Are you renovating your home? Here is our House Renovation Checklist Looking to gain advice on renovating your home. We worked with Amory Brown on the complete renovation of an extremely dated house in Twickenham. The internal layout of the house was being reconfigured, a basement built and complete redecoration throughout. The client was keen…
Who should project manage my build? This blog ‘who should project manage by build?’ explores the decision who will manage my build. Also how the building project will be managed. It is a critical decision and there are clearly a number of choices. As the property owner you have the final say, but as…
Hiring the Right Independent Building Project Manager In this blog we outline what you should consider. Why it makes sense to think carefully about what impact your decision will have both in the short, and the longer term. But how do you know the best way to go about hiring the right independent building…
Home extensions – top tips for a successful build. If you want top tips on building works, we suggest you ask an expert. We ask who could be better placed than three homeowners. These project planners were recently interviewed by CLPM Project Management about their newly completed home renovations. This blog is about home…
8 Good Reasons to Employ a Project Manager for you Extension or Build “the Project Manager is the most important role after the architect..” Kevin McCloud goes on to explain that building project management is the most important role during a building project as one individual takes the responsibility for seeing the whole project through…
Considerations for a Green Renovation The process of a green renovation can be mind-blowing! That’s why our Heating and Energy Consultant Rob Bohm has put together a list of 10 considerations for a green renovation project. From the initial survey through to finishing touches, ensure your project will be the success you’ve dreamed of.…
Avoid building budget problems -use a Quantity Surveyor. We all dream of creating our ideal home – a space that’s unique to us and reflects who we are. Most of us start out with an idea on what types of features we’re looking for in our architectural designs. We often also have a figure…
Building a Dream Family Home, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly…. Building your dream family home is something to get excited about – it can be a fantastic “once in a lifetime” opportunity to create your unique space. However with the excitement also comes anxiety. There is the worry of the cost and continually…
Home Extension Advice : Contracts with Builders, Onsite Variations, Cost Control Planning a home extension, renovation or new build? Contracts with builders play a vital role in making sure both residential and commercial building projects go smoothly. In this blog we explain one of the most critical, but often overlooked, elements of the building…
Home Extension Advice : Design and Budgeting Looking for home extension advice? Want to understand how to navigate the complicated journey of translating your needs into a practical, affordable scheme? In our blog ‘Home Extension Advice : Design and Budgeting’ we aim to explain how best to manage the initial design and budgeting stage…