Should I use a Construction Project Management company? Using a Construction Project Management company can be highly beneficial, especially for complex or large-scale projects. Here are some key reasons: 1. Expertise and Experience: Construction Project Management companies have skilled professionals experienced in planning, coordinating, and executing construction projects efficiently. They understand local regulations, building…
Building Contracts for Extensions – do I need one? Building contracts for extensions are vital. Every home extension, renovation or new build project should involve you and your builder agreeing a formal written quotation, and signing a building contract. Most people we talk to have heard lots of building project horror stories. Rogue builders…
House Extensions London – 5 Steps to Building Project Success House extensions in London are everywhere! The cost of moving can be eye-watering. There is also a lack of affordable plots in London. This means house extensions (often with associated minor refurbishments to the original house) are by far the most popular building project…
I wish I had used a Quantity Surveyor to arrange a Contract! We have recently spent 3 days at a trade show. Each day we spoke to people who were researching, or embarking on a construction project. This was great as we believe it is very important to plan your project and finances meticulously…
Planning Home Renovation Costs and Calculating a Budget Calculating a budget for home renovation or large extension involves several factors, and it’s crucial to plan carefully to avoid unexpected expenses. The CLPM Quantity Surveying team have provided some steps to help you estimate and be successful when planning home renovation costs and calculating a…
Avoiding building project disasters! We successfully manage a wide variety of building projects for clients where things have gone wrong. We determine these as Rescue Projects or Disaster Recovery Projects and each one has had an element of avoiding building project disasters. In these scenarios we are typically called in because work has stopped.…
Why use Construction Consultants on your build project Using consultants in planning your building project or renovation can greatly enhance the efficiency, quality, and success of your project. Our blog ‘Why use Construction Consultants on your build project’ outlines some of the key reasons involving consultants will be a good investment and set your…
Who should project manage my build? This blog ‘who should project manage by build?’ explores the decision who will manage my build. Also how the building project will be managed. It is a critical decision and there are clearly a number of choices. As the property owner you have the final say, but as…
Home extensions – top tips for a successful build. If you want top tips on building works, we suggest you ask an expert. We ask who could be better placed than three homeowners. These project planners were recently interviewed by CLPM Project Management about their newly completed home renovations. This blog is about home…
8 Good Reasons to Employ a Project Manager for you Extension or Build “the Project Manager is the most important role after the architect..” Kevin McCloud goes on to explain that building project management is the most important role during a building project as one individual takes the responsibility for seeing the whole project through…