What do you actually need from a Project Manager?
I was exhibiting recently at the Home-building & Renovating Show at Sandown Park and met many potential Self-Builders. There seemed to be...
What you should know when employing a builder under contract.
So you have decided the scope of works, found the builder at the right cost and are going to protect yourself by placing him under...
Creating a programme for the works – be realistic!
So you know what you are building, how much it will cost, and to a large extent how you are going to build it. What about “how long will...
What is a Project Manager?
When you first plan your build, you might be forgiven for assuming you can undertake the entire role of project manager yourself. But,...
What is Self-Build?
Building your own home is the only way to create the home of your dreams with decent savings. This is a quick, general guide for those...
Don't ask your Architect for build cost advice!
Many building projects go over budget when self builders take build cost advice from architects and designers alone Why do some self...
Build Costs: Project Fees
Professionals. Prelims. Project Management. Profit. Vince Holden explains how things other than material and labour costs, impact on how...
What should you know before starting a self-build? (and what can you learn along the way!)
It is many peoples dream; to either build your own home or to change the one you have, but there is so much to learn and understand, “so...
Why an Ebook Store?
The idea for the Ebook store came from my experience that no two self builds are the same, so wouldn’t it be useful if Mr & Mrs Selfbuild...
Who bares the risk?
I was in a meeting a few days ago explaining to a client the advantages of using managed sub-contractors over a main contractor and the...
