Thinking of hiring an architect for your dream project? Unsure on how to navigate finding the right candidate? We take a closer look at the importance of an architect in a construction project, what they do, how they operate and why it’s so essential to find the right person for you. Read on for all…
Designing a home that you will love to live in is a great experience, but often you’ll realise later that you missed a few things. If you hire an architect to help you create the design, they’ll often note ideas that you may not have considered. We’ve put together a list of architectural features you…
Building any structure requires knowing what will be under it and how the land will affect the building. However, when you’re working with larger construction projects, it becomes even more important that the architect and engineer know exactly what is going on in the soil structure around the building. There are a number of issues…
Since there’s no actual law that says you have to hire an architect to design your home, you may be wondering just how necessary it really is. Technically, you can simply design your home yourself and as long as it meets building standards, build it. So, do you really need an architect? The short answer…
The idea of purchasing a historic home and returning it to its former glory can be quite exciting, but don’t be fooled by romantic notions. It requires a lot of hard work to turn an old, failing structure into something completely usable and sellable. If you’re willing to put in the work and remain patient,…
Building your dream home may seem like just that, a dream, but if you plan it out, you can make it a reality. All you need to do is come up with a plan and then follow the steps until you reach it. Here are five steps to building your dream home. Step One:…
Every major building project will need a range of experts in their fields and one of these is a geotechnical engineer. There are plenty of reasons you need someone with this type of expertise, but first, let’s look at what a geotechnical engineer is and what they do. It’s best to bring in the geotechnical…
If you’re starting a new building project then one of the most essential services you are from professional architects. According to a recent study, 32% of participants said they were interested in designing and building their own home and with lots of help available, why not? But, without a detailed plan, your domestic or commercial…
Extra space is often top of the list for homeowners, but not everyone has the resources to move house or add an extension. If you’re looking for an alternative, a loft conversion is a great way to add additional space to your property without an extension and it can even increase the overall value of…
Property is often the most expensive purchase you’ll make in a lifetime, so it’s understandable to want to protect your investment. A structural engineer can help ensure that any property decision you make is safe and secure and there are many different scenarios where their expertise would come in handy. If you’re in the process…
