12 Oct, 2026

Building Envelope Technologies (BET) was delighted to welcome James Browne TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, to our Head Office and testing facilities in Ferns, Co. Wexford.

The visit provided an opportunity for Minister Browne to meet members of the BET team, tour our facilities and learn more about the specialist building testing, compliance and performance services we provide to the construction industry across Ireland.

Showcasing Our Testing Facilities

During the visit, Minister Browne was shown a full-scale façade mock up currently installed in our CWCT Test Rig & also our newly accredited EN1627 Burglars Resistance Testing.

The visit also provided an opportunity to showcase the continued investment in our facilities in Ferns and the technical expertise of our team across a wid

e range of building performance disciplines.

Supporting the Delivery of High-Quality Housing

At BET, we are proud to play our part in supporting the delivery of housing and high-quality developments throughout Ireland.

Our teams work with clients across the construction industry, providing specialist services in façade testing, airtightness, acoustics, sustainability, building performance and compliance.

Through testing, technical expertise and independent assessment, we support clients in demonstrating that buildings and building systems meet the relevant performance requirements, with a focus on quality, energy efficiency, performance and occupant comfort.

We would like to thank Minister James Browne TD for taking the time to visit BET and for the opportunity to share the work being carried out by our team in Ferns.

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