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…
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…
Spotting a Home’s Renovation Potential Spotting a potential renovation project requires a keen eye for details and an understanding of what makes a property suitable for renovation. Assessing a home for renovation is not always easy. There are lots of reasons why people decide to renovate, from wanting to make a profit to designing…
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…
CLPM look at the Pro’s and Cons’ of a Timber Frame Self Build home. Building a timber frame home has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of the pros and cons to consider when deciding whether to build a timber frame home: Pros: Aesthetic Appeal: Timber frame homes often have…
CLPM look at the Pro’s and Con’s of building a Self Build Home using ICF What is ICF? Building an Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) home has several advantages and disadvantages, which should be carefully considered before deciding to use this construction method. ICF homes are constructed using a system of interlocking, hollow, and lightweight…
CLPM look at the Pro’s and Con’s of Self Build Home using SIPS Structural Insulated Panel (SIPS) homes are a type of construction that uses insulated panels made of a rigid foam core (usually polystyrene or polyurethane) sandwiched between oriented strand board (OSB) or other structural materials. SIPS homes have gained popularity due to…