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Issue 78 - Apr/May 2020                                                   In this issue...

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News & Views                                                           Products                                                            In Focus
26              COVID-19
                Help and support available
                                                                       10               Timeguard
                                                                                        Newest WiFi Accessories 		                         18        Michael Nugent & Sons
                                                                                                                                                     The Hard Rock Hotel, Dublin
                in NI and RoI                                                           range

46              NSAI new wiring regulations
                                                                       12               Core Distribution                                  28        Dowds Group
                                                                                                                                                     Brook and Lisnasharragh
                What do the new regulations                                             Supplying innovative Super Rod
                                                                                                                                                     Leisure Centres
                mean for you?                                                           products throughout Ireland

54              Gray’s Clips
                                                                       55               Eastern Electrical                                 43        PMcK Electrical
                                                                                                                                                     The Fairways Hotel in
                NI couple bring their electrical                                        Supplying solutions for all your
                invention to the Dragons’ Den                                           facilities management needs                                  Dundalk

65              NAPIT news
                An update on the
                                                                       71               Product news
                                                                                        The latest from Danlers and
                                                                                                                                           50        WKK Electrical
                                                                                                                                                     The renovated Bloomfield
                organisation’s recent activity                                          C.K. Tools                                                   Presbyterian Church

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NEWS

Pictured at the launch of the NI Apprenticeship Week in Belfast are Heather Cousins from the Department
for the Economy and the Chairs and representatives from the Departmental Working Groups set up to
oversee the NI Apprenticeship Week 2020 and plan key events and regional activity across Northern
Ireland: (l-r) Chris Corken, Belfast Met; William Greer, South Eastern Regional College (SERC); Heather
Cousins, DfE; Barry Neilson, Construction Industry Training Board (CITB); and Rhonda Lynn (Mid and East
Antrim Borough Council).

#NIAW2020                                                                                                 Sean returns home

F                                                                                                         A
      ebruary 3-7 marked some                          PAC Group Apprentice, Ben Brown                             fter almost two years of intensive
      very important days for the                      participated in the Inter-Campus                            medical treatment, Sean Cox
      electrical industry in Northern                  Skill Build competition. Ben is a first                     has finally returned to his family
Ireland – the first ever Apprentice                    year Electrical Installation Apprentice            home in Dunboyne, County Meath. The
Week. The week saw educational                         at Northern Regional College,                      former Sales Director at Precision Cables
events take place across the province,                 Newtownabbey. The judge couldn’t                   suffered serious brain injuries in an
with many companies showing their                      believe that Ben is a first year when              unprovoked attack by Roma hooligans
support on social media, encouraging                   he commented on his standard of                    prior to Liverpool’s Champions League
prospective apprentices to take the                    work, which just shows how quickly                 semi-final in April 2018. Sean will continue
leap and celebrating those that already                and effectively young people can learn             to require round-the-clock care and an
had. Many colleges and schools took                    on the job. The first Northern Ireland             extensive programme of rehabilitation,
part as well, offering information to                  Apprenticeship week proved to be a                 but this remains a landmark moment for
employers and the future generation                    massive success and we can’t wait to               a family that continues to handle this
of the industry. During the week,                      see what’s in store for 2021!                      most challenging situation with fortitude
                                                                                                          and dignity.
                                                                                                          Commenting on
                                                                                                                               “This is a
ABB adds Cylon Controls to its Smart                                                                      his return, Sean’s
                                                                                                          wife Martina said:   day we as a
Buildings portfolio                                                                                       “This is a day we    family have
                                                                                                          as a family have
ABB has recently announced that it                     Iltisberger, ABB’s Head of Smart                   been looking
                                                                                                                               been looking
has agreed to acquire Cylon Controls                   Buildings, said: “The acquisition will             forward to for a     forward to
Ltd. (Cylon). The acquisition enhances                 further enhance our portfolio of                   long time. While     for a long
ABB Electrification’s business position                solutions for the commercial buildings             Sean still has
in the commercial buildings segment.                   segment, with a particular focus on                a long road to
                                                                                                                               time.”
Dublin-headquartered Cylon, which                      delivering new innovations in energy-              travel, having him
has approximately 100 employees,                       optimization and comfort.”                         home with us is an incredibly important
provides building automation and                       Sean Giblin, Chief Executive Officer of            step as we come together as a family unit
HVAC control solutions, delivering                     Cylon, said: “We are very excited to               again. I can’t thank enough those who have
operational efficiency, energy and                     become part of ABB, a company that                 helped Sean along the way over the past
comfort solutions for commercial and                   shares our commitment and passion                  two years. Without a doubt this support
retail buildings, schools and healthcare               for increasing comfort, energy                     has made today possible.”
facilities.                                            and operational efficiency within                  You can find more information on how
Speaking about the portfolio additions                 buildings.”                                        to donate to the Sean Cox Rehabilitation
to the smart building business, Oliver                 www.new.abb.com/ie                                 Trust by visiting www.supportsean.com

