Do you need to find out about average construction rates per square metre, regional cost variations, factors affecting expenses like materials and labour, necessary permits and architectural fees, prices of essential materials and skilled labour, hidden costs, contractor quotes, financing options, and the impact of design choices on expenses. Join us at Selfbuild Extend and Renovate in Dublin and hear from all our experts to help you navigate your build cost queries.
Exhibitors
See below, all the companies who can help you with your build cost queries.
Cobelis Design Studio
Eleanor Clarke, Ireland’s #1 Spatial Interior Designer, is revolutionising the home renovation industry by challenging the conventional wisdom of costly home extensions where homeowners face skyrocketing renovation costs and over prescribed architectural designs that do not align with their needs or budgets. Eleanor’s innovative approach reconfigures the existing space of entire houses to save homeowners building an unnecessary extension and still achieve a home they need.
Land Options Ireland
With nearly two decades of experience as a Quantity Surveyor, I have had the privilege of collaborating with leading main contractors and developers across the UK and Ireland. My skills extend beyond the conventional scope of a QS, encompassing a broader spectrum of expertise in land development.
Boasting a 100% success rate in obtaining planning permission for dozens of new homes, I possess the necessary range of skills and experience to identify, evaluate and maximise land values.
With nearly two decades of experience as a Quantity Surveyor, I have had the privilege of collaborating with leading main contractors and developers across the UK and Ireland. My skills extend beyond the conventional scope of a QS, encompassing a broader spectrum of expertise in land development.
Boasting a 100% success rate in obtaining planning permission for dozens of new homes, I possess the necessary range of skills and experience to identify, evaluate and maximise land values.
My track record includes successfully navigating the intricacies of brownfield sites, overturning planning refusals, and aligning with local community interests, demonstrating an exceptional ability to maximise land values.
My approach is meticulous, grounded in a comprehensive assessment of all potential technical constraints that could impact development and subsequent construction costs. This includes a thorough understanding of planning permission, legalities, technical construction constraints, and build costs.
If you are considering purchasing land or seeking to establish land values and potential technical constraints before applying for planning permission, I am the professional you need. My expertise ensures that you make informed decisions, mitigating risks and maximizing the potential of your land.
Passive House Association of Ireland & SouthWest College
Dr. Barry Mc Carron is Head of Business and Industry support within South West College. He completed his PhD research on monitoring of indoor radon concentrations in certified passive house buildings. He holds an honours degree in Architectural Technology and Management from Ulster University and an MSc in Sustainable Development from the Queens University Belfast. Barry is also the Current Chairperson of the Passive House Association of Ireland (PHAI).
Dr. Barry Mc Carron is Head of Business and Industry support within South West College. He completed his PhD research on monitoring of indoor radon concentrations in certified passive house buildings. He holds an honours degree in Architectural Technology and Management from Ulster University and an MSc in Sustainable Development from the Queens University Belfast. Barry is also the Current Chairperson of the Passive House Association of Ireland (PHAI).
He has been recognised for his studies; including being awarded the Belfast Builder’s Association Outstanding Achievement Award for the H.N.D 2006 and the Gibson Institute Scholarship for MSc Sustainable Rural Development 2009/10. Other notable achievements at both national and international level, are being selected as a climate change advocate following this was on delegations to the International youth forum on climate finance and the 2011 United Nations Climate Change Conference.
Barry has broad research interests in the areas of learning, building energy performance and indoor air quality in buildings. His post occupancy monitoring research of certified passive house buildings has led to invitations to visit numerous cities such as Toronto, San Francisco, Pittsburgh and Christchurch and present at research institutions such as the University of Toronto, Lawrence Berkley national laboratory at the University of California, Penn State and the Institute of Canterbury.
Barry has presented his research internationally at a range of conferences. He has secured funding for his research and delivered consultancy training to industry.
Outside of the Academia, Barry sits as a member on the Ministerial advisory group (MAG) for architecture in Northern Ireland. He currently sits on the board of Grove Housing Association in Belfast.
Passive House Association of Ireland & South West College
First Home Scheme
Land Options Ireland
With nearly two decades of experience as a Quantity Surveyor, I have had the privilege of collaborating with leading main contractors and developers across the UK and Ireland. My skills extend beyond the conventional scope of a QS, encompassing a broader spectrum of expertise in land development.
Boasting a 100% success rate in obtaining planning permission for dozens of new homes, I possess the necessary range of skills and experience to identify, evaluate and maximise land values.
Cobelis Design Studio
Eleanor Clarke, Ireland’s #1 Spatial Interior Designer, is revolutionising the home renovation industry by challenging the conventional wisdom of costly home extensions where homeowners face skyrocketing renovation costs and over prescribed architectural designs that do not align with their needs or budgets. Eleanor’s innovative approach reconfigures the existing space of entire houses to save homeowners building an unnecessary extension and still achieve a home they need.
AIB
Jacinta, Homes Advisor in Co Monaghan. Jacinta has over 25 years experience in dealing with mortgages. Jacinta has established herself as a specialist in self-build & renovation cases.
QFA, Bank of Ireland
Mobile Mortgage Manager, John has over 18 years experience in the Mortgage business and is an expert in financing both Self Build properties and straight purchases.
