Profile of key personnel and description of services offered.

1. I n n o v a t i o n
Evolusion Innovation Ltd.,
Ard Aoibhinn, Declan Wallace Kelvin Lysaght
Innishannon, Technical Director Technical Director
Co. Cork,
Ireland. M: +353 (0) 868157891 M: +353 (0) 868565948
P: +353 (21) 4701599 E: wallaced@evolusion.net E: lysaghtk@evolusion.net
www.evolusion.net Building Product & System Innovators

2. I n n o v a t i o n
Evolusion Innovation Overview
Evolusion was formed in 2010 brochure that they now offer systems up to 25-storeys.
as a construction products and to clients in Ireland, the UK and Andrew Shepherd is also part
systems innovation technology Internationally. Together they of the Evolusion team and is
consultancy. Declan Wallace have been responsible for highly qualified and
and Kelvin Lysaght are co- product development and experienced in the fields of
founders and have worked certification of world class energy management and the
Declan Wallace Kelvin Lysaght Andrew Shepherd together for seven years in the building systems such as built environment in the UK
BSc (Hons), GDip BE (Hons), CEng, MIStructE BSc, MSc, PhD, MEI construction and energy panellised light steel frame up and Ireland.
industry. They have gained very to 7-storeys in height and
Declan has over 13 years post graduate Kelvin has worked for Consulting Andrew has worked in the energy
experience within the built environment Engineers and in the Off-site and built environment sectors since
specialised skills outlined in this structural modular building
(construction industry). He has a BSc (Hons) Manufacturing Industry for over 1992 and is experienced in energy
degree in Building Technology & Project 20 years. He is experienced in all consulting for the public, domestic
Management and a Post Graduate aspects of construction and and industrial sectors, as well as
Diploma in Quality Management & structural design of buildings as having worked in the academic
Business Strategy. well as design for fire, thermal, sectors in the UK, Japan and
acoustics and building physics. Ireland.
Declan has worked in a number of key Kelvin has worked in the field of
roles in his professional career. Certification off-site construction for over 9 Previous projects undertaken
& Inspection Officer with the Irish years, specialising in LGS panellised include energy surveys, energy
Agrément Board (certification of and Steel Frame modular systems, audits, technical research, product
innovative construction products) where manufactured in a factory development of energy efficient
he travelled the world assessing innovative environment. He is recognised as HVAC equipment, project
building products fit for their intended one of the leading Structural management of European funded
use in Ireland. He specialised in building Engineers in light steel frame energy projects, renewable energy
systems and external cladding systems. design in Ireland and is a member market development, renewables
of an SCI working group in the UK feasibility, monitoring and
Declan then joined Fusion Building Systems on the Eurocode for cold formed targeting programmes, EU ETS
as their Development Manger in 2003. He steel design. He is also a specialist verification, carbon foot printing,
was responsible for the product in thermal bridging and 3D energy rating, dynamic thermal
development of their LGS (LIGHT GAUGE thermal modelling. modelling, training programmes
STEEL) Building System and developing and software development.
new markets for their product. Kelvin has a B.E. (Hons) in Civil
Engineering from the University Academic track record includes a
In 2007 Declan was appointed Technical of Canterbury in New Zealand he BSc in Building Surveying and an
Director of the Fleming Group, parent became a UK Chartered Engineer MSc in "Energy and the Built
company of Fusion Building Systems.
Declan’s role was to form a department
in 2000 having spent 5 years
working in the UK for Consulting
Environment". Andrew completed
a PhD research programme with Core Services Provided
within the group to focus solely on product Engineers on marine and building Satchwell Control Systems in
development and technical support to projects. Kelvin moved to Ireland building controls and occupant Building Physics – Fire, Thermal, Building System & Product Energy & Carbon Management
three main companies; Fusion Building from the UK in 1998 and from comfort. Previous employment Acoustics, Hygrothermal, Development. (CEM, ESCo Projects, Energy
Systems, Vision Modular Structures and 2001 worked for Fusion Building experience includes S&P Coil Airtightness, Infrared
Fleming Construction UK & Ireland. Systems as their Principal Structural Products Ltd (Product Surveys, Carbon Footprinting,
Thermography.
Engineer, before moving into a Development Engineer), Mouchel Off-Site Manufacture & Renewables Feasibility).
