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The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) in conjunction with the Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA) and the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV)

The Supreme Court in Naisiúnta Léictreach Contraitheoir Éireann Coideachta Faoi Theorainn Ráthaoichta v The Labour Court, The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation...

Project finance is a well understood and widely used model for carrying out infrastructure projects in Ireland across all sectors including health, education, roads, rail, waste, water, IT and energy.

There is increasing activity to develop standard form contracts for offshore renewable energy development projects, including the IMCA contract and the anticipated FIDIC contract.

The EU made significant progress this week on the path to achieving net-zero buildings. On 30 June 2025, the European Commission published a comprehensive implementation package...

Adjudication under the Construction Contracts Act 2013 (Act) is a very accessible and efficient method of resolving payment disputes on construction projects

So far in this series, we have touched on the nature and scope of the adjudication process introduced by the Construction Contracts Act 2013 (the "Act").

In Jephson & another v Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC [2024] IEHC 309, the Court lifted a stay on court proceedings based partly on the respondent's conduct in the arbitration.

What are the standard types of construction contract in your jurisdiction? Do you have contracts which place both design and construction obligations upon contractors?

The National Planning Framework (NPF) is the long-term, 20-year strategy for strategic planning and sustainable development of our urban and rural areas to 2040...

In the recent case of JRT Developments Ltd (JRT) v TW Dixon (Developments) Ltd (TWD) [2020] the TCC has shown that parties seeking to enforce "smash and grab" adjudication awards will not be able to do so in circumstances where it would be manifestly unfair.

The pathway to developing and operating pharmaceutical infrastructure in Ireland is complex. Planning permission granted by the planning authority or An Bord Pleanála ("ABP") and licences issued...

This article examines the mandatory Clause 10.6 valuation hierarchy under the Public Works Contract, exploring how adjustments to contract sums are calculated through rate-based and cost-based methods. It analyzes the legal framework governing variations, from contractual valuation rules through to residual remedies of fair valuation and quantum meruit, with particular attention to preliminary overheads and the procedural discipline required of employers and Employer's Representatives.

Ireland's Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2026 introduces significant reforms to judicial review procedures and planning law, while new EU packaging regulations and climate action consultations signal major environmental policy shifts. Key court decisions address wind turbine noise nuisance and water quality obligations under EU directives.

MAC / MAE clauses are designed to address the unexpected rather than the known risks.

The High Court in Ireland granted an application for leave to enforce an adjudicator's decision in McGill Construction Ltd v Blue Whisp Ltd [2024] IEHC 205.

A recent ruling of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has been widely welcomed by environmental activists and campaigners in Ireland.

The Government's Housing for All plan was published yesterday. The Plan aims to address some of the key issues surrounding housing, namely cost and supply.