News and Updates
The latest news, announcements, and updates from IIESMS.
News and Updates
Stay up to date with the latest news, announcements, and updates from the Institute of Industrial Engineers and Safety Management Systems. This page brings together reporting from across the Institute, including Council decisions, sector group activity, member achievements, and developments in the wider professional landscape.
IIESMS is committed to keeping members informed about matters that affect their professional practice. From changes in Irish and European legislation to new CPD opportunities and project milestones, this is the central hub for Institute communications.
What You Will Find Here
Council decisions and governance updates. Following each Council meeting, key decisions and strategic updates are communicated to the membership. This includes changes to membership criteria, new sector group appointments, financial reports, and policy directions that shape the future of the Institute.
Sector group activity. Each of the five IIESMS sector groups reports on its activities throughout the year. Meeting outcomes, working group progress, planned events, and calls for member participation are all shared through this news feed.
CPD events and opportunities. Upcoming CPD seminars, webinars, workshops, and conferences are announced here. Whether organised by IIESMS directly or by partner organisations, these opportunities help members meet their annual CPD requirements and stay current in their field.
Policy updates and legislation changes. When new legislation, standards, or regulatory guidance affects IIESMS disciplines, the Institute provides timely updates. This includes Irish statutory instruments, European directives, and updates to technical standards that members need to be aware of in their daily practice.
Member achievements and European project milestones. Grade advancements, professional awards, project completions, and other notable achievements by IIESMS members are highlighted. Progress updates on European projects such as Erasmus+ partnerships also feature regularly.
European healthcare engineering conferences and EU MDR compliance deadlines for 2026. NAHFO, European Healthcare Design, HIMSS, and EU4Health.
IIESMS's European collaboration through Erasmus+ partnerships with UBT Kosovo, University of Coimbra, and University of Barcelona, including the LISE project.
European industrial engineering conferences and EU policy developments in 2025-2026. CIRP, Lean Six Sigma, Industry 5.0, and EIC funding.
An update from the IIESMS Fire Safety Section on the role of fire safety professionals in Ireland, chaired by Patrick McDonnell F.IIESMS.
European conferences for healthcare engineering and facilities management in 2025-2026. IHEEM Healthcare Estates, EuroFM, and IWFM events.
Overview of the IIESMS CPD framework, including annual hour requirements, eligible activities, and audit procedures for all membership grades.
The revised Construction Products Regulation and EPBD recast are transforming European building standards. What Irish professionals need to know.
IIESMS continues to grow across five specialist disciplines, welcoming professionals at every membership grade in Ireland.
European workplace safety developments for 2025-2026. EU-OSHA campaigns, EU AI Act implications, A+A Dusseldorf, and the new mental health focus.
European fire safety conferences and standards developments in 2025-2026. SFPE Edinburgh, IAFSS La Rochelle, BSI London, and EU-funded research.
58 work-related deaths in Ireland in 2025, a 61% increase. Analysis of the sectors, demographics, and what safety professionals must do differently in 2026.
Building Regulations Part B and Building Control amendments 2025 are the largest fire safety changes in over a decade. What professionals need to know.
Guide to CPD requirements for safety and health professionals in Ireland. Covers the IIESMS CPD framework and how to plan your development.
Facilities management in Irish healthcare covers compliance, energy management, HIQA standards, and career pathways for FM professionals.
How IIESMS membership grades align to NFQ levels 6-9 and professional engineering designations in Ireland.
Fire safety requirements for Irish nursing homes in 2026. Covers HIQA standards, Fire Services Act, building control, and CPD for fire safety engineers.
IIESMS supports the Southeast Regional Leaders Programme, mentoring future business leaders with support from Skillnet Ireland and Bausch & Lomb.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about IIESMS news and updates
IIESMS publishes news and updates as events and developments occur. Council meeting summaries are published quarterly. Sector group updates appear after each meeting cycle. Event announcements and policy updates are published as they arise, so members can expect regular new content throughout the year.
Yes. Members who have news to share, such as professional achievements, project outcomes, or sector developments relevant to IIESMS disciplines, can submit items for publication. Email [email protected] with your news and any supporting images or documents.
Follow IIESMS on social media, check this page regularly, and ensure your membership contact details are up to date so you receive direct communications from the Institute. Sector group members also receive updates specific to their discipline through committee channels.
Some news applies across all disciplines, such as Council decisions and governance updates. Other items are specific to individual sector groups. The full news feed includes everything, so members can scan for items most relevant to their area of practice.
Members are encouraged to share IIESMS news with colleagues and professional networks. Spreading awareness of Institute activities helps grow the membership and strengthen the professional community. Please credit IIESMS as the source when sharing.
For enquiries about news content, corrections, or to submit items for publication, email [email protected]. The communications function is managed by the IIESMS secretariat and supported by sector group committees who contribute content from their respective disciplines.
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