New Trinity Business School Opens

Preliminary Focus Interview Infographic

When we started in 2013 with a blank page and long list of TCD stakeholders to consult during the development of the brief and business case for a new TCD Business School, this was the wonderful outcome that was hoped for down the line.

After 17 draft outline briefs and 28 iterations of a financial and economic business case the project obtained approval and a design team was selected. The project is the first university building in the history of the State to be funded without taxpayer’s money.

Lots of hard work and input from a wide range of others subsequently have produced a wonderful building that opens the College to Pearse Street, and one that will benefit TCD, Dublin City and the wider Irish Economy in the coming years.

Trinity Business School Atrium (Picture Source Keogh Consulting)

A true example of how over complicated and unwieldy excel financial models can turn into something beautiful!

The more serious point is how a detailed peer reviewed and audited financial model of a project with appropriate risk allowances and in built scenario testing is an essential part of  setting up a project to give it best chance of success.

Should you need assistance in the detailed brief preparation, development of a business case or cost benefit analysis (CBA) for your project please contact us at info@keoconsult.com