What is happening to construction costs? We have been working with Davide di Martino from Unagru Architects https://www.unagru.com recently on a project in Richmond. The project is to demolish a bungalow and replace it with a two-storey house. During this time construction costs have seen a big change. We first met our clients in October…
Prices keep rising…! Are you renovating or improving your home on a budget? Home improvements are a wise financial investment, but with fast rising prices and current market conditions, it is now even more crucial for you to stay in control of your home renovation costs. The team at CLPM help architects, homeowners and property…
Renovating a Grade 2 Listed Building Planning a Victorian or Edwardian house renovation? Renovating a grade 2 listed buildings is a fascinating process and highly rewarding. But can also be stressful and complex. In this blog, we have advice from Allister Godfrey. Allister is an architect who is working on one of our projects.…
Permitted Development Changes September 2020 Permitted Development Changes in England The Prime Minister announced some major changes to Permitted Development rights for England. This is part of his Build, Build, Build campaign. From September 2020 we understand that homeowners living in the majority of post-war homes will be able to add vertical extensions. These can…
Making Sure Your Designs are Affordable Planning a major building project? Estimating build costs early – while you’re still in the design stage – is critical to make sure your plans remain affordable. In this blog we explain how getting a professional to estimate your construction costs at this early stage will help you…
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…
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…
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…
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.…