Insight Monthly - September

Cost of Living Crisis Continues...

The cost-of-living pressures, higher interest rates and the likelihood of a recession is taking its toll on the Construction industry.?Adversity and uncertainty await many. With this being said, Quigg Golden remain, as ever, poised to assist clients during these difficult times. So, if you have any questions or are seeking advice, please get in touch and speak to one of our industry experts.

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As part of our ongoing success for the Quigg Golden Internship, Quigg Golden hosted guests from Queen's University Belfast & Ulster University to promote the internship and develop relationships with the universities. Was this a 'winning post'??Read more...

CRH cite “a 50 per cent increase in energy costs in the first half of the year”

?Like the rest of us, the words of the world’s largest building materials company CRH, is preparing for a “second wave” of construction material inflation which seems destined to impact the construction industry. Read more...

Should weekly catch-ups be confined to the office?

We asked our followers to cast vote on the debate. The topic will be brought to light in weeks to come, so keep your eyes peeled for the results and the outcome of this debate.

Construction Good-To-Knows: Basics of Price v Quality

Our Clients frequently ask us about the ratio of Price to Quality when setting out tenders. This seemingly innocent question is the cause of much debate and can lead to much confusion and over-complication in marking schemes. This article aims to demystify and simplify the topic to provide a good starting point for thinking about Price v Quality. Read more...

• James Golden appointmented as the Chair of the?Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)?Dispute Resolution Panel.
• How are construction firms tackling the energy crisis?
• Quigg Golden will be attending this years CIF Annual Conference on 06 October. We hope to see you there?
• Eddie Quigg chairs the White Paper Conference 'Awarding Public Contracts Skillfully and Lawfully within the Procurement Rules'
• James Sargeant stars in Alison Warner's lastest Evolve & Grow Podcast - listen here
• Seven-year building safety struggle lessons to be learned
• Housing industry experts don’t expect inflation reprieve for at least two years
• Buildings need to halve their emissions this decade

PWC: Inflationary Costs and the Co-operation Framework Agreement - Ireland

24 Nov | 2pm - 3:30pm | Online Webinar | €99

The past 24 months have been a period of significant variability with respect to material costs in the construction industry.??

The Irish Government has reacted to this by making changes to its Public Works Contracts adjusting the balance of this risk.?

This 90-minute talk will discuss the how’s and why’s of those changes and what construction professionals need to know about them.?

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“Smash and Grab” Adjudications UK

10 Nov | 12pm - 1pm | Online Webinar | Free

Most people in construction have heard the phrase “smash and grab” adjudication but many won’t understand how these adjudications work.??

This 1-hour free webinar covers:?

• What a smash and grab adjudication is;?
• The law behind them and the importance of adhering to payment mechanisms; and?
• How to use them to your advantage and/or how to avoid falling foul of them.?

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Procurement Challenges

20 Oct | 12pm - 1pm | Online Webinar | Free

Join Quigg Golden for a free lunch and learn seminar on ‘Procurement Challenges’. This one-hour seminar aims to give delegates a deeper understanding of procurement challenges and when a procurement process is eligible for challenge.

Areas to be covered are:?

• Introduction to Procurement Law;?
• When can a decision be challenged;?
• Common grounds for a challenge;?
• A selection of case law.?

Who should attend??

Private Sector – Those involved in submitting tenders.?

Public Sector – Those involved in drafting or evaluating procurement documents.

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This course is certified by the Civil Mediation Council (CMC) and is for those who wish to qualify as an accredited civil & commercial mediator.

Upon registration students are provided with an 80+ page Course Manual, a full and comprehensive recommended reading list and full access to hours of content on our E-Learning portal.

Now ￡1,500 + VAT

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Quigg Golden provides over two decades of specialist experience guiding clients through complex situations in the construction industry. Find out how we can help your business with a free one hour consultation.

Contact Quigg Golden here if you have any questions about what was discussed in this newsletter, or if you are seeking any construction or procurement law advice, please get in touch.