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Peter Tesar Architectural Design is building for the future. We are delighted to announce the employment of a new apprentice that has started here at ...
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Whether you're planning on creating a home office in your loft, shed or garage, here is some advice on whether you'll need building regulations approval ...
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With the increase in people working from home during the pandemic, it seems a useful time to revisit the topic of building regulations and small ...
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We are at this moment in time, part of an historical moment that will be remembered forever. This will be the subject of classroom discussions, ...
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What happens when house extensions and renovations cease to be an option? There must come a time in the future when the existing residential market ...
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Serious thought needs to be given to the type of design being introduced for a project.  ...
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It all started with a simple conservatory! “£10K thats all it will cost” The thought process was no more complicated then creating a little more ...
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Are you compliant with the new Health & Safety regulations that safeguard your project ...
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A battle of materials, thermal balance and quick construction against the conventional solid cavity bricks and mortar ...
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When considering extending your home, there may be more to consider than the amount of space required or how much value it might add to ...
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Do I dare breach the boring subject of detectors? I can see the eyes rolling already… However, until you actually have had the necessity to ...
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Most building designers and Architects will tell you the same, last year was a phenomenal year for both work and prosperity within the industry but ...
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Having weighed up the pro's and con's against the purchase of an electric or hybrid style vehicle, this one seemed to be a no brainer! ...
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What is Passivhaus? Passivhaus or ‘Passive House’ is the fastest growing energy performance standard in the world with 30,000 buildings realised to date with the ...
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There seems to be a multitude of names now given to these products, such as: Solar Tunnels, Sun Tunnels, Sun Tubes, Sun Pipes, Solar Light ...
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With the Government forever trying to merge products and materials to meet with European Standards, will things ever really be equal within Europe, do they ...
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Heat your home with energy absorbed from the air around you. Air source heat pumps absorb heat from the outside air. This heat can then ...
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You could easily be forgiven for not knowing the difference between an architect and a building designer. They ’re both employed to design buildings – ...
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There is always a way around creating additional space in your home. You don't have to go all out and do a Kevin McCloud ‘Grand ...
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Planet – People – Prosperity: a new and more global approach for the construction sector While standard building practices are guided by short term economic ...
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There is more than one way to build a house or extension. This means that, if you're looking to undertake a project of this sort, ...
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How to Determine the Right Career Training Path for You There once was a time when a college degree was considered a necessity in order ...
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Answers to quiz Damp Proof Course Roof Floor Pointing in face brick work Eight weeks Permitted Development Horse hair Brick archway Rolled Steel Joist 1:1250 ...
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A light hearted quiz to test the grey matter! Here are some questions to get those cogs turning. The answers can be found in the ...
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A local farmer was herding his flock in a remote pasture when suddenly a brand new Mercedes 4X4 advanced out of a cloud of dust ...
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Benefits of a Liquid Floor Screed It is ideal for under-floor heating as the screed is pumped in as a liquid formed product and finds ...
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It all started with a simple conservatory! “£10K thats all it will cost” The thought process was no more complicated then creating a little more ...
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A septic tank is generally in the capacity regions of 6-9000ltrs, it collects all water and solid wastes direct from the house / building. It ...
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Want to create the perfect curved ceiling for that authentic period cottage look? Well, there is the easy way or there are two hard ways… ...
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Underfloor heating wet or electric? If you ’re choosing an underfloor heating system, you ’ll need to decide between wet and electric systems – and ...
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What is Sustainable Development, and how does it differ from Green Development? Sustainable development (SD) is a pattern of resource use, that aims to meet ...
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The amount of times we hear the words ‘we want an opening as wide as we can get it, doors opening out onto our garden ...
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Anyone considering a new build or extension in UK now has to comply with some of the most extreme regulations on energy efficiency in the ...
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Recent industry testing has returned some great results for the glazing companies. There has never been a better choice for diversity in relation to glass ...
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HGVs on the right track after major plan gets the go-ahead. Local communities are set to benefit after the approval of a plan to minimise ...
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In our ‘Case Studies’ sections, we currently have a ‘work in progress’ project for Poppies Daycare Nursery Limited. The brief is to provide a full ...
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Health & safety has to be at it's most volatile when it comes to construction. So why do we treat this subject with so much ...
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When it comes to talking technical, building design and construction can seem like another language. As architectural building designers and construction project managers we talk ...
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‘It's ok dear, I've explained to the builder EXACTLY where the door should go’ Whether it is down to a communication breakdown or a completely ...
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Building regulations are based on guidelines set out in approved documents. The Building Regulations generally lay down performance requirements in relation to various aspects of ...
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Yes… your house could look as good as this one if you go about things the wrong way! Whether you like your local school or ...
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Just when you thought it was safe to leave your property maintenance for another year! Water damage has to be accountable for 80% of all ...
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Most people approach builders first to dip their toe in the water with a view to acquire an initial build cost… This rarely works out ...
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A little bit of construction knowledge is dangerous! So are YOU one of those who would tackle the job yourself rather than pay a professional? ...
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