Update: May 2025 – Overview of QUANTUM ALL ISLAND

QUANTUM ALL ISLAND is an online platform by QUINTIN QS (www.quintinqs.com or www.kevinbarryqs.com), a Quantity Surveying business based in Ballygalget, County Down, Northern Ireland. Uniquely, it serves as a specialized hub for construction cost management and procurement, connecting buyers (contractors, developers, design teams) and sellers (construction product/service suppliers) across Ireland. The platform provides a unique inquiry system to streamline construction projects.

Most Important Feature: Multiple Simultaneous Inquiries

The standout feature of QUANTUM ALL ISLAND is its ability to allow buyers to submit multiple inquiries simultaneously any time of day, akin to a business sales person or team operating 24/7, 365 days per year, and similar to filling a shopping trolley online at Tesco and broadcasting the entire list to suppliers in one go. Buyers can compile a “trolley” of price inquiries for various construction products or services and send them to multiple suppliers at once via the platform. This is facilitated through an intuitive interface where inquiries are emailed directly to selected suppliers, who then respond with quotes or follow up for discussions. This feature drastically reduces the time and effort required compared to contacting suppliers individually, making it the platform’s most critical advantage.

How QUANTUM ALL ISLAND Assists Buyers and Sellers

1. Multiple Inquiries for Faster Procurement:
   • Functionality: Buyers can bundle multiple product or service inquiries into a single request, similar to checking out a Tesco trolley online, and broadcast them to multiple suppliers simultaneously. Suppliers receive email notifications with the inquiry details, enabling rapid responses.
   • Efficiency vs. Social Media/Internet: On social media (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook groups) or general internet platforms (e.g., supplier websites), buyers must contact each supplier individually, often via separate emails or calls. This is time-consuming and fragmented. QUANTUM ALL ISLAND’s ability to send a batch of inquiries in one action mimics the efficiency of online retail, delivering faster supplier responses, often within hours.
2. Centralized Supplier Access (24/7 Availability):
   • Functionality: The platform provides round-the-clock access to supplier pricing and product ranges. Suppliers can maintain up-to-date listings, and buyers can use the multiple inquiry feature to query several suppliers at once, enhancing price comparison. If sales team contacts change, new contacts can be updated instantly and maintain continuity of service. No, sorry, sales person does not work here any longer !
   • Efficiency vs. Social Media/Internet: Social media requires posting inquiries in groups or messaging suppliers one-by-one, with inconsistent response times. General internet searches involve visiting multiple websites or emailing suppliers individually. QUANTUM ALL ISLAND’s centralized platform and batch inquiry system streamline this process, saving significant time.
3. Construction-Specific Tools for Informed Decisions:
   • Functionality: Categories clearly set out similar to standard elemental format help buyers accurately view and assess project needs before sending inquiries. Sellers benefit from targeted exposure to construction professionals, with inquiries reflecting precise requirements.
   • Efficiency vs. Social Media/Internet: Social media and general internet platforms lack construction-specific tools, forcing buyers to use separate software or manual methods. QUANTUM ALL ISLAND integrates these tools, allowing buyers to prepare and send multiple inquiries efficiently within one ecosystem.
4. Cost-Effective and Targeted Marketplace:
   • Functionality: QUANTUM ALL ISLAND connects buyers with suppliers of all sizes across Ireland, from large firms to small businesses, ensuring competitive pricing. The multiple inquiry feature maximizes price discovery by reaching a wide supplier pool instantly.
   • Efficiency vs. Social Media/Internet: General e-commerce platforms (e.g., Amazon) or social media marketplaces are not construction-focused, often lacking relevant suppliers. QUANTUM ALL ISLAND’s niche focus and ability to broadcast inquiries to multiple suppliers ensure better matches and pricing, reducing procurement delays.
5. Scalability for All Project Types:
   • Functionality: The platform supports minor repairs, renovations, and large-scale builds. The multiple inquiry feature is versatile, allowing buyers to request quotes for diverse project components in one go, from small materials to major services.
   • Efficiency vs. Social Media/Internet: Social media groups or internet forums may cater to specific project types but lack scalability. QUANTUM ALL ISLAND’s broad applicability and batch inquiry system make it faster for projects of any size, unlike the scattered nature of social media or web searches.

Comparative Advantages Over Social Media and General Internet

• Speed: Social media inquiries or individual supplier contacts via the internet can take hours or days to yield responses. QUANTUM ALL ISLAND’s multiple inquiry feature, like broadcasting a Tesco trolley, delivers near-instant supplier notifications, accelerating quote collection.
• Efficiency: General internet platforms require manual supplier outreach, while social media involves sifting through irrelevant responses. QUANTUM ALL ISLAND’s batch inquiry system and construction-focused tools eliminate redundant steps, mimicking the streamlined checkout of online retail.
• Relevance: Social media and general internet platforms include non-construction content or suppliers. QUANTUM ALL ISLAND’s niche focus ensures inquiries reach relevant suppliers, improving response quality.
• Professionalism: Social media can be informal with unverified suppliers. QUANTUM ALL ISLAND’s structured platform, with supplier-maintained listings and automated inquiries, fosters trust and reliability.
• Guide prices: For registered users, QUINTIN QS provides guide rates for products to give a feel for typical rates for listed products, ahead of the actual inquiry to supplier, thus assisting in the general costing process. Or more realistically, where suppliers fail to return any quotations, we aim to provide guide cost as a backstop to actual supplier response, which is always preferred.

Limitations and Considerations

The efficiency of QUANTUM ALL ISLAND’s multiple inquiry feature depends on the number of active suppliers on the platform and therefore we are seeking more and new suppliers to offer more choice to buyers. Limited supplier participation could reduce response rates or pricing competitiveness. However, for Ireland’s construction industry, the platform’s Tesco-like inquiry broadcasting is a game-changer.

Where suppliers deemed to be not co-operating or returning quotations to inquiries, we reserve the right to substitute these suppliers with those more willing to co-operate.

Conclusion

QUANTUM ALL ISLAND, developed by QUINTIN QS, over a 12 year period, revolutionizes construction procurement in Ireland by allowing buyers to send multiple inquiries simultaneously, much like broadcasting a Tesco shopping trolley to suppliers. This feature, combined with 24/7 supplier access, construction-specific tools, and a targeted marketplace, makes it faster and more efficient than social media’s fragmented discussions or the general internet’s manual outreach. By streamlining price discovery and communication, QUANTUM ALL ISLAND offers a professional, retail-like experience tailored to construction, setting it apart as a superior solution.

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