Deciding who will Manage My Building Project? It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it… “As a client one of the most important roles you have is deciding how the project is going to run. Get it right and the whole experience can be a real pleasure. Get it wrong and it…
Who should project manage my build? This blog ‘who should project manage by build?’ explores the decision who will manage my build. Also how the building project will be managed. It is a critical decision and there are clearly a number of choices. As the property owner you have the final say, but as…
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…
Grand Designs ask Experts CLPM about Snagging If your self-build or renovation project is coming to its end, you will want to be using your new space as soon as possible. However, before you can sign off the work as completed, it’s important to make sure it’s been completed to a high standard with no…
Our team have come up with some Project Management Tips for your Self-Build to get you on the right track. If you are considering undertaking a self-build project, you will need to spend lots of time planning and researching. CLPM’s Project Management Tips for your Self-Build explained. 1 – Understanding your priorities CLPM…
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…
Both project management and contract administration play crucial roles in the successful execution of a build project, and it’s not a matter of one being inherently better than the other. Let’s understand the differences and importance of each, this will answer our question of ‘What is the difference between a Project Manager and a Contract…
Estimating construction costs early – while you’re still developing and making amends to your designs – is crucial. After all, if you are organising a building project, it’s important that you make sure that you and your architect design something you can actually afford to build! In this blog, we explain why getting a professional…
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…