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Author:	Sean Conroy	Created:	2/19/2009 5:35 PM
Sean Conroy, from Celtis Construction, is a qualified and experienced builder. His blog aims to provide an insight to building projects from a builders perspective. A valuable resource for property owners looking to build! See his website at: www.celtisconstruction.ie

Innovative Solutions for Extensions

By Sean Conroy on 10/2/2009 11:45 AM

With all the existing Building Regulations being updated to properly reflect a need and demand for improved Building standards, there is a greatly increased requirement for U-value targets of floor, wall and roof construction to be met. Why meet the requirements when it is very simple to exceed the current expectations and to set the future expectations of energy conscious homes? Let me explain how.

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Move / Extend / Renovate? Is refurbishment right for you and your property?

By Sean Conroy on 8/19/2009 3:07 PM

Times are very tough and the pressure to cut costs and save money grows with every passing day. In times like these, major decisions, such as whether to refurb your existing property or not, come under extra scrutiny, but done right it will pay rewards.

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Taxing Times For Self Builders?

By Sean Conroy on 8/13/2009 6:28 AM

With the collapse of the Construction Industry and the plummeting returns in VAT and tax for the Revenue the spotlight may turn to the Self-Builder and target the potential for the underdeclaration of payments, especially 'cash' payments to sub-contractor.

Subcontractors in the construction industry are aware of their obligations to the Taxman, by extension of responsibility, private individuals operating as self-builders should be classified as Main Contractors, thus regulating the whole house building economy.

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Whats the difference between an Estimate & a Quotation?

By Sean Conroy on 5/10/2009 10:14 AM

Up to 25%

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Are prices coming down & costs going up?

By Sean Conroy on 3/19/2009 7:10 AM

With the public feedback showing the expectation that building prices are falling there seems to be a parallel reaction that work is not of the expected standard and problems are arising in after sales service.

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Having a good PM

By Sean Conroy on 3/15/2009 10:51 PM

No I’m not talking about a good afternoon or a new Prime Minister. A good Project Manager is invaluable in any build or renovation project and here’s why.

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Hitting a snag

By Sean Conroy on 2/25/2009 8:05 PM

At the end of any project there will be snags. Either work not done, badly done or things that the client thought were to be there.

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Cost Control to Major Tom

By Sean Conroy on 2/21/2009 12:19 PM

Budget management and dealing efficiently & effectively with project variations while avoiding confrontation.

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