RIAI Gold Medal 2010-2012, “Architecture is an invaluable gift to society”, Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland

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The Lyric Theatre by O Donnell + Tuomey. Photo Dennis Gilbert
The Lyric Theatre by O Donnell + Tuomey. Photo Dennis Gilbert
The Lyric Theatre by O Donnell + Tuomey. Photo Dennis Gilbert
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The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

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RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, Beyond the Trees: Avondale House & Forest Park in County Wicklow by van Dijk Architects and Stöger + Kölbl Architekten. Photo Shane Walsh
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, Beyond the Trees: Avondale House & Forest Park in County Wicklow by van Dijk Architects and Stöger + Kölbl Architekten. Photo Shane Walsh
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, Beyond the Trees: Avondale House & Forest Park in County Wicklow by van Dijk Architects and Stöger + Kölbl Architekten. Photo Shane Walsh
The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

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RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, Printing House Square by McCullough Mulvin Architects and O’Mahony Pike Architects. Photo Ros Kavanagh
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, Printing House Square by McCullough Mulvin Architects and O’Mahony Pike Architects. Photo Ros Kavanagh
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, Printing House Square by McCullough Mulvin Architects and O’Mahony Pike Architects. Photo Ros Kavanagh
The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

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RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, International Rugby Experience in Limerick by Niall McLaughlin Architects. Photo Nick Kane
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, International Rugby Experience in Limerick by Niall McLaughlin Architects. Photo Nick Kane
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, International Rugby Experience in Limerick by Niall McLaughlin Architects. Photo Nick Kane
The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

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RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, An Tuí by Karen Brownlee Architects. Photo Aisling McCoy
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, An Tuí by Karen Brownlee Architects. Photo Aisling McCoy
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, An Tuí by Karen Brownlee Architects. Photo Aisling McCoy
The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

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RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, ESB Headquarters by Grafton Architects and O Mahony Pike Architects. Photo Alice Clancy
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, ESB Headquarters by Grafton Architects and O Mahony Pike Architects. Photo Alice Clancy
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, ESB Headquarters by Grafton Architects and O Mahony Pike Architects. Photo Alice Clancy
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The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

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RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, Béal na Bláth Centenary project by Cork County Council CPIU Architects with Scott Tallon Walker Architects and Professor Finola O Kane.
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, Béal na Bláth Centenary project by Cork County Council CPIU Architects with Scott Tallon Walker Architects and Professor Finola O Kane.
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, Béal na Bláth Centenary project by Cork County Council CPIU Architects with Scott Tallon Walker Architects and Professor Finola O Kane.
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RIAI Gandon Medal

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Seán Mahon FRIAI Elected as RIAI President 2024-2025
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Changes to RIAI CPD Policy for the 2023-2024 CPD Cycle
30 Nov 2023

Changes to RIAI CPD Policy for the 2023-2024 CPD Cycle

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Rupert Maddock of Waterford City and County Council Awarded Gandon Medal for Lifetime Achievement 2023
30 Nov 2023

Rupert Maddock of Waterford City and County Council Awarded Gandon Medal for Lifetime Achievement 2023

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Public Consultation: draft Universal Design Guidelines for Changing Places Toilets
30 Nov 2023

Public Consultation: draft Universal Design Guidelines for Changing Places Toilets

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RIAI Presents Honorary Awards to Architects Louisa Hutton and Matthias Sauerbruch and Engineer Edith Blennerhasset
20 Nov 2023

RIAI Presents Honorary Awards to Architects Louisa Hutton and Matthias Sauerbruch and Engineer Edith Blennerhasset

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RIAI 2030 Climate Challenge Update
15 Nov 2023

RIAI 2030 Climate Challenge Update

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Seán Mahon FRIAI Elected as RIAI President 2024-2025
08 Nov 2023

Seán Mahon FRIAI Elected as RIAI President 2024-2025

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Find the Perfect Christmas Gift at the RIAI Bookshop
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Find the Perfect Christmas Gift at the RIAI Bookshop

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New RIAI Film: Old Town New Place
25 Oct 2023

New RIAI Film: Old Town New Place

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Civic leaders come together to sign Greater Galway Charter
25 Oct 2023

Civic leaders come together to sign Greater Galway Charter

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13 projects in Ireland nominated for the Mies van der Rohe Award 2024
16 Oct 2023

13 projects in Ireland nominated for the Mies van der Rohe Award 2024

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RIAI celebrates the Rising Stars of Architecture - Winners of the RIAI Future Award and RIAI Student Awards 2023 Announced
12 Oct 2023

RIAI celebrates the Rising Stars of Architecture - Winners of the RIAI Future Award and RIAI Student Awards 2023 Announced

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RIAI unveil Climate Challenge guidance while exploring Retrofit at Scale at the RIAI Conference
12 Oct 2023

RIAI unveil Climate Challenge guidance while exploring Retrofit at Scale at the RIAI Conference

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RIAI Calls for Collaboration and Sustainable Solutions to Combat Built Environment Challenges at the 2023 Conference
09 Oct 2023