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LTP INITIATIVE

THE ECS CHECK IS SET
TO MAKE ITS MARK IN
NORTHERN IRELAND…

Safety
on site
A
         fter getting the green light from
         the Northern Ireland Government,
         ECS Check is now approved
and active as a pilot that meets the
Licence to Practise (LtP) requirements on
government public sector construction         on-site electrotechnical personnel, ECS          contractor uses ECS Check to comply
contracts throughout the country.             Check’s online portal lets users produce         with LtP requirements and if they are
The LtP initiative was developed in order     electronic summaries for auditing and            already using the Employer Portal then
to improve Northern Irish electrical          reporting. Free to access, the service           this function will be added to their
safety standards and prevent unqualified      shines a light on the entire supply chain        account.
persons labelling themselves as               workforce, instantly displaying details of       In helping to promote a safer working
electricians. In meeting the requirements     qualified electricians, apprentices and          environment, ECS Check plays an
laid out in the associated Procurement        other electrical workers employed across         important role in continued efforts to
Guidance Note (PGN 01/16), the new            multiple projects. For greater flexibility, an   establish the highest levels of on-site
ECS Check allows electrical contractors       ECS Check App is available and enables           competency in England, Wales and
working in Northern Ireland to meet their     real-time on-site auditing.                      Northern Ireland.
LtP obligations free of charge.               Using ECS Check in Northern Ireland is           T: +44 (0)1 3226 61622
As well as allowing main contractors          straightforward and hassle-free – the            E: ecscheckni@ecscard.org.uk
and clients to verify the ECS status of       operator simply requests that the main           www.ecscard.org.uk/ecscheck

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  LOCATION:           Atex Office                                    • A knowledge of electrical products and the electrical
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                                                                     • An understanding of explosion proof lighting and
  THE COMPANY                                                          equipment would be a distinct advantage
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CHARITY NEWS

                                                                                        IEBA updated
                                                                                        events

                                                                                        T
                                                                                                he date for the Irish Electrical
                                                                                                Benevolent Association (IEBA)
                                                                                                annual Race Day in Leopardstown
                                                                                        has been changed to Saturday 17th
EIC Electric Lunch 2020                                                                 October 2020, after the event was
                                                                                        postponed in line with the Irish

A
          drian Logan has compered         financial support by the EIC. To date        government’s guidelines on COVID-19.
          more than his fair share of      more than £250,000 has been raised           It’s set to be a brilliant day, with many
          functions. So when the former    and distributed to worthy causes by the      members of the Irish electrical industry
UTV sports presenter says he has           EIC’s Northern Ireland Committee. That       coming along to enjoy the fun and thrill of
seldom encountered the generosity          total was added to significantly by those    a day at the races at a beautiful venue, with
of spirit on show at the 2020 Electric     in attendance in Belfast. With the man       delicious food and beverages on offer. To
Lunch it’s worth noting. The annual        affectionately known as Logie stirring       add to the fun, a racing tipster will be there
event, organised by the Northern Ireland   up the crowd, a staggering £19,000           to keep all guests in on the action. Why not
branch of the Electrical Industries        was raised by raffle and auction, with       come on down, whether you want to test
Charity (EIC), brought together close      a feature being the decision by several      your luck or just have a great day out.
to 250 like-minded individuals from        winners to immediately hand back their
across the island of Ireland. Gathered     prize for re-auction. Adrian Logan and
in Belfast’s Europa Hotel, they were on    guest of honour Liam Beckett MBE, the        Golf
hand to support the EIC’s designated       former Irish League footballer turned        The annual IEBA Charity Golf Outing, which
charity for 2020 - Support for Brain       author and television pundit, had            was to take place on 24 April at Killeen
Injury Campaign. EIC Managing Director,    the crowd in stitches with their witty       Castle Golf Club has also been postponed
Tessa Ogle took centre stage to explain    repartee. Throw into the mix some fine       for now, and the Golf Committee plan to
the aims of the latest charitable effort   food (and the odd glass of vino) and         reschedule the outing when possible, so
by the industry, and to introduce a        once again the Electric Lunch proved         the IEBA can continue to raise funds for all
touching video focussing on someone        why it continues to be such a popular        the hard work it does throughout the year.
from Northern Ireland who has directly     part of the electrical industry’s social     With your help, awareness and support
benefitted. Assaulted on a night out and   calendar.                                    the IEBA can continue to assist those less
left in a coma, Parr Group employee        T: 0800 652 1618                             fortunate in the electrical industry in Ireland
Stephen Ennis and his family were          E: contact@electricalcharity.org             through the current crisis.
given essential emotional, practical and   www.electricalcharity.org                    www.irishieba.com

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SMART TECHNOLOGY

   TIMEGUARD OFFERS INSIGHT INTO WHAT SMART WIFI
   TECH MEANS FOR INSTALLERS…

 Bridging the gap
                    W
                                ith so many smart           What’s in store when goods begin        for control of its WiFi accessories
SMART TECHNOLOGY

