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…
Natural stone – Why it’s a sustainable material Responsible materials selection is one of the most important steps in creating a sustainable home. However determining what materials are most sustainable when building or renovating your home can be a minefield. For centuries, natural stone has been a popular choice for use internally and externally in…
How to Build a Sustainable Home Part 1: Fabric Planning to create a sustainable house for your family to live in? Whether you’re building an energy efficient home from scratch, or carrying our eco-friendly renovations. You need to begin by considering the fabric of your building. The way your new or existing property is constructed…
Best Heating System for a New Build Determining what is the best heating system for a new build home can be a confusing and daunting process. For one thing, the choice of energy sources is wider than ever before. New build homes can now be heated using mains gas, oil, wood, LPG and electricity, as…
Heating and Insulation Advice for a Mosque CLPM don’t just provide heating and insulation advice for homeowners. We also give heating and insulation advice to small businesses, charities and community groups. Who we work with We have recently worked with an architectural designer. They were preparing plans to refurbish and extend a building which…
Sustainable Construction Consultancy CLPM provide sustainable construction consultancy for architects and homeowners across the UK. We have recently worked with a couple to help them determine the best approach for improving the insulation levels, and heating and ventilation systems for their home near Wokingham, in Berkshire. The project is a major one as they are…
We often get asked what are the most common issues that can de-rail a major residential building project. We recently came across an article in an industry publication written by Bob Maynard, who is head of construction and engineering disputes at Berwin Leighton Paisner. Bob listed 5 things in his article, in Construction Manager Magazine in…
Planning for building projects can all be a bit daunting. There are a lot of different things to think about, and many mistakes that you’ll want to avoid. In this series of 10 blogs, we’ll outline the basic points anyone planning a building project should be aware of. We’ll also point out some of the…
Looking for Building Project Management in Surrey? If so, you’re not alone! Surrey is an extremely popular county, and our building project managers are kept very busy with the many projects they oversee. A recent report claimed that Surrey took 4 out of the 10 top places to live by London commuters. Dorking, Weybridge, Woking…
Looking for a London loft extension project manager? CLPM provide building project management services across London for loft extensions and conversions, remodels and extensions, and new builds. Whether you’re in Highgate, Clapham or Greenwich, our highly experienced, professional team are 100% independent of architects and builders and so we work solely for you, to make…