RIAI Calls for Collaboration and Sustainable Solutions to Combat Built Environment Challenges at the 2023 Conference

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RIAI Welcomes Focus on Place-Making, Innovation and Low-Rise Medium-Density Development in the Draft Sustainable and Compact Settlements Guidelines for Planning Authorities (SCSG)
31 Aug 2023

RIAI Welcomes Focus on Place-Making, Innovation and Low-Rise Medium-Density Development in the Draft Sustainable and Compact Settlements Guidelines for Planning Authorities (SCSG)

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RIAI Expresses Concerns over Lack of Vision for Dublin City
22 Aug 2023

RIAI Expresses Concerns over Lack of Vision for Dublin City

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RIAI calls on Government to invest in delivering quality, affordable housing in livable towns and cities in Budget 2024
21 Aug 2023

RIAI calls on Government to invest in delivering quality, affordable housing in livable towns and cities in Budget 2024

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Design4Zero – Moving to a Design for Performance Based Approach for Ireland’s Built Environment
20 Jul 2023

Design4Zero – Moving to a Design for Performance Based Approach for Ireland’s Built Environment

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Congratulations to Shane de Blacam FRIAI for Receiving the 2023 Royal Academy Architecture Prize
06 Jul 2023

Congratulations to Shane de Blacam FRIAI for Receiving the 2023 Royal Academy Architecture Prize

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International Istanbul Museum of Modern Art Designed with Irish Influence
26 Jun 2023

International Istanbul Museum of Modern Art Designed with Irish Influence

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Irish Architecture Championed as RIAI Announce 19 Winners at 2023 RIAI Architecture Awards
23 Jun 2023

Irish Architecture Championed as RIAI Announce 19 Winners at 2023 RIAI Architecture Awards

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International Rugby Experience Voted the Nation’s Favourite Building
22 Jun 2023

International Rugby Experience Voted the Nation’s Favourite Building

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“Town Centre Living” – RIAI and Minister O’Brien Announce Winners of Architectural Design Competitions for Creating High-Quality Homes in Town-Centre Locations
14 Jun 2023

“Town Centre Living” – RIAI and Minister O’Brien Announce Winners of Architectural Design Competitions for Creating High-Quality Homes in Town-Centre Locations

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RIAI / AOTI Position Paper - Changing the Mindset from ‘Granny Flat’ to Flexible Home Adaptations
01 Jun 2023

RIAI / AOTI Position Paper - Changing the Mindset from ‘Granny Flat’ to Flexible Home Adaptations

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Ireland at Venice: In Search of Hy-Brasil
19 May 2023

Ireland at Venice: In Search of Hy-Brasil

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RIAI and the Academy of Urbanism, together with Galway City Council, launch Reimagining the Irish City and Town
26 Apr 2023

RIAI and the Academy of Urbanism, together with Galway City Council, launch Reimagining the Irish City and Town

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Wood Awards Ireland 2022 winners announced
23 Mar 2023

Wood Awards Ireland 2022 winners announced

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New E-Planning System: Wicklow County Council Go-Live April 2023
21 Mar 2023

New E-Planning System: Wicklow County Council Go-Live April 2023

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Grafton Architects and Office of Public Works Reimagine Crawford Art Gallery
20 Mar 2023

Grafton Architects and Office of Public Works Reimagine Crawford Art Gallery

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Architecture and Planning Professions Join Forces on International Women’s Day
08 Mar 2023

Architecture and Planning Professions Join Forces on International Women’s Day

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RIAI Represented at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage
03 Mar 2023

RIAI Represented at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage

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The MSc in Sustainable Transport & Mobility (TU226) at TU Dublin -  The deadline for applications is 30 November, 2023

The MSc in Sustainable Transport & Mobility (TU226) at TU Dublin -  The deadline for applications is 30 November, 2023

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Changing the Mindset from ‘Granny Flat’ to Flexible Home Adaptations (November 2023)
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Changing the Mindset from ‘Granny Flat’ to Flexible Home Adaptations (November 2023)

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Fire Regulations and the use of Laminated Glass by Colman Billings (November 2023)
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Fire Regulations and the use of Laminated Glass by Colman Billings (November 2023)

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RIAI DfMA CPD: A Common Framework (November 2023)
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RIAI DfMA CPD: A Common Framework (November 2023)

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Pre-recorded: CPD on Historic Joinery - Conservation and Repair by Peter Clarke (October 2023)
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Pre-recorded: CPD on Historic Joinery - Conservation and Repair by Peter Clarke (October 2023)

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Conservation-led masterplan for an urban brownfield site at the former CIE lands in Cork by Gareth O’Callaghan, MRIAI and Susan Dawson, MRIAI (September 2023)
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Conservation-led masterplan for an urban brownfield site at the former CIE lands in Cork by Gareth O’Callaghan, MRIAI and Susan Dawson, MRIAI (September 2023)

