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……
Will a Quantity Surveyor save me money? Something we are routinely asked as not everyone will understand the role of a Quantity Surveyor, or know what value they can bring to a construction project. In this blog, we try to outline the main tasks of a Quantity Surveyor, and show how each step can ensure…
Estimating construction costs early – while you’re still developing and making amends to your designs – is crucial. After all, if you are organising a building project, it’s important that you make sure that you and your architect design something you can actually afford to build! In this blog, we explain why getting a professional…
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…
How can a Quantity Surveyor help with your build project. This blog will outline how using a Quantity Surveyor can be a smart move and how they can influence your build project! Basically, Quantity surveyors are responsible for managing the contractual and financial side of construction projects. From the earliest planning drawings right through…
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.…
Estimating construction costs early – while you’re still developing and making amends to your designs – is crucial. After all, if you are organising a building project, it’s important that you make sure that you and your architect design something you can actually afford to build! In this blog, we explain why getting a professional…
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,…
Are you starting a building project? Are you planning to extend, renovate or improve your home? There are plenty of things to do before starting your building project. The CLPM team have put together some handy things to think about. Planning and research is key to success. So make sure you dedicate the time to…
Be a Better Project Manager?? Build It Magazine have a great article in their January 2023 edition. They share their top tips on how to be a better project manager. You can read it in full here. If you have a self-build, renovation, or major home improvement project, you will need someone to oversee the…