Road Infrastructure

Road infrastructure forms the critical arteries of economic activity, linking communities and facilitating trade across the UK and Ireland. Both nations are engaged in ongoing efforts to maintain, upgrade, and expand their road networks to improve connectivity, reduce congestion, and enhance safety. However, this sector faces significant systemic challenges. The UK struggles with delivering major infrastructure projects "quickly, at scale or cost-effectively" due to an "overly complex and slow-moving planning process" and frequent legal challenges. Ireland, too, contends with cost management complexities, supply chain disruptions, and bureaucratic hurdles. Projects are typically large-scale civil engineering undertakings, involving extensive land acquisition, environmental considerations, and complex phasing to minimise public disruption.

Kiltoom Advisory provides essential and tailored support to clients navigating the inherent complexities of road infrastructure projects. Our Construction Claims Management expertise is crucial for addressing variations, unforeseen ground conditions, or delays that are common in large-scale civil engineering works. We are adept at establishing entitlement, assessing quantum, and resolving contractual issues efficiently, ensuring fair compensation and maintaining project momentum. We also provide expert support for payment processes, ensuring compliance with the Construction Contracts Act 2013 (Ireland) and The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (UK), which is vital for the financial stability of contractors involved in public sector projects.

Should disagreements escalate, our Construction Dispute Resolution services offer strategic guidance and robust representation. Through negotiation, conciliation, or statutory adjudication, we work to achieve swift and commercially sound resolutions, preventing prolonged delays that can have significant public impact and incur substantial costs. Our understanding of public procurement nuances and contractual terms helps mitigate financial and operational risks for our clients.

Proactive Risk Mitigation & Project Assurance is paramount for road infrastructure. Our comprehensive contract reviews identify and control risks related to planning consents, environmental impact assessments, and complex stakeholder management. Independent health checks provide an objective assessment of project status, vital for large, publicly scrutinised schemes, while dispute avoidance techniques foster more collaborative project environments.

For stakeholders assessing new road schemes or significant upgrades, our Construction & Infrastructure Due Diligence offers invaluable insights. We provide thorough commercial, contractual, and project status assessments, offering clarity before significant capital commitments are made in projects that are often subject to long timelines and political scrutiny.

When road projects encounter significant hurdles, our Expert Guidance and Project Recovery/Turnaround services can provide the necessary strategic interventions to bring them back on track, mitigating further cost overruns and delays. Furthermore, our deep Training and Contract Management Expertise is particularly relevant for road projects, where familiarity with Public Works Contracts (PWC) in Ireland and various standard forms, including NEC contracts, in both regions is critical for effective and efficient project delivery, contributing to a more resilient and connected transport network across the UK and Ireland.