Here at CLPM we believe that independent home energy consultancy should be a critical part of every new build home project. Whilst adhering to basic building regulations will provide UK self-builders with a broadly satisfactory outcome, we’re delighted to be working with many of the growing numbers of self-build clients who are looking to build…
Reclaiming VAT on self build conversions can be very confusing. Which makes it important that you do your research and get to grips with the basics regarding the VAT reclaim process before you even begin the planning stage of your self-build project. Do your homework, and with the right planning and good advice you can can…
Reclaiming VAT on self build projects doesn’t need to be confusing. However, it’s very important that you do your homework and understand the basics regarding the VAT reclaim process before you proceed with your self-build project. Get it right and you can save yourself tens of thousands of pounds, get it wrong and you will…
SIPS self build cost advice is difficult to come by, but as this build route becomes more popular we expect more and more self-builders will be looking for independent quantity surveyor companies like CLPM to help them with their building plans. CLPM attend the experts section of the Big Green Show at the National Self…
CLPM provide energy efficiency reviews for new build projects. If you’re planning on self-building or building a custom build home, it makes sense to ensure you’re creating a home which is both comfortable to live in, and cheap to run. At CLPM we specialise in providing expert, energy efficiency reviews for new build projects and…
CLPM’s expert cost team provide construction cost advice services across the UK. Our new clients are planning a Potton timber frame new build home in Wokingham and are looking for construction cost advice services to help them budget for their building project. Our cost management team will first be preparing a construction budget for them.…
CLPM to present Project Management Courses at NSBRC We’re please to announce that Charlie Laing of CLPM will be delivering the Project Management courses at the NSBRC from 2018. Charlie will be shadowing the current presentation team from this August. The Project Management course runs at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre in Swindon…
CLPM are pleased to announce we will be presenting at the NEC Self-build Bootcamp this October. The Self-build Bootcamp event is being held on 14th October 2017 at the Gallery Suites at the NEC, near Birmingham. The one day event consists of half day or full day workshops. Combined with networking opportunities and is aimed…
Thinking about self-building with ICF? Considering employing an experienced construction project manager to help you find and coordinate your ICF new build project? In this blog we outline 12 Reasons to Self-Build with ICF. We consider the significant time and cost benefits of a self- build with ICF (or Insulated Concrete Formwork), but also highlight…
CLPM are project managing a Berkhamsted new build home and we are pleased to report that work is progressing well. The house has been designed by multi award-winning Bedfordshire-based Nicholas Tye Architects, with whom CLPM have now worked on several building projects. This substantial self-build home is on 3 levels, and is being constructed using…