{"id":24,"date":"2009-10-02T13:47:21","date_gmt":"2009-10-02T12:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/isabelbarros.blogs.ie\/2009\/10\/02\/construction-costs-in-recession-ireland\/"},"modified":"2013-04-09T09:52:59","modified_gmt":"2013-04-09T09:52:59","slug":"construction-costs-in-recession-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isabelbarrosarchitects.ie\/blog\/construction-costs-in-recession-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"Construction Costs in Recession Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"

I am often asked how much a building is going to cost. The first thing I like to answer is that I am not a builder. I am able to give you a rough estimate but do not go thinking that is the exact right cost because there are a number of factors that will impact on the total cost for your construction project.\u00a0Starting with the great volatility of the current market and ending with the quality\u00a0of finishes\u00a0that you are\u00a0planning to have.<\/p>\n

The reality at the moment is that building materials costs have started\u00a0to decline in February 2009, they\u00a0are now approximately 5.5% to 10.5% cheaper than last year (2008). Furthermore, for<\/span>\u00a0new house building projects the average decline in tender prices is 13%,although in some cases, falls of over 20% have been witnessed. So, this is probably the best time to build<\/strong>! Don’t think twice just think wise.<\/span><\/p>\n

To help you with some cost guidance these are some useful references.<\/span><\/p>\n

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From RIAI:<\/span><\/p>\n

RIAI Cost Guidelines, March 2006<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

(There is no update to these Guidelines, but due to the downturn in the economy they should be reasonable updated.)<\/span><\/p>\n

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From the Society of Chartered Surveyors:<\/span><\/p>\n

Tender prices continue dramatic fall with building costs down 17.3% on this time last year<\/a><\/p>\n

Guide to House Rebuilding Costs 2009<\/a><\/p>\n

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From Build Your Own House & Home Magazine:<\/p>\n

Self-Build: Estimating Your Building Costs<\/a><\/p>\n

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From Bruce Shaw Group:<\/p>\n

Average Construction Costs 2009<\/a><\/p>\n

Regional Cost Variations<\/a><\/p>\n

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While you are worried about keeping a tight budget don’t forget that you also have to pay the professionals (like me!) that will make your building possible in a knowledgeable, creative and unique way.<\/p>\n

Professional fees\u00a0are not an extra to your construction costs, they\u00a0should be\u00a0part of your construction costs<\/strong> but people often forget this. These may be approx. 11% of the overall construction costs and it will include for architect’s fees, engineer, surveyor, BER assessor, etc.<\/p>\n

Check out our other articles in this series<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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