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 | Jun 4, 2024 | All Blog Posts, Irish Examiner, Project Management
This week in the Examiner, Kieran McCarthy of KMC Homes looks at how you can self build and project manage your own new home build. Is direct labour a possibility for our self build when we live 2 hours from the site and how things operate on site with us as project...
by Kieran McCarthy | Jun 4, 2024 | All Blog Posts, Project Management
This week in the Examiner, Kieran McCarthy of KMC Homes provides clarity on Builders, architects, QS and project managers. Who manages what when building a home? Q. Myself and my husband have a family site where we are planning to build our home. We have our finances...
by Kieran McCarthy | Jun 4, 2024 | All Blog Posts, Design Advice, Project Management
This week in the Examiner, Kieran McCarthy of KMC Homes provides advice on Sourcing labour for your home build or renovation. Q.Direct labour or contractor? I am carrying out a full restoration on a totally derelict house, with an extension. Which would be best for my...
by Kieran McCarthy | Jun 4, 2024 | All Blog Posts, Architectural Design, Design Advice, Project Management
This week in the Examiner, Kieran McCarthy of KMC Homes provides advice on where to start with a home extension. Q. I would like to extend my kitchen… where do I start please? Do I start by getting an architect? Or a builder? Do I need planning? Please Help! Thank you...
by Kieran McCarthy | Jun 4, 2024 | All Blog Posts, Project Management
This week in the Examiner, Kieran McCarthy of KMC Homes provides advice on options for heat pumps in a new home. Q. I am just starting my self-build in Newbridge, do you need an MVHR (mechanical ventilation heat recovery) with a heat pump or is it a personal...
