Charlie Laing completes the London Marathon The Worshipful Company of Paviors On 6th March 2025 Charlie was installed as Master of the Worshipful Company of Paviors. Then on 27th April 2025 Charlie Laing completes the London Marathon as the fastest Master of a Livery Company, breaking a new record. The Worshipful Company of Paviors…
CLPM Provide Site Support for Groundworks on a Riverside New Build We were recently appointed to carry out Site Support for Groundworks on a Riverside New Build. Our client wanted to ensure this first phase of the project had the maximum focus. After which they, along with the architect and contractor were happy to…
CLPM Assists Architects with Site Support CLPM have a range of bespoke services to help residential and commercial clients with projects. Our team can also help architects with site support. This role can be hugely beneficial to ensure projects are fulfilled to time and budget. A project manager providing Construction Project Management site support…
Home Energy Saving Tips Energy bills will rise again in April in what will be the third increase in recent months. Households struggling with the cost of living are about to be hit in the pocket once more. Energy regulator Ofgem’s price cap will jump by 6.4% from April 1 2025. Every 3 months Ofgem review and…
Building Contracts for Extensions – do I need one? Building contracts for extensions are vital. Every home extension, renovation or new build project should involve you and your builder agreeing a formal written quotation, and signing a building contract. Most people we talk to have heard lots of building project horror stories. Rogue builders…
I wish I had used a Quantity Surveyor to arrange a Contract! We have recently spent 3 days at a trade show. Each day we spoke to people who were researching, or embarking on a construction project. This was great as we believe it is very important to plan your project and finances meticulously…
Top Tips When Building Your Own Home Building, extending or renovating your own home is demanding and you need to be able to juggle really well to make sure you keep on top of everything. Juggling priorities, suppliers, materials and costs as well as the family is a large part of self builds and…
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…
Why use Construction Consultants on your build project Using consultants in planning your building project or renovation can greatly enhance the efficiency, quality, and success of your project. Our blog ‘Why use Construction Consultants on your build project’ outlines some of the key reasons involving consultants will be a good investment and set your…
All about SAP Calculations SAP calculations, or Standard Assessment Procedure calculations, are a method used to assess and compare the energy performance of residential buildings in the UK. These calculations are critical for determining a building’s energy efficiency, estimating its energy consumption, and predicting carbon dioxide emissions. Here’s an in-depth look at SAP calculations: Purpose…