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…
Hiring the Right Independent Building Project Manager In this blog we outline what you should consider. Why it makes sense to think carefully about what impact your decision will have both in the short, and the longer term. But how do you know the best way to go about hiring the right independent building…
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.…
Get the Lowest Builders’ Quotes Searching for home extension advice? Want to know how to get the lowest builders’ quotes? This blog is the second in our series outlining how best to organise your building project. We’ll pass on experience when it comes to finding and selecting the best builders. And then getting the most…
Building a Self Build Home The team here at CLPM have produced a 12 Step Guide to building a Self-Build home. This will give you a snapshot of some of the points involved at each stage. It is by no means all you will have to think about. But it will give you an…
CLPM look at the Benefits of building a Self Build Home. When you build your own home, you are starting with a blank canvas. You can create and design a floor plan to suit your needs. Along with fixtures and fittings to match your tastes and budget. You can also incorporate additional green features,…
CLPM look at the Pro’s and Cons’ of a Timber Frame Self Build home. Building a timber frame home has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of the pros and cons to consider when deciding whether to build a timber frame home: Pros: Aesthetic Appeal: Timber frame homes often have…
CLPM look at the Pro’s and Con’s of building a Self Build Home using ICF What is ICF? Building an Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) home has several advantages and disadvantages, which should be carefully considered before deciding to use this construction method. ICF homes are constructed using a system of interlocking, hollow, and lightweight…
CLPM look at the Pro’s and Con’s of Self Build Home using SIPS Structural Insulated Panel (SIPS) homes are a type of construction that uses insulated panels made of a rigid foam core (usually polystyrene or polyurethane) sandwiched between oriented strand board (OSB) or other structural materials. SIPS homes have gained popularity due to…