Retrofitting helps improve Britain’s poor housing stock!? There were estimated to be around 28 million households in the UK as of 2022. However, only 42% of properties were assessed as having a rating of C or above. This highlights that there is significant opportunities for energy efficiency improvements across the older housing stock we…
Building a Dream Family Home, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly…. Building your dream family home is something to get excited about – it can be a fantastic “once in a lifetime” opportunity to create your unique space. However with the excitement also comes anxiety. There is the worry of the cost and continually…
CLPM act as Building Consultants for Channel 4 Renovation Rescue When your dream home renovation has turned into a nightmare — who are you going to call? CLPM and Channel 4 of course! CLPM act as Building Consultants for Channel 4 Renovation Rescue hosted by Stacey Solomon. Actually, this is a very common problem.…
Home Extension Advice : Contracts with Builders, Onsite Variations, Cost Control Planning a home extension, renovation or new build? Contracts with builders play a vital role in making sure both residential and commercial building projects go smoothly. In this blog we explain one of the most critical, but often overlooked, elements of the building…
How to manage a successful Renovation Project A successful renovation project requires careful planning, execution, and management. Here are 10 key points to ensure a successful renovation: Clear Objectives and Vision: Clearly define the goals and objectives of the renovation project. Have a clear vision of what the finished project should look like and how…
Spotting a Home’s Renovation Potential Spotting a potential renovation project requires a keen eye for details and an understanding of what makes a property suitable for renovation. Assessing a home for renovation is not always easy. There are lots of reasons why people decide to renovate, from wanting to make a profit to designing…
What is a retrofit assessor ? Retrofitting is essentially the process of making an existing building more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. It involves upgrading the fabric of a building and its energy systems. This could include elements such as insulation, heating, and lighting, to reduce carbon emissions and improve sustainability. So, if If you are looking…
Principal Designer Roles Explained The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) changes have been applicable since 1 October 2023. It is fair to say they have thrown up a lot of confusion. CLPM have a dedicated Consultant to focus on this, here are our findings. We have briefly outlined the difference between a CDM Principal…
Retrofit Terminology and PAS2035 Explained. Retrofitting is the process of making an existing building more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. It involves upgrading the fabric of a building and its energy systems. This could include elements such as insulation, heating, and lighting, to reduce carbon emissions and improve sustainability. When researching retrofitting and deciding what options…
What is Retrofitting? Retrofitting is essentially the process of making an existing building more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. It involves upgrading the fabric of a building and its energy systems. This could include elements such as insulation, heating, and lighting, to reduce carbon emissions and improve sustainability. CLPM have produced this short blog to outline…