Earth Day – Invest in Our Planet via Construction Earth Day is an annual event which occurs on April 22. It’s aim is to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first held as a small event on April 22 in 1970, and now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG…
Construction Topping Out Ceremony? We have recently completed Project Managing a self build home for clients in Wiltshire. Our clients were building a 5 bedroom detached timber frame home. While they wanted the self build experience, they were a little overwhelmed with the daily toll of decisions so asked us to help. They were diligent…
Are you starting a building project? Are you planning to extend, renovate or improve your home? There are plenty of things to do before starting your building project. The CLPM team have put together some handy things to think about. Planning and research is key to success. So make sure you dedicate the time to…
Are you planning a building project in 2023? Are you planning to extend, renovate or improve your home in the new year? There are plenty of things to do as you start planning your building project. The CLPM team have put together some handy things to think about. Planning and research is key to success.…
Snow and Insulation. Do you have a snow covered roof? In this blog we will outline the relationship between snow and insulation, and share tips on how you can check that your property is properly insulated. When we see the first snowfall of winter, depending on who we are we have a mix of…
Are wood burning stoves environmentally friendly? Are wood burners carbon neutral? Serious questions have been asked about the carbon footprint of wood burning stoves. In fact, it is one of the most frequent queries our heating advice team get. In this blog we’ll seek to clarify whether we think wood burning stoves are good for…
How to Build a Sustainable Home Part 2: Heating Planning to create a sustainable home? Whether you’re building a new energy efficient property, or renovating an existing building. It’s important to consider carefully how you will heat your home. The way your new or existing property is heated is extremely important. 14% of UK greenhouse…
CLPM Feature in Round & About Magazine? As autumn gets underway and prices are increasing everywhere? It is time to plan your spending and work out how to keep your house warm this winter. CLPM Feature in Round and About Magazine offering our advice to their readers. Even though the October energy price cap…
What does a Quantity Surveyor do? This blog will outline what does a quantity surveyor do! Basically, Quantity surveyors are responsible for managing the contractual and financial side of construction projects. From the earliest planning drawings right through to practical completion. The main role of a Quantity Surveyor is to measure and value construction…
Is your home Heating and Energy ready for Winter? As autumn gets underway is your home heating and energy ready? It is time to plan how to keep your house warm this winter. The October energy price cap increase is upon us, and it is now more important than ever that we review our…