Planning Home Renovation Costs and Calculating a Budget Calculating a budget for home renovation or large extension involves several factors, and it’s crucial to plan carefully to avoid unexpected expenses. The CLPM Quantity Surveying team have provided some steps to help you estimate and be successful when planning home renovation costs and calculating a…
Value Engineering Services with CLPM essentially offer a systematic approach aimed at optimising project costs, function, and quality by analysing the design, materials, and construction processes. It involves evaluating various project elements to identify areas where costs can be reduced without sacrificing essential performance, durability, or safety. Value engineering is used in both…
Online Advice & Support Services CLPM offer Online Advice and Support Services. We are a leading construction consultancy, formed in 2014. Our experts help clients with a huge variety of residential and commercial construction projects. From wrap-around extensions to business premises refurbishments and from historic building restorations to multi-million pound new builds. We also work…
Dilemma! Repaint, Remodel, Renovate or knock down and Rebuild? This was the dilemma our client was facing when he decided that he wanted to upgrade and modernise his home. He knew that work was needed but he didn’t know what route to take. Research can take time! When thinking about remodelling work, you might…
Did you know CLPM provide renewable energy advice for architects? If you are a sole practitioner or head up a small to medium sized architectural practice it’s unlikely that you have the time or resources to provide renewable energy advice for your clients. We aim to work with you and your clients – to inform…
Independent Heating and Energy Efficiency advice CLPM provide independent domestic and commercial heating advice for clients and their architects across the UK. CLPM offer site surveys where one of the team can visit a property and assess the site, understand our clients requirements and make recommendations for improvements. We can also undertake independent domestic and…
Considerations for a Green Renovation The process of a green renovation can be mind-blowing! That’s why our Heating and Energy Consultant Rob Bohm has put together a list of 10 considerations for a green renovation project. From the initial survey through to finishing touches, ensure your project will be the success you’ve dreamed of.…
Retrofitting helps improve Britain’s poor housing stock!? There were estimated to be around 28 million households in the UK as of 2022. However, only 42% of properties were assessed as having a rating of C or above. This highlights that there is significant opportunities for energy efficiency improvements across the older housing stock we…
Upgrade your Heating System this Summer Do you need a new boiler? Do you have a self build project? Are you renovating your property? Have you decided to install renewable technology? Do you want to upgrade your heating system to save energy use? What ever your reason to upgrade your heating system this summer the…
Earth Day 2024 – Planet vs Plastics – Reduce Plastic in Construction Plastic is now in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the clothes we wear and the food we eat. It is literally everywhere. Plastics are synthetic materials that have been engineered to possess a range of specific properties. Due to…