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
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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.
The things we wish we’d known before starting our self-build projects
According to a recent issue of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, 1 million people in the UK plan to begin their self-build journey before 2020.
A self-build journey is a unique experience, which is why we tailor our services to meet our clients’ needs. If you’re thinking of joining the 1 million future self-builders we hope the advice shared below is helpful.
What is a Site Investigation?
- At March 27, 2019
- By paultesta
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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.
Get your project off to a flying start in 2019 with our top tips for success.
The New Year is an ideal time to kick off your dream project. To get you off to a good start we’ve compiled our top tips for success in 2019 and beyond.
Are you worried you’ll have to compromise your dreams to gain planning permission?
Are you worried you’ll have to compromise your dreams to win planning permission? Don’t be. You’d be surprised what you can achieve without it.
It’s a common misconception that every project will require some type of planning permission. This can often deter people from progressing with their home aspirations. It’s true with many larger projects but there’s a lot you can do within your Permitted Development Rights.
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:
Why it pays to be patient when planning your dream build
- At April 25, 2018
- By paultesta
- In advice, construction, design, money, news, planning, sustainability
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Our Top Tips for getting your project finished on time.
When you’re investing so much money into your construction project, including architect fees, it’s worth taking your time to make sure it’s planned correctly. Especially as you’re likely to be enjoying the finished building for many, many years to come.
Dreaming of building a new home in the countryside?
Since we achieved planning for The Burrows, one of the earliest approvals under National Planning Policy Framework NPPF Paragraph 79 (formerly NPPF55 or Paragraph 55), we have been asked by a number of clients to build them a home in the countryside – and overcome the planning challenges that undoubtedly follow.
Do You Dream Of Building In Your Garden?
As a nation we love being in the landscape, and being based in Sheffield, we’re blessed by having some of the finest close by. Despite this, our relationship with our gardens, with few exceptions, is utilitarian at best – littered with the trappings of family life, long forgotten functions and ill-advised attempts at herb gardens.