Project Managing New Build ICF Home in Chesham, Buckinghamshire

CLPM Project Managing New Build ICF Home in Chesham, Buckinghamshire

We have been supporting this client, who is building a new home in Chesham, Buckinghamshire from the very early stages of their project 2 years ago.

We have been giving them cost advice as well as project management support. This large new build went on site a year ago and started with the demolition of an existing house. The new house is being built on a sloping site and has two levels at the front and 3 at the rear, with a loft area. This new build is being constructed using insulated concrete form-work or ICF.

Work is progressing well and we’ll be writing more about this project in another blog soon.

Thinking about self-building with ICF? Considering employing an experienced construction project manager to help you find and coordinate your ICF new build project?

We consider the significant time and cost benefits of a self- build with ICF (or Insulated Concrete Formwork), but also highlight why it may also be wise to have an experienced construction project manager on your build team.

What is ICF?

The UK is slowly starting to embrace new modern building methods. Every year CLPM help clients with self-build projects, using a variety of construction methods. However, we’re finding our clients are increasingly moving away from traditional brick and block construction. The trend is now towards more modern systems such as timber frames or steel frames with SIPs, as well as modular homes and houses built with ICFs.

But what is ICF?

ICF involves using interconnected blocks or panels (usually, but not always made of expanded polystyrene) as moulds, into which a special type of ready-mixed concrete is poured. This method has been around since the 1950’s and is commonly used in the USA, Canada, Scandinavia and Germany although it has only more recently become a popular choice with self-builders and commercial clients here in the UK.

ICF is suitable for use in a range of different building projects. It can be used in smaller residential building projects such as extensions, basements, swimming pools and garages.

But it is also a good choice for larger construction works including whole new homes, schools, care homes, apartments blocks, and hotels.

ICF has a number of advantages over the more traditional construction methods such as brick and block, or timber frame. If you’d like to learn more about ICF, read more in our blog.

The CLPM building project management team provide a variety of construction project management services.

CLPM also provide onsite support for a broad range of residential and commercial clients.

Our construction project management team regularly work with homeowners and business owners alike. We also work with architectural practices, religious and community groups and charitable organisations. As a result, we have many happy satisfied clients.

Our team:

Our highly qualified construction project management team can provide a wide range of pre-construction and onsite support services. Each one is designed to suit every project type and budget. We aim to help you build or improve your property in a smarter and more sustainable way.

Our experience and expertise will enable you to get a better result. Protect your financial interests and save you time and money along the way. This will result in a stress-free experience for you.