Experiencing builder issues? Struggling to tackle poor workmanship? 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. Thankfully most renovations or home extensions are completed with only a few minor builder issues. But what should you do if…
What is a CDM Principal Designer & do you need one? CDM Principal Design Services This information looks at the CDM Principal Design Support Services – Health and Safety. In 2015, the regulations that govern building works in the home changed. The Government’s Construction (Design & Manufacture) Regulations (CDM 2015) set out the requirements…
With the weather in the UK expected to reach all time highs this week, how do you stop your home overheating? With the steady rise in temperatures this week you might have noticed just how warm your property can get. Are you wondering how to stop your home overheating? This summer has seen equal…
Building Regulation Changes in England Take Effect today on 15th June 2022 Here is What You Need to Know Building regulations have changed this week – make sure you’re up to date What’s changed and how will you be affected? Building regulation changes have come into effect today, 15 June 2022. These significant changes…
World Bee Day 20th May 2022 It is World Bee Day on May 20th. The purpose of this day is to recognise and acknowledge the positive impact that bees and other pollinators have on our ecosystem. In addition to being one of the major pollinators, ensuring food and food security, sustainable agriculture and biodiversity,…
Building Regulations Changes Take Effect June 2022 – What You Need to Know Next month there will be significant building regulation changes. These changes aim to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. Which in turn will help the country move towards its targets for Net Zero by 2050. These changes are an interim measure to…
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…
Finding the Best Builder : Making an Initial Long List Finding the best builder for your project is critical to achieving a good result. But it can also be quite a stressful process. You want to make sure that your builder will work hard for you and deliver the quality of work you require,…
Common Builder Problems: Builder has Not Finished Work Experiencing problems with building project delays? Has your builder walked off the job and not finished the work? Our blog Common Builder Problems: Builder has Not Finished Work may help. Organising building projects can be a tricky business. Construction projects rarely go completely smoothly. It’s a fair…