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Architects have to identify some level of minimum standards on drawings in order to even out the tendering process. If it simply states "floor insulation" you could end up with a wildly varying tender result. By identifying the ideal standard it leaves the builder the option of qualifying a...

Just to break the ice and bring this back to the question. If you are thinking about an archway the loading will be completely different to that of the horizontal RSJ. A horizontal beam transfers its load vertically through bearing pads on blockwork to the foundations or via vertical columns...

This window? All the ground floor units in this picture should be toughened glass. As they are adjoining a door set which should also be toughened glass. The two soldier panes separate from the door-set should be toughened also. This should be standard. The upper window unit- is this a second...

Jolly Man, can you give me the dimensions of the glazing unit? Also the internal height off the ground to the bottom of the window please.

Absolutely, they are not called construction professionals for nothing.

My apologies on this you are correct. I confused the plans of the Revenue enforcement section vis a vie direct labour builders with those of Principle contractors. The main message at this meeting was as the construction sector was declining the RC were using public resources - planning lists...

This is not good advice. Who is qualified to design and certify your foundation construction? Do not rely on an architect or even an experienced builder for this information. Their PI will not cover this, only a civil or structural engineer can perform this task. This is excellent advice and...

It would be nice if they put all the information regarding their windows, profiles, glazing, insulation properties, thermal bridge controls, and hardware on their website. Not to mention any information re quality control, standards of manufacture or certification of compliance with any...

+1 I reckon ONQ is busy drafting a very long reply to this post. choccichip it doesn't matter how you are planning to pay for building your house. The rules and regulations apply re planning, building regulations and all the other annoying 'extra costs' such as architect, engineer, QS...

I have used payback for years and found it so easy to work with I didn't have to look around any further. It answered all my needs from when I had 1 employee. It expanded easily to meet the requirements of fulltime, parttime and casual workers.

Onus of proof I would assume is on the 'professional' ensure all applicable permissions are in place. Checks & balances. If it was a case of deception I would expect that there is a civil case for the builder to chase with the client re fraud or deception. I would expect the court would not be...

Another interesting debate ensues! My understanding of this outline is that there is a case re the planning permission and a case re the building regulations, control act and the liabilities of the builder under duty of care and tort law. Just because planning permission is needed and not...

Independent structural engineer with professional indemnity insurance is the best direction. Some construction companies will have their own structural engineer, ensure that they have the professional indemnity insurance which is completely different to product & public liability insurance...

Regardless of the state of the contractual issues the builder has a duty of care to build in accordance with the building regulations applicable at the time of the work being carried out. If this has not been done then they can be held liable for the defective works irrespective of whether...

Sounds like the lights and fixings are conducting cold (cold bridging) from the part of the building envelope outside the insulated zones. Any humidity in the house is condensing on the cold spot leading to dirt and possibly mold. A very simple method of fire proofing and insulating...

AS onq says, its wet work. After chasing and positioning cables, service pipe etc, photograph their locations. The blockwork has to get a scud coat of sand cement & lime to provide a key for the scratch coat render. It is this scratch coat in conjunction with the tops skim coat of plaster that...

Never mind that, wait until there is a serious problem with all the MDF dust & residue in future years. A DIY'ers saviour to many problems except it is the next Asbestosis. On topic, Carey's are probably the CARLSBERG of window suppliers at the moment. They provide most of the glazing units in...

Dehumidifier will suck the moisture off the surface of the concrete. The core will remain moist and will release the moisture only after the chemical reaction in the cement, sand & water is complete. It may appear to speed the process up but you run the risk of a high core humidity and a below...

Sure it's taken me nearly 6 months to build up to this one!

I would agree that there have been massive improvements, there was no option as they have to compete to stay in the market. There still remains a massive difference in quality though. Refer to the points above and compare on the qualities of the windows themselves. Price will be a big...