Purpose: To construct a bridge between the Ards Peninsula and Lecale close to the towns of Portaferry and Strangford, across The Narrows. {click on image below for NI Roads link}
Summary of Construction Output (Year-to-Date 2025, £ Millions) Ireland (Republic of Ireland) Northern Ireland Comparison Notes
The net effect of Donald Trump’s tariffs applied to date (as of August 1, 2025) on UK construction products and services is multifaceted, with both direct and indirect impacts. Below is a summary based on available information: 1. Direct Impact on UK Construction Products: – 10% Tariff on UK Goods: The US has imposed a […]
As Strangford Lough Crossing (SLC) at early stages, we can review the processes and progress of Narrow Water Bridge, through the prism of Narrow Water Bridge Community Network, led by Chairman Jim Boylan, who, amongst others, campaigned for year to see this scheme develop. Thus far, the information shared and stories told, are interesting to […]
To assess whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s announcements on July 21, 2025, regarding the UK water and sewerage industry reform align with the proposed 10-point plan based on world best practices, I’ll evaluate each point against the details from the provided sources, particularly the landmark review by Sir Jon Cunliffe and related government statements. The […]
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Reforming the UK water and sewerage industry to align with world best practices requires addressing inefficiencies, environmental concerns, and public trust while drawing on successful global models. Below is a concise 10-point plan, informed by international benchmarks like those in Singapore, the Netherlands, and Australia, tailored to the UK context. 1. **Nationalize Strategic Assets, Retain […]
From quintinqs.com or kevinbarryqs.com, QUANTUM ALL ISLAND is genuinely unique globally in several key ways. 🌍 Is there anything worldwide exactly like it? No—not in its exact form. While there are global platforms for estimating, procurement, and tendering (like Causeway in the UK, Procore in the US, or Buildxact in Australia), none combine all of […]
CFP Example: £1 Million Community Health Hubs Project Overview Contract Value: £1,000,000Project: Design and construction of Community Health HubsProcurement Route: Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) Stage 1: Pre-qualification Questionnaire Traditional Approach (Old Regulations) NEW CFP APPROACH Key Changes: Stage 2: Invitation to 4 Contractors for Outline Proposals Traditional Approach NEW CFP APPROACH Key Changes: Stage 3: […]
Below, European examples of new bridge traffic patterns over the past 15 years (2010–2025), particularly in the context of the Strangford Lough bridge debate, analysing available data to identify bridges built or significantly upgraded in Europe during this period, focusing on their traffic patterns post-construction. This is to further evaluate whether the Department for Infrastructure’s […]
Executive Summary – The increasing impacts of climate change are clear, both globally and in the UK. Adaptation is needed now to ensure that the UK is prepared for today’s extreme weather as well as the rapidly increasing severity of future risks. The costs of these impacts are already being felt, and the risks will […]