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Cost savers

How do you cost something that has not yet been designed? It’s a Catch-22.   

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Getting the space right

Writing a design brief is the single most important thing you can do when remodelling, extending, building or renovating a home…  

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Kitchen and bathroom designs

The kitchen is the room most people spend the majority of their time in at home so getting it right is essential…   

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Designing the outside space

Don’t forget your outside space in the brief including garden pods, sheds and garages, attached or detached, as these should form part of the budget. These, as well as planting schemes may require planning approval.  

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Choosing Windows & Doors

Picking you windows and doors is often a matter of personal taste or style, however, as they are one of the biggest single items of expenditure it is important to spend time looking at the options available.  

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Choosing External Finishes

Quite often your architectural designer will be able to advise you on any potential planning restriction with your preferred choice of external wall finish and of roof covering.   

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Securing planning permission

Planning permission is the government’s written authorisation for you to build a house according to the plans you submit to them, oftentimes with conditions attached.

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Heating Systems

The drive to improve the energy efficiency of homes and reduce carbon emissions has resulted in a dramatic change in building regulations – particularly in ROI with similar moves expected for NI.  

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Heat Emitters

Where heating systems refer to the machinery that produces heat and hot water, heat emitters refer to the equipment through which the heat is delivered.  

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Ventilation

Ventilation is the method by which fresh air enters the home and stale air leaves it…  

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Provisions for on-site electricity, water

Some items will need to be designed early on so that future installation is both quick and inexpensive…  

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Construction drawings

Before work can start on site your architectural designer will need to produce a set of drawings that comply with the building regulations.  

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Health & Safety: Appoint PSDS/PD

The ultimate responsibility for complying with both the building regulations and the health and safety requirements rests with the owner.  

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