Planning an Extension
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Adding an extension to a home is an excellent idea. It's more economical compared to finding a new plot and building on it. To make matters even better, an extension allows you to continue living in the same neighbourhood, and your kids won't have to change schools. However, before you begin planning your house extension, there are some few things you might want to consider. The home extension will cost...
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Planning Application and Process
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A planning application is often straightforward. Legislation body governs most planning applications, and you can either take your application directly to the legislative offices or apply online. However, whatever channel or means of application you choose to follow, there are few steps you must follow for your application to go through successively. Before you start processing your application, it's essential to seek advice from...
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What is Project Management
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Project managers are highly gaining popularity in various fields due to the benefits they can offer. But, what about a construction project manager? What are their roles? And how will they benefit from a residential construction project? A construction project manager is an individual who oversees all the activities ranging from planning and spearheading of the construction projects from the beginning to the end. The aim of hiring a construction...
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Self Build Structural Options
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Choosing the right building system for your property is important. Let's take a look at the pros and cons of specific structural options. It is important to note that the structural options you choose for your home are important. It will influence everything from your budget to the project time-frame. It will influence your layout as well as the energy efficiency of the home. That's why so important to choose the right structure. Every...
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House Construction Methods
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When you are considering building your home, there are various construction methods use. Each of these has their own advantages to offer. Let's take a look at the popular ones. There are many different construction methods that you can use, when building your own home. Some of them are more popular than others. They are traditional methods, and there are also more modern construction methods. The majority of homes in the UK are built...
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The Party Wall Act
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The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is meant to ensure the structural integrity of the specific course. Let's take a look at what this act covers and why this important. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 ensures that the walls that separate detached properties are structurally intact. These were also typically found between two separate buildings or semi-detached houses. These walls need to be controlled to make sure they are effective and according to...
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Construction Safety for Self Builders
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When you plan a self-building project it is important to consider construction safety. There are specific requirements you should look at to ensure your project is successful. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 regulate construction safety guidelines. It includes general duties that need to be upheld for employees and members of the public. As a project manager, you need to assess possible risks and produce them were possible...
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The Building Regulations
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When you want to build your home you should be aware of the building regulations. Understanding them will help you to plan your project successfully. Building regulations are in place to ensure that specific standards are upheld. These standards control all the construction and design part of every building project. It also handles health and safety issues, as well as access for disabled people. Building regulations are a set of instructions...
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Who Can Project Manage
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We knew undertake the sample project, project management is essential. But who should be responsible for this role? Let's take a look at the options. Project management is essential to the success of building project. There are many things to consider, like budget, building materials, regulations, etc. There is why some people choose to work with a professional project management. If you have the time and skills available,...
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Building Methods
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When it comes to building methods, there are a few options to consider. Let's take a look at some of the options and what their respective benefits are. If you want to build your home on your own, you should know which materials to use. You can choose to build with traditional masonry, or choose timber. Self-builders are increasingly using timber as a material and with good reason. But then there are alternative building methods. Alternative...
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Sources of Finance
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If you want to take on a self-build project, you need the right finances. Let's take a look at the different ways in which you can finance your project. If you are planning on building your own home, you need to secure finance. In general, there are a few ways in which you can do this. The first one is to use your savings. If you have savings available, you can use this to finance your self-build project. You will be able to stay in...
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Self and Custom Building Registers
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There are many registers in the UK that gauge the level of interest of custom building. They help various authorities to develop suitable planning policies. Read more here. There may be many reasons why you need to find available land in your area. This can often be hard to do, which is why a building register can help. One benefit of these building registers is that they help authorities develop planning policies. They gauge the level of...
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Family home builds
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Whether you're planning for a change in the size of your family or just for a change of scenery, we can help. There's no doubt about it, any building work which is scheduled on your family home can be a real worry. Firstly, there's the upheaval; dirt, dust, loud equipment and mess to deal with and then there's the cost. Worrying about how big the bill is going to be is an issue for most people. Building works tend to have a habit of getting...
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Building an executive home
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Like all busy and successful executives, your working day includes a lot of delegation. You'll spend a lot of time managing the project. This includes passing out instructions and tasks. You will work with people who have the skillset and experience to ensure these jobs are carried out well and within an established timescale. Taking on the responsibility for a building project is very similar. We can help you save time whether that...
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Understanding the building regulations
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The serious business of building regulations is a time consuming necessity when it comes to new builds. Here at Alexander Project Management we understand that you might not have the time or the expertise to manage them. We are able to ensure that your project is up-to-date and legal in terms of rules and regulations. That's why we offer both safety advice and planning at not only the build stage but also the design stage. This is so that...
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Commercial Projects
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Managing the renovation or improvement of your commercial property is a potential minefield for business owners. Running a company is enough for most people to cope with, even without the added stress of overseeing a building or refurbishment project on your property. Equally, the upheaval of your day-to-day business practices can be extremely bothersome. Dust, noise, space and restricted access can all wreak havoc on your staff and...
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