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Extending or Renovating
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Making sure the site is safe and the workers’ health isn’t affected will require constant awareness from you. There are…
Building Control in ROI
July 30, 2016
How the Building Regulations are enforced in the Republic of Ireland. After you’ve gained planning permission and before work begins…
Hiring direct labour
July 30, 2016
Once you’re clear that you’re the right person to manage the project, hiring the right people is just as essential.…
Hiring a builder versus going direct labour
July 30, 2016
Project managing a construction project like a self-build or extension is hard work, so before you take the plunge, ask…
Mark’s County Down Extension – Irish designer homes
May 26, 2016
23 years ago Mark designed and built his own home and in the process vowing he’d never extend it, but…
This wallpaper is killing me – one of us will have to go!
April 14, 2016
Walk the talk: terminology Get the basics right: wall preparation Troubleshooting: learning from mistakes
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