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 ready to tender for builders? Want to get the best builders quotes? In this blog, we outline how best to organise your building project. We will pass on experience when it comes to finding and selecting the best builders. Then getting the most competitive builders quotes and understanding the tendering process. What is…
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…
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…
Do you want to know how to get the best quotes from builders? In this blog, we outline how best to organise your building project. We will pass on experience when it comes to finding and selecting the best builders. Then getting the most competitive quotes from them. What is a professional tender? When a…
Why use a Quantity Surveyor? Why use a Quantity Surveyor – see what our client says! We have recently worked with a client who has shared her thoughts. She thought instructing a quantity surveyor was just another cost. However the more she learnt, the more she realised it was a good investment. We look…
World Bee Day 20th May 2022 It is World Bee Day on May 20th. The purpose of this day is to recognise and acknowledge the positive impact that bees and other pollinators have on our ecosystem. In addition to being one of the major pollinators, ensuring food and food security, sustainable agriculture and biodiversity,…
Want to understand more about house extension costs and how to budget for your construction works? In this blog James Bryden, our MD outlines what costs you should allow for when budgeting for your renovation or home extension building project. Always Set a Realistic Construction Budget Here at CLPM we meet a lot of clients…