In this its 36th year, we look back at 2010 and offer our outlook for 2011 and beyond
In this its 36th year, we look back at 2010 for the industry as a whole, key industry, sector, and regional developments, as well as developments on the international stage. In our outlook for 2011 we call on the government to clear the path for alternative sources of funding for construction projects. Pension Funds and Project Bonds are used to great effect in other EU countries and should be employed here in Ireland to address our infrastructure deficit and increasing unemployment in the construction sector.
We also look at the significant improvement in the value-for-money available and the urgent need for formal representation at government level for the industry.
We're celebrating our Sesquicentennial (150th); a great achievement for an apprentice Architect who then became an Engineer and later found his true vocation as a mere Quantity Surveyor.
During 2008 we have experienced unprecedented turmoil in the global financial markets; a crisis in the banking sectors; significant weakening in economic performance and a total erosion of confidence all leading to a changed landscape for the Construction and Property Industry.
Irelands leading construction consultancy firm Davis Langdon has warned that the current underspend in the Capital Investment Programme may have serious consequences on the construction industry for the future should the trends continue.
The Government announced the broad parameters of their 2012 Public Capital Programme on the 10th November 2011 when they published their Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2012—2016 document.
The final pieces of the jigsaw have been released in this weeks Budget 2012 and the breakdown in relation to each department within same.
The Outlook for Property & Construction in 2010 Seminar took place on Thursday 12th November at the Conrad Hotel. It was attended by a number of key players in the Irish property market including developers, bankers and others directly involved. The seminar examined the current state of the Industry, recent budget implications and the Outlook for Property and Construction both in Ireland and Internationally.
Please click on the following link to view Norman Craig's Presentation on "The Outlook for Construction in 2010"
Our Legal Support Group is recognized for the high level of specialist experience it provides to the legal processes associated with every stage of the construction cycle and every type of construction project.
Davis Langdon are running training conferences on the new Department of Finance Capital
Davis Langdon are running training conferences on the new Department of Finance Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF) at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin 8 on the 25th March, 14th April, and 28th April 2010. Places may be booked on the course through the attached registration link.
Davis Langdon worked with the Department of Finance in preparing a number of procedure documents on the CWMF. The authors of these documents will be making the presentations at the training conferences, at which there will also be worked examples, and a Questions & Answers section.
Please see attached Davis Langdon Technical Briefing note on the CWMF.
Following revisions to the Department of Education & Skills Cost Limits in late 2009, Davis Langdon Construction Consultants have revisited their cost model on primary and post primary school projects
Published in Irish Construction Industry Magazine March 2009. This article discusses the assessment that needs to be carried out as part of CBR projects and what are the principal options available.
Published in February 2009 this article discusses the importance of detailed assessment of the cost implications arising from regulatory requirements. Indicative Building Costs are also provided.
Published in November 2008 featuring Glebe House, Kilternan this cost model highlights some of it's key design features. It also gives an Indicative Breakdown of Building Costs
Published in October 2008 this Cost Model features the new Phoenix Park Train Station and highlights some of the design features as well as providing Indictative Building Costs.
Published in September 2008 this Cost Model looks at the costs of the various alternatives and highlights other key non-cost related issues for consideration.
Published in March 2008 this article looks at the increasing demand for sustainable solutions, driven by changes in regulation investor demand, and outlines some of the key implications going forward.
Published in May 2008 this Cost Model gives an overview of ten structural frame options examined on a new third level education project and identifies indicative costs plus the advantages and disadvantages.
