SE Systems, Unit 6, Kilbarry Business Park, Dublin Hill, Cork

BEABS Aran Islands Inis Mor & Inis Oirr

BEABS Aran Islands Inis Mor & Inis Oirr


Project Description
 
This project was carried out and part funded under SEAI’s  Better Energy Area Based Scheme 2014.
 
SE Systems were assigned as main contractor and PSCS.
 
The project installed a wide variety of deep energy upgrades to 42 privately owned homes on Inis Mor and Inis Oirr of the Aran Islands off the coast of Galway. A total of 75% of the homes were energy poor.
 
This project represented an excellent area based approach to upgrading homes out of range of most commercial service providers and the project was delivered in partnership with SEAI, First Class Insulation and SE Systems. 
 
SE Systems were appointed as Main Contractor and PSCS to co-ordinate, survey and install the following energy upgrade measures.
 
Cavity wall insulation | Attic insulation | External Wall Insulation | Internal Drylining | Oil fired boilers (convertible to biofuel) | Space heating stoves | Window and door upgrades | Solar panel Installations | Building Energy Ratings •Energy Advice | Consultancy Services
External Wall Insulation was fitted to 11 no homes, which resulted in energy savings of 64,900kWh.
 
As Main Contractor for this Project, SE Systems carried out the following roles:
  1. Project Supervisor Construction Stage.
  2.  Project Management.
  3.  Health and Safety Co-ordinator.
  4.  Appointment and Management of Sub-Contractors to include all trades.
  5.  Scheduling of Work Programmes and administration of weekly site meetings.
  6. Liaise with Tenants and Island Energy Committee on work schedules.
  7. Quality Control of all Energy Upgrade Measures.
  8. Maintenance of SEAI – Technical and Quality Standards.
  9. Issue of External Wall insulation Warranties and Homeowner Aftercare manuals to Homeowners who received External Wall Insulation.