Want to know how to write an architectural brief? In this blog we give our 5 top tips to help you create your dream home. The Importance of the Architectural Brief Architectural briefs are the key to making sure your building project is a success! Get it right and you’ll have the home you’ve always…
Make your home more energy efficient? The Covid-19 pandemic has meant many of us have spent more time in our homes than normal. If you’re one of the 49.2% of adults currently working from home as a result of social distancing measures you’re probably seeing your home through new eyes. Home-working was on the rise…
Stop Your Home Overheating Is your home overheating? This blog will give you advice on how to stop your home overheating. We’ve all been spending an unexpected increased amount of time in our homes during the past few months. You might have noticed just how warm your property can get during the hotter days. This…
Construction Project Management London CLPM are a leading construction project management consultancy for London. CLPM has recently added a new, additional member to its London building project management team. Bobby Darragh Bobby has worked in high-end residential and small-scale commercial construction project management in London. Bobby will focus on supporting our clients who are renovating…
Sustainable housing Sustainable housing has never been more important. The climate emergency, and the need for us all to cut our carbon emissions, has led to an increased interest in improving the energy efficiency of the nation’s leaky housing stock. But while there has been a gradual move towards more sustainable design, the format of…
What is the impact of Covid-19 on residential building contracts? In this blog CLPM’s Quantity Surveying team explore how Covid-19 is impacting construction works in the residential building market, and how we are advising and supporting our clients through this difficult time. Covid-19’s impact on Contract Administration The role of the Contract Administrator has always…
Covid-19 Temporary Building Site Closure Procedure Extending or renovating your home and worried about how Covid-19 will affect your building works? As the Covid-19 situation develops and social distancing measures continue, unfortunately some building sites may be forced to close temporarily. If this happens to your building project it’s very important to ensure that this…
Are you planning to extend, renovate or improve your home in the near future? There are plenty of things to do before starting your building project. The social distancing requirements of the current coronavirus situation probably mean that you have a bit more free time at home than you’re used to. Time is very precious.…
Are you renovating a house on a budget? House price growth slowed across the UK in 2019. In London and the home counties prices remained static and this trend is expected to continue into 2020. Home improvements are still a wise financial investment. However, market conditions mean it is now even more crucial for you…
Completely bonkers! Charlie Laing Raises £3,000 for Charity That was the main initial reaction from the CLPM team when our Operations Director Charlie Laing announced he and his twin daughters had signed up to do a wing walk this autumn. For those of you unfamiliar with wing walking. It certainly takes nerves of steel and…