Declan is recognised as one of the leading full-time R&D role in 2006. Property Services (Energy Structural Design.
Building Technologists in Ireland. He is Engineer), Powergen Plc (Energy Third Party Certification.
regularly invited to give technical talks at Kelvin has been jointly responsible Engineer) and Kitakyushu City Code for Sustainable Homes.
construction conferences across Europe for the certification, development Council (Energy Policy). On moving R&D Grant Funding.
and is a member of several industry and and testing of the Fusion and to Ireland in 2002, Andrew worked Fire and Acoustics Testing
Government working groups in both Vision systems since their as an energy engineer with the Building Energy Rating
England and Ireland. inception, together with his fellow SWS Group in West Cork. Design. (IRL & UK).
Patents & Intellectual property.
Evolusion director Declan Wallace.
Product Sourcing and
Research & Development. 3D Thermal Modeling and Specification.
Evolusion’s Resources: The key people in Evolusion are described above. In addition Evolusion have a support team Thermal Bridging Analysis.
of experienced Engineers, Architects and AutoCAD Technicians.

3. I n n o v a t i o n
Building Physics Fire and Acoustics Testing Design
• Evolusion have considerable diagnostic surveys. Expert advice Our Philosophy • Evolusion have considerable • As part of the R&D process the • Evolusion can provide a full
experience in designing on how to achieve an airtight “Understanding and designing experience in undertaking specifications of the wall and turnkey service of designing,
buildings to ensure that the building and certified blower with Building Physics in mind is research and development floor build-ups have been building and laboratory testing
building meets its brief, is door airtightness testing is also the key element in producing a projects on walls and floors of walls and floors in buildings to
detailed and value and fire
comfortable to its occupants, is part of the Evolusion service. building fit for purpose.” residential panellised and safety engineered in such a meet your requirements.
safe, meets all aspects of the modular buildings, which have
building regulations and is an way that during the laboratory
been designed and tested to Our Philosophy “we value
energy efficient, sustainable fire and sound tests the
building. meet the UK and Irish Building engineer first, then we design
elements have minimal risk of
Regulations. We have product to pass and nothing is
undertaken in excess of 20
failing before their target
• Evolusion have experts in left to chance.”
loadbearing fire tests and over performance is achieved.
Thermal Insulation,
Hygrothermal Evaluation, 100 Acoustic laboratory and
Acoustics, Airtightness, Fire field tests.
Resistance and Energy Efficiency
that are available to collaborate
to ensure either a new build or
refurbishment project can be a
successful one.
• Evolusion also offer Infrared
Thermography, which is a very
useful tool for building energy Temperature profile through insulated
surveys and post construction Light Gauge Steel panel. Blower door test.
Third Party Certification Acoustic lab sound test. Full scale fire test. Structural load-bearing wall fire test.
• Evolusion has extensive • Evolusion can take any • Evolusion will effectively Project
experience in independent third
party certification of innovative
building product or building
system through the full process
Manage the whole certification
process from start to Research & Development
construction products building of third party certification in completion.
systems. Evolusion has achieved Ireland or the UK and can
certification with NSAI advise on the best third party • Evolusion can also undertake • Evolusion can provide specialised project managers, delivering
Agrément, BBA, SCI & BRE. certification to suit your revisions or updates of existing research and development on innovative solutions, on time
business needs. certificates. any aspect of building and within budget.
• The experience of Evolusion can construction that you may
reduce the costs of third party • During assessment Evolusion • We can also take approved • Your R&D programme can also
require.
certification and simplify this will supervise all testing products in the UK and Ireland be linked to our R&D Grant Fund
necessary but onerous process, required to be carried out by to other international countries
• Evolusion offer a service that application service - further
through our fundamental accredited test laboratories in such as UAE, Russia and South
Africa for approval. can be tailored to suit your own details are available in this
understanding of the overall the UK. Evolusion can also
assessment process of the R&D needs, no matter how small brochure’s R&D Grant Funding
utilise our extensive team of or large your reqirements, section.
product. This will result in Our Philosophy
Building Physics experts to
significant savings in time and “To simplify the certification whether it be improving an
cover all aspects of the Our Philosophy
money and ultimately bring process for the client, as we existing product or developing
assessment process in-house. “Is to ensure R&D is keenly
your product to market sooner. fundamentally understand the a new product or technology.
