Emerging Trends Transforming Construction Procurement and Contracts

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The construction industry is undergoing significant transformations, with procurement practices and contractual arrangements evolving to keep pace with new technologies, sustainability imperatives and changing stakeholder expectations. Drawing insights from the latest reports, policy and innovative practice applied in construction contracts, there are various advancements currently shaping the construction procurement and contracts.   In this Insights…

Project Progress: Planning application submitted for new buildings and refurbishment at St. Patrick’s PS & Irish Medium Unit, Crossmaglen

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A planning application for new buildings and refurbishment at St Patrick’s Primary School and Irish Medium Unit in Crossmaglen, has been submitted to Newry, Mourne & Down District Council, by Hamilton Architects. esc construction consultants are providing Project Management and Quantity Surveying services on the Hamilton Architects led design team. The proposal includes alterations to…

Construction Adjudication Northern Ireland Research Study

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Student Quantity Surveyor, Jonny Fullerton, is undertaking a Research Study into ‘Construction Adjudication Northern Ireland’ as part of his BSc Hons Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management Degree at Ulster University. Jonny is working with esc whilst studying part-time for his degree. The aim of this study is to establish the status and trends of construction…

The Workhouse Enniskillen – Finalist in 2024 RICS UK Regional Awards

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In the week that marks the first anniversary of The Workhouse in Enniskillen opening its doors, we are excited to learn that The Workhouse has been shortlisted in the 2024 RICS UK Regional Awards, in two categories Heritage and Refurbishment/Revitalisation. The RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Awards showcase the most inspirational initiatives and developments…

Education Minister visits Gaelscoil Aodha Rua in Dungannon

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Our Director, Gavin Morgan, had the pleasure of attending Gaelscoil Aodha Rua in Dungannon last week when the Education Minister, Paul Givan, visited. Gaelscoil Aodha Rua, has grown from 12 pupils when it first opened in 2011, to 135 this year, along with 24 nursery attendees. esc is delighted to be providing Project Management and…

Embracing a Progressive Work Culture at esc

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A new report published by the research organisation Autonomy with the University of Cambridge, University of Salford and Boston College in the US has put the four-day working week back in the spotlight. In an article in RICS Modus (26 February 2024), author Mark Williams poses the question: “But how might the four-day working week…