Principal Designer Roles Explained The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) changes have been applicable since 1 October 2023. It is fair to say they have thrown up a lot of confusion. CLPM have a dedicated Consultant to focus on this, here are our findings. We have briefly outlined the difference between a CDM Principal…
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…
VAT on construction and building projects is a contentious issue! CLPM are currently managing a construction project with three levels of VAT associated with it – 20%, 5% and zero%. Now, of course, the industry (and homeowners) would say that more works would be carried out, to the betterment of the economy generally, if all…
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…
Improve your home by adding a Porch What is a porch? A porch is a purpose built structure attached to the front of a house around the front door. It can be made from a variety of materials, including uPVC, wood and brick. There are many designs and they can either be an open…
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…