Builders come in all shapes and sizes (quite literally) so it is important that you employ the right size contractor for the works in...

Oct 2016 The barn/cookery school structural steelwork was erected in three days and fitted perfectly. Considering that the roof portal...

What is a construction project manager? Can you do this yourself or do you need to outsource it? This is a task easily underestimated,...

What has happened to all the good tradesmen? Since a great deal of my time involves the finding and vetting of tradesmen on behalf of my...

Project: Renovation of a Grade II Listed Farmhouse and New Build Barn. Main Challenges: Combination of ‘old’ and ‘new’, appropriate use...

Is VAT refundable on extensions and home improvements? Unfortunately, in most cases the answer is no. But if a home has been unoccupied...

This is a common question as most people have not even thought about the notion of a Build Consultant. These 5 reasons are by no means...

It is a difficult decision, which do you use? Now anyone who has read my books will know; I feel very strongly about the subject of...

My dad had a saying – “A little knowledge is a dangerous thing” and he was not wrong. Part of my job is working to avoid problems, hence...

Are your expectations of each one correct or are you setting yourself up for disappointment? The root cause of disputes between many of...