One way to demonstrate this is to use an architect. Using an architect for your domestic project provides you with valuable expertise and professional guidance. They will help you navigate the planning permission process and building regulations submission (which...
This digest aims to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-construction businesses with valuable insights into retrofit practices and the benefits of getting involved. Discover what retrofit means, why it’s essential, and how it can enhance your...
What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was once widely used in building materials due to its strength, heat resistance, and insulating properties. It was commonly used in homes built before 2000, particularly between the 1950s and 1980s....
With various soil types and ground conditions influencing foundation design, it's essential to consider factors like soil composition, depth, and nearby structures. In this digest, we’ll provide insights into the key considerations for foundation planning, the...
We recognise that some terminology may be unfamiliar, and our goal is to clarify these terms to enhance your understanding and empower you as a homeowner. Whether you are embarking on energy efficiency upgrades, navigating building compliance, or exploring...
Here are our top tips for avoiding rogue traders, making sure your work is completed to the highest standard and ensuring it complies with building regulations requirements. Did you know? If you are replacing the roof tiles on your property or renewing the existing...
Water companies keep up-to-date maps of sewers and water mains for which they are responsible. Most but not all pipes within an individual property boundary are the property owner’s responsibility to maintain. It is important to find out where the drains run on your...
Planning ensures that the right development happens in the right place at the right time, benefiting communities and the economy. It plays a critical role in identifying what development is needed, where, what areas must be protected or enhanced, and whether a...
The Building Safety Act of 2022 was introduced in 2023 to revamp building safety regulations in response to the tragic Grenfell Tower incident in 2017, where 72 people lost their lives. It introduces new responsibilities for overseeing fire and building safety in...
Energy efficiency in a home is very important, helping to reduce energy bills and lower carbon emissions. It is part of a Fabric First approach where the main elements of a building, such as walls, floors and the roof, are upgraded or insulated to make the home more...
If you are carrying out work to your home, which includes work on an existing wall, ceiling or floor structure shared with another property, building on or at the boundary or excavating near a neighbouring building or structure, your proposed work may fall within the...
Once you have agreed exactly what you want to build or change, you will need to choose a builder or contractor to turn your plans into reality. You might use one firm or main contractor for all the work or choose to project manage the scheme yourself and employ...
The building regulations are minimum technical standards the government sets that cover the construction, extension, and alteration of most buildings. They are intended to protect people's safety, health, and welfare in and around buildings. They are not the same as...