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Co Fermanagh self-build with cinema room

Orlean and Elton McCaffrey’s new build gave them more privacy, space and a house in which they could entertain family and friends, featuring a much coveted cinema room. In this article we cover: While Orlean and Elton McCaffrey loved the council house that they had bought in 2002, seven years ago they decided that they […] More

by Debbie Orme July 29, 2020, 12:04 pm
in Advice, Appointing a main contractor, Construction drawings, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, Getting started on site

Builder contracts explained

If you are employing a builder, it’s common practice to have a contract to spell out the terms of your agreement so make sure you both sign on the dotted line. Like any insurance policy, you don’t really want it until it’s needed, but a written contract isa form of insurance which can be used […] More

by Leslie O'Donnell October 24, 2019, 11:08 am
in Advice, Appointing a main contractor, Basics, Extension/Renovation Advice, Getting started on site

Why are builders’ quotes so shocking?

Most self-builders do a lot of homework, possibly involving months of time, energy and money, before they even get to the tendering stage. Professionals have been involved, the planners had their say, topographical surveys done, bats and Roman ruins ruled out. Yet we can still get terrible surprises when the quotes come in. Many people […] More

by Andrew Stanway March 19, 2019, 12:19 pm
in Advice, Appointing a main contractor, Getting started on site

Project management advice for your self-build

Project management is the management of people, time, money and quality by an individual or a team to ensure the efficient commencement, progress and conclusion of a project. All these elements apply to construction projects regardless of their size. Eddie Weir, principal partner of Architectural Design Partnership and CIAT Northern Ireland Regional Chairman, shares his […] More

by Eddie Weir May 22, 2018, 9:59 am
in Advice, Appointing a main contractor, Direct labour vs main contractor, Extension/Renovation Advice, Getting started on site, Pre design

Hiring a builder versus going direct labour

Project managing a construction project like a self-build or extension is hard work, so before you take the plunge, ask yourself, are you up to the task? You’ve got planning permission, have the finances in place and are now ready to build the house or extension of your dreams. First job is to decide who […] More

by Andrew Stanway July 30, 2016, 12:49 pm