CLPM look at the Pro’s and Cons’ of a Self Build home. Building a self-build home can be a rewarding and personalized way to create your dream home, but it also comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Here are some pros and cons of building a self-build home: Pros: Your design:…
October 2023 Building Control Changes Building control update The Building Safety Act 2022 regime comes into force on 1 October 2023. The act makes provision for the safety of people in and about the buildings. It makes amendments to the Building Act 1984 and creates a new regulator that sits under the Health Safety Executive.…
Learn about Construction Project Management with CLPM at the NSBRC. If you are contemplating building your dream home, or planning to improve your existing home, why not attend one of the NSBRC Training Courses to build your knowledge and confidence? The National Self Build and Renovation Centre have developed a suite of courses for…
CLPM help Self Builders realise their dream home Our recent clients were extremely diligent about undertaking their research. They attended the Project Management course at the NSBRC, which is run by CLPM’s director Charlie Laing. Not being experts in building homes, our client knew he didn’t have the knowledge and expertise to manage a self build…
A project manager is responsible for planning, organising, and overseeing the execution of a project from start to finish. In this blog we explore ‘What does a Construction Project Manager do’? Predominantly their role is to ensure that the project is completed within the defined scope, timeline, and budget while meeting the project’s objectives. The…
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…
Sustainable Architecture & Designing an Eco-Friendly Home CLPM are passionate about sustainable building. We care deeply about the environment, and aim to provide our clients with the knowledge they need to inform their plans and designs to create an eco friendly home. With the current building regulations, and the governments targets, it is more…
Construction Topping Out Ceremony? We have recently completed Project Managing a self build home for clients in Wiltshire. Our clients were building a 5 bedroom detached timber frame home. While they wanted the self build experience, they were a little overwhelmed with the daily toll of decisions so asked us to help. They were diligent…
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…
Are you ready to tender for builders? Want to get the best builders quotes? In this blog, we outline how best to organise your building project. We will pass on experience when it comes to finding and selecting the best builders. Then getting the most competitive builders quotes and understanding the tendering process. What is…