                                technology options          shipping in a few weeks’ time?          range of Wi-Fi controlled devices.
                                on the market, both         Timeguard has designed a whole          Tuya works with Alexa and Google
                    cabled and WiFi, it’s hard to know      new WiFi Accessories range, which       Assistant, and the free app enables
                    where to place your bets and which      includes hard-wired smart wall          consumers to control all of their
                    manufacturers to believe. Right         sockets and a core range of out-of-     smart home devices from a single
                    now, there is plenty of mainstream      the-box controls.                       app, as well as any of the other
                    work to do, as electricians continue    The thought process behind the          90,000 compatible products from
                    to feature prominently in the skills    WiFi Accessories range is that          other manufacturers.
                    shortage statistics. You may be         countless DIY gadgets have              Not all Tuya devices are equal, of
                    reluctant to invest in training and     opened customers’ eyes to the           course – it all depends on what
                    smart tech certification when only      possibilities of smart control, but     functionality manufacturers decide
                    picking up smaller jobs that are just   also showed them all the downfalls.     to build in to their devices and what
                    beyond the upper limit of DIY-ers’      People are ready for professional       control to offer users. While the
                    confidence.                             help and for branded quality and        processes for tailoring the Tuya app
                    That’s where Timeguard’s new            reliability. No-one wants the hassle    and getting devices approved is quite
                    WiFi Accessories range comes in.        that comes along with poor quality,     robust, a quick internet search will tell
                    Launched this Spring – it is designed   inadequate specification and            you that some device manufacturers
                    to neatly bridge the gap between        instructions, and lacklustre support.   have confused and disappointed end-
                    DIY and professional installation.                                              users, and that branded quality will
                    Wholesalers who saw the                 Timeguard and Tuya                      have growing value. With Timeguard
                    prototypes loved the idea and have      Smart - world-leading                   you know for sure that genuine Tuya
                    been quick to place advance orders      IoT platform                            chips have been used, and that good
                    – but along came Coronavirus which      The Timeguard development team          support (from online videos to real
                    has temporarily affected production     chose the proven Tuya Smart             people at the end of the phone line)
                    in some factories.                      IoT (Internet of Things) platform       is provided.

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What’s in the Timeguard               Panasonic-branded batteries and is   Twin socket
WiFi accessories range?               easily recharged via its USB cable   The Timeguard difference: These
As ever, the Timeguard approach       when needed (a single charge         13A (3kW) sockets for professional
has been to look at the market, see   should last for four months).        installation also provide a handy
what devices are available, and                                            USB port. Daily and weekly timing
then apply lateral thinking to make   Plug in timer adaptor                programmes and countdown timing
them do more, and do it better!       The Timeguard difference:            are offered via the app, with each
The Timeguard WiFi accessories        Small but mighty, these 13A          socket under individual control.
range includes…                       (3kW) adaptors offer daily or
                                      weekly programming as well as        WiFi in-line smart switch
Indoor camera                         countdown timing and overload        The Timeguard difference: The
The Timeguard difference: Highly-     protection. Power monitoring lets    functionality of the WiFi in-line smart
specified with high-resolution two-   users see at a glance how much       switch adaptor is much the same as
way audio, night vision, detection    power a connected device is using.   other products in the range. The big
masking, and complete with a          These are timers you can trust.      difference is that Timeguard actually
USB power supply adaptor, these                                            thought of what installers need. Want
cameras will get the job done.        3-way trailing socket                to automate an existing luminaire?
There is the choice of SD storage     with 2 USB                           Just wire this in and pop it through
or easy upload to subscription-       The Timeguard difference: Pretty     the ceiling aperture or in-line with the
based cloud storage.                  much all you need in a single        power cord of an appliance.
                                      device! Users can time and control
Doorbell with chime                   each socket individually. Manual     There you are - everything you need
The Timeguard difference: Wait        over-ride is built in.               to supply smart home control that
for someone to press the bell or                                           both you and your customers can
be notified as they approach the      Bayonet lamp holder                  trust.
built-in PIR detector. Everything     adaptor
you need to get set up is supplied    The Timeguard difference: At last,
– you’d be surprised how many Wi-     a lamp holder adaptor that will
Fi doorbells come without a chime!    hold a standard BC/B22 bayonet
Multiple chimes can be connected,     lamp. Naturally, daily/weekly        T: +44 (0)20 8450 8944
and they plug in to any 13A           and countdown timing are also        E: sales@timeguard.com
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QUIKREEL
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TOOLS

BAHCO ENHANCES ITS VDE INSULATED TOOLS RANGE…                                                                The Bahco ERGO and VDE
                                                                                                                 certified screwdrivers.

Exceeding standards
B
        ahco has strengthened its         well as enabling maximum force.
        range of insulated screwdrivers   VDE stands for Verband der
        and pliers, which are VDE         Elektrotechnick, the original
certified, providing electricians and     Association of German Electrical
other users with an extra safeguard.      Engineers. To gain VDE certification,
The VDE tools now include an              tools have to pass independent,
insulated, thumbscrew adjustable          tough safety and quality tests.
wrench, suitable for electrical,          Bahco’s VDE range includes ERGO™
plumbing and automotive tasks.            standard diameter or slim blade
All Bahco insulated screwdrivers,         insulated screwdrivers with a
plier sets and wrenches meet the          choice of slotted, Phillips, Pozidriv,
international IEC 60900 standard          Hex or Torx® heads. BahcoFit VDE
and every tool is tested at 10,000V       screwdrivers are also available
to ensure it is safe to use for working   with the same choice of heads,
live at up to 1,000V. While insulated     individually or in sets of two, five
tools provide vital safety protection,    or 12 pieces. VDE plier sets include
Bahco’s ERGO™ tools, many of them         insulated cable cutters, wire stripping
VDE certified, protect hands and          pliers and combination, side cutting,
wrists from the risk of muscle strain     end cutting, tip angled and round or            “These tools fit the contours of
or injury, which using tools every        long flat nose pliers.
                                                                                          the user’s hand, providing safe,
working day can cause. These tools        T: +44 (0)1709 731 731
fit the contours of the user’s hand,      E: info.uk@snaeurope.com                           firm grip and ‘feel’ as well as
providing safe, firm grip and ‘feel’ as   www.bahco.com                                         enabling maximum force.”

