An Introduction to Self Building Your Own Home – Part 7 Finding a Builder
Usually a ‘self builder’ will not physically carry out any building work at all, their function being to arrange the finances, organise the project team, carrying out the role of project manager. Only a very few carry out building works themselves. Therefore, finding the right builder or contractor is essential. According to the Office of … Continue reading
Part 6 of Jonathan Braddick’s Guide to Self Build entitled ‘Building Regulations’. Jonathan writes a regular Architects article for Devon Life Magazine.
In this months Guide to Self Build Jonathan examines the Building Regulations. Not to be confused with planning permission, the building regulations are there to ensure that buildings are constructed to minimum quality standards. The regulations can often seem onerous, but they are all there for good reasons. Building regulation matters are usually handled by … Continue reading
Self Building Your Own Home – Planning Permission – Part 5
Guide to Self Build Part 5, entitled ‘Planning Permission’, published monthly in Devon Life Magazine by Jonathan Braddick RIBA Chartered Architects Exeter. In this issue Jonathan explores Planning permission and Permitted Development. The article explains what the different types of planning permission are and the planning process from a self build perspective. Next months article … Continue reading
Self Building Your Own Home – Using an Architect and Other Professionals – Part 4
In this, Part 4, of Jonathan Braddick’s regular Guide to Self Build featured in Devon Life Magazine, Jonathan explores the importance of using RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Chartered Architects when appointing professionals to help you with you self build project / grand design. Jonathan explains how RIBA Chartered Architects are qualified to advise their clients … Continue reading
Self Building Your Own Home – Getting the Design Right – Part 3
The third instalment of my monthly guide to self building your own construction project, as published in Devon Life Magazine. This article explores the importance of investing time and money early on in the project to establish a detailed design so as to avoid unforeseen delays and expense further down the line. The design stage can be seen to have been split into 3 key … Continue reading
Tea With an Architect with RIBA Exeter and RIBA Plymouth, Devon
The recently launched ‘Tea With an Architect’ scheme is a fantastic chance for RIBA chartered architects to take part in an exciting new scheme started by RIBA architect Gabrielle Omar (a participant on the Apprentice television programme). Sessions are taking place and being planned nation wide and aim to attract people to meet up with a local … Continue reading
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