You will be required to apply for Planning Permission if the Local Authority deems that the work you are proposing (whether building or demolition) constitutes a “Development”.

We are able to offer you a tailor made Project Management service for your project depending on the level of help and assistance you require. We strives to offer value to all of our Clients and the earlier we are appointed on the project, the more we are able to value engineer your project without affecting the quality.

Previously known as an Architect’s Certificate, but now known as the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) Professional Consultants Certificate (PCC).</p> <p>Mortgage companies will usually lend on a new build property where the property is covered by a CML Professional Consultant Certificate. The CML Professional Consultant Certificate can be signed by a qualified consultant such as a Member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) and are ideal for self-build projects.

Building Warrants are granted by the Local Authority. It is effectively the permission you require to start the building operations on site. (Planning Permission, if required, will have been granted by this stage)

We full understand Sustainability and Sustainable Design. We believe in using an analytical approach to optimising building performance. Utilising SAP software for designed building energy modelling allows the client to envisage the energy use and cost of the building before it is constructed.

With the latest changes to the CDM regulations not many people are aware the onus lies with the client on Domestic projects as well as Non Domestic. This means you as the client have responsibilities to workers. Failure to honour these responsibilities can invoke fines and legal penalties. Contact us to discuss this further as we may be able to act as principle designer to aid you through the process.

We have carried out a wide range of CDM commissions since the introduction of the CDM regulations in 1994 in the UK. Currently under CDM 2015 we undertake the role of Principal Designer and also offer H&S advisory services to both Clients and Principal Contractors to assist them with their duties under CDM Regulations.