Author: Kevin Barry BSc(Hons) MRICS

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 […]

Below is a comprehensive comparison of Strangford Lough Crossing (SLC) and the A5 ruling handed down on 23rd June 2025, assessing SLC’s merits under NI climate law: Below, link to general SLC website for further general information www.strangfordloughcrossing.org See also below a link to updated page directly answering detractors who assert that any bridge would […]

UK Infrastructure: A 10 Year Strategy – Summary Overview The UK government has published its first comprehensive 10-year infrastructure strategy, bringing together economic, social, and housing infrastructure under one unified approach. The strategy aims to drive economic growth, improve living standards, and position the UK as a clean energy superpower. Specific focus on Northern Ireland […]

In Construction and Manufacturing throughout Ireland, why are immigrants successful at gaining employment at local manufacturing companies, particularly in Northern Ireland. Key Points Why Immigrants Succeed and Locals May Lose Out Immigrants are often successful in gaining manufacturing jobs in Northern Ireland because they bring skills and qualifications that align with industry needs, such as […]

A QS critical assessment of the Downpatrick Flood Alleviation Scheme Feasibility Report (May 2025) reveals a number of strengths, limitations, and underlying risks that merit serious scrutiny — particularly if the project is to proceed beyond feasibility. CRITICAL ANALYSIS Strengths of the Report MAJOR WEAKNESSES AND LIMITATIONS 1. Extremely Marginal Economic Case […]