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Restoring Concrete Structures of Heritage Significance - the Penguin Pool and other selected projects by John Allan (June 2023)
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Restoring Concrete Structures of Heritage Significance - the Penguin Pool and other selected projects by John Allan (June 2023)

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RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD: The Repair to Historic and Decorative Facades by Jimmy O’Friel, Oldstone Conservation (May 2023)
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RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD: The Repair to Historic and Decorative Facades by Jimmy O’Friel, Oldstone Conservation (May 2023)

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RIAI ADR CPD Workshop ‘Claims against Architects’ (May 2023)
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RIAI ADR CPD Workshop ‘Claims against Architects’ (May 2023)

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RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD: Insulating Traditional Solid Walls by Dr Rosanne Walker (March 2023)
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RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD: Insulating Traditional Solid Walls by Dr Rosanne Walker (March 2023)

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RIAI UDTF CPD: Compliance with Revised Part M 2022 (March 2023)
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RIAI UDTF CPD: Compliance with Revised Part M 2022 (March 2023)

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Training on Financial and Cashflow Management (February 2023)
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Training on Financial and Cashflow Management (February 2023)

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RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD Series: CPD Vernacular Buildings and how to Handle them (February 2023)
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RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD Series: CPD Vernacular Buildings and how to Handle them (February 2023)

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BC(A)R – The Current Position and Challenges: From 3 Perspectives (November 2022)
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BC(A)R – The Current Position and Challenges: From 3 Perspectives (November 2022)

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RIAI UDTF CPD - Risks of Delayed DAC Applications (November 2022)
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RIAI UDTF CPD - Risks of Delayed DAC Applications (November 2022)

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HR Update – Current and Upcoming Changes (October 2022)
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HR Update – Current and Upcoming Changes (October 2022)

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RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD Series: Hot Limes, NHLs & Historic Mortars: a Specifier’s Guide by Dr. Jason Bolton (June 2022)
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RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD Series: Hot Limes, NHLs & Historic Mortars: a Specifier’s Guide by Dr. Jason Bolton (June 2022)

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RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD: CPD on Stained Glass Windows by Colette Langan (April 2022)
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RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD: CPD on Stained Glass Windows by Colette Langan (April 2022)

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RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD Series: Conservation within large-scale urban development – Grangegorman by Grainne Shaffrey and Conor Sreenan (March 2022)
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RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD Series: Conservation within large-scale urban development – Grangegorman by Grainne Shaffrey and Conor Sreenan (March 2022)

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RIAI Specifications CPD Webinar (March 2022)
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RIAI Specifications CPD Webinar (March 2022)

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CPD on Terracotta, Faience & Brick Specials - Approaches to Repair & Reproduction by Shane Nolan (February 2022)
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CPD on Terracotta, Faience & Brick Specials - Approaches to Repair & Reproduction by Shane Nolan (February 2022)

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COVID-19 – Ongoing Challenges in Contract Administration by McCann Fitzgerald (November 2021)
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COVID-19 – Ongoing Challenges in Contract Administration by McCann Fitzgerald (November 2021)

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RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD Series: CPD on Historic Steel Windows by Alexander Downes, Lambstongue (November 2021)
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RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD Series: CPD on Historic Steel Windows by Alexander Downes, Lambstongue (November 2021)

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CPD Series on Role of Employer’s Representative (ER) in Public Capital Works Projects (September 2021)
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CPD Series on Role of Employer’s Representative (ER) in Public Capital Works Projects (September 2021)

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RIAI CPD on Repairing Sash Windows by Ken Russell, October 2021 (Reduced Price)
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RIAI CPD on Repairing Sash Windows by Ken Russell, October 2021 (Reduced Price)

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RIAI CPD on Cashel Palace by Una Ní Mhearain, MRIAI (September 2021)
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RIAI CPD on Cashel Palace by Una Ní Mhearain, MRIAI (September 2021)

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RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD Series: Nano Nagle Place – Genesis of the Project, Preparation of Design and Implementation (June 2021)
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RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD Series: Nano Nagle Place – Genesis of the Project, Preparation of Design and Implementation (June 2021)

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RIAI CPD Series on S.I. 9 of 2014, 5 Years Later, November 2020 (Reduced Price)
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RIAI CPD Series on S.I. 9 of 2014, 5 Years Later, November 2020 (Reduced Price)

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Joint RIAI & Heritage Contractors Register ‘Meet the Craftsman’ lecture by Sven Habermann from Conservation | Letterfrack, May 2020 (Reduced Price)
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Joint RIAI & Heritage Contractors Register ‘Meet the Craftsman’ lecture by Sven Habermann from Conservation | Letterfrack, May 2020 (Reduced Price)

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COVID-19 Return to Office Planning – Framework for Legislation, Employer & Employee Responsibilities, Protocols, Risk Measures and Inspection for Architecture Practice (June 2020)
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COVID-19 Return to Office Planning – Framework for Legislation, Employer & Employee Responsibilities, Protocols, Risk Measures and Inspection for Architecture Practice (June 2020)

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