How to make life easier during your self build

Are you getting ready for the construction phase of your project? We asked some self-builders to share their top tips for success.

At home with Paul & Alan: Highlights from our chat with Susan Crowley

In the latest of their ‘At home with’ series, Paul & Alan are joined by planning consultant Susan Crowley. They delve into the planning process and how to overcome tricky issues.

Start your project with one of these services

Do you want to self-build or renovate your home? Let us guide you through the process with our preparation services.

What are the biggest factors affecting your construction costs?

Here’s how to cost up your project and the key things you’ll need to consider before your build begins.

To landscape or not to landscape

Does every project require the services of a Landscape Architect? Tom Lonsdale explains why and when you might need one.

Keeping your project moving

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

Hannah Brown, founder of interior design consultancy Wilding & Wolfe shares her top tips for creating a calm and productive office space.

A modern makeover

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

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.