At Herbots, we focus on our specialist focus. A technology-driven construction law firm, we pride ourselves on:

✅ Deep expertise in tendering, contracts & dispute resolution.
✅ Technology-first approach.
✅ Unorthodox thinking = creative, effective solutions.
✅ Client-first commitment.

Podcast: Sector Specialisation, Global Growth, and the Future of Architecture - David Petherbridge, Managing Director, in conversation with Aidan Donnelly, Everyday Business Podcast, Davy.

The MD of our friends, Architects RKD, David Petheridge recently joined the everyday business podcast. It examines how deep sector knowledge shapes the way we approach briefs and build teams. He also discusses how design-led thinking creates lasting value for clients.

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The latest report from the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) flags risks around cost fluctuations as a result of the Iran war: cif.ie/2026/03/23/c...

Should you have concerns around such matters, careful drafting and advice can help - get in touch today for support: herbots.ie/contact/

The Quest for the Perfect Public Procurement System l Herbots Solicitors The Quest for the Perfect Public Procurement System in Ireland How can you perfect your public procurement system in construction? Bruno shares his quest to avoid litigation in public procurement…

What would the perfect procurement system look like? Bruno explores in this video on our YouTube channel:

A very happy St Patrick's to all our friends and followers. Have a great and relaxing day!

Toby Herbots - Herbots Solicitors Toby heads our White Collar Crime Team and is focussed on advising multinational companies dealing with internal and external investigations, corporate fraud, bribery, money laundering and corruption…

White collar crime: If this is an area you ever need help with, get in touch. Our team includes Toby Herbots, an expert in that field. Find out more about Toby over on the website:

Meet the duo quietly putting Irish architecture on the world stage | IMAGE.ie Róisín Heneghan and Shih-Fu Peng are known for their sensitive designs that work not to grab your attention, but to direct it elsewhere.

Fascinating article on Róisín Heneghan and Shih-Fu Peng - the designers behind the Giant's Causeway visitor centre and many international projects, 'quietly putting Irish architecture on the map':

Northern Ireland Hub Annual Dinner 2026node by CIOB Northern Ireland

The CIOB have their annual dinner coming up at the Hilton in Belfast. One of the leading events for the construction industry in the North, tickets are available from the CIOB website:

Ireland: Up to 110,000 extra construction workers required to meet housing goals Ireland’s construction industry will need to recruit between 95,000 and 110,000 additional workers if the State is to meet its housing and infrastructure ambitions, a new report from Property…

Construction needs around 110,000 extra workers if the country is going to meet it's housing targets - having lost around 54,000 since the boom of 2007 (via Scottish Construction Now)

Irish Rail’s Controversial Flood-Wall Plan Sparks Mobility Debate in South Dublin Irish Rail plans to heighten sea walls along a flood-prone section of the coastal DART line, but residents argue the concrete solution will scar the seafront. The project is critical for safeguarding…

Climate change continues to impact construction and infrastructure and has sparked a debate in south Dublin as Iarnród Éireann seeks to raise sea defences along the east coast rail line:

Keynotes by Bruno Herbots | Legal Presentations View the latest keynotes by Bruno Herbots and Herbots team members. Keynote presentations covering public procurement and construction law.

From procurement to delay analysis, contract preparation to dispute resolution, our keynote series of video recordings contains a vast array of knowledge and information. All available for you to watch here:

MetroLink: Bidding process for construction contracts worth €7.9bn begins Each agreement will bear responsibility for tunnelling, track alignment, stations, and bridges along route

Good news from Transport Infrastructure Ireland with the first announcement for bidding on the MetroLink contracts for tunnelling, track, stations and other structures.

Find out more in The Irish Times :

Our contract advice ensures that design, construction, operation and maintenance issues are considered as a whole to reduce potential #claims.

know the construction industry inside out, which is why our clients rely on us for practical advice: herbots.ie/construction/

Good news for followers interested in #MMC and volumetric construction, MMC Ireland has announced the return of its flagship national conference on 5 March 2026 at The Johnstown Estate, Co. Meath. More information via PBC Today - www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/mmc-new...

