Vendor Vs Builder - Which installation option do you use?
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...
The consequences of getting it wrong - A little knowledge is a dangerous thing
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...
The Architect, The Builder & The Client - Managing your expectations
Are your expectations of each one correct or are you setting yourself up for disappointment? The root cause of disputes between many of...
Project Diary August 2016
Issue number two of my real time Project Diary. Make sure you have read the first issue to catch up on the background of the project. The...
Managing a dispute - is your contract worth the paper it is written on?
No one wants disputes with their builder, and since most disputes are over what works should be done and how much and when the agreed...
The added assurance of a Build Consultant
What is a Build Consultant really worth? Vince Holden has extensive knowledge in both the mechanics and technologies of build, coupled...
The Self-Builders Guide To The Construction Phase
Coming Soon About the Book In my previous book The Self-Builders Guide To Project Management I explored and explained many of the...
Building Regs changes – what you need to know
On 1st October 2015 further revisions to the Building Regulations for England came into force. Following the Housing Standards Review, as...
The A 100 House
I am currently involved with the construction of a house with what is promising to have a SAP of A 100! To those of you who do not...
Book Release! The Self-Builders Guide to Project Management
About the Book Written from the constructor's perspective, with useful advice, this book will familiarize you with construction...
