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Practical guides from our Brighton & Hove team for clients planning construction, conservation and refurbishment across Sussex.
The Role of a PCSA in Reducing Project Risk
What a pre-construction services agreement covers, from opening-up surveys to a risk register and cost plan.
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Preparing your home refurbishment brief
Prepare a useful brief for a home refurbishment, extension or conversion in Brighton & Hove. Outline your priorities, property, budget and preferred timing.
How to compare building quotes
Compare refurbishment and construction quotes in Brighton & Hove and Sussex. Check scope, exclusions, allowances, programme and handover before deciding.
Why Contractors Should Be Involved Before Tender
How early contractor input can improve a tender brief, highlight access constraints and test assumptions about costs.
What to Do When a Building Becomes Structurally Unsafe
The questions a project team needs to resolve when damage raises concerns about a building’s stability.
How to Approach a Fire-Damaged Building
How investigation, temporary support and recovery planning fit together after a fire.
Typical Risks in Listed Buildings Before Opening Up Works
Where hidden defects can affect a heritage refurbishment and how to plan opening-up work.
Temporary Works vs Permanent Works — Why It Matters Early
How temporary support relates to the permanent design and why sequencing matters on site.
Managing Building Control and Fire Authority During Complex Works
How to coordinate information and decisions with building control and fire authorities during complex works.
Why Refurbishment Programmes Commonly Slip
How access, procurement and discoveries on site can affect a refurbishment programme.
Repair vs Replace — Decision Making in Existing Buildings
How to assess the condition and service life of existing building fabric before deciding on a repair.
Planning Strip-Out and Investigation Properly
How to use strip-out and investigation to establish what is behind the finishes before finalising the works.
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