Our Construction Advisory team understands the challenges you face. From complexity and cost pressures to supply chain matters, resourcing issues and stakeholder management.

Making construction projects happen on time, on budget and to specification requires everything going right from the start.

And when things go wrong it can be costly - for a company's finances and reputation. That’s where KPMG Construction Advisory can add real, measurable value.

Our team has wide ranging expertise in construction project management, cost management, mechanical & electrical cost management and consultancy services, working on projects both locally in Ireland and across Europe.

The market really values quality, efficiency and certainty in the planning and execution of all aspects of major construction projects and we’re committed to fully delivering on your expectations.

What we do

Initiation & Feasibility

Set goals, test viability, build the case, lock budgets, set governance.
Planning & Design

Drive design, map the plan, manage timelines/costs, control risk/quality, ensure compliance.
Procurement

Create tenders, run procurement, score bids, negotiate, appoint teams.
Construction Delivery

Coordinate on‑site, track progress, manage changes, control cost/time, enforce quality & safety, communicate clearly.
Handover & Closeout

Commission, snag, hand over docs, confirm compliance, support post‑occupancy/warranties.

Baseline Schedule Development

Build the WBS, define/sequence tasks, estimate durations, and set a scope‑aligned baseline.
Design & Pre‑Construction Scheduling

Integrate design deliverables/approvals, refresh timelines as design evolves, and flag early risks and critical path items.
Procurement & Contract Scheduling

Add procurement milestones, long‑lead items, tender periods, and assess contractor programme logic and feasibility.
Construction Schedule Management

Update the master schedule, run critical path analysis, track progress/delays, and develop mitigation/recovery plans.
Closeout & Commissioning Scheduling

Plan and control commissioning, testing, handover, defect resolution, and documentation for a smooth closeout.

Cost Planning & Feasibility

Prepare early estimates, benchmark costs, build high‑level budgets, and give upfront cost advice for business cases.
Design Stage Cost Management

Produce detailed cost plans, track design vs. budget, drive value engineering, manage cost risks, and keep design aligned with financial limits.
Procurement & Tender Support

Create BoQs/pricing schedules, handle tender queries, analyse returns, compare cost/value, and support negotiations and award recommendations.
Construction Cost Control

Monitor spend vs. budget/forecast, assess variations and claims, certify payments, track contingency use, and deliver clear cost reporting.
Final Account & Closeout

Agree final accounts, reconcile all costs (incl. variations and provisional sums), manage financial closeout docs, and provide post‑completion cost analysis.

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Feasibility & Cost Planning

Build early M&E budgets, benchmark costs, and advise on key cost drivers and system options.
Design Cost Management

Produce and update elemental M&E cost plans, track budgets, drive value engineering, and manage risk allowances.
Procurement & Tender Support

Prepare MEP BoQs, review tender returns for scope/technical compliance, and support cost evaluations and negotiations.
Construction Cost Control

Monitor M&E spend, assess variations/claims, certify payments, manage contingency, and forecast final outturn.
Commissioning & Closeout

Validate commissioning costs, reconcile final accounts, and deliver post‑completion cost analysis.

Previous projects

Mission critical/data centres
Commercial/mixed-use developments
Manufacturing
Fit-outs
Sport & leisure

Our team works as part of our clients’ management team to deliver Data Centre and Energy projects across Ireland and Europe.

Confidential DC Client (Echelon DUB20 & DUB40)

DUB20 and DUB40 are large‑scale, energy‑backed Echelon data centres, with KPMG delivering full cost and M&E management to ensure efficient, sustainable, future‑ready delivery.
Confidential DC Client (Vantage Central Function Role)

KPMG oversees value engineering and cost management across a €7bn EMEA data‑centre portfolio, ensuring accurate estimating, design quality review, lessons learned, and continuous coordination with project leadership.
Confidential DC Client (Vantage FRA31)

KPMG delivers on‑site project and cost management in Frankfurt, coordinating stakeholders, managing risks, overseeing change control, validating contractor claims, and ensuring accurate forecasting, reporting, and client value.

Our team provides project and cost management services for some of Ireland’s foremost mixed use developments.

Charlemont Square

KPMG provided full project management for a major mixed‑use regeneration, overseeing design, construction, sustainability delivery and programme control, ensuring high‑performing, flexible, low‑carbon buildings from planning to handover.
Respond Housing Association

KPMG manages the 590‑home Charlestown development for Respond, coordinating partners, overseeing progress, risks, design changes and quality, and ensuring full compliance with the Development Agreement.
Camden Yard

Camden Yard redevelopment delivers a complex mixed‑use campus with high‑performance, low‑carbon buildings, advanced smart systems, premium sustainability certifications, and flexible commercial and residential space.

Our team has developed proven systematic approaches to deliver an efficient servicefor clients in this diverse and ever-evolving sector.

Tesla

KPMG enhanced procurement processes at the Berlin Giga‑Factory, standardising payments, resolving final accounts, managing multinational contractors, and delivering a bespoke Power BI cost‑tracking dashboard using BIM and AI‑enabled tools.

We work with clients and design teams from concept to completion, delivering multi-disciplined and multi-phased projects. We accurately plan, analyse and track projects, ranging from new build to refurbishment and extension of existing spaces.

Fiserv

KPMG managed a complex multi‑level CAT B fitout in a protected structure, delivering premium workspace, feature stair installations, LEED Gold‑aligned design, and successful planning approvals.
ServiceNow

KPMG delivered a premium CAT B fitout at 60 Dawson Street, creating high‑quality, sustainable, LEED Gold workspace with executive areas, training facilities, wellness spaces, and smart, user‑focused design.
Castleforbes

A full Grade A refurbishment delivering modern, flexible, sustainable workspace with Plug‑&‑Play floors, upgraded MEP/IT systems, energy‑efficient design, SEAI EXEED measures, and adaptable layouts.

We deliver at each stage of the project from initial budget preparation and feasibility study through to detailed design, procurement and construction.

Sport Ireland

KPMG developed the masterplan cost plan for the Sport Ireland Campus and now supports delivery of key facilities across three zones, including sports, accommodation, offices and infrastructure.
Dylan Hotel

Refurbishment of a 5‑star Ballsbridge hotel, delivering a new reception, cocktail room, upgraded restaurant and terrace, plus fully redesigned restrooms with high‑end finishes.
Dalymount Park

KPMG provided full cost management for the Dalymount Park redevelopment, successfully bringing it through Part 8 planning and supporting delivery of a new municipal stadium, public realm upgrades, and community facilities.

Why clients choose us

People

A multi-disciplinary team which includes highly experienced project managers, quantity surveyors, engineers and those with trade qualifications
Seamless approach

Ensures coordination, reduced risk and consistent high quality project outcomes
Global

We offer global reach and local insights, adapting quickly to technological changes and trends

Contact our Construction Advisory team

The dedicated team of 35 full-time personnel across disciplines including project management, cost management and mechanical and electrical cost management is complemented by KPMG’s people, client base, sectoral expertise and global reach.