certification requirements We offer an expert, multi- focussed to providing the right
process.” disciplinary team of building product on time and within
technologists, engineers and budget”

4. I n n o v a t i o n
Building System & Product Development R&D Grant Funding & Tax Relief
• Evolusion have the specialised development steps required to professionals in order to drive
• Evolusion has prepared • We also offer a project
skills and experience to either bring your product to the your product to the forefront of
proposals and successfully management service for your
help you develop a building forefront of the market, keeping the market.
obtained substantial grants for R&D funding spend, along with
system or product from an initial you ahead of your competitors,
Our philosophy supply chain management and the delivery of all technical
concept or take an existing using the principles of the stage-
“Is that every system and product R&D projects for off-site milestones, thus providing an
product and enhance it to meet gate process.
we develop must be of sufficient manufacturing companies. ideal “one stop shop” for your
the ever changing market
• We will project manage the quality, commercially viable and business.
demands and building
regulation requirements. entire product development have a sustainable shelf life to • Evolusion can identify the best
process and utilise our meet ever changing regulations.” grant or tax relief scheme and
• We can advise you of the experienced team of building most suitable funding options Our Philosophy
available in Ireland or the UK “Think before you spend and do
and recommend which is the not spend money on R&D unless
best for your business. you have assessed all grant
funding and tax relief options
• We can then complete the entire open to you first”.
grant funding application
process for you and submit it to
the relevant agency on your
behalf. Once approved,
Evolusion can follow through
and project manage the
complete project on your behalf.
Structural module Factory insulated LGS Panel. Factory insulated LGS Panel.
Off-Site Manufacture & Structural Design
• Evolusion are highly experienced • Evolusion can offer a full
Patents & Intellectual Property
in operating real off-site standard design service for Light
manufacturing companies Steel Frame and modular
producing panellised and structures in Ireland and the UK, Evolusion, as part of the service,
modular systems in Ireland and as well as Infill Panel for each can liaise with European Patent
project, design calculations, site Attorneys who have considerable
the UK. Our experts will
details, framing drawings and
Structural ETABS model of a high rise building.
collaborate with your business experience in this field. This will
site inspections will be prepared assist you in protecting your
to either develop an off-site and signed off by a Chartered
capability or to improve your Intellectual Property. As part of
Structural Engineer.
existing capability, thus driving this we offer the service of
your business forward. Our Philosophy “We have assisting with identifying,
observed pitfalls and errors in off- presenting and cataloguing your
• Our multi-disciplinary team can site manufacturing in the past and Intellectual Property, in order that
advise on the following areas: we have the knowledge and the full worth of your IP can be
Design, Manufacture, Erection, expertise to avoid these for the realised.
MiPs (Manufacturing future. We all need Off-site
Improvement Projects), Value Construction to succeed.” Our Philosophy
Engineering, Materials, Quality “Is that Patents and IP are one of
Management, Waste the most important assets that a
Management and Sustainability. company can have and these need
to be realised.” Patented wall tie bracket.

5. I n n o v a t i o n
3D Thermal Modeling & Bridging Analysis Energy & Carbon Management
• Evolusion have an experienced junctions in accordance with • Evolusion will offer accredited
Thermal Modeling expert who EN ISO 10211-1 and BR 497. linear thermal transmittance An effective energy and staff training, maximised
has modelled and produced Evolusion can also give values themselves once a carbon management savings can be achieved.
linear thermal transmittance recommendations on what training scheme is set up and programme is a prerequisite
values for inclusion in a measures can be taken to accredited in the UK, which for cost effective energy use Our Philosophy
number of IAB and BRE improve the thermal bridging should be some time during within any organisation. An "Is that Energy and carbon
building system certificates. performance of key junctions 2010. energy survey will identify issues will become
Evolusion use the latest in order to achieve ACD and measures required to make increasingly important due
computer software technology ECD status. Our Philosophy
savings and an energy to legislation and rising costs.
to model building elements “Is that as the Building
management programme We can provide the
and building junctions in 3D. • Evolusion can develop Regulations tighten U Values
will achieve these savings by knowledge and expertise to
certification details and and CO2 emissions, improving
• We can model and calculate U- manage the certification of thermal bridging is becoming implementing the help you reduce the impact
values of complex 3D building these details to achieve ACD’s one of the most cost effective recommendations of an of carbon and energy costs
elements in accordance with for thermal bridging. ways of reducing building heat energy survey. Along with on your business."
