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…
Are vampire appliances sucking your cash? Our Heating and Energy Consultant Rob Bohm talks to Steve Boggan. We explore how 23% of your electricity bill may come from devices you aren’t using Are vampire appliances sucking your cash? Is the question Steve asks Rob. Rob Bohm is a consultant who specialises in saving people from…
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…
Permitted Development Changes September 2020 Permitted Development Changes in England The Prime Minister announced some major changes to Permitted Development rights for England. This is part of his Build, Build, Build campaign. From September 2020 we understand that homeowners living in the majority of post-war homes will be able to add vertical extensions. These can…
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 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…
UK housing shortage battle : developers vs planners Local Authorities 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…