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TOOLS

KLAUKE PROUDLY INTRODUCES THE FIRST 1000V VDE INSULATED BATTERY
POWERED HYDRAULIC TOOLS IN THE WORLD…

A new standard of safety
I
  n certain sectors, working on live parts    The design of the
                                                                                         Every single Orange tool undergoes a dielectric test as
  in the low-voltage range of up to 1000V     Orange line has                                              part of Klauke’s production process.

  is part and parcel of day-to-day-work.      created an insulation
Until now, such tasks have essentialised      barrier between the
the use of insulated hand tools. In tight     working blades/jaws
work areas, or when precision is required,    and the body of the
the mere use of force required to operate     tool. If a power cable
insulated manual hand tools and the           becomes live, or the
necessary associated space pose a safety      wrong cable has been
hazard.                                       identified, then the
Klauke has again set a new standard for       new Orange line will
innovation and safety in the power cable      add a further layer
termination market. Its new Orange line       of protection against
of cable-cutting and compression tools        electric shock.
has been carefully developed in the R&D       In the new range there are cable cutters    “New range provides
department in Remscheid, Germany and          up to 50mm dia, which can cut different
thoroughly tested by VDE for a voltage        cable constructions including steel
                                                                                          every cable jointer,
withstand of 10,000 volts for safe working    wire armour, and crimping tools up to       lineman or contractor
at 1,000 volts. The new range provides        300mm2 Cu and Al.                           with an added layer
every cable jointer, lineman or contractor    T: +44 (0)1986 891 519
with an added layer of safety from electric   E: klauke-sales@emerson.com
                                                                                          of safety from electric
shock.                                        W: www.klauke.com/de/en/orange              shock.”

       AVAILABLE AT

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SMART CONTROLS

THE NEWEST PRODUCT FROM EI ELECTRONICS WILL ENABLE EFFECTIVE
MANAGEMENT OF FIRE AND CO ALARM INSTALLATIONS…

The SmartLINK Gateway
I
  n an era where Asset Management and
  Compliance are key issues, maintaining
  data for properties is complex and
time-consuming. Gaining access to every
property can be an issue. The reassurance
of your alarms working to protect
occupiers is vital. These are all important
issues for Local Authorities, Housing
Associations and Property Management
Companies. With this in mind, Ei
Electronics has designed the ideal alarm
management system to make life easier,
improve efficiency and reduce costs - the
Ei1000G SmartLINK Gateway.
Using its built-in GSM data connection,
the Ei1000G reports events including
Fire/CO activations and alarm head
removals to the SmartLINK cloud
portal, for full visibility and remote
monitoring. The Ei1000G SmartLINK
Gateway utilises Ei’s next generation of      SmartLINK Gateway, Project Managers        ever before. By using in-built GSM data
wireless technology to enable real-time       commented: “In a building that relies      connection and RF interconnection to
notifications via an online, cloud based      on residents for access, we can monitor    interface the SmartLINK Gateway with Ei
SmartLINK portal system.                      alarm systems remotely to make sure        alarms and accessories, easy installation
The development of the Ei SmartLINK           everything is working correctly, and the   and reliable connection is assured,
Gateway has been greatly influenced           tenants are kept safe. The main benefit    meaning full visibility of connected RF
by Housing Maintenance teams within           of this product would be saving time       systems.
Local Authorities (LAs) and Housing           and money while getting an immediate       The Ei1000G SmartLINK Gateway aims
Associations (HAs) and Property               response, rather than going through the    to improve efficiency, reduce costs,
Management companies, through                 normal procedures.”                        aid with replacement forecasting and
extensive feedback and rigorous trials        Ei have continuously been at the           maintenance and enable smart asset
that have significantly shaped the            forefront of Radio Frequency (RF)          management. Events are reported
final product. As the pinnacle of Ei’s        technology and are now leading the         directly as they happen via the
technology, this pioneering product           way in revolutionising this technology.    online portal, which gives accessible
facilitates the safety of occupants at        The foundation of RF technology            intelligence that can be actioned,
all times and aids with compliance            simply enabled wireless interconnection    reported on and documented.
across housing stock, ensuring ease           between Ei alarms, allowing ease of        This groundbreaking technology gives
of monitoring for LAs/HAs and clear,          installation. This technology has been     a proactive approach to fault-finding,
actionable intelligence.                      expanded upon and has progressed           defining any trends in alarm activations
Some LAs served as a trial site for the       to now having more capabilities than       and maintenance requirements,
                                                                                         while drastically minimising the issue
                                                                                         of property access. The SmartLINK
                                                                                         Gateway will revolutionise the way in
                                                                                         which alarm systems are managed,
                                                                                         paving the way to a solution-focused
                                                                                         approach to asset management.

                                                                                         T: +353 (0)61 471 277
                                                                                         E: sales@eielectronics.ie
                                                                                         www.eielectronics.ie

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CASE STUDY - MICHAEL NUGENT LTD

Hard Rock Hotel
DUBLIN
MICHAEL NUGENT LTD

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CASE STUDY - MICHAEL NUGENT LTD

                                                                                           HARD ROCK HOTEL - DUBLIN

IRELAND’S FUNKIEST HOTEL
A ROCK STAR ADDITION TO A VIP PROJECT PORTFOLIO
BY MICHAEL NUGENT LTD...

