October 2023 Building Control Changes Building control update The Building Safety Act 2022 regime comes into force on 1 October 2023. The act makes provision for the safety of people in and about the buildings. It makes amendments to the Building Act 1984 and creates a new regulator that sits under the Health Safety Executive.…
Learn about Construction Project Management with CLPM at the NSBRC. If you are contemplating building your dream home, or planning to improve your existing home, why not attend one of the NSBRC Training Courses to build your knowledge and confidence? The National Self Build and Renovation Centre have developed a suite of courses for…
Construction Method Statements and Management Plans. What are they and do I need one? This blog will talk about Construction Method statements and Management Plans, and when and why you might need them. Great news…you’ve received planning permission. It is time to go through the small print. You might be wondering what is…
A project manager is responsible for planning, organising, and overseeing the execution of a project from start to finish. In this blog we explore ‘What does a Construction Project Manager do’? Predominantly their role is to ensure that the project is completed within the defined scope, timeline, and budget while meeting the project’s objectives. The…
Getting the best builders’ quotes is a challenge? How can I continue to control my build costs during the construction phase of my building project? In this blog, we’ll share our top tips and explain how taking a methodical, step by step approach will get you more accurate quotations and so will prevent your costs…
Common Builder Problems: How to Tackle Poor Workmanship Experiencing builder problems? This blog on Common builder problems: how to tackle poor workmanship might be able to help you! Carrying out building works can be a challenging business. It’s rare to find a building project that has completed without a few hiccups along the way.…
Want to prevent building problems? How you choose to organise and oversee your construction project will have a huge impact on its outcome. In this blog we share the sad story of a client of ours who came to us looking for help after they experienced serious problems with their newly renovated home. This cautionary…
Earth Day – Invest in Our Planet via Construction Earth Day is an annual event which occurs on April 22. It’s aim is 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…
Do I need a Project Manager? Once you have finalised your designs and planning and building control approval have been achieved, someone needs to take the reins and oversee work on site. This blog will outline the role our Project Manager took in a recent project. Who can be a Project Manager? In reality,…
There are lots of good reasons to employ a Project Manager or Construction Consultant for you Renovation or Self Build Project! “The Project Manager is the most important role after the architect..” Kevin McCloud from Grand Designs goes on to explain that building project management is the most important role during a building…