Author: Kevin Barry BSc(Hons) MRICS

Update: 16th October 2018 K Rend complete and granite step in place Internal refurbishment underway Generally, a complex extension and refurbishment scheme but completion set for December 2018     Update: 6th September 2018 Extension nearing completion. K-rend complete by next week. Reclaimed cobble paving relaid in front of garage area. Internal refurbishment works ongoing. […]

Seven years ago, I designed an online tool to help with estimating and costing process within the construction industry, in Ireland, between North and South, then usable within the British Isles and within Europe and thus worldwide, wherever a customer/supplier can be found.   With Brexit and all the trade issues raised, its usefulness became […]

Updated with Irish Times article.   Beware of hackers gaining access to your computers and stealing pictures, contacts etc and attempting blackmail, clearing your bank accounts and demanding bitcoin payment. Received one such email last evening which coincided with a payment into business bank account. Coincidence ? Blackmail emails may follow to those listed computer […]

https://what3words.com/ The world has been divided up into 3m2 grid to give you 3 unique words to identify your location.   https://w3w.co/speeds.grounding.configure Above is a sample location reference!  

Bar view prior to damage   QUINTIN QS appointed to prepare insurance claim breakdown for emergency and permanent reinstatement works following flood damage during July 2018. Water run-off from adjacent roadway flooded significant areas of external eating areas, internal bar and eating areas.

NI Complete Window Systems Ltd For efficient and cost competitive services, contact Charlie on 028 4273 9394 for further information and quotations or email  info@completewindowsni.com  

Any plumbers willing to quote for 2nr new build dwellings in Strangford area ? Forward details if interested !    

  QUINTIN QS appointed to cost manage the construction of 8nr Apartment in Lisburn. Sub-contractors interested in quoting for various trade packages, please email to info@quintinqs.com for further information.    

Advertisement printed in local newspaper today Monday 23rd July 2018 inviting contractors to express an interest in tendering for proposed works at Kilclief GAC, Shore Road, Strangford, Co.Down. Works involve creating community hub facility within undercroft of existing club building and associated works. Below image published in the Irish News on Monday 23rd July 2018. […]

Seeking practical cost effective cladding options for above dormers. 57nr in total. Phased completion as dwellings being constructed. Zinc/GRP/Trocal/Roofing felt being considered. Below is example of leadwork viewed this morning en route to Belfast which maybe another option. Welcome contact from any leadwork or alternative solutions asap ! Job on site and at least 4nr […]