Global professional services firm RPS is delighted to appoint Phil O’Loughlin as Associate Director for its Building Services Division, specializing in building physics and thermal modeling.
As a chartered Mechanical Services Engineer, Phil brings unique expertise to the business through his knowledge of advanced thermal modeling and low carbon design strategies. His experience will push projects to the next level of innovative building efficiency.
Energy optimization
In recent years, Phil’s focus has been on the assessment of the calculated predicted in-operation energy use for new and refurbishment projects. Studies of this nature require models to be precise in their detailing to ensure a realistic forecast; enabling projects to achieve the standards set by the new CIBSE TM54 guidance and client-led Energy-In-Use (EUI) targets.
This approach equips design teams and owners to evaluate the options available – in terms of the building’s anticipated operational energy use and carbon impact.
Work experience
Phil has provided expert opinions as well as hosted seminars on best practices for thermal modeling
Phil has worked in building services engineering for over forty years across various sectors; helping clients to ensure their projects are well-conceived, from conception to robust soft landings and thorough commissioning.
He has provided independent expert opinions on investigations into projects, as well as hosted seminars and talks on best practices for thermal modeling.
Proof-of-concept products
His thermal modeling expertise will strengthen RPS’ service offering to provide robust and demonstrable proof of concept on projects. Developing strategies to make the offering stronger, easier to understand, and deliver will be one of Phil’s key priorities.
Phil comments, “It’s a great opportunity to be at RPS and I’m delighted to have joined a business whose carbon reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Not only are we tackling our emissions, but we’re doing the utmost to help clients adopt greener strategies.”
Fighting against climate change
Reducing the operational energy use of buildings will play a crucial role in the fight against climate change"
“Reducing the operational energy use of buildings will play a crucial role in the fight against climate change; whether that’s in new projects or existing stock. I’m looking forward to playing a key part in advancing our building services delivery and working with both our expert team and clients to keep sustainability front of mind.”
Phil was previously Head of Building Physics at Hollis. Before that, he was Divisional Head of Consultancy (UK) at Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) Ltd.
Sustainability
David Callaghan, RPS Senior Director – Building Services, Consulting UK & Ireland, comments, “Phil is a seasoned professional in the industry, and we’re thrilled to have him on board.”
“He’s a fantastic asset to RPS, where his specialist skillset will create new and innovative ways for our clients to enhance their sustainability credentials.”
