Writing
9 articles
Most clients come to us knowing what they want and not much about how to get it. These pieces cover the ground we end up explaining most often.
21 September 2023
Safety & Compliance in Building Regulation Drawings
Why building regulation drawings are the foundation of a safe, compliant building — the key elements they contain and the role they play on site.
Building regulations
21 September 2023
Building Regulation Drawings Checklist
The drawings and information a building regulations submission needs — a practical checklist for architects, developers and self-builders in London.
Building regulations
27 April 2023
Do I Need Building Regulations Approval?
Building regulations approval is separate from planning permission. Here is what it covers, when it applies, and why it matters more than most people expect.
Building regulations
29 October 2021
Planning Permission Explained
What planning permission is, when you need it, how long a consent remains valid in the UK, and what happens if you let it lapse.
Planning
25 October 2021
What Is a Maisonette?
What a maisonette is, how it differs from a flat and from a house, the pros and cons of owning one, and what is involved in extending it.
Property
12 July 2021
Garage Conversion Ideas
Most garages hold everything except a car. Converting one is among the cheapest ways to add a genuine room — here is what it involves.
Extensions & conversions
23 August 2021
Why Appoint an Architect as Project Manager
The advantages of appointing a project manager with an architectural background — from tendering and cost control through to contract administration and handover.
Project management
6 September 2021
Architectural Project Management
Searching for the right architect for your next project? Here is what architectural project management involves and how to choose the right person for it.
Project management
6 September 2021
Choosing an Architectural Designer
A step-by-step guide to appointing the right architectural design service — what to look for, what to ask, and the warning signs worth taking seriously.
Choosing a designer
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