Building Regulations Changes Take Effect June 2022 – What You Need to Know Next month there will be significant changes to building regulations. These are aimed at improving the energy efficiency of buildings to help the country move towards its targets for Net Zero by 2050. These changes are an interim measure to improve energy…
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…
Our Heating and Energy Consultant Rob Bohm talks to Steve Boggan about Vampire appliances! Steve says.. Rob Bohm is a consultant who specialises in saving people from parasites hiding in our homes. In our living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens and studies – creatures that constantly, 24 hours a day, suck money out of our bank accounts.…
How do you heat your home? For decades now the most common form of heating in our homes has been the gas boiler. Great when gas was cheap and no-one worried about sustainability and carbon emissions, but what should you do now? There is a lot to consider when you are thinking of what heating…
Are you renovating a house 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 developer keep a tight control…
Permitted Development Changes in England The Prime Minister has both announced – and hinted at – some major changes to Permitted Development rights for England as part of his Build, Build, Build campaign. From September this year we are to understand that homeowners living in the majority of post-war homes (whether they are detached, semi-detached…
What is the impact of Covid-19 on residential building contracts? In this blog CLPM’s Quantity Surveying team explore how Covid-19 is impacting construction works in the residential building market, and how we are advising and supporting our clients through this difficult time. Covid-19’s impact on Contract Administration The role of the Contract Administrator has always…
Are you planning a renovation, remodel or new build project? If so, then a visit to Build It Live! next month is a must. Build It Live! gives you the opportunity to meet and speak with hundreds of suppliers and source the right materials for your project. You can go to free seminars, workshops and demonstrations.…
Are you almost ready to make a planning application for a new build, restoration or extension building project? If so, you might want to make sure you get it in, and validated, with your local planning authority as soon as possible. Just before Christmas, parliamentary approval was given to legislation that will increase planning application…
Local Authorities, typically, have roles to play in terms of Forward Planning and also Development Control. All well, and good. More recently, however, Central Government has all but got rid of the centralised ideas plan. Local Authorities are supposed to be coming up with recommendations for site development rather than simply waiting for Planning Applications.…