M
         ichael Nugent Ltd hits the           Parliament Hotel. It also involved
         right notes to deliver a stellar     entirely rebuilding the adjacent seven-
         electrical installation at the new   storey Fashion House along with
Hard Rock Hotel in Dublin.                    constructing a glass link bridge that
The company played a central role             connects both buildings.
in creating this latest icon in Dublin’s      Style-wise, the hotel retains the red
flourishing hospitality scene, and as         brick façades of its original buildings,
the M&E contractor on the project, the        but completely reimagines the
team worked closely with the client,          interiors, with other displays from
Tifco, Caldwell Consulting, architect         Hard Rock International’s legendary
Consarc and main contractor John Paul         Florida ‘Vault’ including cymbals that
Construction to transform and link two        once belonged to The Rolling Stones’
heritage buildings into Ireland’s funkiest    Charlie Watts, and Hozier’s first-ever
new hotel.                                    electric guitar.
Squeezed into a complex and confined          The four star Hard Rock Hotel features
inner-city site on Lord Edward Street, in     120 bedrooms, a bar, restaurants and
Dublin’s City Centre, this €52m project       a merchandise shop, and its jewel in
involved the refurbishment of the             the crown – a fifth-floor penthouse
existing three-storey,                        boasting a four-poster bed, a
Listed redbrick Exchange Building.            handwritten letter by Van Morrison
This property dates back to 1912 and          to guitarist Mick Cox and a private,
was previously the location for the           rooftop terrace where guests can

Michael Nugent Ltd, 2 Tandragee Road, Pomeroy, Co. Tyrone, BT70 3DS.
T: +44 (0)28 8775 8617 - E: info@michaelnugent.co.uk
www.michaelnugent.co.uk

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SPECIALISTS IN POWER DISTRIBUTION,
               TOTAL BUILDING CONTROL AND
                ENERGY EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS

   MAIN SWITCHBOARD, SUB DISTRIBUTION BOARDS,
               KITCHEN CONTROL PANEL AND
                BEDROOM CONSUMER UNITS
         SUPPLIED TO HARD ROCK HOTEL, DUBLIN.

     Hanover Systems Ltd, Units 3-4, 6B Balloo Drive, Bangor, Co. Down
BT19 7QY, Northern Ireland. T: 028 9070 9130 - E: info@hanoversystems.com
                     www.hanoversystems.com
CASE STUDY - MICHAEL NUGENT LTD

                                                                                            HARD ROCK HOTEL - DUBLIN

barbecue for up to 40 buddies.                 cabling. General, emergency, external
The stunning interior design showcases         and bespoke decorative lighting were
even more iconic music memorabilia and         fitted along with VDA lighting, access
art, all with Irish connections.               control systems and Mode Lighting
Working in conjunction with John               dimming controls.
Paul Construction, Michael Nugent              An intricate fire alarm system was
Ltd provided the full mechanical and           designed along with disabled refuge,
electrical services installations for this     toilet alarms and a tailored telephone
headline project; Ireland’s first-ever Hard    and data system.
Rock Hotel.                                    Michael Nugent Ltd has a wealth of
The Hard Rock Hotel’s location                 experience providing M&E services for
within the heart of Dublin’s Temple            hotels, with a portfolio that comprises
Bar created logistical restrictions in         projects across the UK and Ireland,
terms of site access, high volumes of          including a previous job with John
pedestrian footfall within the vicinity, and   Paul Construction in Cambridge: The
considerable and consistent vehicular          Tamburlaine / O’Callaghan Hotel
traffic.                                       (now the Clayton Hotel) is a four-
Michael Nugent Ltd was onsite from             star hotel which was also a Listed
October 2018 to February 2020 as the           building. Others include Hampton by
main M&E contractor, playing a key role        Hilton, Edinburgh Airport; Premier Inn,
in its complex design, mitigating any          Maidenhead; Lough Erne Resort & Spa,
issues and working tirelessly to ensure        Enniskillen and Hillgrove Hotel and Spa,
the hotel opened on time.                      Monaghan.
The project was a complex electrical           The Hard Rock Hotel further enhances
installation, which included mains ESB         this ever-growing portfolio and again
and LV switchgear, kitchen control             demonstrates the company’s wealth of
panels, bedroom consumer units, sub-           experience in providing a professional,
mains cabling and mechanical controls          high quality service.

Michael Nugent Ltd, 2 Tandragee Road, Pomeroy, Co. Tyrone, BT70 3DS.
T: +44 (0)28 8775 8617 - E: info@michaelnugent.co.uk
www.michaelnugent.co.uk

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SUPPLIERS OF BEDROOM, CORRIDOR, EMERGENCY LIGHTING AND
  WIRING ACCESSORIES TO THE HARD ROCK HOTEL, DUBLIN.

     Electrical Equipment Firetech, 58 Boucher Road, Belfast BT12 6HT
              T: +44 (0)28 9066 1177 - E: belfast.224@eel.co.uk
CASE STUDY - MICHAEL NUGENT LTD

                                                                                                 HARD ROCK HOTEL - DUBLIN

ELECTRICAL SUPPLIER
EE PROVES THE PERFECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY PARTNER
BY DELIVERING ON TIME WHENEVER NEEDED...

