Pictured announcing the appointment of Kieran Burke as CEO of the Brooks Group are James Higgins CEO, The Murdock Builders Merchants Group and Kieran Burke.
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