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…
Have you ever thought about how precious are your DWG’s in construction? What are DWG’s A DWG file is a drawing created and used by AutoCAD. Basically it is a file with the .DWG file extension. This denotes it is an AutoCAD file. It stores metadata and 2D or 3D vector image drawings that can be…
For Tendering in Construction think ‘Go Compare!’ “Go, Compare! Go, Compare” Listening to another jingle on the radio it suddenly struck me that this is exactly what our Tendering Service does. Whilst Go Compare, Money Supermarket or Compare the Market will survey the insurance market to get a client the best insurance quote. CLPM…
The wonderful world of the Building Research Establishment I was lucky enough to be part of a tour of the BRE (Research and Development in the Built Environment) the other day. I knew that it was involved in certification and in testing of materials but had no idea quite how extensive and intensive its operations…
Go Beyond Building Regulations. We have found this blog from 10 years ago – and the advice couldn’t be more relevant to todays home builders. The regulations were made more energy focussed in 2022, and with the focus on reducing carbon and moving to renewable technologies, there are more planned to come. So, the essence…
Retrofitting to PassivHaus standard The secret in obtaining the best possible air test rating is paying attention to detail as early as possible in the project. That is the key to retrofitting to PassivHaus standards. By the time one comes to air testing, a good way through the project, it is already too late…
What Will The Construction Landscape Look Like In 10 Years Time? Being in construction we often muse about what the building landscape will be like a decade from now, so we look at a 10 year construction predictions options. Now in 2013 we wonder what 2023 will be like. Here’s a mixture of hopes…
Construction Jack Of All Trades Or Master Of One? One question we are often asked is why don’t we offer design and construction alongside project management as an all in one service? Are you really construction consultancy experts? We feel as Construction Consultancy Experts we need to be very rich in our knowledge of…
New building regulations in the UK Building Regulations are Changing in England On the 20th Dec 2012 the Government announced key changes to the Building Regulation ensuring clearer and concise documents. Make sure you are aware of the new building regulations in the UK. Also remember they differ around the country. New approved Documents…