There seems to be a confusion as to a definition of a self build in this thread.
If you hire a PM service or Architect or Engineer to project manage a build, then its not a self build \ direct labour job........
A building contractor is basically a project manager.... all your doing is replacing him with another professional.
I would always recommend hiring an architect as a project manager.
A direct labour build is one where the client takes on the responsibilities of the project manager. Its in this case where i would not recommend anyone without indepth construction knowledge to take the job on. if your hiring a project manager then your not self building.
1. Out of interest are you an engineer or builder?
2. I know you would not recommend it but there are 100's of direct labour builds going on where the person has little indept construction knowledge.
1. Im an Architectural Technician
2. I know, thats why im so against direct labour,.. i see errors and mistakes every day because the client doesnt know a thing about construction and they end up having to pay out of their own pocket to remedy them.
There seems to be a disrespect for house building in ireland. If some one can project manage to necessary standards fine, but in my experience they are nearly always a disaster. You wouldnt walk into a car showroom and tell the salesman to send you out the parts, you will put it torgether yourself and save 15% in the process.... why do people think they can do it for houses??
Building standards are increasing all the time, so fast actually that some professionals out there whose job it is to certify them dont actually know what the proper requirements are. People are loosing money left right and centre on direct labour jobs.... then they complain they they didnt get the end product they wanted.
point of fact.... anyone installing geothermal with underfloor heating into a direct labour standard 310 cavity wall with passive vents are absolutely mad...... ive seen this done so often, then they complain that the system doesnt heat the dwelling adequately, and that it takes ages to heat etc (youve heard it all before), when in fact its the standard and choice of construction thats the main problem.....
If someone planning on manageing their own build and they dont know what a DPC or 'soap bar' is they shouldnt be doing it....
rant over.....
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