Are you planning a building project in 2023? Are you planning to extend, renovate or improve your home in the new year? There are plenty of things to do as you start planning your building project. The CLPM team have put together some handy things to think about. Planning and research is key to success.…
How do I get the best builders’ quotes? 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…
Do you want to know how to get the best quotes from builders? 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 quotes from them. What is a professional tender? When a…
What is a CDM Principal Designer & do you need one? CDM Principal Design Services This information looks at the CDM Principal Design Support Services – Health and Safety. In 2015, the regulations that govern building works in the home changed. The Government’s Construction (Design & Manufacture) Regulations (CDM 2015) set out the requirements…
Self-build Project Management – 5 top tips for summer holidays Are you a self-builder? With the summer holidays on the horizon, have you thought about what this means for your building project while you’re away? In this blog we share our 5 top tips for self-build project management holiday cover – so you can…
Why use a Quantity Surveyor? Why use a Quantity Surveyor – see what our client says! We have recently worked with a client who has shared her thoughts. She thought instructing a quantity surveyor was just another cost. However the more she learnt, the more she realised it was a good investment. We look…
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…
Want to understand more about house extension costs and how to budget for your construction works? In this blog James Bryden, our MD outlines what costs you should allow for when budgeting for your renovation or home extension building project. Always Set a Realistic Construction Budget Here at CLPM we meet a lot of clients…
Finding the right project manager for your build Planning a major home renovation, extension, or new build project? Then it makes sense to have a construction project manager organise and oversee your build. But how to find the right project manager for your build? In this blog we outline what things to consider when…
Want to understand how to reclaim VAT on your new build project? Here at CLPM we work with dozens of self-build clients every year – and although most VAT refunds for DIY housebuilders go smoothly, this is sadly not always the case. In this guest blog Gerry Myton, Partner and Head of Indirect Tax at…