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- 13:09, 24 February 2019 (diff | hist) N Foundation building regulations - key reading (Created page with "Foundations are required to transmit the load of the building safely to the ground. Therefore, all buildings should have adequate foundations (normally concrete), which will vary...")
- 13:07, 24 February 2019 (diff | hist) N The wider difference between planning permission and building regulations (Created page with "It is generally realised that a form of permission is required for building work or alterations of properties. However, it may not always be clear how the planning and building r...")
- 13:05, 24 February 2019 (diff | hist) N What happens if you fail to comply with building regulations (Created page with "If you do not follow the building control procedures set out for handling your building work or you carry out building work which does not comply with the requirements contained ...")
- 11:49, 19 September 2018 (diff | hist) N Building the perfect overall custom home (Created page with "If you are contemplating building a custom home, there are many decisions you'll need to make along the way. One of the very first decisions, and arguably the most important, is ...")
- 11:38, 19 September 2018 (diff | hist) N Builders for your home (Created page with "Once you have decided to build your own home, the single most important decision you will make is what builder you hire to complete your project. Many of the advantages of buildi...")
- 11:34, 19 September 2018 (diff | hist) N Allowing builders to select their own suppliers and subcontractors (Created page with "It is commonplace for clients to ask their builder to use a trade contractor with whom they have an established relationship, and to allow that trade contractor to purchase his o...")
- 16:37, 18 July 2018 (diff | hist) N New homebuilders (Created page with "For many people, buying a brand new home will be the biggest investment that they ever make. Because of this, you should not have to settle or make compromises during constructio...")
- 16:36, 18 July 2018 (diff | hist) N Small homebuilders vs volume housebuilders (Created page with "When building a home, the advantages to large builders are well-documented. Big builders have "deep pockets." They can exploit economies of scale, leveraging this into ...")
- 16:30, 18 July 2018 (diff | hist) N Key regulations for loft conversions (Created page with "Building Regulations are of key importance to any construction work that takes place within your home. Building regulations PROTECT YOU the homeowner and general public by ensuri...")
- 16:25, 18 July 2018 (diff | hist) N What you need to know about builders of extensions (Created page with "If you are looking for a professional building company to carry out your loft conversion and extensions work, you should be clear of what your needs are. Many building companies ...")
- 16:22, 18 July 2018 (diff | hist) N Builders for home improvements (Created page with "When contemplating home improvement in the form of any home extension or refurbishment, looking for and choosing a building contractor can be a very stressful and daunting prospe...")
- 16:20, 18 July 2018 (diff | hist) N Remodelling your home and hiring good builders (Created page with "Are you planning to remodel your home? Your home is perhaps the biggest investment of your life. So, it is essential that you hire a skilled and well experienced building contrac...")
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