planning2build - projects: August 2011

A little bit about how I can help you:

Having worked in the architectural and construction industry since 1997 in private practice, health and the house building sector has given me a working knowledge of all aspects of the industry with a focus on good design, value, budget, materials and energy saving measures.
We aim to guide you through both the planning and building process and offer you the guidance and advice that you require from the project's inception to its completion.

Planning
We work with our client to develop a brief of their building requirements and where necessary we liaise with the local authority to understand what their requirements are on a given Planning Application. We aim to work with the local authority rather than against them.

Building Control
A specification and a set of drawings are produced in order for the proposed works to be carried out. This information includes details of materials which are to be used and how they should be installed. Building Regulations cover all the technical and construction details.

Construction
Continuing on from the Building Regulations drawings and specification we can work alongside the contractor to ensure any materials changed from those specified can meet the requirements to satisfy building control. We also aim to work with the contractor to answer any queries and resolve any design details that inevitably arise during construction.

Wednesday, 24 August 2011

Week 15

What a differance a day makes. Tiles and Lead flashing have started.

Tuesday, 23 August 2011

Week 14 & 15

For the last 2 weeks the roof trusses have been erected and the dormers have been cut in. Progress is moving on quite fast. We have ordered the velux sun tubes and the solar thermal panels are due to be installed quite soon. We are also expecting the internal studwork to start on the 24^th August.

Tuesday, 9 August 2011

Week 12 & 13

This week the house has been taken up to wall plate level and the trusses have arrived.

The forecast for early next week is good so the crane and carpenters have been booked.