BRIEFING NOTE: Strangford Lough Crossing Infrastructure AssessmentRef: UK National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) Second Assessment 2023 STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT The proposed Strangford Lough crossing aligns closely with key NIC strategic priorities: DEMOGRAPHIC & ECONOMIC CASE Census data demonstrates strong demographic case: INVESTMENT FRAMEWORK The NIC calls for: ACTION POINTS FOR NI EXECUTIVE & POLITICIANS: RECOMMENDATION: Based on […]
Based on the two documents “226718 NIAO Major Capital Projects_FINAL LW RES Complete.pdf” and “NI Audit Office Report – Major Capital Projects (follow-up).pdf”, here are the projects ranked by largest cost overruns: The report highlights systemic issues across projects including: The reports emphasize that while individual factors contributed to specific project overruns, there are fundamental […]
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}
The Procurement Act 2023 is currently expected to come into force on 24 February 2025, and equally apply in Northern Ireland. A few important points about the transition: This delayed implementation appears designed to give contracting authorities and suppliers adequate time to prepare for the significant changes the new regime will bring. The documents note […]
Labour Government are keen to undertake infrastructure works during their 5 year term. Problem is delivery. Here is a summary of the key points from the National Infrastructure Commission report into UK construction, from a quantity surveying perspective: From a QS perspective, this report underscores the need for early involvement in projects, strong cost management […]
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a quest to see if alternative crossing possible
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With a request for local GAA pitch side sponsorship banner, decided to refresh and refocus logo brand. Time to make use of the name. Clicking on the address above still takes you to QUINTIN QS etc. Hopefully logo appears pitchside in Ballygalget GAC soon. For those who don’t know, my late father was a lighthouse […]
A surprising question asked today. What is the purpose of a Pre Tender Estimate? A pre-tender estimate in construction serves several important purposes: It’s important to note that pre-tender estimates are preliminary and may not reflect the actual final cost of the project. They are based on various assumptions and historical data, which can change […]