Is Triple Glazing the answer?
Bit by bit, we are being encouraged to switch from double to triple glazing. You may not have noticed yet but the pressure is on to...
Guildway - Timber Frame
Over the past year, I have received over half a dozen different enquiries regarding Guildway Bungalows, one of which resulted in my...
Managing your construction site in winter
In this country we carry on constructing through the winter— and the art of effective project management is the proactive consideration...
Choosing the right builder
Builders come in all shapes and sizes (quite literally) so it is important that you employ the right size contractor for the works in...
Project Diary #3 - October 2016
Oct 2016 The barn/cookery school structural steelwork was erected in three days and fitted perfectly. Considering that the roof portal...
What is a Project Manager in Construction?
What is a construction project manager? Can you do this yourself or do you need to outsource it? This is a task easily underestimated,...
Finding the right tradesmen
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 Diary - July 2016
Project: Renovation of a Grade II Listed Farmhouse and New Build Barn. Main Challenges: Combination of ‘old’ and ‘new’, appropriate use...
4 recent client questions
Is VAT refundable on extensions and home improvements? Unfortunately, in most cases the answer is no. But if a home has been unoccupied...
5 reasons why a Build Consultant could save your project.
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...
