What are the biggest factors affecting your construction costs?
- At August 28, 2020
- By Fera
- In advice, construction, money, news
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Here’s how to cost up your project and the key things you’ll need to consider before your build begins.
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.
Read More»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.
Read More»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.
Read More»Green Building Store reveal how to get best value from your windows & doors
- At April 26, 2019
- By Fera
- In advice, construction, design, news
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We have teamed up with Green Building Store to help you choose the best windows and doors for your home.
What is a Site Investigation?
- At March 27, 2019
- By paultesta
- In advice, construction, news, planning
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Undertaking a site investigation before starting on site will save you time and money in the long run. J.A.M Structural Design explains why.
Read More»How to get the most from your architect
- At January 16, 2019
- By paultesta
- In advice, construction, design, money, sustainability
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Working with an architect is an investment. Choose the right one and their fee will be paid back in spades by the value they will add to your project.
However, to get the most from your architect it’s important that you’re prepared as a client.
Here are our top tips to get you started:
Read More»What are your health & safety responsibilities as a self builder?
- At October 24, 2018
- By paultesta
- In advice, construction, money
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Behind the excitement of building your dream project lurks one of the least glamorous, but most vital aspects of construction, Health and Safety.
Take cover: everything you need to know about insuring your property
- At July 26, 2018
- By paultesta
- In advice, construction, money
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There are lots of things to consider when planning a new project. Often one of the last things people consider is insurance.
Which is why we have teamed up with Paul Taylor from Actus Insurance. Paul has put together his top tips for planning your project insurance cover.
Read More»Thinking of Self-Building? Don’t plan your project without reading this…
- At May 23, 2018
- By paultesta
- In advice, construction, design, money, planning, sustainability
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Following on from Paul’s latest column in Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, we’ve been thinking about the benefits of self-building.
So here are our top tips for self-build success:
