Getting started on site

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Appointing a main contractor
In the context of project management, using a main contractor is attractive for a number…
Living arrangements
The choice of where to live while you build is an important…
Before you start to dig
In a first instance these will help the grounds works…
Direct labour tasks
Direct labour consists of hiring all of the individual tradesmen yourself. It is…
Insurance and warranty cover
It is a legal obligation for the homeowner (self-builder) to…
Health & Safety: Appoint PSCS/PC
Before you start on construction, you must appoint a Principal Contractor or…
Building control: Register your project
Some self-builders will clear the site before going through this…