M
          ichael Nugent Ltd only work with         able to meet all these requirements.”
          trusted suppliers which is why they       “The company’s involvement at Hard
          turned to The Electrical Equipment       Rock Hotel is reflective of EE’s ability
Company (EE) to supply a wide range of             to provide a high quality service to
electrical products for the Hard Rock Hotel        customers working on projects of all
project including accessories, bedroom             sizes.”
lighting and emergency lighting.                   EE works across the UK and Ireland and
The EE team worked closely with Michael            provides a fast and efficient service along
Nugent Ltd to ensure deliveries arrived            with reliable delivery direct to site.
on time – a factor that was critical to the        “We’ve built up a strong relationship
smooth running of the project as it was            with EE over the past number of years,
built on a restrictive site with little room for   working with them on several major
storage.                                           projects,” says Gareth McAleer, Technical
“We are delighted to have been involved            Administrator, Michael Nugent Ltd.
in this fantastic new hotel and add the            “They’re well established and perfectly set
Hard Rock Hotel to our growing list                up to aid contractors delivering projects
of prestigious projects,” commented                of this size. Their deliveries are always
Jake Keyworth, Branch Manager at EE                on time and when required, which is vital
Greentech. “This project required a diverse        to ensure our works run smoothly. Their
range of electrical solutions to meet a            sales staff are knowledgeable and kept
variety of needs and, working with M&E             in close contact to update our contracts
contractor, Michael Nugent Ltd, we were            manager on any special orders.”

The Electrical Equipment Company, 58 Boucher Place, Belfast, BT12 6HT.
T: +44 (0)28 9066 1177 - E: belfast.244@eel.co.uk
www.edmundson-electrical.co.uk

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CASE STUDY - MICHAEL NUGENT LTD

HARD ROCK HOTEL - DUBLIN

                                     HITTING THE RIGHT NOTES
                                     LIGHTSOURCE ILLUMINATES THE LATEST ADDITION TO
                                     DUBLIN’S HOSPITALITY SECTOR...

                                     ‘B
                                               ohemian and luxurious’, Dublin’s new   design team. From there it progressed to
                                               Hard Rock Hotel brings a distinctly    global sourcing, production, and installation.
                                               Irish twist to the iconic American     It’s an all-encompassing, complete project
                                     chain. So, when the features include a           provision that sets Lightsource apart from
                                     punctuation-free letter penned by Van            the competition.
                                     Morrison, Phil Lynott’s leather jacket, and      Anthony explains: “There were products
                                     handwritten Bono lyrics, you’d better have a     from six or seven different countries used
                                     rockin’ light show to match. Enter stage left    on this project, including custom lighting
                                     Belfast-based Lightsource.                       from Barcelona company Bover, from LZF in
                                     A project lighting company with an extensive     Valencia, and architectural lighting from the
                                     hospitality portfolio, Lightsource was the       Italian Linea Light Group.”
                                     obvious choice for the M&E contractor.           Some of the hotel’s most striking lighting
                                     “We’ve worked with Michael Nugent Ltd on         features originated closer to home. “We also
                                     past projects like the Tamburlaine Hotel in      designed and manufactured a 34-metre
                                     Cambridge and Belfast’s Grand Central Hotel,”    long bespoke chandelier that replicates a
                                     said Lightsource Director, Anthony Brown.        musical note,” added Anthony. “In all, we
                                     “We have a good working relationship built on    were responsible for 98% of the hotel’s
                                     trust and our ability to provide comprehensive   lighting, from the façade to the architectural
                                     lighting solutions.”                             and front of house lighting, the bedroom
                                     In the case of the €52m Hard Rock Hotel, this    corridors through to bedside and desk lamps
                                     involved consultation on the initial concepts    that were again designed and manufactured
                                     created by the Douglas Wallace interior          exclusively by Lightsource.”

                                                    Lightsource, The Engine Room, Portview Trade Centre, 310, Newtownards Road,
                                                            Belfast BT4 1HE. T: +44 (0)28 9066 6615 - E: sales@thelightsource.co.uk
                                                                                                         www.thelightsource.co.uk

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You’ve got
the power
ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES
                                     D
                                              uring these times of uncertainty     industry members through this pandemic.
                                              brought on by the coronavirus,       Here is an outline of our available support
CHARITY PROVIDES                              those in the electrical trade        services:
UK COMPANIES WITH                    may find not only their business and
AN IMPORTANT POINT                   work being negatively impacted, but           Financial Relief
                                     also their mental health. The Electrical
OF CONTACT DURING                    Industries Charity (EIC) is keen to outline   • The charity will consider providing
COVID-19 CRISIS...                   what support it can provide to industry          small grants in immediate and urgent
                                     members.                                         need.
                                     We understand this is a complex and
                                     difficult time for everyone. We are           • Provide advice to business owners
                                     living in a time of great uncertainty and        regarding financial relief strategies and
                                     increasing worry about our health and            support services available to them.
                                     livelihoods. We understand that the effect
                                     of COVID-19 on industry and income will       • Provide support to employees worried
                                     be great and we will all be affected. In         about income, having to work and/or
                                     times of darkness and insecurity we want         losing their employment.
                                     to let our Industry members know that
                                     we will be here to help you. Like industry,   • Strategies to implement immediately
                                     the EIC will be financially burdended            to soften the financial burden i.e.
                                     by the ramifications of COVID -19, but           mortgage/rent holiday’s, freezing of
                                     the welfare team are doing their best            gym memberships and others.
                                     to provide both financial and emotional
                                     support to those in need. The charity         • Signposting to other welfare services
                                     is adapting its support service to help          and charities for support.