EN ISO 6946 as well as loss.” monitoring, targeting and
modelling and calculating the • Evolusion can also design,
linear thermal transmittance detail and model to achieve
of thermal bridges at building passivhaus standard.
Building Energy Rating (IRL & UK)
• Evolusion have within their Our Philosophy
team a highly qualified SEI "To do everything possible to
Registered BER Assessor in get you the best energy rating
Ireland and a NHER in the most cost effective
Registered SAP Assessor in manner"
the UK.
3D model of floor to rainscreen wall junction. Model of LGS party wall to external junction
• We can offer Building Energy
Ratings (IRL) and Energy
Performance Certificates (SAP
Code for Sustainable Homes UK) ratings on new and
existing residential and
commercial buildings in
Ireland and the UK.
• Evolusion have a fully • We can tailor our level of system will be the most
qualified Code for advice and work to suit your advantageous in the CSH. • We can provide a pre-design
Sustainable Homes (CSH) requirements. service to advise on the most
Assessor on their staff who Our Philosophy economical way to proceed.
can give your business the • Evolusion can also undertake “Is that we know the smartest
advice on how to achieve the BRE Green Guide Ratings on and most efficient ways to • Evolusion can also offer
required code level, in the your products or systems to achieve your services in Energy
most economical manner and enable you to claim the desired code management, renewables,
with minimal impact on your highest ratings possible and rating.” carbon footprint and
business. give advice on what types of feasibility studies.
products used with your

6. I n n o v a t i o n
Product Specification and Sourcing Proven Track Record
• The world is now a global doors, windows, flooring, procurement of product on a Evolusion were instrumental in Designed, developed and Evolusion has international
market place and Evolusion kitchens, worktops etc. global basis and a proven track the product development, testing certification of first single skin experience in a number of
understand the importance of record on the deliver of such and execution of the Vision external insulation cladding European countries.
manufacturers being able to • Using the services of Evolusion products.
remain competitive in these will guarantee that all product Modular Structural Building system to achieve 60-year design
challenging times. Sourcing supplied will comply with all • Evolusion can recommend System. Played a key roll in the life in Ireland. Evolusion has developed products
product from low cost relevant product legislation and material supply agents who can design of the largest structural from idea to full scale production.
economies can be one way to standards along with the identify manufacturing facilities
modular building in the world Evolusion has developed a two
help remain competitive. The product being manufactured in on a global basis.
importance of getting the a quality controlled which rose to a height of 25 hour structural wall just 92mm in We have successfully achieved
product made with the correct environment. Our philosophy storeys. This project won a gold thickness. R&D grant aid funding and have
material, specification and “We listen to and endeavour to award (best of the best) at the an excellent proven track record
quality cannot be highlighted • Evolusion can identify and fully understand our clients
enough. oversee all necessary product requirements, then specify the 2009 off-site awards in UK. Achieved numerous European in delivering projects.
testing to ensure nothing is left product and identify a and worldwide patents on various
• Evolusion can write full product to chance. manufacturer who can meet the Achieved BBA, BRE (LPS 2020), products. Achieved local government
performance specifications on clients requirements.”
NSAI Agrément Certification for approval for certified building
a wide variety of construction • Evolusion have vast experience
materials/products such as Fire in the specification and numerous building products Successfully designed and 3D system in UK and Ireland and in
systems. thermally modeled a full set of the Middle East.
building junction details for
Product development, design, various systems. Successfully specified, supervised
testing and Certification of the and sourced products
Fusion Light Gauge Steel Building Designed and supervised air internationally.
System from 2 storey housing to permeability testing of buildings
7 storey residential and to less than 3m3/h. m2 at 50 Pa.
commercial buildings such as
schools, care homes and hotels.
Mission Statement
"Evolusion’s mission is to provide our customers
with a world class dedicated team of industry
professionals who can provide all the necessary
experience and skill within the one company to
evolve and develop your product from idea to
market delivery" Structural volumetric module being lifted into position. Panelised LGS building system under construction.