Construction Law Update: 2015 Review

The Construction Industry in Ireland continues to recover. There is now an urgent need to increase construction activity, particularly in the office and residential sectors. We explore some of the legal considerations impacting new builds.

In 2015, a number of initiatives were introduced at national level to boost activity and assist the Construction industry as it continues to grow. The review of the Irish Government form of contract is ongoing and the amendments are expected early in the new year.  The Construction Payments legislation is still making its way through the legislative process bringing with it the introduction of Adjudication as a means of resolving construction disputes.  The debate surrounding the new Building Control Regulations intensified with the introduction by the government of an opt out for one off houses and domestic projects.