Inspiring excellence in architecture to deliver a sustainable and resilient future

Inspiring excellence in architecture to deliver a sustainable and resilient future

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RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, The Marshall Building, London School of Economics and Political Science by Grafton Architects. Photo Nick Kane
RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, The Marshall Building, London School of Economics and Political Science by Grafton Architects. Photo Nick Kane
RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, The Marshall Building, London School of Economics and Political Science by Grafton Architects. Photo Nick Kane
Inspiring excellence in architecture to deliver a sustainable and resilient future

Inspiring excellence in architecture to deliver a sustainable and resilient future

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RIAI Public Choice Winner, 10 - 12 Hanover Quay, Dublin Docklands by O Mahony Pike Architects with Mola Architects. Photo Donal Murphy
RIAI Public Choice Winner, 10 - 12 Hanover Quay, Dublin Docklands by O Mahony Pike Architects with Mola Architects. Photo Donal Murphy
RIAI Public Choice Winner, 10 - 12 Hanover Quay, Dublin Docklands by O Mahony Pike Architects with Mola Architects. Photo Donal Murphy
Inspiring excellence in architecture to deliver a sustainable and resilient future

Inspiring excellence in architecture to deliver a sustainable and resilient future

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RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, Cobh Public Realm Urban Design Plan by Cork County Council, Capital Projects Department.
RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, Cobh Public Realm Urban Design Plan by Cork County Council, Capital Projects Department.
RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, Cobh Public Realm Urban Design Plan by Cork County Council, Capital Projects Department.
Inspiring excellence in architecture to deliver a sustainable and resilient future

Inspiring excellence in architecture to deliver a sustainable and resilient future

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RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, Bottleworks, Barrow Street by Henry J Lyons. Photo Aisling McCoy
RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, Bottleworks, Barrow Street by Henry J Lyons. Photo Aisling McCoy
RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, Bottleworks, Barrow Street by Henry J Lyons. Photo Aisling McCoy
Inspiring excellence in architecture to deliver a sustainable and resilient future

Inspiring excellence in architecture to deliver a sustainable and resilient future

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RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, Middleton Park Gate Lodge by TAKA Architects. Photo Alice Clancy
RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, Middleton Park Gate Lodge by TAKA Architects. Photo Alice Clancy
RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, Middleton Park Gate Lodge by TAKA Architects. Photo Alice Clancy
RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, Le Fanu Skate-BMX and Play Park by Enriqueta Llabres Valls

RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, Le Fanu Skate-BMX and Play Park by Enriqueta Llabres Valls

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Le Fanu Skate-BMX and Play Park by Enriqueta Llabres Valls
Le Fanu Skate-BMX and Play Park by Enriqueta Llabres Valls
Le Fanu Skate-BMX and Play Park by Enriqueta Llabres Valls
RIAI Gold Medal 2010-2012, “Architecture is an invaluable gift to society”, Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland

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
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023

RIAI Architecture Awards 2023

The RIAI Awards offer great publicity opportunities for Members. Deadline extended to 24 March.
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Town Centre Living / DHLGH and RIAI Housing Competitions

Town Centre Living / DHLGH and RIAI Housing Competitions

The competitions seek innovative solutions for town-centre housing in Castleblaney, Kildare, Roscrea and Sligo.
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RIAI Simon Open Door 8-14 May

RIAI Simon Open Door 8-14 May

The campaign is back for its 19th year and is calling on all Registered Architects to get involved.
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RIAI Research Identifies New “Low-Rise Medium-Density Housing” Model

RIAI Research Identifies New “Low-Rise Medium-Density Housing” Model

The RIAI has written to Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien TD proposing that a new Low-Rise Medium-Density Housing model
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2030 Climate Challenge Sign Up

2030 Climate Challenge Sign Up

Collectively, we can make a big impact. RIAI Practice Members are invited to sign up to take the 2030 Climate Challenge.
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AoU and RIAI Present: Galway - Reimagining the Irish City, 26 and 27 April

AoU and RIAI Present: Galway - Reimagining the Irish City, 26 and 27 April

Early Bird Tickets available until Friday 31 March. Headline Speaker is Wulf Daseking, Former Chief Planning Officer for the City of Freiburg.
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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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RIAI & AoU Conference Early Bird Tickets Deadline Extended to Midnight Friday, 24 March
20 Mar 2023

