Blog 2 - Sean Conroy - A Building Reputation

Innovative Solutions for Extensions

celtisoffice@gmail.com — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:45:00 GMT

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?

celtisoffice@gmail.com — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:07:00 GMT

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.More...

Taxing Times For Self Builders?

celtisoffice@gmail.com — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:28:00 GMT

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?

celtisoffice@gmail.com — Sun, 10 May 2009 10:14:00 GMT

Up to 25%More...

Are prices coming down & costs going up?

celtisoffice@gmail.com — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:10:00 GMT

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.More...

Having a good PM

celtisoffice@gmail.com — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:51:00 GMT

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

celtisoffice@gmail.com — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:05:00 GMT

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

celtisoffice@gmail.com — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 12:19:00 GMT

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

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