The Liaison Committee was established by agreement between the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI), the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI), and the Construction Industry Federation (CIF).
It was subsequently expanded by the inclusion of the Association of Consulting Engineers in Ireland (ACEI) and Engineers Ireland (EI).
The primary function of the Liaison Committee is to make recommendations to the Constituent Bodies for any amendment to the Agreement and Schedules of Contract published by the RIAI in agreement with the CIF and SCSI that may be required
Other functions of the Committee include:
Publishing a Code of Practice for Tendering, which sets out accepted good practice for procuring Building Contractors to carry out Building Works in Ireland.
Recommendations for any amendment of practice the Committee considers desirable in connection with matters such as Tendering Procedures, Bills of Quantities (other than practice relating to the Standard Method of Measurement), Nominated, Bonding Arrangements and Collateral Agreements.
Any other matter which may arise from the relationship between the members of the five constituent bodies themselves or with any other relevant bodies.
The Liaison Committee keeps the contracts and associated documents under constant review.
The current programme of work is as follows:
RIAI construction contract 2025 – the recently published RIAI forms of contract and associated forms followed significant dialogue and discussion at the liaison committee. We will shortly begin consultation on the various short forms and the design and build forms.
BCARS and amendments to ancillary certs specifications.
Monitoring of fuel and material costs
Contact
Liaison Committee c/o Construction Industry Federation,
4th floor
Bankside
Charlemont Place
Dublin D02 VN88
+353 (0)1 406 6000
info@cif.ie