RIAI & AoU Conference Early Bird Tickets Deadline Extended to Midnight Friday, 24 March

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RIAI and Junior Cycle Graphics Exhibition 2023 Call Out
09 Mar 2023

RIAI and Junior Cycle Graphics Exhibition 2023 Call Out

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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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RIAI Addresses Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage on Planning and Development Bill 2022
03 Mar 2023

RIAI Addresses Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage on Planning and Development Bill 2022

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RIAI 2030 Climate Challenge Update
23 Feb 2023

RIAI 2030 Climate Challenge Update

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AoU and RIAI Present: Galway - Reimagining the Irish City 26 and 27 April 2023
21 Feb 2023

AoU and RIAI Present: Galway - Reimagining the Irish City 26 and 27 April 2023

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RIAI Research Identifies New “Low-Rise Medium-Density Housing” Model to deliver high quality homes and places
08 Feb 2023

RIAI Research Identifies New “Low-Rise Medium-Density Housing” Model to deliver high quality homes and places

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“Town Centre Living” Architectural Design Competitions launched by Minister O’Brien and RIAI
26 Jan 2023

“Town Centre Living” Architectural Design Competitions launched by Minister O’Brien and RIAI

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RIAI Strategy 2023-2027
20 Jan 2023

RIAI Strategy 2023-2027

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Wood Awards Ireland Shortlist Announced
20 Dec 2022

Wood Awards Ireland Shortlist Announced

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Call for Nominations for Honorary Membership and Honorary Fellowship
14 Dec 2022

Call for Nominations for Honorary Membership and Honorary Fellowship

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2022 KPMG Irish Independent Property Industry Excellence Awards - Winners Announced
29 Nov 2022

2022 KPMG Irish Independent Property Industry Excellence Awards - Winners Announced

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The Build Digital Project and the RIAI Jointly Drive Digitisation in the Built Environment
16 Nov 2022

The Build Digital Project and the RIAI Jointly Drive Digitisation in the Built Environment

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Planning & Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022 – RIAI Submission
15 Nov 2022

Planning & Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022 – RIAI Submission

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Emmett Scanlon MRIAI appointed new Director of Irish Architecture Foundation
15 Nov 2022

Emmett Scanlon MRIAI appointed new Director of Irish Architecture Foundation

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The New Library at Magdalene College by Niall McLaughlin Architects wins 2022 Stirling Prize
17 Oct 2022

The New Library at Magdalene College by Niall McLaughlin Architects wins 2022 Stirling Prize

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RIAI Celebrates the Rising Stars of Irish Architecture - Winners of the RIAI Future Award and RIAI Student Awards 2022 Announced
07 Oct 2022

RIAI Celebrates the Rising Stars of Irish Architecture - Winners of the RIAI Future Award and RIAI Student Awards 2022 Announced

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RIAI Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) Guidance
05 Oct 2022

RIAI Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) Guidance

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Architects Gather at RIAI Conference 2022 to Play their Part in Delivering Ireland’s Environmental, Economic and Social Infrastructure and Bringing New National Architecture Policy, Places for People
05 Oct 2022

Architects Gather at RIAI Conference 2022 to Play their Part in Delivering Ireland’s Environmental, Economic and Social Infrastructure and Bringing New National Architecture Policy, Places for People

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Wilson Architecture Recognized at the International Architecture Awards
22 Sep 2022

Wilson Architecture Recognized at the International Architecture Awards

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RIAI Pre-Budget Submission 2023
22 Sep 2022

RIAI Pre-Budget Submission 2023

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RIAI BIM Pack 2 : BIM Update with ISO 19650 Series & BIM Guide for SMEs
20 Sep 2022

RIAI BIM Pack 2 : BIM Update with ISO 19650 Series & BIM Guide for SMEs

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RIAI Women in Architecture Networking Evening - Career Paths ‘5 Women Architects / 5 Different Careers’
15 Sep 2022

RIAI Women in Architecture Networking Evening - Career Paths ‘5 Women Architects / 5 Different Careers’

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VIDEO: RIAI and DHLGH Symposium on The 15-Minute City – A Global Solution to an Irish Problem?
08 Sep 2022

VIDEO: RIAI and DHLGH Symposium on The 15-Minute City – A Global Solution to an Irish Problem?

