lisa sweeney

Knauf Insulation is one of the largest insulation manufacturers in fibreglass in the world. Knauf Insulation is the only UK manufacturer of glass mineral wool, rock mineral wool and extruded polystyrene insulation products, giving an unrivalled range for building, H&V, process and appliance insulation, as well as fabrication applications. My duties involve U-value calculations, condensation risk analysis, supporting customers to meet code for sustainable homes, passive house, acoustics requirements, EWI, IWI, BIM, thermal bridging and Part L for New build and refurbishment.

Working on a site in the Mardyke Walk, Cork City consisted of the redevelopment of a 2km road. It consisted of ground works for laying manholes, gullies, storm pipes and cable pipes for UPC and ESB. I worked on this while I was completing my degree My duties included recording allocation sheets for the quantity surveyor, recording dayworks, managing & monitoring health and safety issues on site and liaising with the sub-contractor. Assisting the engineer with setting out.

Construction Management & Engineering prepares students for responsible engineering and management roles in all phases of construction projects. It emphasises management, engineering and technological techniques useful in organising, planning and controlling the activities of diverse specialists working in the project environment of the Irish and international construction industry It covers the following subjects; Engineering Structure Research Methods Site Surveying Industrial Placement 1 Construction Tech Systems Construction Health & Safety Measurement & Costing Construction Law Project Management Geotechnical Engineering Design of Structures Surveying Procurement Strategy Integrated Project Activities and Societies: Member of CIOB & Engineers Ireland