- highlights water, electricity and transport as critical infrastructure;
- restates the 12 barriers to infrastructure in Ireland, which were identified by the Accelerating Infrastructure
“The Timber Frame case”: High Court fells misconceptions around disputes that can be adjudicated upon
The Construction Contracts Act 2013 (the CCA 2013) gives parties to a construction contract a statutory right to refer a dispute relating to payment to adjudication. However, since the commencement of the CCA 2013 in July 2016, a lack of clarity has existed as to what constitutes a dispute relating to payment.
This
Modern Methods of Construction Action Plan launched
The Irish Government has officially launched the Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) Action Plan (the Action Plan) which maps out how the Government intends to adopt and embrace the use of MMC across the construction industry. This marks a key milestone in Government’s strategy to modernise the construction sector, expand housing capacity
Construction, Planning and Procurement seminar: Navigating 2024
A&L Goodbody is delighted to announce the return of its Construction, Planning and Procurement seminar on Wednesday 21 February 2024, 7.15am – 9.15am at the Banking Hall of the College Green Hotel (formerly the Westin).
Trying to plot a path through the challenges that the coming year might present, our breakfast seminar will address
Forward-purchase agreements back in the spotlight
In the five or so years prior to 2022, the market was abuzz with news of the latest forward-purchase or forward-fund transaction. With demand for high-quality commercial and residential real estate exceeding supply, certain cohorts of real-estate investors were willing to take greater risks in order to obtain higher yields – by entering into forward-fund
Inflation and deflation in construction contracts
With the continuing impact of factors such as Brexit, the war in Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic, construction costs have and indeed continue to rise significantly. This has led to all stakeholders in the construction industry becoming far more acutely aware of the impact of inflation on project delivery than has traditionally been the case
Introduction of liability caps to the Public Works Consultant Appointments and the likely impact on construction contracts
On 31 March 2023, the Office of Government Procurement (the OGP) introduced monetary caps on liability in the Standard Conditions of Engagement for Consultancy Services (Technical) and the Standard Conditions of Engagement for Archaeological Services (the Conditions). Monetary caps on liability have become a typical feature in consultant appointments in the private sector.
Remediation of defects in apartments and duplexes – Irish Government announces proposed approach
The Irish Government has announced plans to draft legislation to support the remediation of apartments and duplexes with fire safety, structural safety and water ingress defects. Any other types of defect i.e. drainage defects or defects with heating systems would appear to be excluded. The plans are to include apartments and duplexes which were constructed
ALG Construction, Planning and Procurement Seminar
We are delighted to invite you to our Construction, Planning and Procurement Breakfast Seminar on Thursday 9 February as we discuss the theme of “Uncertainty”.
Venue
Banking Hall at The Westin Hotel, College Green
Date
Thursday 9 February 2023
Time
7.15am – 10am
Please join us for a light breakfast, followed by a series of
Advance payment bonds v performance bonds in the Irish market
Performance Security
Performance security is a prominent feature of construction projects and is used as a means of protection for the Employer against the non-performance of the Contractor. The advantage to the beneficiary of the bond (i.e. the Employer) is that a third party surety (often an insurance company or bank/funding institution) agrees to fulfil