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…
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…
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…
What is a retrofit assessor ? Retrofitting is essentially the process of making an existing building more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. It involves upgrading the fabric of a building and its energy systems. This could include elements such as insulation, heating, and lighting, to reduce carbon emissions and improve sustainability. So, if If you are looking…
Retrofit Terminology and PAS2035 Explained. Retrofitting is the process of making an existing building more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. It involves upgrading the fabric of a building and its energy systems. This could include elements such as insulation, heating, and lighting, to reduce carbon emissions and improve sustainability. When researching retrofitting and deciding what options…
What is Retrofitting? Retrofitting is essentially the process of making an existing building more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. It involves upgrading the fabric of a building and its energy systems. This could include elements such as insulation, heating, and lighting, to reduce carbon emissions and improve sustainability. CLPM have produced this short blog to outline…
Building a Self Build Home The team here at CLPM have produced a 12 Step Guide to building a Self-Build home. This will give you a snapshot of some of the points involved at each stage. It is by no means all you will have to think about. But it will give you an…
How to look after your home in cold weather! Taking care of your home during cold weather is very important to ensure its safety, efficiency, and comfort. Prolonged periods of cold freezing weather can cause damage, so it is a good idea to mitigate potential problems where you can. Here we look at what…