Eoin Ryland - National Technical Manager
Eoin joined SIG in 2018 as Technical Development Supervisor, prior to taking the role as National Technical Manager responsible for the Technical Building Solutions Team in 2021. Eoin and his team are responsible for providing all technical solutions and inspection services, as well as expert advice for the full range offered by SIG.
Eoin worked in the construction industry as a labourer and retail manager for many years, before gaining his qualifications and working as a process engineer for Dromone Engineering. Eoin is a graduate of TU Dublin with degrees in Mechanical and Manufacturing Design Engineering and has qualifications in Fire Engineering, BIM and Building Regulations, as well as Train the Trainer. Eoin is SIG's lead Passive Fire Protection Inspector.
He enjoys his free time with his young family and splitting his time between scouting and other hobbies.
Michael Neill - Senior Technical Building Consultant
Michael has been with SIG since 2007 and was brought in to setup the Technical Building Solutions Team. The aim of the team was to assist the decision making process in the disciplines as varied as Architectural, Engineering, M & E Consultancy, Quantity Surveying, Fire Protection, Materials Purchase Management and Facades Consultancy; all under the banner of regulatory compliance.
Michael has over 40 years experience relating to thermal, acoustic and passive fire protection allied to Technical Management and compliance confirmation in the construction industry. Prior to being with SIG, Michael was for 8 years the technical Manager for the Knauf Group Ireland (Insulation Division) and for 6 years, the National Sales Manager for Owens Corning Insulation Ireland.
Michael is a qualified Insulation Inspector under the institute of Mechanical Engineers iCorr and is a qualified Firestopping Inspector under the Institute of Fire Safety Management and the Institute of Fire Engineers. In his spare time, he enjoys family time, water sports, country field sports and ancient history.
Keith Redmond - Technical Building Consultant
Having spent over 40 years in the contractor industry, Keith has a wealth of experience. Beginning his career with 12 years in architecture, Keith was involved mainly in health service projects before moving into the commercial world of specification sales, working with several leading manufacturers throughout Ireland.
Joining Richmond Building Products in the mid 90's, Keith became Sales Director before starting his own consultancy practice in 2000. Working throughout the UK and Ireland, the practice specialised in traditional and innovative standing seam roofing and facades solutions, establishing manufacturing, sales, distribution and installation networks.
After working with SIG for some time in a consultancy capacity, Keith joined SIG in 2018 with a focus on Technical & Business Development.
Keira Belmont - Technical Building Consultant
Keira joined SIG in 2018 as part of the internal Sales Team for the Insulation portfolio. Before joining SIG, she had over 5 years in the retail industry and 1 year in the Furniture Industry.
As the Construction Industry was something new to her and as part of the SIG continuous training and development, she was placed on internal training courses for product knowledge in her portfolio and other portfolios.
This training was provided by the Technical Building Solutions Team and it encouraged her to expand her knowledge and understanding of the Construction Industry and resulted in the opportunity to join SIG Technical Building Solutions.
Since joining the team, she has received qualifications in Passive Fire Protection and a level 6 training Delivery and Evaluation Certification and has plans to continue more courses.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading, travelling, cooking and hiking.