How To Win Tenders! A Presentation On How To Win Tenders. Presented to you by: Bruno Herbots, from Herbots Solicitors Herbots are specialists in construction law and procurement. Our expertise in tendering, contracts…

How to win tenders! has a presentation on how to win tenders. Our expertise in tendering, contracts and dispute resolution is your assurance of solid legal foundations for your project.

Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWko...

At Herbots, we have represented clients in commercial arbitrations in both international and domestic disputes, under various institutional rules, including ICC, LCIA, ECA and UNCITRAL.

We help clients to identify and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Find out more: herbots.ie/alternative-...

An interesting read: Ireland is about to start another #megaproject with the approval in October of Dublin's Metro link, a high-frequency commuter railway.

The question being, will it follow the same pattern of failure?

Read more with : www.globalconstructionreview.com/how-to-prote...

Framework Agreements - Herbots Solicitors A 2021 keynote by Bruno Herbots titled: “Framework Agreements”.   Topics covered in this presentation include: Public procurement Framework agreements Chuck Berry Rocking with Bruno How to rock…

Interested in framework agreements? Bruno covers these areas in this video:

✅ Public procurement.
✅ Framework agreements.
✅ The relevance of Chuck Berry!
✅ How to 'rock' properly in public procurement.

Watch it here: herbots.ie/keynotes/fra...

How can procurement processes encourage or be improved by innovation? Bruno takes a look in this video from our keynote series from a few years ago: herbots.ie/keynotes/whi...

How We Work With Our Client Cases - Herbots The Noble Solicitor How we work with our clients at HerbotsThe Noble Solicitor. We take our clients through all the steps to keep all parties informed of the proceedings.

What can you expect from us when working with Herbots? We've made it as clear as we can over on this page:

Doing Business In China - Herbots Solicitors China Desk Herbots China Desk offer Chinese contract law services for Irish individuals and organisations looking to do business in China.

If you're an Irish business thinking of working overseas, particularly in continental Europe or China, Herbots has unparalleled expertise in those fields.

With support from Belgian, European and Chinese legal experts, find out how we can help you today: herbots.ie/doing-busine...

Happy New Year to all our followers and friends from everyone at Herbots! We hope you had a good break and welcome to 2026. We look forward to catching up with everyone in the coming weeks and months.

We'll be taking a few days off for the festive celebrations, but will be back refreshed and ready to support you with all your construction law, procurement and any other matters we can help with in January. Until then, all the very best and have a wonderful Christmas break!

Green Public Procurement | Herbots Solicitors Antonio Guterres of the UN tells us we're on a fast-track to climate disaster, but what should be done from a procurement perspective and how can the green potential of public procurement be…

What should be done from a procurement perspective and how can the green potential of public procurement be exploited for the good of the wider world?

Find out what Bruno had to say when speaking to in this video over on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLqb...

Delay is a common feature in construction projects, but why does it happen so often? In his most recent YouTube video, Bruno Herbots explores the key reasons behind construction delays and how they can be managed.

Watch it here: herbots.ie/keynotes/con...

Staying compliant with the Construction Contracts Act (CCA) is essential for every government contract in Ireland. To make it easier, we've created a free CCA Payment Date Calculator on the Herbots website. Designed to help you quickly identify key payment claim dates: herbots.ie/cca-calculat...

At Herbots, we understand the construction law industry inside out. Our clients trust us for practical, experience driven advice and strategic guidance tailored to your needs.

To learn more about our successful litigation work, visit our website: herbots.ie/construction/

Looking for some helpful tips on anything from procurement to dispute resolution? You'll find all our videos and animated presentations on the Herbots channel. Take a look and subscribe today: www.youtube.com/@HerbotsLaw

Standstill Calculator - Herbots Solicitors Procurement Calculator Ireland The Herbots Standstill calculator will help you figure out the expiry date of your standstill period. Use our free Standstill calculator.

Involved in procurement? Need to know what the 'standstill' period is and what the last date is to challenge a decision? Use our handy standstill calculator which will give you the correct dates at the click of a mouse: herbots.ie/standstill-c...

RIAI updates industry standard construction contract We use cookies to collect and analyse information on site performance and usage to improve and customise your experience, where applicable. View our Cookies Policy. Click Accept and continue to use…

News from The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has launched an updated RÍAÍ Construction Contract 2025, replacing the 2017 versions. It aims for more collaboration, transparency, and balance: