“Planning Refusals Can Cost Hundreds of Thousands, if Not Millions…” Tom Rowan of Rowan Engineering said that “refusal of planning permission for any development including infrastructural developments, can cost hundreds of thousands, if not millions of euros of wasted time, effort and money. While planning in Ireland is bound by strict regulations, it is constantly…
Team Rowan were once again delighted to participate in this year’s very successful Breast Cancer Ireland ‘Great Pink Run’. On the 16th October 2020 our team individually completed the nationwide virtual run in great spirits. Just shy of 15,000 people took part in the event raising an amazing €900,000 to support Breast Cancer Ireland’s ongoing research…
Rowan recently undertook two Lean projects including developing a new scheduling process for engineer site visits and developing a Lean metrics reporting system with the aim of delivering more value to the customer with reduced effort and resources. We’re delighted with the efficiencies and improvements introduced as a result of the Lean programme. We strongly…
We hope you and your families remain safe and well. From 30th March 2020, we will all be working remotely from home, until the restrictions are lifted. In the interest of our team’s health and safety, while endeavouring to keep our business viable we are limiting our Engineering work to: -Writing existing reports Desktop studies…
Tom Rowan from Rowan, Eamon O Sullivan and Michael McManus from the Health and Safety Authority will be presenting at the Health and Safety Authority – Slip Prevention Workshop in Dublin 1 on 31st March and Cork City on 2nd April. 31st March – Spencer Hotel, Dublin 1, D01 X4C9 2nd April – Clayton Hotel,…
Tom and Ciaran had the chance to speak to Regina Doherty ( Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection) at the Meath Expo. The Expo was brilliantly organised by the Meath chamber of commerce and Rowan are happy to announce our newest Environmental team member will be joining us in March thanks to the networking…
All of the charities that Rowan support are chosen by our team, who have personal connections with each charity. A list of these charities and what they represent to our team are detailed below: St Vincent de Paul Tom Rowan Tom donated towards St. Vincent de Paul Rathkenny who do lots of great work with…
Rowan are currently undertaking a research and development project in association with Trinity college to investigate ‘The Slip Resistance of Materials over Time’. Tom Rowan presented a project update at the recent IPB conference in Athlone to the local authorities.
On Friday 18th October Tom Rowan will be leaving the comfort of his home for one night to sleep-out on the grounds of the Law Society of Ireland for the Shine a Light Night, proudly supported by Bord Gáis Energy. Tom will be sleeping on cardboard battling Ireland’s cold weather with just a sleeping bag…
Rowan have partnered with Trinity College Dublin to undertake a research and development program to increase knowledge of Wet Slip Resistance of Various Surfaces over Time. Rowan in conjunction with Trinity College Dublin will undertake research in order to develop a model to predict the wet slip resistance of various surfaces over time. Rowan also…
Rowan engineers have undertaken extensive training and research in to the area of slips, trips and falls to increase their expertise and knowledge to assist the courts in establishing liability when an accident occurs. Most recently our engineers undertook training with Rob Shaw who was the Technical Team Lead for the Falls Prevention Team at the Health…
Our managing director, Tom Rowan presented a talk on slips and falls at the State Claims Agency’s Enterprise Risk Network event in the National Gallery of Ireland. Tom’s presentation included the following topics relating to slips and falls: Causes of slips and falls Legislation Employer obligations Floor specification Shoe specification Test methods including pendulum, ramp and…
Rowan forensic engineers will again be attending the Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators’ (ITAI) 2019 crash day. You can find out more about the event and how to attend by clicking here. https://www.itai.org/event-registration/?action=evrplusegister&event_id=3 The aim of the ITAI is to promote road safety for the benefit of the public by improving the technical and general…
Rowan have the capacity to create accurate, high-resolution maps, reports, and 3D models, as well as real-time 2D Live Maps for immediate on-site analysis. We achieve this using the latest DJI drone hardware and Photogrammetry, which is the science of using photographs to create real world measurements. Our engineers utilise this technology for: Forensic photography…
As forensic engineers it is our duty to assist the court in establishing liability in the event of an accident by providing a report of our findings after completing an investigation. Our objective is to provide an engineering report which presents complex and technical subjects in a clear, easy to understand manner with assisting photographs,…
