If you’re planning a self-build or renovation, you may have thought about managing the construction phase yourself. Project managing your own build will be all-consuming in terms of time and cannot easily be abandoned due to holidays or other commitments…
The construction phase of any building contract, self-build, conversion or renovation is not just an arbitrary period but should instead be the product of careful thought as to the sequencing of the project in the most efficient and economical way. …
Engaging contractors and suppliers – the work involved and the processes which need to be followed – will be wholly different dependent upon your overall procurement strategy. Those seeking a main contractor would be best advised to follow a traditional…
As far as the ‘build management’ is concerned, the term self-build is actually a bit misleading with only a small proportion of individuals actually building on site for themselves. Most will employ a team of builders or, at the very…
I once saw an episode of a house-building TV programme include a statement from one enthusiastic self builder condemning cost professionals for stifling specifications on the grounds of expense. In his view it would be better to save on their…