Get the Lowest Builders’ Quotes Searching for home extension advice? Want to know how to get the lowest builders’ quotes? This blog is the second in our series outlining how best to organise your building project. We’ll pass on experience when it comes to finding and selecting the best builders. And then getting the most…
Earth Day – Planet vs Plastics Construction Earth Day is an annual event aiming to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first held as a small event on April 22 in 1970, and now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG including over 1 billion people in almost 200 countries.…
Independent Advice on Heat Pumps A recent article in Homebuilding and Renovating Magazine outlines a frightening stat. The article claims that 56% of builders do not have a sufficient enough knowledge of heat pumps to be able to recommend them to clients. Given the Government targets to move from Gas to Renewable Energy, this is…
Building a Self Build Home The team here at CLPM have produced a 12 Step Guide to building a Self-Build home. This will give you a snapshot of some of the points involved at each stage. It is by no means all you will have to think about. But it will give you an…
CLPM look at the Benefits of building a Self Build Home. When you build your own home, you are starting with a blank canvas. You can create and design a floor plan to suit your needs. Along with fixtures and fittings to match your tastes and budget. You can also incorporate additional green features,…
CLPM look at the Pro’s and Cons’ of a Timber Frame Self Build home. Building a timber frame home has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of the pros and cons to consider when deciding whether to build a timber frame home: Pros: Aesthetic Appeal: Timber frame homes often have…
CLPM look at the Pro’s and Con’s of building a Self Build Home using ICF What is ICF? Building an Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) home has several advantages and disadvantages, which should be carefully considered before deciding to use this construction method. ICF homes are constructed using a system of interlocking, hollow, and lightweight…
CLPM look at the Pro’s and Con’s of Self Build Home using SIPS Structural Insulated Panel (SIPS) homes are a type of construction that uses insulated panels made of a rigid foam core (usually polystyrene or polyurethane) sandwiched between oriented strand board (OSB) or other structural materials. SIPS homes have gained popularity due to…
Should I use a Quantity Surveyor for my building project? The CLPM Quantity Surveying team have been discussing the question ‘What are the benefits of hiring a Quantity Surveyor’ Here, they outline some of the reasons why you should take on a Quantity Surveyor throughout your build project. In answer to our original question……
What are the benefits of a Construction Management Plan? The CLPM Project Management team have been working through what are the benefits of a Construction Management Plan? This blog will provide a brief outline. What is a Construction Management Plan A Construction Management Plan (CMP) is a crucial document that outlines how a construction…