start of works definition

start of works means the earlier of either the start of construction works relating to the investment, or the first legally binding commitment to order equipment or any other commitment that makes the investment irreversible. Buying land and preparatory works such as obtaining permits and conducting feasibility studies are not considered start of works. For take-overs, ‘start of works’ means the moment of acquiring the assets directly linked to the acquired establishment;
start of works means the earlier of either the start of construction works relating to the investment, or the first legally binding commitment to order equipment or any other commitment that makes the investment irreversible.
start of works or 'start of the project' means either the start of R&D&I activities, or the first agreement between the beneficiary and the contractors to conduct the project, whichever comes first. Preparatory works such as obtaining permits and conducting feasibility studies are not considered as start of works;

More Definitions of start of works

start of works means either the start of construction works relating to the investment, or the first legally binding commitment to order equipment or any other commitment that makes the investment irreversible, whichever is earlier. Buying land and preparatory works such as obtaining permits and conducting preliminary feasibility studies are not considered as start of works.
start of works means the first firm commitment (for example, to order equipment or start construction) that makes an investment irreversible. The buying of land and preparatory works such as obtaining permits and conducting preliminary feasibility studies are not considered as start of works. For take-overs, ‘start of works’ means the moment of acquiring the assets directly linked to the acquired establishment;
start of works means either the start of construction works on the investment, or the first firm commit­ ment to order equipment or other commitment that makes the investment irreversible, whichever comes first, and does not include preparatory works, such as obtaining permits and conducting preliminary feasi­ bility studies.
start of works means the start of works authorised under the Bill.
start of works means the earlier of either the start of construction works relating to the investment, or the first legally binding commitment to order equipment or any other commitment that makes the investment irreversible. An investment is considered irreversible if the financial penalty of cancellation would make it financially better for the applicant to continue with the project without Subsidy then cancel the commitment. Buying land and preparatory works such as obtaining permits and conducting feasibility studies are not considered start of works except in the case were buying land and preparatory works prior to the start of construction or legally binding commitment exceeds the private sectorcommitment to the project. Where these preliminary costs exceed the private sector contribution it is necessary for an application to have been submitted to satisfy HIE’s additionality considerations.
start of works means either the start of construction works relating to the investment, or the first legally binding commitment to order equipment or any other commitment that makes the investment irreversible, whichever comes first, excluding preparatory works;
start of works means the earlier of either the start of construction works relating to the investment, or the first legally binding commitment to order equipment or any other commitment that makes the investment irreversible. An investment is considered irreversible if the financial penalty of cancellation would make it financially better for the applicant to continue with the project without Subsidy then cancel the commitment. Buying land and preparatory works such as obtaining permits and conducting feasibility studies are not considered start of works except in the case where buying land and preparatory works prior to the start of construction or legally binding commitment exceeds the private sector commitment to the project. Where these preliminary costs exceed the private sector contribution it is necessary for an application to have been submitted to satisfy SOSE’s additionality considerations.