Where thinking of building or repairing anything in the built environment, we are offering clients an insight to the QS world. A quantity surveyor is a professional in the construction industry who manages costs and financial aspects of construction projects. They typically work on estimating and controlling project costs, preparing budgets, and ensuring that projects […]
QUINTIN QS offering to assist business owners in claims preparation as result of recent business interruption. Ring/text/WhatsApp on 07989 535225; or email queries to mail@kevinbarryqs.com
Causeway Technologies provide our software technology and information solutions to various aspects of construction, including NEC Contracts. Are you looking for more information on NEC? Causeway have created a brand-new content hub full of blogs, webinars and guides covering all things NEC which you can access here. NEC is designed to encourage collaboration with a […]
When a new build property is constructed, lenders will require a new homes warranty, such as the National House Building Council (NHBC) to be put in place on completion of the property. If a warranty is not available, then a Professional Consultant Certificate can be acceptable to lenders instead. In issuing these PCC documents, supporting confirmation of […]
UK wide: The Environment Act 2021 introduced significant changes for the construction industry, and it will also mean additional considerations for lenders choosing to fund construction projects. From January 2024, the new ‘Biodiversity Net Gain’ (BNG) requirements will apply to projects requiring planning permission with limited exemptions for small sites, which are expected to require […]
Clients should stipulate their budgets to designers and make them legally responsible for exceeding such budget. A recent interesting legal judgement on Architects designing to a budget and the legal ramifications. Tap on top image for link to legal article. Elaborate designs drawn up & planning applications continue to be made, irrespective of whether clients […]
QUINTIN QS upgraded software for BIM compatability and adopting latest version of Causeway Suite of software which includes CADmeasure, to enhance services to clients. If you require Price Lists or Bills of Quantities prepared, in CITE, Excel or other formats, please contact Kevin Barry (mail@kevinbarryqs.com) or WhatsApp on 07989535225 for quotation; Currently working for public/private […]
Update: Internet restored 3.50pm on 9th June 2023. Fundamental problem remains as cabling should be placed underground at same location due constraints on headroom above. Action on this matter requested through the appropriate responsible authorities. Apologies Clients. On the evening of 2nd June 2023, due to foreseen circumstances, agricultural equipment has snapped the BT Openreach/Fibrus […]
Update:24-05-2023 Little change since Nov 2017. When Architects/Contract Administrators issue Pricing Schedules as part of Drawings and Spec Tender issue, at the very least, tender assessment should be carried out on the basis of comparing each contractors Pricing Schedule. On a recent scheme, only one contractor submitted Pricing Schedule fully completed and recommendation was made […]
In conjunction with builder Brendan Turley from Downpatrick, Beat Carnival undertaking certain overdue alterations over the next 5 weeks, working carefully around the team as they prepare for the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Belfast 2023.