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COVID-19

                                                                                                        MYTHS TO
                                                                                                        IGNORE

                                                                                                        I think by now we are
                                                                                                        all aware that the single
                                                                                                        most effective way of
                                                                                                        preventing the spread of
                                                                                                        the Coronavirus is washing
                                                                                                        your hands. However,
                                                                                                        that has not stopped
                                                                                                        social media from being
                                                                                                        swamped by fake health
                                                                                                        advice. Here are just five
                                                                                                        of the not-so-intelligent
                                                                                                        suggestions currently
                                                                                                        doing the rounds:

                                                                                                        1   Eating garlic helps to
                                                                                                            avoid being infected by
                                                                                                        the coronavirus - NO. Not
                                                                                                        that garlic isn’t good for
                                                                                                        you, but the World Health
                                                                                                        Organisation says there’s
                                                                                                        no evidence eating it will
                                                                                                        protect you from Covid-19.
                                                                                                        You will, however, have no
                                                                                                        issues with vampires.

                                                                                                        2    Drink water every
                                                                                                             15-minutes. Again,
                                                                                                        staying hydrated is good,
                                                                                                        but you can’t flush the
• Review of individual welfare benefits,      • Signposting to other mental health
                                                                                                        coronavirus out of your
   your eligibility and support with the         support services and online services.
                                                                                                        system. The only flushing
   application process were necessary.
                                                                                                        taking place will be you in
                                              Symptoms, hygiene and                                     the bathroom.
• Food vouchers if in immediate and           self-isolation

                                                                                                        3
   urgent need.
                                                                                                             Don’t eat ice cream
                                              • The EIC is recommending that                                 or other cold foods
Mental Health Support                            individuals with pre-existing health                   as it helps prevent the virus
                                                 conditions i.e. heart disease, diabetes,               taking hold. NO.
• Self-isolation is likely to have a
                                                 those undergoing cancer treatment, and

                                                                                                        4
   negative impact on our mental health                                                                       Heating your body
                                                 others should self-isolate and managers
   and it is important we remain aware of                                                                     up is good as it
                                                 need to be informed as soon as possible if
   this and try to buffer against it by 		                                                              makes it inhospitable for
                                                 you care for or reside with a family
   putting support strategies in place. The                                                             the virus. And again NO.
                                                 member or person who is deemed as
   EIC can recommend support strategies
                                                 having pre-existing health conditions. The

                                                                                                        5
   to help you cope through this time of                                                                     Some Hindu groups
   isolation.                                    EIC can provide further guidance to you
                                                                                                             in India believe
                                                 if you feel unsure as to how to                        cow urine has medicinal
• Telephone and skype counselling are            communicate this to your employer.                     properties, including the
   available to industry members.                                                                       ability to ward off the
                                              For hygiene tips and resources for managing               coronavirus if you drink it.
• Psychiatric assessments for complex         self-isolation, call our confidential helpline            Perhaps not surprisingly,
   mental health issues are available to      on 0800 652 1618 and/or email                             the experts disagree.
   industry members.                          support@electricalcharity.org.

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CASE STUDY - DOWDS GROUP

Belfast City Council’s
Leisure Programme
LISNASHARRAGH AND BROOK
LEISURE CENTRES

Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre.

Brook Leisure Centre.

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CASE STUDY - DOWDS GROUP

                                                                                             BELFAST’S LEISURE SERVICES

Sensory pool at Brook Leisure Centre.

DIVING STRAIGHT IN
DOWDS GROUP PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN PHASE ONE OF BELFAST CITY
COUNCIL’S LEISURE TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME…

D
        owds Group was an integral part         eventually overlap. Dowds supplied            role of becoming the leading Aquatic
        of the team that completed two          full electrical works to both centres,        Centre in Belfast, now boasting the city’s
        state-of-the-art leisure centres in     including the main switchboard and            biggest swimming pool with eight lanes.
the first phase of Belfast City Council’s       all lighting, power and data. Extensive       The two centres are equipped with
ambitious Leisure Transformation                security was also provided, with fire         multi-purpose health and fitness studios,
Programme. Another sister centre has            and intruder alarms installed alongside       gyms, sports halls, and community
also recently been completed, shortly           door guard monitoring and CCTV                facilities. Dowds was very pleased to be
after Brook and Lisnasharragh, which            operation throughout all of the centres.      selected for such a prestigious project
Dowds also provided its services to - the       Although there is a lot of common             which will alter the athletic scene in
Andersonstown Leisure Centre.                   ground between the two centres, each          Belfast for years to come.
The Ballymoney-based company was                was customised to meet different needs
contracted to provide both Mechanical
and Electrical services for Lisnasharragh
                                                and ensure they each had their own
                                                unique selling point. The Brook Leisure
                                                                                                PROJECT TEAM...
Leisure Centre, formerly the Robinson           centre required specialist pitch lighting       Client: Belfast City Council
Centre on the Montgomery Road; and              for its primary focus, which was ‘outdoor
                                                                                                Architect: McAdam Design
Brook Leisure Centre, on a site close           leisure provision’ with eight 3G pitches
to the former Brook Activity Centre in          for gaelic and football. Brook also brings      Main Contractor: Heron Bros
Twinbrook. Part of a 10-year, £105m             swimming facilities to the Colin area
investment in Belfast’s leisure services        for the first time with the addition of         M&E Design: JCP Consulting Ltd
– marking the biggest investment in             a four lane, 25 metre pool that can be
                                                                                                M&E Services: Dowds Group
leisure services in the UK - M&E work           transformed into a sensory pool – the
on the new sports facilities would              first in Belfast. Lisnasharragh had the         Structural Engineer: McAdam Design

Dowds Group, 2-4 Milltown Road, Ballymoney, County Antrim BT53 6LE.
T: +44 (0)28 2766 2789 - E: info@dowdsgroup.com
www.dowdsgroup.com

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CASE STUDY - DOWDS GROUP

                                                                                      BELFAST’S LEISURE SERVICES

    Brook Leisure Centre.

