by Kieran McCarthy | Apr 20, 2026 | Irish Examiner, Project Management
This article about how to estimate budget contingency is based on a recent Q&A in the Irish Examiner with a reader from Ovens, Cork. At this stage we are all aware that during a build, with so many moving parts, that things can go wrong. And when they go wrong it...
by Kieran McCarthy | Oct 6, 2025 | Irish Examiner
In this reader Q&A for the Irish Examiner related to windows and external insulation was published in October, 2025. Q. Hi Kieran About 18 months ago we replaced our windows and got the outside insulated. I open the windows every day. Yet clothes are damp coming...
by Kieran McCarthy | Sep 21, 2025 | Irish Examiner
This article is based on a readers question about managing the architect budget was published in the Irish Examiner in September, 2025. Q. Hi Kieran. I have a burning question for you, something that has always puzzled me; What do architects design houses way outside...
by Kieran McCarthy | Sep 10, 2025 | Irish Examiner
This article is about choosing windows for your new home is based on a reader Q&A in the Irish Examiner in September, 2025. Q. Hi Kieran We are going to have to choose windows, doors and patio doors. It is a new build house and we are aiming for an A2 BER rating....
by Kieran McCarthy | Sep 9, 2025 | Irish Examiner
If there is one thing to be said about designing a new home, there are perhaps too many choices available. I mean when you go to buy a new car the choices are limited to alloy type, body colour, seat trim, engine size and saloon or hatchback. You don;t get an option...
by Kieran McCarthy | Sep 6, 2025 | Irish Examiner
This article is based on an Irish Examiner Reader Question about air to water energy solutions in September, 2025. Q. Hi Kieran . I’m ready to push the button on some energy upgrades to the house. Unfortunately seeing that the house was built in 2005 the heat pump...
