Author: Kevin Barry BSc(Hons) MRICS

To contain rising costs, given the tariffs being applied to GB sourced steel due to the possible final destination being the EU single market and demand generally, NI designers and contractors may need to consider alternative materials, review all elements containing steelwork, or ultimately, aim to design steel products out of their scheme. Currently, the […]

https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/how-register-cpd-dynamic-shortlisting-system

https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/publications/procurement-advice-note-pan-0121

For builders and sub-contractors, securing work has many avenues. word of mouth, past contacts, referrals, and open competitions. QUINTIN QS have built up a database of schemes, from initial estimates, to competitive tenders for small, medium and large schemes, of differing styles and shapes. In order to narrow the gap between a client thinking of […]

Update: 19th July 2021 With the UK experimentation on the gradual relaxation of restrictions, we are highlighting our ability to continue working, from our home office as required, to maintain continuity of services during these difficult times. Recently completed a school BQ (NRM) and currently involved in a gym fitout, pharmacy fitout and a new […]

Terminology used to describe various sorts of stone material used in the construction industry

QUINTIN QS were part of the design team for the provision of new Croi Eanna Community Hall, Hightown Road, Glengormley. Fresh from obtaining their recent awards, Architects Donnelly O’Neill were managing the building of this exciting scheme. Update: 6th July 2021 The design team re-assembled for Gym Fitout. Basement fitting out is being designed and […]

Infographic on the volume of planning applications received and decisions issued in 2020/21. Part of the sixth annual statistical bulletin to report on activity and performance since the transfer of planning powers to councils in April 2015.   Impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: Planning activity and processing performance in 2020/21 were impacted by the restrictions put […]

At this juncture in June 2021, with COVID-19, outworking of Brexit, coupled with relatively loose economic policies, the construction industry is facing many challenges, and all coming to a head, one way or another. Higher material prices High labour costs Availability and delivery issues Supply/demand imbalance Although some of the above may be described as […]