THE RIGHT KNOW-HOW
MEETING ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR LARGE PROJECTS
IS SOMETHING THAT COMES WITH EXPERIENCE…

I
  t might seem obvious, but handling        August 2018 and as with all modern
  the electrical side of leisure centres,   buildings, energy efficiency concerns
  especially those with swimming pools,     were on everyone’s mind. With two
requires careful treatment because          very large buildings, full to the brim
                                                                                        Brook Leisure Centre.
they are in the presence of so much         with electrical equipment, from
water. Thankfully, Dowds has extensive      treadmills to computers, ensuring it
experience in this market. Malachy          was sustainable to run in the long term
Molloy has been with Dowds for over         was part of the key criteria for Dowds.
25 years and has seen his fair share        Malachy concluded: “We understand
of these kinds of projects. Malachy         that sustainability was an important
explained: “We’ve been involved in          factor in this project, especially when
many types of these facilities over the     both Dowds Group and Belfast City
years: Falls Leisure Centre, Ballymena      Council are committed to protecting
Leisure Centre, Bangor Aurora and           the environment whilst providing
currently, the South Lakes Leisure Centre   excellent facilities for the people
in Craigavon, which is due to open in       of Belfast. Throughout the process
August. This kind of experience really      we tried to ensure that all fixtures
shows its value when it comes to any        installed were designed to the most
difficulties that can arise in a complex    recent energy efficiency standards
project.” Understanding the needs of the    and took measures to minimise the
client is another vital aspect of project   impact our project activity would have
                                                                                        Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre.
involvement. Dowds began M&E work in        on the local area.”

Dowds Group, 2-4 Milltown Road, Ballymoney, County Antrim BT53 6LE.
T: +44 (0)28 2766 2789 - E: info@dowdsgroup.com
www.dowdsgroup.com

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                                                                                           BELFAST’S LEISURE SERVICES

  Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre.

THE RIGHT TEAM
EARLY INVOLVEMENT ALLOWED DOWDS TO WORK
WITH CAREFULLY CHOSEN SUBCONTRACTORS…

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      arly and effective                          in Dublin and Spurs new stadium
      communication between the                   in London.” One subcontractor
      main contractor and sub-                    involved in the project was Gibson
contractors is very important to a                Plus Ltd. The manufacturer has
project’s quality and efficiency. “We             been working with Dowds Group
were involved with Heron Bros, JCP                for the past 11 years, supplying
Consultants, Belfast City Council                 engraved and printed plastic labels,
and McAdam Architects from the                    vinyl labels, mimics, valve labels and
beginning and throughout this                     label fixings – and was delighted
design and build process,” Malachy                to be able to collaborate on such
Molloy explained. “This gave us the               a substantial job. A representative
opportunity to get support from our               from Gibson Plus said: “We have
specialist contractors such as Sperrin            always found Dowds to be a great
Switchgear who manufactured                       company to deal with and think it
the main electrical switchboards,                 is fantastic to see a local company
Atlas were involved in the Fire                   doing so well. We are sure they will
and Security systems and Musco                    continue to grow from strength to
Lighting who have designed and                    strength and look forward to further
supplied sports pitch lighting all over           developing our business relationship
                                                                                             Brook Leisure Centre.
the world, most notably the Aviva                 with them.”

Dowds Group, 2-4 Milltown Road, Ballymoney, County Antrim BT53 6LE.
T: +44 (0)28 2766 2789 - E: info@dowdsgroup.com
www.dowdsgroup.com

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                                                                                              BELFAST’S LEISURE SERVICES

 Brook Leisure Centre.

BUILT TO LAST
THE RESULTING TWO LEISURE CENTRES ARE A
WELCOME SIGHT IN BELFAST…

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         echanical and Electrical           expertise in the multifaceted and often
         work was completed at the          complicated leisure arena.
         £15m Brook Leisure Centre          “For Dowds Group, this was a great
in November 2019, with the £20m             opportunity to work with Belfast City
Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre following      Council to deliver these fantastic new
suit. Not only was the installation on      leisure facilities for the community,” Jack
budget and fully fit for purpose, it also   added. Malachy Molloy is already looking
proved particularly client-friendly.        forward to the next undertaking by
“We streamlined the supply chain            Dowds. He concluded with praise for the
                                                                                                Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre.
and we used specialist systems which        whole of his large team: “Thank you to all
allow Belfast City Council to set up        who were involved with Dowds Group on
maintenance contracts across each           these projects, from design right through
of the centres,” explained Mechanical       to completion. We recognise the hard
Operations Manager, Jack Gourley. For       work, co-operation and expertise which
more than four decades Dowds has            was required from all of the team. This has
been delivering quality installations to    resulted in state-of the-art leisure facilities
a diverse range of clients throughout       that can be used by the community
the UK and Ireland, earning a glowing       for many years to come.” With the
reputation across the Health, Education,    completion of the new leisure centres
Commercial and Industrial sectors.          comes another resounding success for
The new facilities at Lisnasharragh and     Dowds to add to an already impressive               Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre.
Brook also provide further evidence of      portfolio.

                                                             Dowds Group, 2-4 Milltown Road, Ballymoney, County Antrim BT53 6LE.
                                                                               T: +44 (0)28 2766 2789 - E: info@dowdsgroup.com
                                                                                                          www.dowdsgroup.com

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