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Class MA - Permitted Development
Class MA is a permitted development right that allows the change of use from commercial to residential without full planning permission that came into effect on 1 August 2021.
Commercial to residential conversion allows property developers to maximise the ROI on an existing commercial building with the least amount of planning risk.
This short video gives you an overview of what Class MA is and the process of gaining consent from the local planning authority.
Greenfield Sites
What is a Greenfield site? What are the benefits and pitfalls when working with Greenfield sites?
This short video gives you an overview of what to look for when investing or developing a Greenfield site.
Brownfield Sites
What is a Brownfield site? What are the benefits and pitfalls when working with Brownfield sites?
This short video gives you an overview of what to look for when investing or developing a Brownfield site.
RIBA Plan of Works - Stage 5-7
The RIBA Plan of Works helps illustrate the roles of participants in the design and construction of all projects in a simple format. Architects and other professionals use the RIBA work stages throughout the construction process. Get in touch for more information.
RIBA Plan of Works - Stage 4
The RIBA Plan of Works helps illustrate the roles of participants in the design and construction of all projects in a simple format. Architects and other professionals use the RIBA work stages throughout the construction process. Get in touch for more information.
Sustainable Homes
With the rise of energy prices and changes to the climate, many people are looking at ways to save energy whilst benefiting from cost savings. This short video gives an overview of the things to consider when designing your new home or renovating your existing one.
Part S - EV Charging Points
This video looks at the new Approved Document Part S of the Building Regulations. Part S aims to provide guidance on the implication of electric vehicle charging points for residential, commercial and renovation building projects. This short video gives an overview of the changes that will be coming in 2022.
RIBA Plan of Works - Stage 3
The RIBA Plan of Works helps illustrate the roles of participants in the design and construction of all projects in a simple format. Architects and other professionals use the RIBA work stages throughout the construction process. Get in touch for more information.
RIBA Plan of Works - Stage 2
The RIBA Plan of Works helps illustrate the roles of participants in the design and construction of all projects in a simple format. Architects and other professionals use the RIBA work stages throughout the construction process. Get in touch for more information.
RIBA Plan of Works - Stage 1
The RIBA Plan of Works helps illustrate the roles of participants in the design and construction of all projects in a simple format. Architects and other professionals use the RIBA work stages throughout the construction process. Get in touch for more information.
RIBA Plan of Works - Stage 0
The RIBA Plan of Works helps illustrate the roles of participants in the design and construction of all projects in a simple format. Architects and other professionals use the RIBA work stages throughout the construction process. Get in touch for more information.
RIBA Plan of Works - Overview
The RIBA Plan of Works helps illustrate the roles of participants in the design and construction of all projects in a simple format. Architects and other professionals use the RIBA work stages throughout the construction process. Get in touch for more information.
Building Regulations Part F – Ventilation
This is the second part series of videos looking at the 2022 changes to Approved Document Part F of the Building Regulations. Part F deals with ventilation for both domestic and non-domestic buildings. This short video gives an overview of the changes that will be coming in 2022.
Building Regulations Part F – Ventilation
This is the first part series of videos looking at the 2022 changes to Approved Document Part F of the Building Regulations. Part F deals with ventilation for both domestic and non-domestic buildings. This short video gives an overview of the changes that will be coming in 2022.
JCT Standard Building Contract - Summary of the Schedule
This is a fourth part of the video series looking at the JCT Standard Building Contract and provides a summary of the Schedule.
JCT Standard Building Contract - Summary of the Conditions
This is a third part of the video series looking at the JCT Standard Building Contract and provides a summary of the Conditions.
JCT Standard Building Contract - Summary of the Agreement
This is a second part of the video series looking at the JCT Standard Building Contract and provides a summary of the Agreement.
Introduction to JCT Standard Building Contract 2016
This is the first part of the video series and explores the various
versions of the contract and highlights their key differences.
New PART O Regulations
Part O aims to protect the health and welfare of occupants of a building by reducing the occurrences of high indoor temperatures
How to Prepare for the Building Safety Bill
Building Safety Bill is fast approaching and promises widespread changes.