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Intention to Repurpose Buildings at the Former Odlum’s Flour Mills Site at Dublin Port into an Artist Campus and Workspace
01 Sep 2022

Intention to Repurpose Buildings at the Former Odlum’s Flour Mills Site at Dublin Port into an Artist Campus and Workspace

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Concrete Design Competition ‘REIMAGINE’
10 Aug 2022

Concrete Design Competition ‘REIMAGINE’

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Remembering Cathal O’Neill (1930-2022)
27 Jul 2022

Remembering Cathal O’Neill (1930-2022)

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European Parliament Liaison Office Honours Grafton Architects
14 Jul 2022

European Parliament Liaison Office Honours Grafton Architects

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RIAI UDTF CPD: Compliance with Revised Part M 2022
Online 21 Mar 2023

RIAI UDTF CPD: Compliance with Revised Part M 2022

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RIAI CPD Links: Conserving your Dublin Period House 2023
Online & In-person 21 Mar 2023

RIAI CPD Links: Conserving your Dublin Period House 2023

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Built to Last - Exploring a Deep and Circular Retrofit Case Study
Dublin 24 Mar 2023

Built to Last - Exploring a Deep and Circular Retrofit Case Study

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RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD on Insulating Traditional Solid Walls by Dr Rosanne Walker
Online 28 Mar 2023

RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD on Insulating Traditional Solid Walls by Dr Rosanne Walker

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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
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RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD: CPD on Stained Glass Windows by Colette Langan

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

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RIAI Specifications CPD Webinar 2022
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RIAI Specifications CPD Webinar 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 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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Dealing with COVID-19 Claims and Delays in Private Sector Contracts in conjunction with McCann Fitzgerald Solicitors (May 2020)
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Dealing with COVID-19 Claims and Delays in Private Sector Contracts in conjunction with McCann Fitzgerald Solicitors (May 2020)

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Innovative Housing for All (May 2020)
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Innovative Housing for All (May 2020)

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Closure and Recommencement of Construction Sites – COVID-19 Implications and Key Considerations (May 2020)
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Closure and Recommencement of Construction Sites – COVID-19 Implications and Key Considerations (May 2020)

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Joint RIAI &  Heritage Contractors Register ‘Meet the Craftsman’ lecture by George O’Malley Plasterwork (January 2020)
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Joint RIAI &  Heritage Contractors Register ‘Meet the Craftsman’ lecture by George O’Malley Plasterwork (January 2020)

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Joint RIAI & Heritage Contractors Register ‘Meet the Craftsman’ lecture by Bushy Park Ironworks (December 2019)
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Joint RIAI & Heritage Contractors Register ‘Meet the Craftsman’ lecture by Bushy Park Ironworks (December 2019)

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Joint RIAI & Heritage Contractors Register ‘Meet the Craftsman’ lecture by Oldstone Conservation (November 2019)
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Joint RIAI & Heritage Contractors Register ‘Meet the Craftsman’ lecture by Oldstone Conservation (November 2019)

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RIAI CPD on NZEB and TGD Part L - Conservation of Fuel and Energy - Dwellings, June 2019 (Reduced Price)
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RIAI CPD on NZEB and TGD Part L - Conservation of Fuel and Energy - Dwellings, June 2019 (Reduced Price)

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RIAI CPD on NZEB and TGD Part L - Buildings other than Dwellings, June 2019 (Reduced Price)
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RIAI CPD on NZEB and TGD Part L - Buildings other than Dwellings, June 2019 (Reduced Price)

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RIAI CPD on the Public Works Contracts & the Role of the Employer’s Representative, April 2019 (Reduced Price)
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RIAI CPD on the Public Works Contracts & the Role of the Employer’s Representative, April 2019 (Reduced Price)

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RIAI Public Procurement CPD – How to get Public Work & Offer the Service, November 2018 (Reduced Price)
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RIAI Public Procurement CPD – How to get Public Work & Offer the Service, November 2018 (Reduced Price)

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RIAI CPD on Fire Safety Considerations For Existing Buildings, June 2018 (Reduced Price)
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RIAI CPD on Fire Safety Considerations For Existing Buildings, June 2018 (Reduced Price)

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RIAI CPD on How to Carry Out a Site Inspection, March 2018 (Reduced Price)
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RIAI CPD on How to Carry Out a Site Inspection, March 2018 (Reduced Price)

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RIAI CPD - Technical Guidance Documents, November 2018 (Reduced Price)
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RIAI CPD - Technical Guidance Documents, November 2018 (Reduced Price)

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