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Construction in the journal.
On site. Sequence, trades, programme and the detail that decides a finish.
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All 49, twenty four at a time.
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Navigating building control compliance
A plain guide to building control and regulation approval. The three stages of a submission, and local authority versus private routes.
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Basement specialists in Fulham and Chelsea
A guide to basements in Fulham, Chelsea and South Kensington. Planning, structure, waterproofing, party walls, ground conditions and fit out.
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Turn key design and build in Chelsea
Turn key design and build for Chelsea and South Kensington. Interior design, architecture, project management, extensions and basements.
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Design and build in Mayfair, a homeowner guide
Planning a Mayfair renovation? See how NU coordinates heritage, interiors, MEP, cost planning, construction and aftercare for prime London homes.
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Social media intern wanted
A social media intern role at NU Projects, posted in 2023. What the job covered, and what we looked for in the people who applied.
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Estate agents: our prime London podcast
An invitation to estate agents. Our podcast tours prime London homes, looking at interiors, fit-outs and the market behind the price.
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My entrepreneurial journey
My entrepreneurial journey has been filled with ups and downs, but one thing that has remained constant is my drive and determination to succeed.
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Design and build, Fulham to South Kensington
What a complete design and build service includes in Fulham, Chelsea and South Kensington. Why one accountable team produces a better home.
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We are interested in buying your land
We buy land and property for development across London. The sites we look for, and how quickly we can exchange contracts.
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Permitted development rights: NU’s guide
Before starting an extension or renovation project in London, the first obstacle many homeowners bump into is Planning Permission.
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Innovative way of building: SIPS
What structural insulated panels are and how they go together. Thermal performance, air quality, speed of build and sustainability explained.
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London home extension: 5 ideas
Five ways to make a London extension more interesting. Timber and zinc cladding, skylights, glass boxes, orangeries and extra storeys.
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Time to split your London property into flats
If you were ever in the position of hunting for a flat in London, you know the struggle: the demand is high, the supply is low.
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Basement conversion: a step by step guide
The stages of a West London basement conversion. Surveyor visit, contract, design and planning, party wall agreement and the build.
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Home extension in London: a checklist
Use this London home-extension checklist to plan the brief, permissions, design, structure, cost, party walls, procurement and construction.
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Extension or loft conversion in London?
Extension or loft conversion for a London home that needs more space. Compare the space gained, long term value and the time each takes.
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Kitchen side return and wraparound extensions
Plan a London kitchen extension with clear guidance on side-return, rear and wraparound layouts, planning, cost, structure and design-and-build delivery.
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My year at NU Projects
A team member on her first 14 months at NU in Fulham. Moving from interior studies into the construction side of the business.
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New builds, say yes, NU Projects
Building a home from scratch can be the most incredible experience, but also one of the most challenging and stressful times of your life.
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Join the NU Projects affiliation programme
How the NU Projects affiliate programme works. Refer a friend or colleague planning a renovation, and earn a fee once their project signs.
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Ronnie Surridge, BMX to property
How a sponsored BMX rider moved from competition into London construction. Ronnie Surridge on the road from the bike to the building site.
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Palazzo Morelli, handcrafted surfaces
A note from 2019 on the Italian surface maker NU Projects began working with, and what handcrafted hard surfaces bring to a London home.
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Party walls, what you need to know
Party walls explained for London homeowners. When a neighbour must be notified, what can go wrong, and how to keep works civil.
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Nick Jeffries, the real entrepreneur
Nick Jeffries on 30 years in business and his new YouTube channel. Adding value through loft conversions, kitchen extensions and design.
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