Proposed construction law changes will not cut costs, executive warns

Agnar Sigurjónsson, managing director of Sjamma, says proposed changes to construction laws will neither simplify regulations nor reduce building costs, mbl.is reports.

In an article about amendments submitted to the government’s consultation portal, Sigurjónsson says inadequate needs analysis, unclear assumptions and inconsistent design documents lead to mistakes, redesign and delays. These problems often emerge during construction, when changes are most expensive, he says.

He stresses the importance of preventive measures and says many share concerns that the proposed changes could increase costs.