Effective Bid Writing is Critical
Many projects are now procured using a competitive tender process, whether that be a new school extension or the refurbishment of a...
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Gerard Graham
Aug 231 min read
Many Tier 2 Contractors Offer Great Opportunities
Many graduates, as well as students are about to enter the world of work in September. For anyone who is contemplating which company to...
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Gerard Graham
Jun 211 min read
Successful Mock Tender Interviews at Queen’s University Belfast
I was recently invited to attend Queen’s University Belfast to act as judge for an end-of-year project for the MSc Construction and...
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Lisa Boyd
Jun 132 min read
Renewed Interest in PPP/PFI in Northern Ireland
Following the restoration of the Assembly at Stormont, the Infrastructure Minister for Northern Ireland no doubt had a bulging in-tray...
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Gerard Graham
Jun 131 min read
Successful Bid Writing Masterclass
A successful Bid Writing Masterclass was delivered this week in Belfast. Well done to those attendees photographed who won spot prizes...
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Gerard Graham
Mar 241 min read
Command and Control is Long Outdated
Like many people, when travelling I now download a podcast for the journey. I recently listened to an episode from 21CC (21st Century...
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Gerard Graham
Feb 11 min read
Increase in Community Hubs
I notice there are increasingly more ‘community hubs’ being planned for local towns and villages. Fine examples include New Gate Arts &...
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Gerard Graham
Jan 251 min read
The Requirements to Be an Expert Witness
I recently met with Lisa Boyd, Partner at Eversheds Sutherland NI. Lisa specialises in construction and procurement. During our...
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Gerard Graham
Jan 191 min read
Clients Should Choose Value, Not Lowest Price
I regularly review tenders and continue to see a varying price/quality ratio. Just recently I was involved in a substantial tender for an...
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Gerard Graham
Dec 9, 20231 min read
A set of toilets. So what’s the big deal?
A set of toilets. So what’s the big deal? I was at the site of the new Belfast Transport Hub yesterday which is currently under...
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Gerard Graham
Dec 3, 20232 min read
Excellent Awards Event
On Thursday 5th October 2023, I had the pleasure of attending the annual CEF Construction Excellence Awards at the Crowne Plaza in...
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Gerard Graham
Jun 16, 20233 min read
Register of Contractors | Education Authority New Projects on Hold | The Need for Redevelopment
Construction Industry commentary by Gerard Graham for publication in Specify Magazine, June 2023 edition. Northern Ireland Updates: CPD...
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Gerard Graham
Mar 8, 20231 min read
Social Media Policy Statement
There are still lots of companies that do not have a Social Media Policy Statement. In today’s environment people often post photos of...
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Gerard Graham
Dec 17, 20221 min read
New Procurement Portal for Projects in RoI
I see that in Dublin, eTenders, the platform for public sector procurement is undergoing a major overhaul. The existing portal, which in...
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Gerard Graham
Dec 2, 20221 min read
It’s Time to Address Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
I attended the recent EDI event at the CITB NI, which was run in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and the...
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Gerard Graham
Oct 8, 20222 min read
Public Speaking is the Biggest Challenge of All
On Friday I had the pleasure of attending an event at the impressive new Ulster University Belfast campus. The aim of the event was to...
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Gerard Graham
Apr 1, 20223 min read
Framework Winners | Update on R&D Tax Credits | Industry Events
£30bn Government Mega Framework Winners: A raft of big-name contractors have been awarded places on the latest £9bn Procure23 NHS...
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Gerard Graham
Jan 23, 20222 min read
Use of ‘Contractor-Design’ in Construction Projects
I recently worked with a contractor to help compile a tender for the construction of a new three-storey building. The client was a local...
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Gerard Graham
Nov 26, 20212 min read
Congratulations Robbie
On Saturday 20th November I had the pleasure of attending a Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) graduation ceremony in Belfast. Prior...
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Gerard Graham
Oct 14, 20213 min read
Employee Ownership | Digital Marketing | Availability of Grants | Materials Price Rises
For publication in Specify Magazine, October 2021 Employee Ownership Increasing: There has been a notable increase in employee ownership...
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