Tag: Build
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Build and create JCT contracts online
JCT Construct is a subscription-based contract drafting system with advanced editing features, enabling construction professionals to create and amend JCT contracts in a secure, flexible, and easy-to-use online environment. Depending on the type of subscription chosen, JCT Construct also provides instant access to each JCT 2024 Edition contract, as soon as it is published. Using…
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Paragraph 84: How to build these exceptional countryside homes
Paragraph 84 provides a unique opportunity to gain planning permission for truly outstanding homes in the countryside. Designed to allow exceptional architecture that enhances its surroundings, this policy sets a high bar for quality, sustainability and design excellence. However, understanding the process and requirements is key to success and we have compiled everything you need…
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Government’s plans to build homes in ‘Europe’s Silicon Valley’ at risk of subsidence before work even begins
Thousands of new homes planned for construction in the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor could face serious subsidence risks, potentially leaving future homeowners with uninsurable properties, experts have warned. The Government’s plan to build 4,500 homes in the region, part of a wider drive to tackle the housing crisis, is now under scrutiny as geological concerns come…
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9 questions you should ask when you’re buying land to build on
The merits and downsides of a plot for a self build might seem apparent compared to those of a house, but there are questions you should ask when you’re buying land to build on. Neglect to find out everything you can about it and you can end up with a project that’s far more costly…
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How to finish a self build to a professional standard
Building a house is a monumental task and the finishing stages are where it finally starts to feel like a home. The finishing includes the decorations and flooring as well as the fitting out of expensive fixtures and fittings such as kitchens and staircases. But to get these things right, it is all about paying…
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Here’s how to get one-to-one advice with a leading self build expert
At Homebuilding & Renovating, we know that independent expert advice tailored to your unique self build, renovation or extension project, can be invaluable. With this in mind, we’ve launched Homebuilding & Renovating Premium to offer you even more advice — from the comfort of your own home. One of the key benefits is the opportunity…
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PCL to build $5.2B Nova Scotia hospital expansion
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Halifax Infirmary Expansion ProjectValue: $5.2 billionLocation: Halifax, Nova ScotiaClient: Province of Nova Scotia Edmonton, Alberta-based PCL Construction has signed an agreement with the province of Nova Scotia for the construction of the main portion of the…
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Design Draw Build won the Honor Award in AIA California’s 2024 Architecture at Zero competition.
Architect-led design-build firm Design Draw Build (DDB) received the highest professional honor award from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) California’s 2024 Architecture at Zero Competition for the design of Agualta STEAM Engine. Now in its thirteenth year, The Architecture at Zero competition engages architecture, design, engineering, and planning professionals to pursue the California Public…
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How to stop your build going over budget
Building your own home is one of the most rewarding projects you can undertake. It’s a chance to create a unique and individual home with all the personal touches that will make it feel yours. But while it’s incredibly rewarding, taking on a building project is a financial challenge. Without careful planning and constant oversight,…
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We share the pros of using a self build package company
When considering a self build project, one of the most important choices you’ll face is whether to manage the entire project independently or to partner with a self build package company. While experienced self builders might prefer more control over their projects, working with a package company offers a range of benefits, particularly for those…