In UK construction, productivity increases are difficult to implement, especially in the procurement side of the equation. COVID-19 has forced a reassessment of supply and demand and the construction industry has to respond to survive !   In tendering and estimating, the advent of computers, spreadsheets and more specific software has assisted in […]

    In providing our QS Services, we utilize digitizing software to increase efficiencies and accuracy in the measurement of schemes and also for audit purposes. View the above, as first of three examples to be shared and thus help explain the nature of our services to clients. Post COVID-19 we have the online ability […]

  As a third and final example, the forecourt of a Petrol Filling Station (PFS) being broken up to allow the replacement of a tank farm. Once drawing calibrated, areas easily established as shown. Photographs can also be calibrated where once identifiable measurement provided.     In providing our QS Services, we utilize digitizing software […]

  Example 2 showing measurement of paving around a dwelling. From this, area and perimeter established.     In providing our QS Services, we utilize digitizing software to increase efficiencies and accuracy in the measurement of schemes and also for audit purposes. View the above, as second of three examples to be shared and thus […]

  Update: 9th September 2020 3nrs tender received from interested contractors and subject to review. ————————————————————————- Original blog   Enabling Works to form sight splays into development sites. Contractors required to quote for proposed sight lines construction. Please email mail@kevinbarryqs.com for tendering details.  

  Extensions to existing dwelling, Whitehead.   Update: 7th September 2020 Following representations and discussions by Gary McElvogue of Streams Architectural Design, on aspects of scheme proposals, approval from planners finally received, allowing tender procurement to proceed. Tender Documents have now been issued to building contractors who expressed an interest in tendering.     Update: […]

  With a focus on Northern Ireland, but applying worldwide, the near panic to get people safely back to their places of work, either building site, factory, office etc, the simple issue of supply and demand has to be addressed by those able to influence such ! Repairs and renewal of our built environment is […]