Keeping your project moving
- At April 22, 2020
- By paultesta
- In advice, news
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Are you part way through a building project or thinking about starting one? Are you wondering what to do now we’re in lockdown? We’ve pulled together some handy tips to help you keep things moving.
The current situation is one no one was prepared for. Most people have had to change the way they work and live overnight. Many construction projects have stopped or have slowed to allow safe working practices on site. No matter what stage your project is at, we’ve compiled some thoughts on what you can do to keep on track.
Tips for a calm & productive home office
- At April 09, 2020
- By Fera
- In advice, news
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Hannah Brown, founder of interior design consultancy Wilding & Wolfe shares her top tips for creating a calm and productive office space.
A modern makeover
- At February 27, 2020
- By Fera
- In design, news
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We can finally reveal the photos of our completed Cortworth Road project, as featured in Homebuilding & Renovating magazine.
How to choose the right Structural Engineer for your project
- At February 27, 2020
- By paultesta
- In advice, construction, news
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There are many benefits to appointing a Structural Engineer early on in your project. We explore the key things to consider when looking for one, with top tips from JAM Structural Design.
Five ways to keep control of your build costs
Are you starting a new project and worried you won’t be able to keep costs within budget? We’ve pulled together some handy tips to help you stay in control.
As a practice, the management of our clients’ budgets has always been important to the way we design. A few years ago, we realised we needed a tool to help keep control of the likely build costs as we worked through the design process. This is why we developed our cost calculator. It’s a crude tool but it enables clear cost discussions through every step of the project journey. This tool is always reviewed and developing as we strive to deliver the best value service and projects for our clients.
Here are some important lessons we’ve learnt along the way that will keep your project costs in check.
New year, new project?
- At December 17, 2019
- By paultesta
- In advice, news
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Are you planning a project in 2020? Preparation is key; get all the know-how with a round-up of our most popular advice blogs.
Tender: How to find a builder
- At November 27, 2019
- By Fera
- In advice, construction, money, news, planning
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Are you looking for a builder to work on your project? Find out everything you need to know to start the tender process.
How to choose the right builder for your dream project
- At November 01, 2019
- By paultesta
- In advice, construction, money, planning
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Read our guide to find the best value builder for your project and start your search.
Image: Terry Huggett Developments
Choosing the right builder can often make or break a project. Get it right and the construction phase is likely to go relatively[!] smoothly. Get it wrong and you could be left with escalating costs, a delayed completion date and a poor finish which can sour your dream project.
Everything you need to know about timber cladding
- At October 30, 2019
- By Fera
- In advice, design, news, sustainability
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When it comes to timber cladding, our go-to supplier is Russwood. We have used their products on many projects, and both Paul and Alan have used their cladding on their own homes.
Are you considering timber cladding for your project but unsure where to start? Look no further. David Ross from Russwood shares his top tips to help you get started.
How to introduce colour to your home
It’s a well-known fact that colour influences your mood. In the home, colour can be used in every aspect of the design and decoration. It’s almost impossible to understate how important a seemingly simple choice can be.
In this blog, we explore the various ways in which you can introduce colour with top tips from industry experts.
