Journal402 posts, 2017 to 2026
The design and build journal.
Every job teaches something. This is where it gets written up. Planning, basements, costs, finishes and the people who build them.
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Design and build1 min read
What is the design and build process?
What the NU design and build process covers, stage by stage. The consultation, the design, the construction, the reporting and the handover.
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Architecture6 min read
Design and build in Fulham, Chelsea and 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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Interior design2 min read
5 reasons why you should use an interior designer if you live in Fulham, Chelsea & South Kensington
What an interior designer adds to a Fulham, Chelsea or South Kensington home. Sourcing, a coherent plan and the time it saves.
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Home renovation2 min read
Five ways to increase the value of your home in Fulham, Chelsea & South Kensington
Five improvements that raise the value of a home in Fulham, Chelsea or South Kensington. Where to start and what buyers notice.
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Design and build1 min read
Why use a design and build management company like NU?
What a design and build firm does that a separate architect and builder cannot. One contract, local knowledge and one team accountable.
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Construction1 min read
We are interested in buying your land or property
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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Design and build3 min read
The NU Projects 12-stage design and build process
See NU Projects’ 12-stage design and build process, from consultation and feasibility through planning, construction, handover and aftercare.
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Loft conversion3 min read
Loft conversions, everything you need to know
What a loft conversion actually involves, from dormer structure to planning approval. Which house types suit one and how the box is built.
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Interior design3 min read
6 reasons why you should hire an interior designer
Six reasons to bring in an interior designer before work starts. Costly mistakes, function, future plans and holding the budget.
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Architecture3 min read
Architects fees London 2022
How architects charge in London. Percentage of construction cost, lump sum and hourly rates, with typical fees by project type.
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Construction2 min read
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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Extensions3 min read
Property acquisition, a guide
How NU sources and buys an unmodernised London home. Stamp duty savings, feasibility checks, negotiation and designing before you own it.
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Interior design2 min read
Top 5 interior design trends for 2022
Five interior trends we backed for 2022. Sustainable materials, hygiene, multifunctional rooms, the kitchen as social hub and softer shapes.
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Construction2 min read
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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Construction1 min read
London home extension: 5 ways to make it exciting
Five ways to make a London extension more interesting. Timber and zinc cladding, skylights, glass boxes, orangeries and extra storeys.
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Home renovation2 min read
Small places and home office: our 5 tips to make it work
Five ways to fit a home office into a small London flat. A shelf, a change of paint, the stairs, a kitchen cupboard or the loft.
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Interior design2 min read
2022 kitchen trend predictions from West London builders
It is never too early to plan a kitchen. Six things West London builders expect to see in kitchens through 2022, and why.
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Extensions3 min read
Home extension or conservatory: London builders help to decide
When it comes to home enhancement in London, there are plenty of choices, but several things to consider before you pick one.
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Home renovation3 min read
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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Home renovation2 min read
How to plan your home renovation: builder’s tips
A builder’s tips for planning a home renovation. Choosing your team, gathering ideas, setting a budget and leaving room for the surprises.
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Basements2 min read
3 types of basement conversion in London
Understand the three main London basement project types: existing-cellar fit-out, enlargement and new excavation beneath a home or garden.
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Basements3 min read
Planning a basement conversion in London: what you need to know
Plan a London basement properly: permissions, surveys, structure, waterproofing, party walls, MEP, costs, programme and contractor checks.
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Home renovation2 min read
Most popular home renovations in London
Home renovations are popular among London residents this year. Spending so much time indoors encouraged many homeowners to refresh their homes.
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Home renovation2 min read
6 steps before starting a home renovation in London
Follow six practical steps before starting a London home renovation: brief, surveys, team, cost plan, technical design and preconstruction.
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